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Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by macroman, 1 Apr 2002.

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  1. macroman

    macroman The One

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  2. Koolvin

    Koolvin The Modfather

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    Nice, Simple, effective, and most certainly handy!
     
    Koolvin, 1 Apr 2002
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  3. Randland

    Randland What's a Dremel?

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    Now that is useful and very smart looking. By the way, is there a good place to order that woven stuff online:)
     
    Randland, 2 Apr 2002
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  4. i_h8clowns

    i_h8clowns <img src="http://www.bit-tech.net/ataraxia/it.gif"

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    hey that's pretty cool. i'm gonna use this method when i externally mount my bgmicro 2x20 vfd
     
    i_h8clowns, 2 Apr 2002
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  5. Hi-TEK

    Hi-TEK What's a Dremel?

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    Nice work Macroman and I think I may have some use for that in some future projects. In your article you utilized 3 x 2.5 mm DC Power Sockets, probably out of preference. Could you not get the same effect using audio plug-in cables from Rackshack?
     
    Hi-TEK, 2 Apr 2002
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  6. Sim0n

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    very very useful Macro, i was wondering how to power some of my external mods....

    cough ... UFO aluminium mouse mat ... cough

    i would imagine you could adapter some wire so you can charge your mobile phone thru one of the outputs.
     
    Sim0n, 2 Apr 2002
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  7. Cyberdome

    Cyberdome What's a Dremel?

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    what does it do actually ?
     
    Cyberdome, 2 Apr 2002
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  8. macroman

    macroman The One

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    If you mean Phono/RCA type connectors then yes. Don't use the "jack" type as used on headphones/microphones since they will short out the PSU as you plug/unplug them. (Not a good idea ;) ).
     
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  9. Tim S

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    nice, simple, great idea....

    we must come up with a saying for something so simple done so effectively....

    "Macro'd" :D :D :dude:
     
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  10. Alaric

    Alaric code assassin

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    awww i was planning something similar :p
    beat me to it as usual :)

    but very nicely executed all the same :D
     
    Alaric, 4 Apr 2002
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  11. Tim S

    Tim S OG

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    I now see where this one fits in.... First time I was... its a good idea, but what is going on the end of it.... now I see it crystal clear! :D :D

    Its even better than I first anticipated ;)
     
    Tim S, 4 Apr 2002
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  12. ::Dawg::

    ::Dawg:: What's a Dremel?

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    Im still confused on this, what would you plug into the end? is it a special kind of jack that you would solder on to some wires?

    enlighten me fellas'
     
    ::Dawg::, 10 Apr 2002
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  13. linear

    linear Minimodder

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    You can see the plug in this pic:

    [​IMG]
     
    linear, 10 Apr 2002
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  14. LordZozma

    LordZozma What's a Dremel?

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    being a newbie I am kinda confused also. How do I plug say my matrix orbital screen into that? sorry if the answer is so obvious :eyebrow:
     
    LordZozma, 18 Apr 2002
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  15. quack

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    I'm about to attempt this project, very soon in fact... just as soon as I manage to get all the bits and pieces together :) I need it for my NK204 MO LCD which arrived yesterday. It's all very well having a long serial cable but when you have no power outside your computer case, it makes mounting a little hard ;)

    If you want to plug your MO screen in, then you will need to make up a cable with a floppy style connector on one end and the plug shown in the pic above on the other end. Then just connect the wire to the LCD and the other to (if it's a wide voltage LCD) to one of the 12V outputs (otherwise use the 5V one).

    I'd double check the voltage of your screen before plugging anything in, I'd hate to accidentally get it wrong and blow it up :(
     
    quack, 18 Apr 2002
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  16. SuperScrubber

    SuperScrubber Mad Chemist.....buwahahaa

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    Great idea this, I've used something similar for my last two lcds (both externally mounted).
    For the first I used some nice fat audio 6.35mm audio jacks just 'cause the plugs look damn porno ;). Only trouble is you cant unplug them while the powers on as they can short-out = not good. Fine if youre careful/have a switch though.
    My current plate has proper 2.5mm mini connecors, mainly for the lcd but I also have one for an external neon and one to power an internal neon from an external transformer (complete with oversized in-line socket!! :(). Basically just for a bit of extra connectivity.
    Heres a shot of how mine works (clickable), theres a bit more on the lcd aspect at http://www.icehardware.net/guides/parallel_lcd/ (apologies for the pimp)

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. quack

    quack Minimodder

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    I'd also like an answer to that question... and what size would it be?

    If you can get it from Mappers or RS, what is the order number for the braid?
     
    quack, 2 May 2002
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  18. macroman

    macroman The One

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    A link to the braid details is in the article.
     
    macroman, 2 May 2002
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  19. quack

    quack Minimodder

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    D'OH! So it is, I guess I missed that... thanks anyway Macro :)
     
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  20. SiMonTiST

    SiMonTiST Minimodder

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    I've had the, um, 'bright' idea of running my FFB steering wheel off my PC.....

    problem is, it needs 24V.

    Could I connect 2 12V leads in serial or something?
     
    SiMonTiST, 13 Jun 2002
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