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Modding Maplins Cold Cathodes arrived!

Discussion in 'Modding' started by :: kna ::, 29 Aug 2001.

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  1. :: kna ::

    :: kna :: POCOYO! Moderator

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    At the moment mine just rest on the bottom of the case, seems the best place for them. :)
     
    :: kna ::, 1 Sep 2001
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  2. hoju

    hoju What's a Dremel?

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  3. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    i move my case about for Lans .... but i am planning on building another case next year for LAN4g3

    but i plan to tape my cathode to the case and pad it a bit with some foam i have
     
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  4. hoju

    hoju What's a Dremel?

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    In the middle of working out a safe fixing at the moment
    any ideas anyone?:confused:

    Hoju
    HOJU HARDWARE
     
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  5. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    just looking at KNA's image of the black cathode ... it looks blue ....

    here is a picture of mine .... sorry bout the quality but my current camera doesn't like darkness, getting a new one soon...

    [​IMG]
     
    Jamie, 1 Sep 2001
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  6. Fly

    Fly inter arma silent leges

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    Just a quick note, looking at the system at work these little babies are going to be very popular after the 8th of september. Can't really tell you why (boss reads this thread) but it's looks good!!!

    ;) ;)

    Fly
     
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  7. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    *thinks*
     
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  8. :: kna ::

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    Oo.. fluorescent somethings then.. :)
     
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  9. hoju

    hoju What's a Dremel?

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  10. ion

    ion What's a Dremel?

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    sounds interesting :) how long did most people have to wait for their cathodes? and do they or do they not come with power connectors [not that that's a major problem, i can solder one on easily enuff]
     
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  11. :: kna ::

    :: kna :: POCOYO! Moderator

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    Mine arrived next day..
     
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  12. Fly

    Fly inter arma silent leges

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    same thingies, different offer... ;)

    Fly
     
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  13. :: kna ::

    :: kna :: POCOYO! Moderator

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    so close.. go on, give us the exclusive.. :D :D
     
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  14. Fly

    Fly inter arma silent leges

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    I'm not going to say anything because if I'm wrong, I'll look like a fool...
    Sometimes notes are put next to Item codes in the EPOS system at work and, well, there are a few interesting notes next certain items we might be talking about. I don't want to post it and see it pulled at the last moment, sorry.
    All I'll say is if you can wait to order them until then do so...
    and i shall say no more.
    ;)

    Fly

    PS I'm going to get some ordered into store for myself this week, I hope they package them a little better that they usually pack stuff destined for us!!!
     
    Fly, 1 Sep 2001
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  15. [GiB] Spawny

    [GiB] Spawny Xqpack Lovin

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    What's the point

    At last third time lucky, Cathode intact.

    Plugged in and ready to go, but wait no light?

    Run my fingers along the tube and the light travels half way up and thats it.

    I get the meter out and I'm fidderling about if I short out one of the transistors, it lights up, strange.

    I think the invertor is borked :(

    Time to through in the towel?
     
    [GiB] Spawny, 2 Sep 2001
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  16. Dremel_Freak

    Dremel_Freak What's a Dremel?

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    Keep the transistor shorted then if that works! Seriously, pity you haven't got another inverter to try out - then you'd know for sure. Ask for a replacement inverter and mess around with that one.
     
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  17. Dremel_Freak

    Dremel_Freak What's a Dremel?

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    I don't think Velleman's quality control or packing area can be up to much then eh!
     
    Dremel_Freak, 2 Sep 2001
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  18. hoju

    hoju What's a Dremel?

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    I don't know
    It seems the journey from maplin's is the dodgey one

    Hoju
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    hoju, 3 Sep 2001
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  19. Fly

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    As of last night:

    RP33 89 in stock
    RP34 170 in stock
    RP35 177 in stock
    RP36 199 in stock
    RP37 250 in backorder (expected 26/09/01)
    RP38 250 in backorder (expected 26/09/01)

    RP39 656 in stock

    As for the offer, It is definately on as of sunday. Many stores have had stock sent out to them in preparation for it. As far as I know it is "Buy a Cold Cathode get an Inverter Free!". Don't quote me on that cos my boss wouldn't be too happy!!!!
    :D :D :D

    Enjoy!

    Fly
     
    Fly, 3 Sep 2001
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  20. Mat-d-Rat

    Mat-d-Rat Drive it to the edge baby

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    Fixing?

    [​IMG]
    Well I thought that this might work well - use the tube it came in then double sided tape underneath or velcro? Fits nice and snug... what you thinkg?
     
    Mat-d-Rat, 3 Sep 2001
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