New Jarduino build gets started

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by Chatouille

Man it will be nice to get everything in, and get started on this project. I think I’ve changed my plans a couple of dozen times already.

Tell me about it. I almost just want to get my build done so I can get it it of my head! Hopefully all my parts will be here by next weekend so I can finish it off.

[Chatouille]

lol.... I have most everything from "plan 1, 2, & 3", too bad I din't stick with any of those. Did you find anyone on RC for a spare LDD board? I picked up an extra one when I got mine, so if you're stuck, shoot me a pm.

Chris

[daplatapus]

Ya, I'm on version "G' or "H" or something, I've lost count. When I get everything I ordered I bet I won't use some stuff and need more of others.
I thought you could order these boards straight from ITead Studio but I couldn't find them on there.
Have you decided on what you wanted to do with those drivers, ScubaSteve?

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

Ya, I'm on version "G' or "H" or something, I've lost count. When I get everything I ordered I bet I won't use some stuff and need more of others.
I thought you could order these boards straight from ITead Studio but I couldn't find them on there.
Have you decided on what you wanted to do with those drivers, ScubaSteve?

Chatouille has an extra board that I'm gong to grab from him. I'm going to add 10K resistor between the PWM inputs and ground for added safety.

I'm going to put an order through Mouser tomorrow once I make sure that I've thought of everything.

[Chatouille]

You have to purchase the PCB prototying service from Itead then send them the gerbers.

[Chatouille]

If you order the phoenix terminals, make sure you get the right part #, or check the foot print out before buying them. (ask me how I know )

[daplatapus]

Well, I got a wack load of stuff yesterday







My main Arduino board, 3 temp sensors, a couple different adjustable resistors, screw terminals (the wrong ones, as it turns out), larger wiring terminals I'm going to use these to link my 3 fixtures, and some transistors.

Pretty soon I'm not gonna have much excuse not to start building this

[Chatouille]

I need to make some progress on mine too...

I had my heatsink cut to size yesterday, now I have to figure out how I want to do my pendant enclosure. Still waiting on a bunch of small stuff get here so I can do the circuits for temp, and PWM fan.