RJ
Looks great.
I have something that may be of interest to some who build these and that is a small PCB that has the motherboard style molex connectors and switch wiring so you can just plug in an ATX Power Supply, it has normal screw connections out.
It is a home etch board that i'm happy to post the pdf file if anyone wants to make one.
I made it for my own use but could be useful for anyone wanting to use computer PSU's.
the attached image is the first build - i have made a couple of small changes but it is essentially the same
The board measures 3"x2" - a 20pin or 24 pin atx socket can be installed along with the 4 pin aux socket
Phil
RJ,
I'd love to be able to beta test the new controller. I'd really like to find something to replace the D-Light Boards I'm currently using.
Any chance you could release the project as a board only? I was looking at the PCB and I already have the components in house. ;)
If you want any beta testers on this project, I have my hand raised.
My had is up for a beta tester as well.
I'd love to be able to beta test the new controller.
is there going to be a coop for this board anytime soon i need them for halloween
RJ,
Are you going to coop your little power supply atx conversion board?
RJ,
Are you going to coop your little power supply atx conversion board?
As RJ said that one is mine :) - happy to get it Cooped if there is enough interest but if we only have a few i can etch a bunch at home for a couple dollars each and send out to anyone interested or to the Coop Manager. You just won't get the pretty component overlay if i etch them :)
Cheers
Phil
12v DC computer power supply. you can get thm with 24 amps @ +12 for $19
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2475867&CatId=1078
That is enough to power 125 MR16 lights easy.
RJ
I have finished the MR16 Controller Design and will now order a few PCB's if the pcb's come out well there will be a coop for them.
Here is a video of the test on it.
http://media.putfile.com/MR16-controller-test
RJ
Look great when is the coop???????
???
;D :D
RJ,
Are you going to coop your little power supply atx conversion board?
As RJ said that one is mine :) - happy to get it Cooped if there is enough interest but if we only have a few i can etch a bunch at home for a couple dollars each and send out to anyone interested or to the Coop Manager. You just won't get the pretty component overlay if i etch them :)
Cheers
Phil
RJ,
Are you going to coop your little power supply atx conversion board?
As RJ said that one is mine :) - happy to get it Cooped if there is enough interest but if we only have a few i can etch a bunch at home for a couple dollars each and send out to anyone interested or to the Coop Manager. You just won't get the pretty component overlay if i etch them :)
Cheers
Phil
Where can i get one of these?
I have an extra one I might part with. If you are interested I can check. Just PM me.
I use this wire:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/WRB-22/22-GAUGE-RED/BLACK-ZIP-CORD/-/1.html
and these connectors:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/CON-320/2-CONDUCTOR-WATERPROOF-CONNECTORS-18-AWG/-/1.html
I use this wire:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/WRB-22/22-GAUGE-RED/BLACK-ZIP-CORD/-/1.html
and these connectors:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/CON-320/2-CONDUCTOR-WATERPROOF-CONNECTORS-18-AWG/-/1.html
Kevin,
do you just cut the end off and solder the wires to the MR16 and use the cut end to connect to the wire going to the board?
Yeah the plugs can provide polarity for you but the MR16's don't care
as they have the electronics in them to allow 12 volt AC or DC and
seem to work well without reguard for polarity.
thanks kevin,
i will be ordering more once i sell my extension cords. looking forward to getting them :)
so basically i can cut them in half and use them connected to the lead wire from the MR16s and connect the other end to a wire and then to the board.
cut end solderd to mr16 lead wire----- to other end connected to the end coming off the MR16--- to wire to the board? sorry i am a visual person, does that make sense?