New SSC

[RJ]

Ok just finished the new SSC v4 alpha testing. I need about 5 members with SS equipment that are willing to build one when the pcbs get here to test on your stuff.

Differences are as follows.

The new pcb is smaller. about 1" x  2.75" do to the pic being only 14 pins instead of 28.
The parts are cheaper and the pcb will also be since it is smaller. (at 100 qty the parts are under $5.) and gets even cheaper in high qty coops.

Even thought it will be cheaper I added a precise clock to insure steady performance over the full temp range.
I added a small mosfet to be the data line drive so the output section is like the chinese testers. I think this should help with anything but a totally dead node.

RJ

[tbone321]

I have more time now and would be glad to help test if needed.

[rrowan]

That sounds Sweet

I should be able to help

Rick R.

[twooly]

I'd be glad to help also.  Sounds like some cool changes.

[zwiller]

Willing to help if need be.   

[RJ]

I am also waiting on some WS2811 nodes to show up to get the firmware working on it.

I order pcbs so it is a couple of weeks out before we have them.

RJ

[kgustafson]

I too would love to test and help out.

Kurt

[rmp2917]

I can help also.

Rick

[rdebolt]

I can help if needed.

[deplanche]

I can help too.

[Rainlover]

I would love to help.

John

[jnealand]

I still have my window frames hanging on the windows in my sun / screen porch.  I could build an SSC and test it easily.

[JonB256]

I'm building my new 40x24 SS matrix right now. I can easily test. (it will use 8 SSCs)

[loveroflife96]

If you need anymore beta testers, still working on building stuff for 2013, so could throw this in the mix.

Duane

[Gary]

I added a small mosfet to be the data line drive so the output section is like the chinese testers. I think this should help with anything but a totally dead node.

What makes it like a Chinese tester?