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  1. Ian

    3D Printer Thread

    Since posting this thread, I've upgraded from the Wanhao Duplicator i3 to the Prusa MK2S - they're both the same Cartesian style (with a moving bed), but this one has a proximity sensor to help with adjusting the first layer height. It speeds things up so much - it's almost click and print. The...
  2. Ian

    8x32 LED Panel (WS2812B) Power Requirements

    Cheers Bob, that's good to know, as I'll likely be using them even dimmer. Once the panel arrives I'll run some tests and report back (may take a while, as China post takes ages).
  3. Ian

    8x32 LED Panel (WS2812B) Power Requirements

    Thanks Bob, really appreciate that :). I'll get a 6A supply and give that a whirl (and limit the max. current in FastLED to 5A for good measure).
  4. Ian

    8x32 LED Panel (WS2812B) Power Requirements

    Thanks Bob - have you got the same panel or something that uses the same driver? I've still got a couple of weeks until mine arrives from ChinaPost :D
  5. Ian

    8x32 LED Panel (WS2812B) Power Requirements

    I've bought a 8x32 flexible RGB LED panel from AliExpress to have a tinker with, as it looks like a fun way to improve my Arduino programming skills (and no doubt useful for a project in the future). It looks like each LED can use up to 3x20mA (60mA for white) of current, so 256x0.06 = 15.36A...
  6. Ian

    Connector Recommendations

    Thanks, I've ordered some just a few moments ago (30A version) :).
  7. Ian

    Connector Recommendations

    Thanks for the suggestions folks, I'm looking in to them now :). edit: Looks like the Anderson Powerpole connectors are a good match.
  8. Ian

    electronic components buy

    Considering you work for Enrgtech, I wouldn't think you'd need to ask this question... I have banned your account for spamming, and I'm only leaving this thread as kellys_eye has given a very helpful reply.
  9. Ian

    Connector Recommendations

    I'm looking for a little bit of advice on choosing a type of connector. I've got an S-250-12 (12V, 20A) PSU that I'm using in a 3D printer project, but I'd like to use detachable connectors from the heatbed to the PSU (the headbed operates at 12V, with a max current of 15A, likely less). I've...
  10. Ian

    Best place to buy parts and components?

    Cramlington, in Northumberland :)
  11. Ian

    Best place to buy parts and components?

    The free delivery at RS is fantastic - there's no minimum order value. With CPC it's a minimum order of £5, which is pretty reasonable. I bought some bits from there when I was a kid! I used to live a few miles up the road from there :).
  12. Ian

    Greetings

    Hi Col, welcome to the forums! Ardunios are great fun to play around with :).
  13. Ian

    Hello new here

    Hi @red chili, welcome to EP :).
  14. Ian

    Comedy Thread

    Spot anything wrong here? :D
  15. Ian

    Hello from sunny Hastings

    Hey @Peps1, welcome aboard :) What sort of 3d printer have you got? I've just built a modified Prusa MK2S and I'm really enjoying it!
  16. Ian

    Testing for faulty Dishwasher Thermostats

    The old thread is ok, please don't create duplicate threads - I'm locking this thread. Please stick to this one :): https://www.electronicspoint.com/threads/how-to-test-dishwasher-thermostats.284526/
  17. Ian

    Forum Upgrade Next Week

    Saved drafts are temporarily stored on your PC using cookies - so if you go to the same section where you created the original draft thread and click "new thread", it will hopefully be there on the new thread screen. It's meant to save text if your browser crashes or if navigating away from the...
  18. Ian

    Building custom VR headset need help!

    Instead of trying to drive the screen separately, you may find it easier to use some of the existing tools to turn a phone in to a VR headset: https://www.trinusvirtualreality.com/ There are cheap headsets that clip around phones to turn them in to budget VR devices, many of them are based...
  19. Ian

    Forum Upgrade Next Week

    Hi Thomas, Is this a saved draft of a forum post, or a saved draft of a project log/resource?
  20. Ian

    Is BB code general use or made specifically for this site?

    Yep, Steve is correct - BB Code is "Bulletin Board Code", a very simple markup language to be used on forums. It's generally only usable within forum software, so a browser won't understand the code when used stand-alone. Most forum editors are WYSIWYG now, so the BB Code is hidden behind the...
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