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Hardware => Lynx Smart String => Topic started by: Ralph A on January 25, 2011,

Title: SS Coop
Post by: Ralph A on January 25, 2011,
Since I've joined, about three weeks ago, I have not seen any info on SS coops.  Have I missed it?  If not  any idea when it will be? and how many do you usually have in a given year?

Thanks for the info, Ralph
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: ponddude on January 25, 2011,
The controller and hub coop has already started here (thanks again Bill!!)

http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=4408.0

However, there hasn't been a coop for the actual strings yet.  The hub and controller coop ends on the 31st, so hurry up and join if you want.  ;D
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Ralph A on January 25, 2011,
Hey ponddude.  Thanks I did get in on the ss controllers and the Hub even got my first dongle.  I was hoping I did not miss the one for the strings. That's good news!   Do you know if there is more than one per year?  I pay cash on this hobby, otherwise I might be in the poor house with no place to hang my awesome Light!!  So I am hoping there will be two between now and Christmas.
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: chrisatpsu on January 25, 2011,
No one can say for sure. It depends on a lot of things, like demand, and willing Coop managers among other things.    I'd like to believe there will be more, but It's hard to say.
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Night Owl on January 26, 2011,
Funny thing happened a few nights ago.  I visited the site and the News line said "Smart String coop open."  I got excited but I couldn't find any indications that one had indeed opened.  The next day it said "Smart String controller coop open."
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: remixsam on January 26, 2011,
where did you get the dongle?  is that what you pm RJ for?  thanks :)

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Hey ponddude.  Thanks I did get in on the ss controllers and the Hub even got my first dongle.  I was hoping I did not miss the one for the strings. That's good news!   Do you know if there is more than one per year?  I pay cash on this hobby, otherwise I might be in the poor house with no place to hang my awesome Light!!  So I am hoping there will be two between now and Christmas.
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: rrowan on January 26, 2011,
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where did you get the dongle?  is that what you pm RJ for?  thanks :)

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Hey ponddude.  Thanks I did get in on the ss controllers and the Hub even got my first dongle.  I was hoping I did not miss the one for the strings. That's good news!   Do you know if there is more than one per year?  I pay cash on this hobby, otherwise I might be in the poor house with no place to hang my awesome Light!!  So I am hoping there will be two between now and Christmas.

How about ordering a dongle pcb or more from the Dongle pcb Coop that closes soon, Jan 30th?
http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=4355.0

Rick R.

Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: tbone321 on January 26, 2011,
You may also want to get the case for it as well in the case coop.
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Ralph A on January 26, 2011,
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where did you get the dongle?  is that what you pm RJ for?  thanks :)

 I got the Dongle in the current coop.  Is that the correct one?  It looked like the one I needed!  Will need to get if flashed.  Thanks for looking out for me!!
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Ralph A on January 26, 2011,
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You may also want to get the case for it as well in the case coop.

Is the current coop for the case the correct one?
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: gforman on January 26, 2011,
the case Coop is at http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=4383.0 (http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=4383.0)
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: tbone321 on January 26, 2011,
Yes, that one will work and is currently the only one available.  Remember that coop is for the board only.  You will still need to order the parts from Mouser.  Yes, you will need to get the processor flashed or purchase a Picket3 and do it yourself.  If you intend to get serious about this hobby, owning a programmer is pretty much a necessity and is not a big investment.
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: D56VillageNut on January 26, 2011,
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You may also want to get the case for it as well in the case coop.

Is the current coop for the case the correct one?

The case being offered in the current Dongle Case Coop is the correct case for the current version of the Dongle PCB being offered in the Dongle PCB Coop.

A matched set as it were.  :)

Alan T
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Ralph A on January 26, 2011,
Cool.  Thanks for the help.  I thought that would be the case but wanted to check.  Is the programmer, Picket3, available at mouser as well? Is it ready to go off the shelf?  I see this as becoming more that a hobby, but a way of life!!
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Rainlover on January 26, 2011,
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I see this as becoming more that a hobby, but a way of life!!
aka obsession, addiction, compulsion .....
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: Ralph A on January 26, 2011,
Hey I can quit anytime I want to, when I run out of money, time or effort! ;D
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: onesmoothhead on January 26, 2011,
no you can not quit.  but the Picket 3 is a better buy on Ebay.  First do a search for Picket2 and read all on this site. You will need more than the Picket and Mouser does sell one, but there are kits for better money. I  think go with a picket3 instead of a two or PM the people on the list to program PICs.  Good luck and if you need links PM me.  Good luck and have a great time.

Kevin/onesmoothhead
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: remixsam on January 27, 2011,
I think this is the answer i was looking for... I ordered PCB and Case in the Co-Op but I am not sure what/where the other parts are from... 

Thanks Tbone!


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Yes, that one will work and is currently the only one available.  Remember that coop is for the board only.  You will still need to order the parts from Mouser.  Yes, you will need to get the processor flashed or purchase a Picket3 and do it yourself.  If you intend to get serious about this hobby, owning a programmer is pretty much a necessity and is not a big investment.
Title: Re: SS Coop
Post by: tbone321 on January 27, 2011,
You are welcome.  If you are not sure where to order the parts just go up on the WIKI and select the dongle from the selection on the right.  Once you get there you will see a link under the dongel related options that says Mouser direct. Seecting it will take you to the mouser website and put you in the dongle project that has all of the needed parts already selected.  Just select how many kits that you want and head on to the checkout screen.