Matrix Build Log 5
The first LEDs are blinkin away. I have done the “Wiring Grid” for one board and started to solder it to it’s 595 board. This one will act as a prototype, to get an idea of spacings and to make sure it...
View ArticleMatrix Build Log 6
Ok, not much to say, all that’s left now is a bit of soldering and a bit of woodwork I’ve done the stand (T-Bar, I did one, and the DT Teacher did another) Soldering going well, lucky me doesn’t have...
View ArticlePARACETAMOL CANNON
Yes, ’tis done. Unfortunately there shall be no kits, as this is a hack of a confetti cannon I had (don’t ask). Also because I can’t be arsed. The same applies to me doing details, making videos,...
View ArticleMatrix – The [solder fumes] are burning my eyes !!!!!!
All the leds are soldered into grids by the wonderful school lighting crew (child / slave labour), and the school has paid for some cables, wire and solder (ran out, a bit) and got somebody to fab a...
View ArticleThe Much Larger Board Of Many Ping-Pong Balls
It’s finally done. When some people finish projects, they look back and say “well that went quickly”; this was not one of those projects. There was about 80 hrs of soldering, then there was the...
View ArticleGetting to grips with the MSP430
Ages ago (I mean ages), I bought one of the spectacularly cheap TI MSP430 Launchpad dev boards, but have never been bothered to have a look at it. So, it was about time to have a look at it. As per...
View ArticleFire Spitting Pumpkin of DEATH
Unfortunately, I could not be bothered to make this twitter responsive (too unreliable), but it’s still cool. This was done in about 5mins on Halloween night at about 4am, so very, very crude When...
View ArticleFire-Cracker
I am well aware that I haven’t blogged in a while now; I have been busy doing lighting and sound for various stuffs. BUT, I have bothered to do the electronics and code for the nixie clock, a topic on...
View ArticleMX3 – Professional LED Panel
Enter the Matrix V3, or MX3 for short. The second iteration of the matrix saga was cool, but not practical, this aims to be both Special thanks to Madrix for sponsoring this project with their awesome...
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