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Offline rdebolt

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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #90 on: February 02, 2013, »
Very cool Chris! I am really impressed!

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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #91 on: February 02, 2013, »
it'll be about a month or so, but it'll really be worth it, as I'm working on a way that all of you can make these afford-ably  :)

(I'm not selling these, I'll provide all the details how to get the parts t make them, and it'll be REALLY REALLY easy.


(also, i'll be able to show you how to make the smart arches really really easy to make also...)

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« Reply #92 on: February 02, 2013, »
Awesome cant wait
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #93 on: February 02, 2013, »
if i can come up with a "name" for these, i call shotgun for either "Nittany Lion"  or "Lion"   is keeping with the cat names    lol.
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #94 on: February 02, 2013, »
Very cool Chris. Nice work.
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #95 on: February 04, 2013, »
ok, after using for a bit, i've come across a few things...

if i leave it on full 100% for longer than 5 minutes, the heatsink does get hot.

but as long as it's flashing, or using colors, it's fine.

also if i have on events of full white for 50% of the time or less, it's fine.
at 50% the heatsink isn't cold anymore, but isn't warm either.

in a show setting, i don't think this will be an issue, since i can't think of where someone would have it full on for more than say 10 seconds..
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #96 on: March 21, 2013, »
Bump to see how this is going  8)
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #97 on: March 21, 2013, »
In one of his most recent posts i do beleive he said he has been pretty ill   :-[

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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #98 on: March 23, 2013, »
i'm still battling the flu.

I plan to solder the string together and give it a  try  :)
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #99 on: March 23, 2013, »
Maybe the solder fumes will help clear up your sinus passages...   >:D
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« Reply #100 on: March 23, 2013, »
Get better Chris
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #101 on: March 23, 2013, »
Hope you feel better soon Chris!
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Re: Smart String Project 2013
« Reply #102 on: May 21, 2013, »
Any updates on this?  I hope you aren't still battling the flu.
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Re: Smart String Project 2016
« Reply #103 on: January 08, 2016, »
Any ideas on a heatsink for the RGB LED?
If I take the tabs off the side of the clear dome, It will fit inside the thinwall pvc that we used for the SSC's. But I'm open to ideas...

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Re: Smart String Project 2013-2016
« Reply #104 on: January 08, 2016, »
What do you want to use it for?
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