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The Porch / Re: LSH Understanding DIY Controllers & Floods Workshop in Houston, TX
« on: January 08, 2010, 08:35:39 pm »
Wow, I don't know if I could make it 8.8 miles.  :P

I'll see you guys there!

Brian

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The Porch / Re: Happy Birthday RJ
« on: December 06, 2009, 08:33:09 pm »
Happy B'day!!!!

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The Porch / Re: Where to Find CorrosionX
« on: December 04, 2009, 07:43:25 pm »
Hey Ron, any luck? I haven't seen any on the north side of town (Spring/Woodlands area). Still the Academy in Tomball to check out if I can ever get the time!

Brian

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The Porch / Re: Happy Veteran Day to my fellow Veteran
« on: November 11, 2009, 08:51:45 pm »
I'm on this wagon too. THANKS VETS!!!! There ARE some of us out here that truly appreciate and cherish the freedom you have sacrificed SO much for. A 'thank you' is no where near sufficient to show the gratitude that we (and I wish all Americans) have for what you have done.

Hats off to our Vets!


Brian

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Lynx Wireless DMX / Re: Is there any where else to get parts at?
« on: September 27, 2009, 10:42:09 pm »
Hey Brad, here is the Mouser number for the 3M 8-pin sockets i sub'd for the backordered ones.....

517-4808-3004-CP

Brian

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Lynx MR16 / 16 CH DC Controller / Re: cant get it to work
« on: September 22, 2009, 09:11:11 pm »
Just my 2 cents... The solder 'tails' can also be a sign of the tip of your iron being dirty (accumulation of flux residue and impurities from the solder, etc). Make sure that every few connections you are cleaning your tip. A nice shiny tip heats the leads faster and keeps the solder from clinging to it when you move away from the connection. The best cleaner I have found can be had a Fry's too. Might pick one up while your there. I have the Hakko 599B, basically an aluminum housing that looks sorta like R2D2 after about 12 hours of soldering.  ;D It uses a brass mesh kinda like a Brillo pad to clean the excess solder and junk off the tip. It doesn't cause the sudden drops in tip temperature like using a moist sponge does and is better at removing the flux residue.

Hope this helps some too.

Brian

PS: I am in no way affiliated with Fry's. Just found a good tip cleaner there.  :)

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Lynx Express / Re: RS485 Chip
« on: September 18, 2009, 03:15:06 pm »
I just substituted the 3M sockets (517-4808-3004-CP) for my 8-pins. $.16 ea so it wasn't going to break the bank. (Got plenty of other help doing that already.  :-\ )

Besides, the 3M's have pre-formed leads that will hold it in place while you solder it.

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Lynx Express / Re: enclosure
« on: September 15, 2009, 09:29:57 pm »
I promise I didn't mean to get the last 5 they had.......  :-[



Brian

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The Porch / Re: Thanks RJ and Rick and Bill and............
« on: September 12, 2009, 08:23:24 pm »
Sorry if my wording made it sound like I was trying to put down or cause any hard feelings between DLA and any of the other sites. I too am a member of the other sites and use some their equipment as well. And you are correct in calling me out on that as their equipment does work well. I only meant to express that I am very happy with the equipment here and all those involved. I merely wanted to express my gratitude to all those that do so much for all of us here and do it so well. I do sincerely hope that no one takes offense to what I said as it was not intended that way.

Also, I couldn't even begin to call out all the names of those who work so hard to make this site what it is. Sorry I forgot to point out the coop managers and one of the most famous of all...  JJ! Thanks again to all of you!


Brian

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The Porch / Thanks RJ and Rick and Bill and............
« on: September 12, 2009, 05:36:36 pm »
I received my wireless PCB's today. The quality of the products here never fail to impress me. I've been in electronics related fields in one capacity or another for 20 years and the controllers and support from all here rivals the best of the commercial providers and, in most cases, leaves them in the dust.

So, I just want to say to RJ, all the mods and admins, and to everyone here that provides such great support for these outstanding controllers and the site.......


THANKS!!!!!!

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Finished COOPS / Re: Case Coop
« on: June 05, 2009, 06:06:52 pm »
RJ,

I'll need to get out of this coop as well. Please cancel my order.

Thanks,
Brian

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Finished COOPS / Re: Lynx Wireless DMX Coop
« on: June 05, 2009, 06:06:15 pm »
RJ,

Due to some unexpected expenses, I'm going to have to cancel my order.

Thanks,
Brian

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Finished COOPS / Re: ***********Open Lynx Wireless Parts Only Kit Co-Op**************
« on: June 05, 2009, 12:59:33 pm »
Bill,

After some unexpected expenses, I'm going to have to drop from the coop.

Please remove my order.

Apologies,
Brian

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Finished COOPS / Re: ***********Open Lynx Wireless Parts Only Kit Co-Op**************
« on: May 25, 2009, 02:11:09 pm »
Hey Bill,

I need to drop the Kit #4's and double the other kits in my order.


New totals:
Kit#1 = 8
Kit#2 = 2
Kit#3 = 2

Thanks!
Brian

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Lynx Wireless DMX / Re: BOM
« on: May 04, 2009, 04:13:37 pm »
I vote to keep the coop going. Since most of the testing would be done by the time the order was actually placed, we should know if any changes need to be made.

We all went into this coop knowing the project was still in beta and should have understood that one of the risks would be issues requiring parts changes or delaying of the order. We would still be saving time by continuing this coop and taking that chance. If we have to adjust pricing, so be it. At least we know we'll be getting a product of the best quality possible.

Brian

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