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- Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Hardware
- Topic: Does this RGB LED really need 220 ohm resistors per color?
- Replies: 1
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Re: Does this RGB LED really need 220 ohm resistors per color?
I am also researching this for my Raspberry Pi. The forward voltages are different from colour to colour (RGB) and manufacturer to manufacturer, best check your datasheet. Yes it will decrease your luminosity. You are correct in your assumptions with your resistor calcs but other factors also come i...
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Hardware
- Topic: New Gear Best Screen Layout
- Replies: 7
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Re: New Gear Best Screen Layout
The board layout looks slightly different to all the images I have but more than likely the same chip used so you can just compare. No guarantees as I got this off the web whilst doing research for my own project. Good luck.
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:45 am
- Forum: General Hardware
- Topic: PS VITA 2000 PSV 2000 Joystick
- Replies: 2
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PS VITA 2000 PSV 2000 Joystick
Hi all, I have been thinking of fitting an analogue stick to my Gameboy project. I really don't like the slide around type joysticks like on the standard PSP and was thinking of using a PS Vita joystick. I see the PS Vita joystick has a ribbon cable, has anyone tried to get into one to solder or hav...
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:32 am
- Forum: General Hardware
- Topic: Cartridge screw
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3387
Re: Cartridge screw
I followed this YouTube vid below. Simply melt the tip of an old pen outer and press it warm onto the screw to take the shape of the head. Presto you have a reusable tool. I did it last week and it actually worked. Total cost ZERO as I scavenged a useless promotional pen from the office that fitted....
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:15 am
- Forum: For Sale/Trade
- Topic: [Pre-Order] Safe Shutdown Switch (BangGood Edition) - Closed
- Replies: 142
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Re: [Pre-Order] Safe Shutdown Switch (BangGood Edition) - Closed
Taking into account that this batch has been sold and more than likely not even shipped yet, dare I ask if/when the next available batch will be made available? I was hoping on a Christmas vacation project
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