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Hardware => Lynx EtherDongle => Topic started by: RJ on June 22, 2012,

Title: How many people need EtherDongles?
Post by: RJ on June 22, 2012,: I got asked alot at the academy about the next etd coop. How many people need them? I have the ones that I did not pass on inspection when I did them for us and will need to rework them myself to post as I have a chuck of money tied up in them. I am wondering if I get them done is that enough or are we in need of working on a new coop and the work I need to do to get that lined up. (Chips put on for us)

Post if you are waiting so I can get an idea of what I need to be doing.

RJ
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Post by: dgreen on June 22, 2012,: I need one, if there is supply I would buy 2.
Thanks
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Post by: keitha43 on June 22, 2012,: I would like to have a spare but will give other people who have none first shot. But if you do have a coop I will jump in then.

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Post by: royce on June 22, 2012,: I'd like (1). It's a spare I'll wait for a coop also if needs be. <pop..
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Post by: Steve716 on June 22, 2012,: As I am just starting in DYI, I need everything! So I am interested in getting one.
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Post by: wardcats on June 22, 2012,: I am also starting to move toward DIY so I would like at least 1 and possibly a spare.
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Post by: Dennis Cherry on June 22, 2012,: I missed the first Coop because of moving.

Will need at least one for this year.
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Post by: dpitts on June 22, 2012,: Most likely will need one more as spare.
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Post by: jbrad627 on June 22, 2012,: Another one starting to move toward DIY so 1 and possibly a spare as well.
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Post by: urthegman on June 22, 2012,: I would need one to act as a spare as well.
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Post by: ocanada1 on June 22, 2012,: RJ

I spoke to you at the Academy about this. And I need two please!

Anne
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Post by: steve_hirst on June 22, 2012,: I would be in for 1 maybe 2.
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Post by: pk on June 22, 2012,: I need 1, possibly 2
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Post by: grumpy2076 on June 22, 2012,: i need one posible 2
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Post by: kevinpickett on June 22, 2012,: I need 1 or 2
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Post by: gsxrgirl7 on June 22, 2012,: I would probably need one more as well.

Julie
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Post by: PIC on June 22, 2012,: I am just getting started and need 1 Etherdongle.
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Post by: txburr on June 22, 2012,: I want another
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Post by: scott_ballenger on June 22, 2012,: I might be interested in one. Thinking about trying to recreate that pixal tree that was being demo in the back room.
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Post by: shortguy on June 23, 2012,: i also would need one
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Post by: gatorengineer on June 23, 2012,: I need 1 maybe 2.
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Post by: combustionmark on June 23, 2012,: I have 2 now, Only plan on using 1 this year, so I have my spare. However with the upcoming conductor I would like to get 1 more. Not a big deal if I miss out.
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Post by: tomwb301 on June 23, 2012,: RJ thanks for asking I also will need one
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Post by: onesmoothhead on June 23, 2012,: I would get one

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Post by: t.jo13 on June 23, 2012,: I would get another if available
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Post by: kfxi on June 23, 2012,: I will take two

Ken
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Post by: Rick Childers on June 23, 2012,: I am definitely interested in this. I would be interested in getting 2
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Post by: mgholland on June 23, 2012,: At least 1

Glyn

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Post by: dandyman on June 23, 2012,: 1 for me, if any are still available... I have one now, but would like to have a spare...
Thanks!
Dan
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Post by: emcee on June 23, 2012,: I want one for a spare. Willing to wait for co-op.
Mike

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Post by: danozfw on June 23, 2012,: I would be interested in 1 or 2
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Post by: deweycooter on June 23, 2012,: 1 maybe 2
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Post by: Mike Hill on June 23, 2012,: 1 maybe 2.
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Post by: mkozik1 on June 23, 2012,: Min 1 max 2
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Post by: nvizzini on June 23, 2012,: HI RJ
I would Like one or two if available
Thanks
Nicholas
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Post by: cavu2u on June 24, 2012,: With the conductor on the horizon - I prolly need to get another.

John
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Post by: lightingboy82 on June 25, 2012,: I also need one.
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Post by: Richard on June 25, 2012,: I also need 1 and possibly a second if I mess the first one up.

Thanks,
Rich
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Post by: RJ on June 25, 2012,: Ok oh boy I guess I better get these boards ready soon and start looking at a coop.

RJ
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Post by: randyy on June 26, 2012,: That's the one piece I'm still needing. Got lots of pretty SSCs and Aether II's(when my mailman delivers), enough LE's, an MR16, and absolutely NOTHING to drive them with. I'd love one!!!
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Post by: fireandiceman on July 04, 2012,: I need one. Just getting stared. Got a soldering station the other day to start on my lynx express. Reading up and trying to get comfortable before I start. How much do the etherdongles cost?
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Post by: hicksjo on July 04, 2012,: Fireandice ... One way to get price estimates is to go look at previous coops ...

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Here is the pricing breakdown based on the initial quotes.
Pricing is in US Dollars and includes PayPal and Coop fees.

We have a base goal of 100 kits. This goal allows the cost per unit to drop low enough to make it cost effective to run the coop. Below this number we will not make the order.

EtherDongle Kit With PCB, parts and case.
Per Kit At Qty 100 - $93.00

This is an estimate. As always higher numbers reduce pricing and ...
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Post by: gatorengineer on July 04, 2012,: randyy, I'm the same. I have everything I need but the dongle.
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Post by: Steve Gase on July 04, 2012,: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
That's the one piece I'm still needing. Got lots of pretty SSCs and Aether II's(when my mailman delivers), enough LE's, an MR16, and absolutely NOTHING to drive them with. I'd love one!!!
To test items, you can purchase a $20 cable (programmer) from David Moore at Holdiday Coro.

This has a USB connection on one end, and a RJ45 connector on the other end, with a little bit of circuitry between. Along with a software device driver you can transmit DMX to other devices.

It uses the software to perform DMX functions, so it is not an efficient solution and you would not choose it to drive your light show, but it is something can be used for testing devices. It will NOT do pixelnet, but MR16s, Aethers, LEs, and any other DMX device will work.

BTW, its primary purpose is to make it easier to program HolidayCoro's 3-channel controllers -- which are assigned channels over cat5.

"USB DMX Module Programmer and LOR DMX Output Dongle (Version 2)"
http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/54-2.htm (http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/54-2.htm)

No, I don't receive a commission, I'm just a happy customer. A $20 cable that allows you to test your devices and joins the other tools in your toolbox makes sense to me. :)
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Post by: randyy on July 05, 2012,: Thanks, Steve. I'll check out the site. <wd..
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Post by: complacent_one on July 06, 2012,: I could surely use one....maybe two...

Thanks
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Post by: MrChristmas2000 on July 08, 2012,: I'd probably order 2 if the PIC code is fixed.
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Post by: cmonday on July 09, 2012,: wanting to get started, I have nothing yet, probably would take one.
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Post by: Steve Gase on July 09, 2012,: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
I'd probably order 2 if the PIC code is fixed.
What is the problem with the PIC code? i don't recall hearing anything about a problem.
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Post by: MrChristmas2000 on July 09, 2012,: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
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I'd probably order 2 if the PIC code is fixed.
What is the problem with the PIC code? i don't recall hearing anything about a problem.

Read this thread
http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=8819.0
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Post by: Steve Gase on July 09, 2012,: ahh. i forgot about that one. thanks for locating and sharing it.
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Post by: pokey on July 10, 2012,: I need two, but could live with one.
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Post by: Voltorb on July 10, 2012,: Three for me please! <;d
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Post by: mikeb55006 on July 11, 2012,: New here, so one or two thanks
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Post by: Corey872 on July 11, 2012,: If I've done my homework correctly, I'd need one Ether Dongle and one Conductor to run the show fully stand-alone. That is what I'm ultimately after.
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Post by: kevinpickett on July 14, 2012,: With the COOPs taking about 2 to 3 months from 1st posting to actually getting parts in and shipped to end user. (Not COOPs Manager fault, just the time it takes to get things organized, sorted, and shipping time)

I hope a COOP comes out soon for the EtherDongles, or we wont have them for Christmas.
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Post by: harrison0550 on July 15, 2012,: Found my way to this forum in search of this elusive ether dongle so 2 for me please sir.
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Post by: Jeffl on July 15, 2012,: Looks like an option for us LOR/Lynx users. I'm thinking I would be in for two along with the combiner/splitter "thingy". :)
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Post by: rangebob846 on July 15, 2012,: I'm trying to use this with LOR software and Renard equipment I would like to get 1.

Thanks.
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Post by: brandonj on July 17, 2012,: I will be buying one if there is another coop
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Post by: sittinguphigh on July 17, 2012,: If the conductor is coming out and I need a etherdongle to run it.

I will need one I think :-\

Only running maybe 2 to 4 smart strings. At the most.
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Post by: D56VillageNut on July 23, 2012,: If there is still time or EtherDongle units available I'd be interested in at least one (1).

Thanks

Alan T
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Post by: kevinpickett on July 24, 2012,: I would say there is more than enough for a good size coop. Lets get one started soon. <pop..
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Post by: dearvbguru on July 27, 2012,: I need +1 minimum, ideally 2 for this year
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Post by: t0cableguy on July 30, 2012,: I need one as I am starting from scratch.
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Post by: remixsam on July 31, 2012,: I would like 1 please
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Post by: duane.mosley on July 31, 2012,: i need one. i am starting from scratch

duane
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Post by: davron12 on August 02, 2012,: I definitely need at least 1. Would like 2.
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Post by: urthegman on August 04, 2012,: Mort, It depends on your set up. If you use DMX firmware on the DMX dongle you will get 512 DMX channels out. If you use Pixelnet firmware on the DMX dongle and insert an Active SS Hub to your set up, you will get 4096 Pixelnet channels out which you could use on your SSC's (You said you have 2-4 SSC's so you would only need approximately 520 channels). At the same time you could get 512 DMX channels off of the same Active Hub by using DMX out on the Hub. Moderators, please feel free to move this, as I do not want this thread to go off track. Hope this helps, George
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Post by: Mike Hill on August 05, 2012,: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
I got asked alot at the academy about the next etd coop. How many people need them? I have the ones that I did not pass on inspection when I did them for us and will need to rework them myself to post as I have a chuck of money tied up in them. I am wondering if I get them done is that enough or are we in need of working on a new coop and the work I need to do to get that lined up. (Chips put on for us)

Post if you are waiting so I can get an idea of what I need to be doing.

RJ

RJ,

Can you give a possible timeframe for when the next EtherDongle coop/PCB's might go in to affect? Anxious guy over here.

Thanks,
Mike Hill
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Post by: bajadahl on August 16, 2012,: I am also going to want 2. Now just watching for the Coop to start.

Alan
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Post by: RJ on August 16, 2012,: In the works.

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RJ
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Post by: ms5435 on August 16, 2012,: I have one but it still has not worked. The lights on the MagJack wont light up. I would like to build another one to use as a refrence.
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Post by: tbone321 on August 16, 2012,: Did you install the firmware on the board. Until you do the MagJack lights will NOT light up.
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Post by: John2571 on August 21, 2012,: In need of 1 for this year.
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Post by: kevinpickett on August 24, 2012,: would these make it in and shipped out to the user before Thanksgiving??? tic..tic...tic... time is running out to get them in and made before lights go on. <yk..
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Post by: Steve Gase on August 24, 2012,: It really would be helpful to get an update on the upcoming coops -- which are in the planning, and when they might start and complete.

Requested EtD count is was well over 80 when I last reviewed the list.

I know that there is a big demand for Conductors and Slaves as well... (I'm at the top of that list! :) )
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Post by: mkozik1 on August 24, 2012,: I need mine for Halloween if possible. Like Steve said, it would be nice to know what, if any, are coming up so I know what to spend my money on or save it for the coop.
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Post by: Dennis Cherry on August 24, 2012,: As mush as I need an Etherdongle this year and the conductor next, I cannot wait any longer.

So I will now have to buy a E1.31 unit from another company.

Too much testing on new display and has to start next month.
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Post by: RJ on August 24, 2012,: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
In the works.

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RJ
As I posted already. the coop manager starts it when he is ready. I do not even know when it will start.

RJ
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Post by: tbone321 on August 26, 2012,: One quick note

THIS IS NOT THE COOP

This was just a thread to determine the need for a coop. Posting in this thread DOES NOT put you in the coop that is now running. All coops are run from the coop area only. If you want an EtherDongle you need to put you postin the Eherdongle coop thread that is currently running in the coop area or you will NOT be included.