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Toni_K on COM-09939 - Rotary Potentiometer - 10k Ohm, Linear

The dimensions are in mm as best as I can tell. L-15 mm, W- 7 mm, K- 7.5 mm, M-1 mm, T – 6 mm is what I measured on one from stock. Hope that helps!

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Quik Top Computing on How to Build a Building

I don’t know whether Colorado is a right to work state, but hopefully you’ll be using Union contractors?

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augspark on PRT-10697 - Light Pipe - Clear Core (3mm, 1' long)

I am having trouble straightening my light pipe – it seems permanently curved… Any tips?

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Customer #229304 on PRT-10217 - LiPo Charger Basic - Micro-USB

I don’t think this is being too picky. I was actually confused by “a rate of 500mA per hour”, I assumed it meant that the current drops by 500mA per hour as some kind of safety feature.

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bmarvo on BOB-11736 - FT231X Breakout

I’ve been using mid-mount micro USB connectors recently: http://ca.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Hirose-Connector/ZX62M-B-5P01/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMulM8LPOQ%252bykzmHhzPuOAFGWp7sUJYCXWQ%3dThey’re pretty tough! Of...

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Customer #435752 on COM-09181 - Big Dome Push Button - Red

Great, many thanks Toni!

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TheRegnirps on How to Build a Building

I believe the modules will be shipped in from Shenzhen and assembled by interns and “building maker” classes.By the way, I can see on Google Earth that there is an endangered Blue Powder butterfly...

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Customer #431383 on COM-11636 - Coin Acceptor - Programmable (6 coin types)

I recived mine today, programmed it for norwegian coins, works for NOK 1 (Hole), NOK 5 (Hole), NOK 10 and NOK 20 coins. Looking at the vid it was easy to program it, put each coins thru for about 20...

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claridion on COM-00594 - Laser Card Module - Red

Hi,.. I just tested this little Laser and it works great at 2.5V @ 15mA. Can I keep it powered ON for a long period of time (like 10 hours) without affecting performances ? Could that affect the 3000...

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brennen on How to Build a Building

I had the idea that Colorado was a right-to-work state in this sense, but some Googling suggests that current laws here might be a little more complicated than that – closed shops seem to be allowed if...

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Customer #435879 on How to Build a Building

Wow. 0.0 I’ve beens looking into getting involved with Arduino’s, found Sparkfun, and started reading this, thinking I’d just glance at it. I didn’t expect to be completely immersed in it. First off,...

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Customer #435879 on COM-00674 - Lithium Ion/Polymer USB Battery Charger IC -...

Just FYI, it’s almost impossible to see the product on the quarter. From the SMC ICs page, I honestly thought it was only the quarter. Try adding a very small piece of white paper underneath…

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Single T on ROB-11162 - i-Racer

If you are experiencing power issues with your Iracer, it may have a battery that has been drained below the proper level.What you need to do is to take 5V (can be pulled from the charger) and apply it...

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Customer #435785 on PRT-09921 - Molex Jumper 5 Wire Assembly

Hello what is the maximum current of the cable?

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MikeGrusin on COM-09181 - Big Dome Push Button - Red

What about exceptionally old children?

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Bwooce on BOB-11083 - Si4703 FM Tuner Basic Breakout

Hey Sparkfun peeps, can you update the links to be to these (newer, better) docs? You'e linking to 0.61 which is < 0.9 that jdf2525 links to above.

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TheMoogle on How to Build a Building

While looking over the plans I couldn’t help but notice a a few possible oversights. The I.T. room is located in the middle of the building. Colorado is very cold during winter, Why not take advantage...

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Customer #428827 on ROB-10455 - Liquid Pump - 350GPH (12v)

Does anybody know…. say I pump some potable water through this, will the water still be drinkable when it comes out? Basically, on it it’s yourney through the pump, does it encounter anything that I...

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Customer #428827 on COM-10966 - Car Horn - 12V (pair)

I’m thinking one hidden in a garbage can….

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Jonathan Bruneau on Simple Solar Power

It’s great to see Sparkfun posting renewable energy topics from time to time: keep it up!

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