redtop's Ferduino controller

[rott]

I just tested the RTC chip for 5v and 3v and ground that all worked how else can you test one. I do have a few of the newer clock units like your talking about had them for awhile guess this would be a good reason to use one

 

[marspeed]

Did it work on 20 21 ?????

 

[rott]

Ok just swapped out the RTC for the new one date and time came right up to todays date didn't even have to set it I would like to hear back from other people using the screw shield and see if they have any problems


on a side note one thing if you do redesign the board stick a few extra 5v and gnd around for extra stuff to hook up with jumper wires

 

[rott]

I don't really know about 20&21 I can't remember if tried it before I moved the jumpers and changed the script so I can use the PCFwhatever break out board

 

[marspeed]

rott it has four places to pick up +5v and 3 for ground 2 for +3v

 

[jc286006]

hi all marspeed
did you happen to put a BOM in with the board i bought from you should arrive monday didnt get it today dang it was looking forward to getting it started LOL
james

 

[rott]

hi all marspeed
did you happen to put a BOM in with the board i bought from you should arrive monday didnt get it today dang it was looking forward to getting it started LOL
james

This is from marspeed a few pages back just go read it

OK here are the board specs
parts you need
screw terminals 3.5 mm 43 pcs.
ds1307 dip thru hole 1 pcs
duel row pin header breakable 1 pcs
CRY,32.768KHz,50ppm,10.5pF
P-Channel MOSFET 60V 27A 1 pcs
Mini Push Button Switch smd sparkfun 1 pcs
mini jumpers shunt little black things 4 pcs

parts you won't need
10k smd resistor 1206 3 pcs
green chip led smd 1206 1 pcs
cap 0.01 pf smd 1206 1 pcs

on the back of the board you need to solder a jumper between the two
terminals marked in black ds1307 vin+ and +5 volt thru hole a short piece of wire will work my screw up
you will not need all the components if you have no use for them

 

[marspeed]

I redesigned the screw sheild ti include the ds3231 rtc and it is the only surface mount part all the rest are thru hole components the ds isn't to hard to solder

 

[rott]

sounds cool

 

[PufferGhoti]

I redesigned the screw sheild ti include the ds3231 rtc and it is the only surface mount part all the rest are thru hole components the ds isn't to hard to solder

if you add the connecting pins adjacent it would be easy to use this perhaps above or below...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544821678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

assume these will work ?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/191256373096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[rott]

if you add the connecting pins adjacent it would be easy to use this perhaps above or below...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544821678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

assume these will work ?

PuferGhoti you mean adjacent pins on the shield so you can place the 3231 module on the pins?

 

[PufferGhoti]

Ebay write up says it suitable for Arduino; yes just plug it in.

 

[rott]

this the one I use works great and I know it works with Ferduino and jarduino right out the box go here

 

[rott]

got my case to mount it all in just need to go to the plastic shop so the guys can make a bezel for the screen and fit t to the box

 

[PufferGhoti]

this the one I use works great and I know it works with Ferduino and jarduino right out the box go here

added those to my display shield, just with the marspeed option selector pins/socket on the screw shield board there could be many options; but did not know the arrangement. With duplicate input you can add pretty much any clock board. Have raspberry Pi so won't be wasted.

 

[rott]

I have the enclosure for the Ferduino also got one for a Jarduino if I don't make 2 of the same Ferduino's. My plan is to use the case to put all the electronics in and mount it to the inside of the cabinet door. I have nothing under my tank so it works out good. The case is water tight with a rubber gasket and I will be putting a computer case fan on the side to help move air out of the box so now heat builds up. I have several wire glands on the bottom of the box for wires to exit the case, I also will have a larger 12x12x6 junction box that is just hold the power supplies for lights (36v) and arduino (12v) and 5v stuff Arduino will be powered from 5v works just fine will be soldering the hot wire to the 5v in on the USB port on the bottom

any ideas please speak up

 

[rott]

hmmmmm no pic's have to look in to that

 

[redtop03]

got my case to mount it all in just need to go to the plastic shop so the guys can make a bezel for the screen and fit t to the box

find out what kinda price they're gonna charge for the bezels, I'd like to have 2 or 3 made for my screens

 

[rott]

Mine are going to be big kinda in this shape and be 10 inches across with bezel cut in the middle of the long top piece ____
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[redtop03]

Mine are going to be big kinda in this shape and be 10 inches across with bezel cut in the middle of the long top piece ____
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I'd like to have just a trim ring to go around my screen for a more finished look, I'm gonna try to make them using wood but if it were made from black acrylic, it would look nice too