Blashyrk Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 @unclesash - What's this shield thingy you are working on?
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 5, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 5, 2016 @unclesash - What's this shield thingy you are working on? The "Shields" are the HeaderBoards, I renamed it for a better understanding. Or what was the question?
Blashyrk Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Ahhh, you renamed them to shields. I thought maybe you were working on something to fix the dreaded green dots or to shield the pin2dmd from interference.
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 5, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 5, 2016 Ahhh, you renamed them to shields. I thought maybe you were working on something to fix the dreaded green dots or to shield the pin2dmd from interference. No sorry. We are trying different things to get a better signal quality, but at this time, there is no result that fix this kind of problems. But when someone finds anything to made it better, just contact me and I will implent that in the layout from the Shields.
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 5, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 5, 2016 Check out this nice project! I think it is something really nice! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1820215579/pinball-labs?ref=project_tweet I support it also!
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 6, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 6, 2016 Due to the SD-Card Problems:A lot User have some issues with compatible micro SD-Cards. Today I got a new mail in Order with "11x microSD reader" for Round 4.But... hey... I ordered the wrong ones... nothing bad. (don´t worry, everybody in round 4 is getting a microSD reader)The ones that I get, was an "normal SD-Card" reader. Well... so far my fault. But I tryd to use the "big SD Card reader" with our Pin2DMD shield, because of an similiar interface (just the PinOut is different).1st try: all signals, gnd, and power are the same. nothing changes2nd try: all signals, gnd are the same, just 5V is replaced with the 3V for the interface and suprise suprise: It works out very good! I can read al my microSD Card (with microSD to SD adapter) and also SD Cards up to 32GB. But first I have to copy the Pin2DMD.dat to the SD card for the 32GB SD Card, the FW needs to long to search an empty SD Card (size bigger as 8GB).Now my question to all of you:Should we use a normal sized SD-card or an microSD Card with the new shield in rev 2.0 ?Don´t worry, we found for the new rev 2.0 an microSD reader that don´t have the issues with compatibility. - Sascha
martymoose69 Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 I am not fussed What ever works best I think full size gives more options for cards
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 7, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 7, 2016 I am not fussed What ever works best I think full size gives more options for cards That is also my thinking and the reason why I'm asking. I work on the new Layout and it is not final. And with my stupid missorder, I found something new what could be usefull in the new Layout. When we found more User, until Sunday January the 10th, who don´t want the microSD, I will switch to the bigger one and change the final Layout. And it is the same price for both readers. - Sascha
robm Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 I am not fussed What ever works best I think full size gives more options for cards I agree with Marty
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 9, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 9, 2016 FREE rev 1.1 TEST Shield from Uncle! For FREE! Comes with switch for EXT/INT power ( very handy as power ON/OFF switch with the use of a micro USB cable only). Screw Terminal (mini) for EXT power (5V DC). Just the USPS shipping cost have to be paid. 6 USD priority mail flat rate BOX. 3 USD for first class package in an envelope. Only for use in a Virtual Pinball! Because of a missing signal bridge in the PinDMD interface (a handy user can repair this easily). Pictures: Front: Back: Who ever comes first, are getting this shield! Only 1 is available!!! Can not be combined with a order from round 4! Shipping cost are for inside US only!! Outside US are the shipping costs much higher!!!! -Sascha
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 9, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 9, 2016 Poor little card do you want it???
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 9, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 9, 2016 Hello everybody.Today I created a real Pinball Machine DotMatrixDisplay (DMD) Filter Module. (Idea comes from Lucky1 and Steve45!)That helps to Filter the Signal from a real Pinball Machine DotMatrixDisplay (DMD) to Pin2DMD RGB.Some guys in Germany use this Filter allready at home and it helps a lot!I´m looking for the correct Header to put this add on card directly into the shield.When not, you have to creat a short Ribbon cable with connectors or maybe dupont jumper wire.Update:I found the perfet females, so you can direclty plug the mini PCB to your Pin2DMD Shield!It is with coding nozzle!So no mistakes when yo want to connect the add on to the shield!Screenshot from my Layout: Attached is the Schematic:after some minor issues on my side with the names in the Schematic, here the NEW Schematic for free... Pin2DMD - DMD_R-C-Filter_Schematic.pdf Aviable with my next PCB Order: 10pcs (must be in the US in the last week of January or the 1st week February, order is placed) The Pricing: 5.00 USD PCB fully assembeld with Header, resistor, caps (there is no money for me, it is 1:1 my costs) 2.50 USD PCB only 4.00 USD for every User on Round 4 with there Package (until stock is exhausted) plus Shipping in an enevlope inside US 3 USD (outside from US 7 USD)PM me when someone is interested in.
vampirolatino2 Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 do you want it??? nope, thanks, I hope it finds a good home.
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 9, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 9, 2016 It is ONLY for a real Pinball Machine DotMatrixDisplay (DMD) Module. The Idea comes from Lucky1 and Steve45! Just to make sure, that this cool stuff comes from the Pin2DMD Crew! Not from somebody else
bigguns2005 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I am looking to buy package D. Please let me know.
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 12, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 12, 2016 Time for some Updates: 30pcs PCB rev 1.4 are made! And on there way into the blessed United States of America! sneak peak picture (old tradition ) - Sascha
mwernerps2 Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Ordered my RGB LED module from Angela and received within 5 days to U.S.A. I strongly suggest using the Ali Express link that UncleSash provides in the first post when ordering. Angela also answered all communications promptly...
martymoose69 Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Ordered my RGB LED module from Angela and received within 5 days to U.S.A. I strongly suggest using the Ali Express link that UncleSash provides in the first post when ordering. Angela also answered all communications promptly... yea on my side ordered from the same person on JAN 1 paid the extra $25us ($40 AUD) for ems 5-10 day delivery tracking said undeliverable as of yesterday IN USA i live in australia so get new tracking number that it will be posted today will be asking for a credit on freight as it will be another 8 days to get here AND i wont be home for 2 months not happy as i wanted it installed by the time i left all good rant over
OzStick Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 yea on my side ordered from the same person on JAN 1 paid the extra $25us ($40 AUD) for ems 5-10 day delivery tracking said undeliverable as of yesterday IN USA i live in australia so get new tracking number that it will be posted today will be asking for a credit on freight as it will be another 8 days to get here AND i wont be home for 2 months not happy as i wanted it installed by the time i left all good rant over I'm in Aus as well. You've paid for Priority Air Mail (not EMS), trouble is it's only treated as priority by USPS and Aus Post don't reciprocate. Wait until it lands in Aus - the tracking page on the USPS website will show that it is in Australia, yet the Aus Post tracking page will only show that it has left USA........ My package took 5 days to leave the US (via LA), it landed in Sydney the next day and then took SIX WORKING DAYS to reach my PO Box. Not happy! **UncleSash** it may be worth noting that Priority Mail probably isn't worth the extra cost when sending to anyone in Australia, as it still takes way more than 10 days from the time you send it to the time we get it. I might PM you and see if I can assist in sorting out the most suitable postal option.
martymoose69 Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Was EmEms paid 24.78 us First and second tracking numbers are ems numbers Was talking about the led screens from china on the link. Not the boards You are right about usa or any international mail same as posted locally Also 1jan mail takes 2extra days in aus
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 17, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 17, 2016 Rev 1.4 PCB's are arrived! But now some bad news: I'm in Detroit until Saturday the 23rd. And then I move from AL to SC. So all have to wait 2-3 more weeks.
Content Provider UncleSash Posted January 17, 2016 Author Content Provider Posted January 17, 2016 Now some good news! Rev 2.0 is ready and is coming in 2 weeks! It has the R/C filter for real pinball use integrated! But they are going to be more expensive. I will update the order page (post #1) in the next days. All users from round 4 can upgrade to rev 2.0 when they use a real Pinball. There is a small up-charge but nothing big. Just send me a PM when you are interested in an upgrade! Regular orders for rev 2.0 are taken AFTER I update the Order page (post #1)!
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