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View ArticleAmerican Christmas Decorators Conference
Heads up for those that have not heard yet... (I have also heard they are looking for a lot of DIY participation) :thup: ACDC - The American Christmas Decorators Conference No matter if you're an...
View ArticleRaspberry PI vs Android on a Stick
I know many have been working with the PI and I was given information today about "Android on a Stick" and was wondering if anyone was doing anything with this and your thoughts about it. Are the...
View ArticleRen 64xc communication problem
Just built my first ren 64xc and after testing it using the test software all the led's on the board did their thing. All banks of 8 ran thru each led then again 2 more times and then #2 blinking....
View ArticleAntenna Selection Guide
Ran across this TI appnote on antenna selection. Has some reference designs for integrated 2.4 GHz, 900 MHz, and 433 Mhz antennas. Handy stuff for prototyping wireless boards. Enjoy!...
View ArticleMy mini me star
$4 worth of materials. Just two drain water push caps these are 90mm 5x pixel modules. Hot glue the modules to the cap, hot glue if you had a dead module is easy to break off if required. Note how they...
View ArticleTutorial Tonight, Nutcracker 3.0 and how to use it.
What: Nutcracker Tutorial: When: Thursday, Feb 28th. 7pm MST (Denver Time) Agenda: Will discuss Nutcracker 3.0Will export to various sequencersWill talk about gaps that will soon be filled See you on...
View Articleincandescent icicle lights
Hi everyone, If anyone is looking for any icicle lights, I have 50 boxes of incandescent 300 light strings These are brand new, never used. I Thought about using them but decided to go with LED. I will...
View ArticleVixen 3 Exception in TimelineGrid.OnPaint() Error
I must be doing something incorrectly. I watched some instructional videos, and everything seems so logical and easy, but I am causing errors left and right. I am using Beta 3.0.4 on Windows 7 x64. I...
View ArticleF/S: SimpleRen32 w/ DirckCheaps
SOLD!!!I have a completely assembled (used 1 year) SimpleRen32 and 32 channels of DirckCheaps (unassembled) for sale. Looking for $40.00 + shipping & PayPal fees. Thanks for looking! Donny...
View ArticleUsing dumb strips for room lighting
Has anyone used the flat dumb strips for room lighting? My basement has a low ceiling and I would like to use them. I'm looking for info on a standalone controller and powering them up. It should still...
View ArticleF/S: SimpleRen32 w/ Pre-made pigtail.
SOLD!! F/S 1- SimpleRen32 (assembled & used 1 season) 4- DirkCheaps (assembled & used 1 season) 4- DirkCheap pigtails sealed and labled (used 1 season). Asking $55 + PayPal & Shipping (will...
View ArticleSerial Comm - Scrolling Text board
I am in the process of making Serial Comm -> Scrolling Text board. Here are the specs: 9600, 8 bit, 1 stop, RS-485, ASCII 128 char display buffer (max message size) 128 + 5 char receive buffer...
View ArticleNot your normal garage bikini girl poster
PLease let me know if my personal info shows on the below link...:question: Get this indispensable reference tool - A WIRELESS 802.11 A/B/G/N TECHNICAL POSTER. This large wall poster includes channel...
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