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| samej71:
Hey there thatpurplestuff, Just checking in again. How is the netting coming along? Is the Flash piece/software at a place where you'd be comfortable releasing it to the public [ or at least a select few :) ] to look at/play with? For the cork/vinyl hold-down, I originally thought about the material that is used at uneven thresholds to hold down carpeting or vinyl flooring, or on the edges of some stairs. For the side bumpers (maybe even the hold-down too) what about plastic landscape molding, like what is used as a barrier between lawns and mulch/rock? Since the Cherry rotary microswitches seem to be very expensive ($12 or more for each) and finding similar products from other vendors is nearly impossible due to a lack of any kind of naming convention, I've decided I'm going to go with optical switches. I can get a IR transmitter/receiver pair for around $1.50, a good $10 cheaper per switch, plus no mechanical switch to wear out. I've been working with a friend and I think we have a decent design for making sure they function optimally (minimizing any kind of cross-talk, making sure it reliably detects balls, etc.) I've tried a couple times to contact Randy of GroovyGameGear over the past few months to ask some questions about the LedWiz's inputs to make sure the IR components I get have the right output specifications to properly trigger the inputs. I also wanted to make sure my plans for mass-powering RGB LEDs based off the signals from the LedWiz PWM outputs are appropriate. For whatever reason, he hasn't seemed to reply to my emails. I found that odd since he normally seems to be pretty responsive given the forum posts I've read about him. I just now tried a forum PM to him, maybe he'll get this attempt. Worst case scenario, I might look at other solutions for an input/output interface, such as something from Ultimarc or something arduino-based. Anyhooo... Back on track.. I'm interesting in hearing about any additional progress you may have made. :) --James |
| samej71:
Saw this in another thread about something else and thought it might work to protect/cover the wood you're using to hold down the vinyl. Comes in a variety of colors and sizes, this is one that might color coordinate with the vinyl you have: http://www.corner-guard.com/textured_vinyl/90_degree_angle/1.125_inch/standard_colors/11924_-_sawdust/view_all_products.html --James |
| drventure:
About this --- Quote ---I've tried a couple times to contact Randy of GroovyGameGear over the past few months to ask some questions about the LedWiz's inputs to make sure the IR components I get have the right output specifications to properly trigger the inputs. I also wanted to make sure my plans for mass-powering RGB LEDs based off the signals from the LedWiz PWM outputs are appropriate. For whatever reason, he hasn't seemed to reply to my emails. I found that odd since he normally seems to be pretty responsive given the forum posts I've read about him. I just now tried a forum PM to him, maybe he'll get this attempt. Worst case scenario, I might look at other solutions for an input/output interface, such as something from Ultimarc or something arduino-based. --- End quote --- What I've found, is that you can control pretty much anything via an LEDWiz if you use the right optoisolator/triac or solid state relay. The chips and circuits involved are pretty simple (see my thread), and they'll allow you to control virtually any simple component via the ledwiz outputs, because all you end up driving via the LED wiz is the ir emitter of the isolator, which is basically just a plain ol' LED. I'm controlling multiple ELWire segments, and even an old analog ammeter (to show CPU Utilization) via an LEDWiz. |
| gottlieb61:
I'm working on a mini skee-ball type game using a pinball plunger to shoot smaller wooden balls, and I stumbled on this thread. I'd like to use a 15 monitor for the entire top screen. Your software would work perfect and I have no coding skill what-so-ever. Any chance you'd be willing to share your program? Would be much appreciated. THANKS |
| More Cowbell:
Amazing thread and amazing job on a build that most would never consider undertaking. I have a skee ball machine that could really use a breath of new life to it and your software would be just the remedy. Hoping you have it to a point where you are comfortable releasing it as it looks fantastic! :cheers: |
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