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Hi all, I like the Mindstorms gear a lot, but I've always felt a proper lookin robot needs lights, preferably multi-coloured and blinking. Unfortunately all the Mindstorms kit has is a single light sensor. So I've decided to build my own lights. (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) not being an electronic engineer, what is "appropriate"? D. (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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David Johnston <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:LOBBJCENKNHFLCK...inet.ie... (...) I'd say 330 Ohm 1/4 Watt. (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Er, 330 ohm may be ok for the usual transistor type circuit where the nominal supply voltage is 5 volt, if my memory has not failed me. It may be a bit low, I think, for the RCX where the nominal voltage is 9 volts which is almost double of 5 (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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basicly.. it's i*r=v where i = current in amps and r = resistance in ohms and v = voltage in volts.. so.. If we want to find out the resistor's value.. we re arrange it like so.. r = v/i so 10 millamps (typical led current) = .01 Amps.. And at 9 (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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grrr.. I flubbed.. instead of r = .01/9 make it r = 9/.01 ----- Original Message ----- From: Keith Miller <kmiller@talon.net> To: <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 10:23 PM Subject: Re: Homemade LED Bricks (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks for the enlightenment. I remembered it went something like that. But don't you have to allow for the forward voltage drop across the LED, typically 1.6 volt (still from memory)? That is, the voltage should be 9 - 1.6 = 7.4 volts. So the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) [snip] The light pipe dohingus in the "Extreme Creatures" add-on, Space Shuttle Technic kit and a few others does this very nicely, it even adds a rotating display to the works. Its one of the few cool things in the Extreme Creatures expansion (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Keith Miller writes: > basicly.. it's i*r=v where i = current in amps and r = resistance in ohms > and v = voltage in volts.. > so.. > If we want to find out the resistor's value.. we re arrange it like so.. > r = v/i > so 10 millamps (typical led (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Russell Nelson <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:14380.1027.3890...nwr.com... (...) Its not .7 volts for an LED its more like 1.8volts and its takes 20ma if you want for full brightness for a typical display LED. (or more for a (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The forward voltage of the LED does depend on the colour. In an electronics catalogue, the following values are listed, but do vary for specific devices. Red typically 2v Yellow 2.1v Green 2.2v Blue 3.3v White 3.6v ///// < .. > > - (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi all, I've seen a lot of answers regarding the calculations for the resistor values in this thread. If you want to be completely accurate, you have to include the correct voltage drop across the LED for calculating the right resistor. For most LED (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Arjen Gerstel <a.gerstel@inter.nl.net> wrote in message news:FL3F92.CrE@lugnet.com... (...) As you may already know, I keep a set of pages devoted to homemade sensors and alike for the RCX at (URL) . I've posted quite a few homebrew sensor projects (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Ain't true, Mike. I've been an ardent follower of your homebrew sensors site since its inception. Your ideas and projects are wonderful but I can suggest a few reasons why some people may be put off: a. the circuit diagrams look formidable b. (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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C S Soh <cssoh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message news:382CD110.B4108F....com.sg... (...) In the US there is a chain of stores called Radio Shack. They are about as common as McDonalds and I try to use only parts that you can get there. Otherwise (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks, I understand the problems. Will look around for sources and check if the vendors you mentioned will ship internationally. Keep up the good work! (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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I've made a few LED 'bricks, and am about to make some more like "Flashing towers" with some of the ??name?? tapered cones and transparent small round tops. 330 Ohms is my pick; plenty bright at about 20 Ma for most LEDs and dims nicely with "Set (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Terry King <tking@together.net> wrote in message news:MPG.12968d98800...net.com... <snip> (...) Try Red/Green Bicolor LED from Radio Shack Cat. No. 276-012 <snip> et (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Terry King wrote in message ... (...) Well, yes, the black brick in the pictures in my first message has a two-terminal bi-colour LED in it. These things have been widely available (in Europe) for years. They work fine with a 330 Ohms resistor too. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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I have put the copper-foil-on-standard-brick pictures up on my website; temporarily you must look at: (URL) will put up a page with more info soon as I get some other work done!! That page WILL LATER BE: (URL) Regards, Terry King ...In The Woods In (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Terry, That is a very simple and elegant solution for making contacts. Where did you get the copper foil? What is it normally used for? What thickness did you use? Is it strong enough for long-term use? Questions, questions..... BTW, If you can't (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Terry King wrote... (...) familiar with non-plastic crafts, copper foil is available in a number of widths from any decent craft store. It is used for making lightweight frames for small stained glass boxes. Once again, clever LEGO enthusiasts push (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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OK, I have a preliminary page up, with most of the instructions: (URL) Really Done, this page will include: HomeMade LEGO(r) Brick Connectors: Wiring LEDs and Lamps to Rcx Outputs Programming "Blinkin' Lights" Other LEGO Light Constructions (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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