Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 20, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 20, 2015 Well, the switch is used to select the power source (internal over usb or external over the power headers) and not for on or off. Right now, the final decision is not made if we made the board with screw terminals or with ordinary headers. It depends on the users how many want the screw terminal. And I think that the 2.54mm pitch screw terminal is to small and for the 3.05mm I have to change the layout (but that is no problem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampirolatino2 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ohh ok, now I get it. So the switch is just to select... isn't better if is a on and off switch? About the screw terminal, don't worry about it too much, do wathever is best, you are the guru here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampirolatino2 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 thanks a lot for the fast response btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 20, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ohh ok, now I get it. So the switch is just to select... isn't better if is a on and off switch? About the screw terminal, don't worry about it too much, do wathever is best, you are the guru here Well, you power on the board when you power on the cab. So for what you need a power on/off switch on the board? I can implement one, but there is no need in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampirolatino2 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Mmm, true. I like to drive the board with the PSU instead the usb, so the power alternative is better. That leaves one less cable from pc to device and free a usb slot. Correct me if Im wrong but for the device to be functional it needs 2 usb right? 1 mini and one micro. 1 for Power and one for Data, right? Your approach of powering the device via a screw terminal or pins is better in my opinion. Good thinking. This way is powered with the same 5 Volts PSU that the RGB LEDS uses. And I see the jumper or switch good too, so you have the option to power it off without disconnecting from the PSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 24, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 24, 2015 Correct me if Im wrong but for the device to be functional it needs 2 usb right? 1 mini and one micro. 1 for Power and one for Data, right?To run the Pin2DMD in a VPinCab you need only the micro USB cable (DATA). The mini USB is just for update the firmware. And in VPin use case is the STm board all ready connected to a 5V source. So you can use the 5V from the USB cable. But there is absolutely no problem to run the board with external 5V power. Just connect it and set the source jumper to "EXT" (pin 2+3 closed). On the first page from the order thread is a list with all my tutorials and also how to connect the Pin2DMD with the breakout board. Check it out. Regards UncleSash Btw... Anyone thinks that i need a donation button for my work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampirolatino2 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 25, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 25, 2015 Round 3 starts in a couple of days. This time I´m going to Order the PCBs with 2x HUB75 Header. It makes it possible to run a 2nd DMD Display with my Header Board and Lucky1 Pin2DMD Firmware for the STm32 Board. The "Header Board rev 1.3" will come with the following connectors: 1x Header to hook up the STm Controller 1x PinDMD Header 2x HUB75 (2nd one maybe for a topper display?!) 1x SPI SD Cardreader Header EXT Power Header (or screw terminal, the final is not yet set) Power Source selector (EXT / INT) blue Power LED (or wants anybody a different LED color ? ) MISO-MOSI jumper (needed for future functions of the Pin2DMD Firmware) I will post a message when I´m ready. Right now is my Plan to Order 20 pcs of this type... rev 1.3 2xHUB75 Boards.... in the 1st week of December. feedbacks would be nice..... UncleSash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampirolatino2 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I like the 2 HUB75 idea because 08 is almost not existent ATM in chinatown Screw terminal imho is better too. 1 pin row to stm board isn't make it unstable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 25, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 25, 2015 I like the 2 HUB75 idea because 08 is almost not existent ATM in chinatown Screw terminal imho is better too. 1 pin row to stm board isn't make it unstable? 2 headers with 2x25 pins .... For the stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampirolatino2 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 oh ok I was like 1? thanks for the clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Dazz Posted November 26, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 26, 2015 I've been slacking lately and just now getting around to really reading these threads. Excellent project here. VPU definitely supports these type of projects. Opensource just makes it even better. You guys have my full support and if there is anything I can do to help with the project here on VPU please let me know. Just created a new forum just for this project. I'm not sure what files are all needed, but I can create a specific download section for this project and files required. Just let me know what you need. UncleSash - Put me down for whatever I need for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 27, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 27, 2015 I've been slacking lately and just now getting around to really reading these threads. Excellent project here. VPU definitely supports these type of projects. Opensource just makes it even better. You guys have my full support and if there is anything I can do to help with the project here on VPU please let me know. Just created a new forum just for this project. I'm not sure what files are all needed, but I can create a specific download section for this project and files required. Just let me know what you need. UncleSash - Put me down for whatever I need for this. Nice... an Extra Forum just for us ... that makes me smile! Thank you for supporting us. best regards from Alabama Sascha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randr Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 When is next batch available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 27, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 27, 2015 My plan is to order them on Saturday or Sunday this weekend. Round 3 quantity: 20 pcs The rev 1.3 Board is equipped with 2 HUB75 outputs (parallel connected)! And screw terminal to connect external 5V DC. The PCB manufacture needs 2-3 weeks for delivery. So that Round 3 is ready for shipping between: December the 14th 2015 And December the 23rd 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randr Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Well remember put me down for 3 like before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evile Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'm still down for the 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 28, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 28, 2015 yeah... PCBs are in my Hands for Round 2... looks like a solder weekend INFO: All Data in my DropBox is deleted. Please go to the GitHub from Pin2DMD to Download the Software and Driver. I work on my Instructions tonight to update the links. Link to GitHub: https://github.com/lucky01/PIN2DMD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 28, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 28, 2015 Start of shipping from rev 1.2.SPI SD Card reader is now UNDER the STm Board!1st picture... Later I uploaded more to my Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiljak Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Can you add me to the batch #3 list for two package D's? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 29, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 29, 2015 Can you add me to the batch #3 list for two package D's? Thanks! Any SPI SD Card reader? I updatet my Post #1 in this Thread with actual packages for round 3! check it out! http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/2250-pin2dmd-prorder-backorder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 29, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm still down for the 2 you get your 2 sets from round 2 ... in the next days. I start with shipping on Monday. So it looks like, that everybody from the USA (on round 2) get their Header Boards latest on the upcoming Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider UncleSash Posted November 29, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pre Order for ROUND 3 is officially started! rev 1.3 (round 3) comes with 2 HUB75 HEADER on board! order here: http://vpuniverse.com/forums/topic/2250-pin2dmd-prorder-backorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyscotsman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 UncleSash - I would like to place an order for your complete package F. I'm totally new at virtual pinball and will likely need some help. I'm building my first v. pinball cabinet now. I do have hyperspin experience with my arcade but this is totally new to me. Please let me know the process of paying you for the product. Thanks. The work you've done looks incredible. Oh and I'm north of you in Huntsville, AL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyscotsman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 UncleSash - Would like to order complete package F. Please let me know the payment process. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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