A few new items are debuting at the Maker Faire Bay Area tomorrow.
Didn’t have time to take video to show you what they do, but I will post more info after the Maker Faire.
New Items Debut Tomorrow @ Maker Faire
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T962A Reflow Oven Hack Instructables
Recently purchased T962A reflow oven. There were a couple of issues that I dealt with. Please see the Instructable on what I did.
See You at the Maker Faire Bay Area
Hello West Coast! I will be exhibiting at the Maker Faire Bay Area on May 18 & 19th.
This is the largest of Maker Faire, so I will be bringing a lot of stuff, some of which are not yet seen by anyone. (yes I’ve been working hard)
Please come see me and hundreds of great makers at this event. It will be exciting!
Laser Cut Enclosure for Color Organ Triple Deluxe II
I made a laser cut acrylic enclosure for Color Organ Triple Deluxe II.
It’s a very simple design, but very functional. Built with laser cut acrylic and screws and nuts only. No filing, glueing or bending.
You can download the design file, and laser cut 3mm acrylic. I used Ponoko, but you should be able to use any services available.
Use my design as is, or customize as you like.
You will also need four 1 inch, #2-56 machine screws and nuts, such as these.
ColorOrganTripleDx2Enc-rev2.eps
* The design file is formatted according to Ponoko’s specifications. You might have to modify it if you are using a different service.
Through-hole only version of Audio Interface
The through-hole only version of Audio Interface is now available for Aurora 12 bar, Aurora 9×18 mk2 and Aurora 18×18.
Now those who are not into surface mount soldering can build Aurora color organ (or VU meter)!
The circuit is exactly the same as the original surface mount version of Audio Interface.
You can watch the video here.
The interface goes between the power cable and Aurora, using Molex 3 pin connectors. The interface has a 3.5mm stereo audio jack, so you can connect any audio output. There’s a potentiometer to adjust the sensitivity level as well.
Aurora 12 bar, Aurora 9×18 mk2 and Aurora 18×18 have audio or “color organ” modes, which you can select by either pushing the on board button or using a remote control (remote not on Aurora 12 bar).
Audio Interface for Aurora – Through-hole version
This Interface turns Aurora 9×18 mk2, Aurora 18×18 or Aurora 12 bar into the ultimate color organ. This is the through-hole only version of the same exact circuit as the original Audio Interface.
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International Shipping Fees Reduced
I revised the international shipping fees. The recent changes of postal fees made it very difficult to provide reasonable shipping fees to non-US customers. However I’ve signed up with a bulk mailing service, which made possible to reduce international shipping fees.
You will notice “International Economy” shipping option when you go through the checkout. The orders will be shipped via USPS First Class mail, which is very economical. Please note, however this option does not provide any tracking. If you want tracking and quicker delivery, please consider “International Express Air”. “International Priority Air” is quicker than Economy, but still doesn’t provide tracking…
Color Organ Triple Deluxe II – Kit and PCB
Color Organ Triple Deluxe II is the return of the classic color organ of the 70′s using LEDs. Color Organ divides sound wave into three bands; low, mid, & high, and lights different color LEDs based on the volume.
Color Organ Triple Deluxe II uses all discrete transistor circuit for authentic “sound to light” function – no ICs, no microcontrollers. Assembly is also very straightforward and beginner friendly.
- See the instructables
- Download the schematics
Kit Contents
- 3x 47 ohm
- 6x 150 ohm
- 2x 270 ohm
- 1x 470 ohm
- 2x 1k ohm
- 2x 4.7k ohm
- 4x 10k ohm
- 3x 270k ohm
- 1x 1.2M ohm
- 1x 10k ohm potentiometer
- 1x 4.7nF (0.0047uF)
- 2x 22nF (0.022uF)
- 1x 0.22uF EC
- 1x 1uF EC
- 3x 4.7uF EC
- 1x 10 uF EC 16V or higher
- 1x 47uF EC 16V or higher
- 8x MPS2222A or Equivalent
- 18x LED (6x red, 6x green, and 6x blue)
- 3.5mm Stereo Jack
- DC Power Jack
Notes:
Kit assembly requires basic soldering skills.
You need a 12V DC power supply (AC adapter) (300mA or higher current capacity – such as this one) to operate Color Organ Triple Deluxe II. Use of regulated power supply is recommended, since non-regulated AC adaptors typically produce output voltage much higher than they are rated. (Typical “12V” non-regulated AC adaptors can output about 18V.) If you want to use one of those, make sure to masure the actual output voltage, and only use it if the voltage is lower than 15V. (Try 9V rated ones.)
| Color Organ Triple Deluxe II – Kit: $29 (soldering required) |
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| Color Organ Triple Deluxe II – Fully Assembled: $39 (Does not come with power supply.) |
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| Color Organ Triple Deluxe II PCB only: $8.50 | |
Aurora 12 bar – All Through-Hole, All New
Aurora 12 bar is a simple, straight line RGB LED sequencer/chaser. Aurora 12 bar’s hardware is almost identical to Aurora mini 18. In fact only difference are (besides their shapes) the number of LEDs and the microcontroller that they use. Oh, and Aurora 12 bar doesn’t use a single SMT (surface mount technology) part!
In addition to all the animations that other Aurora’s can do, Aurora 12 bar also has the analog input ready. By hooking up to Audio Interface, you can turn Aurora 12 bar into a full-color sound/VU meter!
Video and Instructables are in the works, however the kits and PCBs are ready to go.
