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Title: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on September 30, 2009,

It appears there maybe enough interest for another coop for the express. This will be the last one of this year.

This Co-Op is for the Lynx Express kit. 

Please Note there is no limit on these units. You may order how ever many you need.
The only limit will be the $5000 coop limit per coop rules.  Which will be about 80 units

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 This is for a kit including  parts, PCB and heatsink.
 
No kits will contain the Cases as it is just as cost effective for the users to order them and easier for the coop managers.

This Coop will close on Oct 10th 2009  at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time zone or if it is filled sooner it will be closed at that time. Full Payment is expected when the coop is closed no orders can be made until all members have paid. All members will receive PM’s when the coop closes with details of payments due. Failure to pay in a few days will have you removed from the order.

Please get your paypal payments in as soon as you get the Co-Op invoice PM as no orders can be placed until all payments have been received.

By joining this Co-Op you also agree that the Co-Op manager, DLA (as a board to also include all administrators, moderators, and members) shall not be held for any liability.  You are joining this Co-Op at your own risk.

What is a Lynx Express you may ask?

Well the Lynx Express is a 16 Channel controller based off the popular Lynx and FreeStyle designs but with some nice new features.  The Lynx Express supports on board push button start address programming, the ability to program the Pic without removing it from the controller, and On board diagnostics.  In addition this controller has some advanced features.

Some of the features are:

1.  Custom dimming curves that can be assigned on a per channel basis. What this means is that you can have standard and Led light strings plugged into your controller and be able to get them to dim at the same rate.

2.  Testing.  If you have problems with your LE.  You can now put the LE into a diagnostics mode that will help isolate those problems.

3. Wireless  Yes that’s right this controller supports a plug and play module that allows your controller to go  wireless.

As with any Co-Op this Co-Op is subject to the forum rules.  These rules can be reviewed using the following link.

Forum Co-Op rules

http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=111.0

You will receive all the parts you need for the complete kit.  To complete your setup you will need power cords for the AC hookup and a DMX dongle to use along with the Vixen or LightShowPro software programs.  At the time of this writing I can only suggest the use of the Lynx USB DMX adapter or the Enttec Pro.  There are other adapters that can be used but due to issues that have been found with them I cannot recommend them.

Now for the pricing.  Well by now I am sure that you have asked what about pricing?  How much do I need to pay to get one or more of these great Lynx Express units?

We have a base goal of 50 kits.  This goal allows the cost per unit to drop low enough to make it cost effective.
 
Pricing is below broken into the 50 unit levels.  The pricing below will include all fees, shipping and handling charges to get the items to the Coop Manager.


*****50 Kit Level*****

Lynx Express Complete Kit /w heatsink  (No Case)    $67

Shipping will be based on the USPS flat rate box.  This is the box that will ship in the US for $11.15 a box and international for $29.95 Canada and Mexico $41.95.  This is the shipping cost per flat rate box and can handle up to 8 kits before we have to use a bigger box at a slightly higher postage.

If you wish for insurance on the package you will need to check for the rate at USPS.com and add this to your paypal. Then you must include in the paypal comments that you want $xxx value insurance on the package. I can not be responsable for lost or damaged uninsured packages once dropped off to usps and I have a confirmation showing that they accepted and shipped it. 

We have never had an express shipment lost or damaged and we have never insured them before.

I do not expect any long backorders on this and the heatsinks have been started ahead of time to insure no delays in having them ready. This means the coop should ship fairly fast after the parts are ordered.

Post with the quanitity you wish in this thread.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on September 30, 2009,

Member Name	ordered	Paid
Ron	1	Y
Wbuehler	2	Y
Garrison	2	Y
ponddude	2	Y
Kwajtony	1	Y
tbone321	2	Y
joefromozarks	3	Y
deplanche	2	Y
joshuashu	2	Y
solidmodeler	4	Y
bisqut476	2	Y
repooc	2	Y
rcouto	5	Y
ronniek	2	Y
kj77rn	2	Y
jnealand	3	Y
wjgiles50	3	Y
golights	3	Y
theavguy99	2	Y
asylvest	2	Y
rob	2	Y
spencergwilliam	1	Y
KRende	3	Y
magic8192	1	Y
Havega	1	Y
Walter	2	Y
tlwhite99	2	Y
Night Owl	2	Y
jekalaka	1	Y
foodseller	1	Y
CarlRay	2	Y
dilgod	2	Y
lightheaded	4	Y
aERonAUtical96	2	Y
batdive	2	Y
blearning	2	Y
DonM	2	Y
klaasb01	2	Y
wbe12345	1	Y
Sly	2	Y
klopriore	1	Y
Totals :	85

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Ron on September 30, 2009,

I need an extra, put me down for 1.

Ron

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: wbuehler on September 30, 2009,

Can I get 2 Kits?

Thanks

Bill

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Garrison on September 30, 2009,

Man I've been waiting for this since I found DLA! Put me down for 2 kits please!

Thanks,

Garrison

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: ponddude on September 30, 2009,

Can I get 2 kits please.

My first two kits!!!

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Kwajtony on September 30, 2009,

RJ, I would like to purchase 2 kits this time please.

Thanks, Tony

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: tbone321 on September 30, 2009,

Please put me down for 2 kits.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: JoeFromOzarks on September 30, 2009,

Three kits for me, please!  I'm looking for a couple of those DMX Dongle pcb's too!   :)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: deplanche on September 30, 2009,

2 for me please

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: joshuashu on September 30, 2009,

I will take 2 Please!   :)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: solidmodeler on September 30, 2009,

3 kits for me please.

Never have enough...
 ;D

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: bisquit476 on October 01, 2009,

2 for me please

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: repooc on October 01, 2009,

2 for me, please

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: rcouto on October 01, 2009,

Hi RJ,

Please put me down for 5 kits.

Thanks,
Ricardo

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: ronniek on October 01, 2009,

Please put me down for 2 kits.

Ronnie

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: kj77rn on October 01, 2009,

Been waiting since the FL mini.

Put me down for 2.

Steve

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jnealand on October 01, 2009,

Put me down for 2 kits please.

Jim Nealand
Kennesaw, GA

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: wjgiles50 on October 01, 2009,

Please sir I would like 3 kits.

Thanks
Bill (no not that Bill)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: golights on October 01, 2009,

Put me down for 3 kits.  Will there be any pcb board for the express offered also?  If so I would like to purchase some.   I have been designing a layout for this christmas and this should let me get my first light show going.  Can't wait to start setting up.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: theavguy99 on October 01, 2009,

Put me down for 2 kits please!

Wow, this stuff is addicting...

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: asylvest on October 01, 2009,

2 (two) please.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: rob on October 01, 2009,

put me down for 2 please

thanks
Rob

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: spencergwilliam on October 01, 2009,

Put me down for 1 kit

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: KRende on October 01, 2009,

I would like 3 more kits please.  My first one worked without a hitch!

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: magic8192 on October 01, 2009,

Put me down for 1 kit

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Hauvega on October 01, 2009,

I will take 1 kit.

Thanks
Eric

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Walter on October 01, 2009,

RJ,
I would like 2 please

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Unibits on October 01, 2009,

RJ,

That "Itchy Trigger Finger" is finally getting some use. ...

Please put me down for 2 kits.

Thanks

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: tlwhite99 on October 01, 2009,

rj,
put me down for 2 kits.

I also need a dongle board or let me know if you need me to order seprate.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: BryanV on October 01, 2009,

I will like to order 3 more kits.  Just don't tell my wife ;)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Night Owl on October 01, 2009,

Two for me please.  Just finished soldering up my first one last night!  Whee!

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jekalaka on October 02, 2009,

One for me please
Thank you

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: foodseller on October 02, 2009,

I would like one kit please.

thank you!

I love the smell of flux in the morning!!!!

foody

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: CarlRay on October 02, 2009,

RJ,

I would like to purchase two of these kits please and I will also need a dongle board.

Carl

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: dilgod on October 02, 2009,

RJ, I'll take 2 kits please.
Dilip

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: madams1034 on October 03, 2009,

Hi RJ,

Put me down for 1 kit.

My first attempt at blinky!  :o

Thanks,
Matt

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jnealand on October 04, 2009,

RJ
Please bump me from qty 2 to qty 3

Thanks.
Jim

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: lightheaded on October 05, 2009,

Hi RJ,

Please put me down for 4 kits ... would also like one dongle board.

-Mike

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: solidmodeler on October 05, 2009,

Please change my quanity from 3 to 4. .
Thanks,
Mike

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 05, 2009,

This coop does not include dongles as an offering. you can get them from me once I have them. I will post as soon as I have them avalable.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: aERonAUtical96 on October 05, 2009,

If I can still get in... I'll take 2.

Thanks

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: batdive on October 07, 2009,

If I can still get in I would like 2 also please.


Thanks..

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: blearning on October 07, 2009,

OK ...

I am in for 2 please ... that will make it an even number ..

Thanks

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: DonM on October 07, 2009,

I would like 2 if not to late.. Please let me know

Thnaks. Don. ;D

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: klaasb01 on October 08, 2009,

I'm in for 2

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: wbe12345 on October 10, 2009,

RJ

OK  please put me in for 1 kit.

thanks
wbe12345

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: spencergwilliam on October 10, 2009,

Sorry, change my quantity back to one... I'm not gonna have time to program more channels than 16.  :(

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Kwajtony on October 10, 2009,

Yeah, me too, only 1 vice 2.  Not enough time and too much to do.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Sly on October 10, 2009,

Put me down for 2 please.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: klopriore on October 10, 2009,

I am 39 minutes late..

If there is a chance, I'd like to get 1 linx express kit.   

Thanks,   Kelly

(ps.. if it is truly too late, let me know if someone cancels or doesn't pay, I'll take theirs)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 10, 2009,

The coop is closed to orders I will update the list and should put the quote in Monday. If things go well you will have payment PM's Monday evening.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 12, 2009,

PM's for payments have went out. All coop members should have this if not pm me and let me know. The kit price for the units before shipping a paypal fees ect is $59.16 each. 

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Garrison on October 12, 2009,

Payment sent! I'm looking forward to building my first LE's.  ;D

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 15, 2009,

Payments still coming in. I will be trying to get the list updated later tonight to see where we are.  I ordered the PCB's and the heatsinks will bemailed off to the anodizer this weekend.

Parts will be ordered as soon as the last payments come in.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: golights on October 16, 2009,

Payment sent, Thanks again for all the work you did to put this together.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 19, 2009,

Parts are ordered and it looks like nothing was on backorder so we should have a fairly quick turnaround. The heatsinks were mailed to the anodizer to be plated and should be ready in a week. The PCBs are order and should arrive about that time also so all is moving ahead.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 25, 2009,

Parts are sorted thanks to JJ's hard work. The PCB's and finished Heatsinks should arrive this week and so likely the coop will all ship next Monday.

Heres a picture of the parts waiting to be boxed up for shipping.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: wbuehler on October 26, 2009,

Looking Good

Bill

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: DonM on October 28, 2009,

Nice.. Can't wait... :o ;D

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on October 31, 2009,

Well,

 For some reason I am not aware of the anodizer did not get the heatsinks out to get to us this week. So we are in a hold on packaging and shipping until we get the heatsinks. Likely will not get out this Monday. Everything else is a go and just need the heatsinks.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: ponddude on October 31, 2009,

Thanks for the update RJ!

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: tconley on November 02, 2009,

any boards or kits left?

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 02, 2009,

Any left over will be posted in the sale area after the coop has shipped and everyone has them.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 03, 2009,

Ok, 

Found out why the heatsinks did not get here.  They never shipped them! it seems the shipping clerk thought someone told them we were going to pick them up. They will be here tommorrow... Although I have heard that before.

Should ship out Monday.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: dilgod on November 03, 2009,

I believe they all use the same "dodge'em handbook".
I like the one that says "the check is in the mail" - same book.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: bisquit476 on November 03, 2009,

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I believe they all use the same "dodge'em handbook".
I like the one that says "the check is in the mail" - same book.

I'm pretty sure that is number 2 of the 3 greatest lies ever told

And thanks RJ for the update,

Bill

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: joshuashu on November 04, 2009,

Looks like we will all have a few late nights coming up!  :)  i am so far behind right now with school just starting and being sick, i may have to delay my show till DEC 1st.   Thanks RJ for the update.  :)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: joshuashu on November 09, 2009,

got my shipping notice this morning!  Yeah!  Thanks RJ, and JJ.  :)

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 09, 2009,

Due to a lot of hard work on JJ's side the Coop shipped today. Remember Wed is a holiday so give it an extra day to get to you.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Kwajtony on November 09, 2009,

Thanks RJ / JJ. 

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jamescata on November 10, 2009,

It seems I've missed it by a hair's breath right ??

James :(

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Night Owl on November 10, 2009,

If you are talking about this coop, the list closed on Oct 10th.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: tconley on November 11, 2009,

so were there any extras?

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: magic8192 on November 11, 2009,

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It seems I've missed it by a hair's breath right ??

James :(

You could buy a board from RJ if he has any and (send him a private message) order the parts from mouser.  There is a parts list in the wiki.  There is a link to the wiki at the top of the page.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: deplanche on November 11, 2009,

In the sale/trade area, RJ did say there are some left over and to PM him.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: blearning on November 12, 2009,

got mine today ...

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Garrison on November 12, 2009,

I got my two LE kits today as well. Thank you RJ and JJ for all you hard work!

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: ponddude on November 12, 2009,

I got mine today...assembled the first one and in about 45 minutes was completely operational. 

I have to say, the instructions in the WIKI were some of the most clear and useful instructions around.  Great work on this!

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jnealand on November 12, 2009,

got mine today

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Night Owl on November 12, 2009,

Yay, my box of goodness was sitting on my doorstep! 

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 12, 2009,

Glad to hear they are showing up OK. Check them and make sure you got everything. I have some extras due to a couple coop members having dropped out after the quote. I can post them to sale until I know you guys are all good to go. This what I have them for parts if we missed anything.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: deplanche on November 12, 2009,

I got my box today, and got started with the assembly.  Looks like I am missing one of the 6 pin chips (Octocouplers).  I have 31 of them for 2 LEs.  Did anyone get an extra one?

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: solidmodeler on November 12, 2009,

Got my box today . Thanks RJ & JJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: Kwajtony on November 12, 2009,

Box arrived today.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jamescata on November 13, 2009,

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Glad to hear they are showing up OK. Check them and make sure you got everything. I have some extras due to a couple coop members having dropped out after the quote. I can post them to sale until I know you guys are all good to go. This what I have them for parts if we missed anything.

RJ

ME ME ME !!, I WANT THEM !!

James

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 13, 2009,

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I got my box today, and got started with the assembly.  Looks like I am missing one of the 6 pin chips (Octocouplers).  I have 31 of them for 2 LEs.  Did anyone get an extra one?

Shoot me a PM with your address and it will go out to you.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 13, 2009,

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Glad to hear they are showing up OK. Check them and make sure you got everything. I have some extras due to a couple coop members having dropped out after the quote. I can post them to sale until I know you guys are all good to go. This what I have them for parts if we missed anything.

RJ

ME ME ME !!, I WANT THEM !!

James

Then you better be quick when they get posted as I have had about 20 people pm me asking for them. Hope your fast sending Pm's.

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jnealand on November 13, 2009,

Two of my three heatsinks have problems with the mounting holes for mounting them to the board.  I can push the screws straight thru the hole.  All this started when I tried to mount the Whioheatsink and I could not get the screw to grab the thread.  While checking the holes for a thread issue I accidently pushed the screw all the way thru.  Tried the other hole and same thing.  Got the 2nd heat sink out and same problem.  Tired the 3rd heatsink and all is well.  Must be time for a new machine shop.  Tomorrow I will go to HD and see if I can find a longer screw and a nut that would fit, or maybe I can find the right size screw for the hole that is in the heatsinks.  The hole is smaller than the holes for the triacs so that screw is to big.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: ponddude on November 13, 2009,

I had the exact same problem.  Either the hole is too big or the screws are too small.  I didn't really matter to me because I had spare screws laying around, but it is a problem (I think) with this round of heatsinks. 

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jekalaka on November 15, 2009,

I also received one where the mounting holes are too big (like they used the wrong drillbit to drill it before tapping) a very loose sloppy thread that wont hold even if the screw is screwed in not mounted to anything....even a longer screw would not hold this securely, I had about 1/2 of a thread trying to hold on my heatsink

What I did to mount mine was to get 2 longer, slightly smaller in diameter machine screws(so they were a slip fit through the bad threads) mill a flat on the head of each of them so they could be installed upside down from the normal mounting way, through the heatsink, spacer, pc board and plastic washer and installed the nut on the bottomside of the pc board.

If a person had no access to a mill, a few seconds with a grinder, or a few minutes with a file would do the same :)

Might be able to do this as an option to avoid worrying about trying to return/warranty these and avoid the long wait and still get blinky/flashy in for christmas!

Jekalaka

Jon Wimmer
Ekalaka Mt

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: deplanche on November 15, 2009,

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I got my box today, and got started with the assembly.  Looks like I am missing one of the 6 pin chips (Octocouplers).  I have 31 of them for 2 LEs.  Did anyone get an extra one?

Shoot me a PM with your address and it will go out to you.

RJ

Don't worry about it.  After finishing everything else, realized I need to order a few parts to connect the wireless to these too, so will just be putting together a Mouser order.  Thanks for the offer though.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: RJ on November 16, 2009,

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I got my box today, and got started with the assembly.  Looks like I am missing one of the 6 pin chips (Octocouplers).  I have 31 of them for 2 LEs.  Did anyone get an extra one?

Shoot me a PM with your address and it will go out to you.

RJ

Don't worry about it.  After finishing everything else, realized I need to order a few parts to connect the wireless to these too, so will just be putting together a Mouser order.  Thanks for the offer though.

Check your plastic tubes, The way dad does it they should be the right amount but the tape on the end will hold one in it when you dump the tubes out. This is the common issue when only one is missing. With the way he does the optos it should be hard for him to short them. (he uses a tube cut the length of the correct number and fills it to count then dumps them in the tube you get kinda like a measuring cup).

RJ

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: jnealand on November 16, 2009,

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Check your plastic tubes, The way dad does it they should be the right amount but the tape on the end will hold one in it when you dump the tubes out. This is the common issue when only one is missing. With the way he does the optos it should be hard for him to short them. (he uses a tube cut the length of the correct number and fills it to count then dumps them in the tube you get kinda like a measuring cup).

RJ

I found two of mine still sticking to the tape as well.  I didn't notice until I got down to the end and had to fish the tubes from the trash under my workbench.  I have always been amazed that all the parts have always been there.  I think I would go blind if I had to count them out for a complete coop.  Tell JJ thanks for all his work.

Title: Re: Final Express Coop of this Year
Post by: golights on November 16, 2009,

RJ,  Just wanted to thank you for all the work you put into to the coop.  I receive mine and will be building them next week.  You have made me and a lot of kids happy this holiday.