Computer for controling my room

boeboy

I have made this computer to control my room lights and for fun it has a EMIC, a backlit LCD for the menu and a BOE. ·· This code is for a BS2P40.·· Any ideals or comments are welcome.


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lets see what this does... KA BOOM (note to self do not cross red and black)

Post Edited (boeboy) : 12/23/2006 2:49:23 PM GMT

Lightfoot

I have a setup that does the same thing to the lamps in my bedroom (my parents would kill me if I hardwired my semi-professional circuits, so the wall sconces I can't control). My bedside lamp is a 100-200-300 watt 3 way bulb with a mogal base. I also have a fluorescent desk lamp and one of those old 70's pole lamps (those things that wedge between the floor and ceiling). Here is my thoughts on your work:

- Etch your own boards. You can make your devices smaller and hide them easier. I like to keep my controller module out of site, it gives my room a "high-tech-feel", not a stereotypical nerd's bedroom littered with high-tech toys.

- Use SX chips, BASIC and JAVA stamps are very expensive and less flexable.

- Avoid prefabricated modules (like that PC card looking thing). They are usually expensive and may not meet certain requirements you have (or be overkill).

- Make your own chassis. Start from a bare, unpainted aluminum chassis and machine it to accomadate your circuits, then paint it.

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boeboy

The box is for the most part out of site under my bench I just took it out for the pics so that every one could see it easier, and I do not know how to etch my own boards. ··
I am going to upgrade to the·PROPELLER soon for that reason.
That PC card thing is a BOE and·I just put it is a·PCI slot·for my emic.
I like the ideal of making my own box.



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lets see what this does... KA BOOM (note to self do not cross red and black)

Ductshui

How to etch your own boards
http://www.5bears.com/pcb.htm
Have fun!

Ductshui

boeboy

Thanks I will.

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lets see what this does... KA BOOM (note to self do not cross red and black)

Mr. Richard

Ductshui

Do you have a source for the Jet Print Multi-Project Photo Paper, 07033-0 ?

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Magic Smoke Theory of Electronics –
Inside every electronic part there is magic smoke.
The magic smoke is what makes everything work.
If you release the magic smoke, the part stops working!

akalati

Lightfoot, I'd be ineterested to hear more about your room control.

Lightfoot said...
I have a setup that does the same thing to the lamps in my bedroom (my parents would kill me if I hardwired my semi-professional circuits, so the wall sconces I can't control). My bedside lamp is a 100-200-300 watt 3 way bulb with a mogal base. I also have a fluorescent desk lamp and one of those old 70's pole lamps (those things that wedge between the floor and ceiling). Here is my thoughts on your work:

- Etch your own boards. You can make your devices smaller and hide them easier. I like to keep my controller module out of site, it gives my room a "high-tech-feel", not a stereotypical nerd's bedroom littered with high-tech toys.

- Use SX chips, BASIC and JAVA stamps are very expensive and less flexable.

- Avoid prefabricated modules (like that PC card looking thing). They are usually expensive and may not meet certain requirements you have (or be overkill).

- Make your own chassis. Start from a bare, unpainted aluminum chassis and machine it to accomadate your circuits, then paint it.

Garth

For etching your own boards, I use Express PCB http://www.expresspcb.com/ . They have free layout and schematic software. I have had great service from them.