I wired five LEDs, four at the start and one at the end. I soldered them by hand and struggled to get them correctly wired, but I was able to confirm that the circuit was sound. The fifth LED required a wire linking it to the fourth light's data pin.
I tried my new hot plate with a second circuit board and soldered nine lights with the help of my usual iron. I confirmed that the input and output headers worked by connecting two boards with jumper wires.
Using my design from EasyEDA in QCAD, I created a wooden frame, ensuring all components fit onto a 300mm x 300mm plywood sheet. I laser-cut the mounting board, which aligned perfectly with the LED panels. I designed a panel to supplement my light channel boards. I added a paper diffuser layer and assembled everything with M3 hardware. The unit felt secure and was ready for wiring and programming.
I soldered the front of the clock with jumpers between each board. I tried using my fancy silicone-jacketed wire, but it was stranded, so it created loose strands, and I had to switch to solid wire. I used black insulation for every connection so it would not draw attention.
I wired the backside of the clock. The wires were too big to all fit into the screw terminals. I bundled them and tucked them under the microcontroller board. I confirmed there were no shorts between the power and ground connections.
Sarah, Amanda, and I talked about one of my favorite movies, Big Hero 6. For a change, I hosted and wrote the quiz, and Sarah let Amanda and me talk about the science behind the science fiction.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
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| Five-light animation |
I tried my new hot plate with a second circuit board and soldered nine lights with the help of my usual iron. I confirmed that the input and output headers worked by connecting two boards with jumper wires.
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| LEDs placed and boards linked |
Using my design from EasyEDA in QCAD, I created a wooden frame, ensuring all components fit onto a 300mm x 300mm plywood sheet. I laser-cut the mounting board, which aligned perfectly with the LED panels. I designed a panel to supplement my light channel boards. I added a paper diffuser layer and assembled everything with M3 hardware. The unit felt secure and was ready for wiring and programming.
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| Assembled Vibe Clock |
I soldered the front of the clock with jumpers between each board. I tried using my fancy silicone-jacketed wire, but it was stranded, so it created loose strands, and I had to switch to solid wire. I used black insulation for every connection so it would not draw attention.
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| Visible jumpers |
I wired the backside of the clock. The wires were too big to all fit into the screw terminals. I bundled them and tucked them under the microcontroller board. I confirmed there were no shorts between the power and ground connections.
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| Power and data wires |
Sarah, Amanda, and I talked about one of my favorite movies, Big Hero 6. For a change, I hosted and wrote the quiz, and Sarah let Amanda and me talk about the science behind the science fiction.
Critical Affection: Big Hero 6 (1:26)
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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