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Samstag:
I think they assumed you were asking if you needed to power the IPAC. Yes, you do need 5v at the p360s to power the optical sensors. The IPAC can supply a limited amount of 5v power at the LED header. I can't tell you whether it's enough, but Andy of Ultimarc probably could.
As for the 18g wire, you may have issues with it fitting in the IPAC. I don't have mine yet so I can't say. The other problem is it's an odd size for quick-disconenct connectors. If you use the red ones (18-22g) you will have trouble getting two wires in the same connector (for ground chains) and if you go with the blue (14-16) you may not get secure crimps on single wires.
I would go with 22 for the entire control panel. I think the Bob Roberts suggestion of using 18 for ground may have been in reference to power ground, not control panel ground. The tiny currents used in the control panel really shouldn't require heavier wire.
warreng:
--- Quote from: Samstag on November 19, 2004, 09:55:42 am ---I think they assumed you were asking if you needed to power the IPAC. Yes, you do need 5v at the p360s to power the optical sensors. The IPAC can supply a limited amount of 5v power at the LED header. I can't tell you whether it's enough, but Andy of Ultimarc probably could.
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I had this same question when trying to figure out my CP setup. I e-mailed Andy and this was his reply.
"The perfect 360s can be powered from the header connector on the I-PAC. The pinout of this connector is shown on www.ultimarc.com/ipac2.html
But if you are using an Opti-PAC as well, it is easier to connect the p360 power to the 5V and GND screw terminals on the Opti-PAC.
One tip: never reverse the 5v and gnd wires on the 360s otherwise they will be damaged!
Hope this helps
Andy"
muell67:
I dont plan on using a ipac. My trackball and spinner will both hook up with usb.
so I guess im stuck using the 5v on the ipac. should I get a plug so I can hook it to the ten pin header or can i just solder it to the appropriate pin. Would I be better off getting the 5 volts from my computer power supply directly?