Additional parts

[t.jo13]

I was putting my last express togeather and I seem to be short 1- 180 ohm resistor. I am going to order from mouser. Is there any other parts that would be good to keep on hand as spares for the express boards?

[rrowan]

I would at least get some RS-485s, Triacs, a couple of pics

If you have any smart string hubs then I would get the little green fuses.

if you really need them but if not I would just get a 1/4 watt 180 ohm resistor locally if possible. It will be a lot cheaper

I am sure I am forgetting something

Rick R.

[pk]

I would add a couple of the MOC3023 optos to Rick's list

[t.jo13]

I do have a smart string hub being shippedfrom the coop . 

If you have any smart string hubs then I would get the little green fuses.

Are you talking the 16- 5amp fuses?
I do not have it yet, its on its way.

[rrowan]

I do have a smart string hub being shippedfrom the coop . 

If you have any smart string hubs then I would get the little green fuses.

Are you talking the 16- 5amp fuses?
I do not have it yet, its on its way.

Yes

Sooner or later a fuse will blow

Rick R.

[vairmoose]

If putting together an order to mouser, my suggestion for spares would include the several sizes of the stand- offs for the pics, and several of every small part tat is common between the kits.   

Larry

[urthegman]

Some suggestions here:http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=8202.0
And YES on the green fuses for the hub!!!!

[t.jo13]

diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=8202.0

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[rrowan]

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see if that works

Rick R.

[jnealand]

Don't get just one little green fuse.  Get at least 10, besides they are cheap.  I look at the cost of a part and if it cheap I just order several.  If it is a critical part I have at least one.  I.e a critical part takes down a show or a whole controller while a non critical part only takes down one channel.  At least that is my definition.  I have a spare dongle, a spare active hub and a spare LE.  Last year I had 5 spare LEs because I got tied up working on smart strings and did not have time to other new stuff that I was planning on.  Maybe this year - LOL.  I already feel behind the 8 ball.

[t.jo13]

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Thankyou for the link. I thought I had read it somewhere before I just didnt go far enough back

I will add ss hub fuse also.

Thankyou all for the help

[chrisatpsu]

throw in a pickit3 in case you dont have one.   

[pk]

A few extra blue jumpers are handy.

[t.jo13]

I do have a pickit 3

A few extra blue jumpers are handy

On mouser site is this the blue jumpers you are refering to?  (Headers & Wire Housings SHUNT TIN)

[Steve Gase]

I do have a pickit 3

A few extra blue jumpers are handy

On mouser site is this the blue jumpers you are refering to?  (Headers & Wire Housings SHUNT TIN)

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