kurtnelle on PRT-08865 - Hook-up Stranded Wire - Red
Come on sparkfun, give us the wire’s datasheet. If one does not exist, make something up. I need to know what temp the insulation is going to burn up at! It would suck if upon soldering, the insulation...
View ArticleIllogicGate on TOL-10892 - USB Digital Multimeter - Auto-Ranging (RS232 output)
^ What this guy said. I was so immature 2 years ago :CApparently if someone is older than you though, they are automatically “smarter” than you and your own arguments are all “invalid”.
View ArticleCustomer #343855 on DEV-11306 - FEZ Hydra Basic Kit
So just recieved my Hydra but had a heck of a time loading the latest firmware version 4.2.4. (jumperwire across pins 8 and 10 on socket 3 etc.) After downloading all relevant SDKs and drivers decided...
View ArticleEmcee Grady on National Tour Update
Both of those pictures are actually from the same event – a class we held at a home for a large group of middle school aged kids. We’ve haven’t really ran into many problems getting classes into schools.
View ArticleSFUptownMaker on BOB-10835 - EasyPoint - N35P112 Joystick Breakout
Snaps back, but the maximum displacement is only about 1mm, so it’s not terribly noticeable.
View ArticleLightManCA on National Tour Update
I’d like to find out if anyone signed up near Seattle, WA, and give them my contact information. I was unable to create a workshop myself… no contacts for schools or maker groups, but if I can help out...
View Articledbrunner on National Tour Update
I guess it depends on the school district. My wife didn’t pay for her fingerprinting. I’ve been helping our local 4-H robotics club do after school intro to robotics classes at half a dozen schools so...
View ArticleCustomer #80655 on WRL-08687 - XBee Explorer USB
I am new with Xbee and I am using X-CTU, can’t figure out why it responds only to AT command: +++ (OK) but not any other AT command I send to it. Any idea? Cheers! Alessandro
View ArticleCustomer #335772 on LCD-00256 - Basic 20x4 Character LCD - Black on Green 5V
I experienced the same. Did you get additional information? I am still trying to find a solution to no avail so far. Keep on posting..
View ArticleBratan on CAB-10647 - Ribbon Cable - 10 wire (15ft)
What voltage and current is it rated for? i.e. can I have 5V 1A going on these?
View ArticleKamiquasi on CAB-10647 - Ribbon Cable - 10 wire (15ft)
While you’d have to check for your specific use (length, voltage drop, what temperature you’re comfortable with, etc.), the datasheet specifies the strands as 28 AWG and our handy dandy little workbook...
View Articlemikerr on COM-10280 - Infrared Keychain Remote Control
Thanks – my remote stopped working and it was just sending “2” to the arduino with the sketch above. I was about to order a new one when I saw this comment.Holding down MUTE as you say while watching...
View ArticleCustomer #409005 on Your March Caption Contest
Person 1: Hey dude how’s the light up there?Person 2: just fine, how’s the view down there ( laughing ) ?
View ArticleJimb0 on Serial 7-Segment Display Quickstart Guide
Weird…looking at the firmware, and trying it out on one of my boards, it seems like it really is 0-3. Could be a bug somewhere, I’ll check further into it.Glad you like the displays otherwise! :)
View ArticleThimplum on TOL-10388 - DSO Quad - Pocket-Sized Digital Oscilloscope
NICE! I’ve seen quads going for $3K+…
View Articlerichardw2121 on COM-11218 - Spark Gap Igniter - 4.8V
These things are pretty awesome.. I hooked it up to 3 D cells and got a nice pulsed arc at nearly ¾ inch. although anything more kinda spreads the charge through the glove (dont ask!)I had attached it...
View ArticleGarak on COM-11707 - Barrel Jack Extension Cable - M-F (6 ft)
What size is the wire? How much current is it rated for?
View ArticleCustomer #404296 on COM-09577 - 74HC238 - 3 to 8 Line Decoder
Here’s an example of using a similar decoder: http://matthewrupert.net/2013/03/22/demultiplexer-with-arduino/#more-1070
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