My first Lynx Express passes self-test!

[rclark]

My first Lynx Express passed self-test today - on to build the second one. My dongle is soldered up, but untested so far, probably should try it next without waiting for the official case. Thanks to everyone involved with the manual - between the text and the video, things went well.  The second one should look better.

I did manage to lose one 3023 optocoupler and smash a pin on one of the RS-485 chips, so I'll need to replace them before I can get two boards working simultaneously. My local Frys wasn't much help. Should I try hard to get identical replacment parts, or can I substitute? Worst case, I pay Mouser $1.78 plus $7 shipping.

Now, where do I find 32 cheap cords ...

[RJ]

Great! 

  Glad you got it built. Wish you did not have to order a few odds to finish up but you will liely not find it locally so I would go ahead and order it.

RJ

[REM]

Yeah, order it from Mouser and may I recommend at the same time ordering one or two of some of the cheaper common parts.  I've saved myself twice now with my small spare parts stash.

--Ron

[wbuehler]

Congrats

Bill

[rclark]

Mouser it is.  I have a few things I need for a ham radio project, so I'll get my shipping's worth.

[rclark]

Yes, I'm slow, but my first Express is working with the dongle and Vixen - actual blinky flashy under my control.  I don't know if I'm going to get a Christmas show done this year, but I'm going to experiment and plan at least.

[ThaiWay]

Good to hear!

John

[kj77rn]

Great job.  I'm hoping my first experience goes as well.

I bought some cords from Monoprice.com for .91 each plus shipping.  They were two foot extension cords, not lamp cord, and I just cut off the male end.  Looks and works great.

[rclark]

I bought cords from Americord, but only receive 29 of the 32 I ordered - balance on backorder. I think you did better on price, although these are really nice cords.