Forum: DIY
05-11-2015, 03:26 AM
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Forum: DIY
04-12-2015, 08:47 PM
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Forum: DIY
04-12-2015, 05:56 PM
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Only 1 item needs to be hand soldered... ...
Only 1 item needs to be hand soldered...
Everything else will be done via a stencil and a re-flow oven :wink:
Then again, some items can be omitted and/or left off in case you want to externally...
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-12-2015, 07:58 AM
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Forum: DIY
04-12-2015, 07:46 AM
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-08-2015, 05:32 PM
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This is what I don't get about "engineers"... ...
This is what I don't get about "engineers"...
Why the HELL would you mount a heatsink at the back of the unit where there is little to NO airflow when mounted ???
The current plan for mine will...
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-07-2015, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 18
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That's always been the plan...
Its easier to...
That's always been the plan...
Its easier to run in the "green" than it is to constantly ride the "yellow stripe"!
That's why everything I design / work on is a complete overkill!
Its not hard to...
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-07-2015, 05:45 PM
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-07-2015, 02:15 AM
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Thanks for the input guys :)
I did read a...
Thanks for the input guys :)
I did read a few of these earlier units had really poor controllers and no other external input for control. I also noticed that Neptune / APEX do have a...
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-07-2015, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 18
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After bit of research its looking a lot like a...
After bit of research its looking a lot like a BLDC motor.
However what makes me wonder is if there are any internal drivers or coil direct connections ( plug is a 3 pin from what I seen in pictures...
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Forum: Pump Specific
04-06-2015, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 18
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DC pumps
Hey guys...
Quick few questions about the new DC pumps on the market...
I've noticed that a lot of people are swayed by the power savings and the quiet operation of these pumps. Price point wise,...
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Forum: DIY
03-24-2015, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 15
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Well...
Its time for an update!!!
Had a...
Well...
Its time for an update!!!
Had a hella time with remembering on how to use Altium LOL
Schematic for the LME3463 and drivers are almost laid out.
Have to call the TI tech line to have a...
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Forum: DIY
11-27-2014, 04:03 AM
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Forum: DIY
11-26-2014, 01:42 AM
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The idea behind this is to reduce the large...
The idea behind this is to reduce the large amount of DC/DC converters ( LDD1000h ) and replace it with a cheaper device ( MOSFET ) that outperforms it.
A better way of going about this is the ...
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Forum: DIY
11-26-2014, 01:19 AM
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Forum: DIY
11-24-2014, 10:09 PM
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I have the Arduino Due and the LCD... can get...
I have the Arduino Due and the LCD... can get most of the stuff here in town that i need for the better part. The parts for the light fixture will be coming off eBay.
I also have a hot air rework...
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Forum: DIY
11-24-2014, 09:32 AM
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Forum: DIY
11-24-2014, 07:05 AM
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Arduino Reef Monitor / Lighting Controller
Hey guys...
I think it's time I start shedding some light on my upcoming build.
Arduino Reef Monitor ( ARM )
Based on an Arduino Due and the East Rising ER-TFT070-5...
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Forum: DIY
11-24-2014, 02:46 AM
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Forum: DIY
11-24-2014, 01:33 AM
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Nice Job...
I would change a few things...
Nice Job...
I would change a few things though...
1.- Dimmers are a catch 22 - Loss of voltage as well as current limiting. You need to find a better solution as this is already getting complex...
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Forum: DIY
11-24-2014, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: DIY
11-23-2014, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 27
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That all depends... ...
That all depends...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10W-Cool-Pure-Warm-White-Royal-Blue-Red-Green-Purple-UV-High-Power-LED-Light-DIY/251505591137?rt=nc
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Forum: DIY
11-23-2014, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 27
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I'm about to take a similar path...
Too many...
I'm about to take a similar path...
Too many choices, and with tending to overthink things don't help either LOL
I have an Arduino Due from another project that I'm going to use for control, as...
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Forum: Edmonton
03-21-2011, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Edmonton
03-21-2011, 06:18 AM
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