A list of components and wire colors were made based on an old color scheme. This version included a second set of wires for the second flashlight LED. The first version assumed the flashlight LEDs, two bright white LEDs, would be soldered together right in the array but it seemed easier to wire each light individually. Wire colors were based on some surplus multi-conductor wire, Belden 9948, a twenty-five conductor wire which could be salvaged for twenty-five wires with unique color codes on each wire.
Each component had its leads trimmed and the color-coded wires were tinned so they could be soldered together. Once the wires were all soldered to the components, it was each to check for inconsistencies by comparing the components to one another. Only one LED had its leads soldered backward but this was easily remedied. Shrink tubing was used on each lead to protect them from shorts.
Only the laser modules didn't get shrink tubing. They had enough protection and they were uniquely sized so shrink tubing was unnecessary and impossible. For the evening, there were thirty-four wires stripped and tinned, leads trimmed, joints soldered, and tubes shrunk.
Downloads:
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Completed projects from year 1
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Completed projects from year 3
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2017-07-22 (Sa)
Color coding for forward array components
Each component had its leads trimmed and the color-coded wires were tinned so they could be soldered together. Once the wires were all soldered to the components, it was each to check for inconsistencies by comparing the components to one another. Only one LED had its leads soldered backward but this was easily remedied. Shrink tubing was used on each lead to protect them from shorts.
Components with soldered wires and shrink tubing
Only the laser modules didn't get shrink tubing. They had enough protection and they were uniquely sized so shrink tubing was unnecessary and impossible. For the evening, there were thirty-four wires stripped and tinned, leads trimmed, joints soldered, and tubes shrunk.
Forward components in a cluster
Downloads:
- Arduino firmware
- OpenSCAD code
- STL printable models
- STL printable pipe dividers
- Python Last-Man-Standing program
- Gerber files for SMT IR Sensor board
- Gerber files for controller board
- Gerber files for homemade controller board (thicker traces than the previous version)
- Public project page for controller board
- Public project page for sensor board
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
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 in this blog, or linked by this blog, are 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 a post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-07-22 (Sa)
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