Competition #2: Mini Holiday Light Display Contest - Page 3 - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

splvolts · 12th December 2008, 03:18 AM

a little something to help you think......... I know its a little Off Topic (its not small and its just a program and a light controler) but this may help inspire you!
Good luck all!
YouTube - Christmas lights play to music - Carol of the Bells

theo92 · 12th December 2008, 08:23 AM

are LASERs allowed?
Class IA or Class IIIB?
Red?

3v0 · 12th December 2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theo92

are LASERs allowed?
Class IA or Class IIIB?
Red?

Go for it.

danielsmusic · 12th December 2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3v0

Yes. But a setup with a built in controller would not be.

Sweet, well I have a few of those around. If I ever sort my PIC problem out I will write a nice interface for them

DataMatrix · 12th December 2008, 10:35 PM

If I get some free time from work and find a PC with a rs232 port (i got a usb->rs232 convertor that doesn't work) I'll give it a try in uC category (if that means micro controller, though PIC16F877A I/P 40pin isn't that micro at all

)

Moderator: Yes uC is micro controller

3v0 · 14th December 2008, 09:17 AM

I want to remind people that entries need to be posted in the MHLDC entries thread.

More importantly, the contest has a 2 week build period. Prior work will not be disqualified, but people should keep this in mind when voting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by musthave

here my entry's. I build this a long time ago to control my christmas lights and party's lights it as 32 output 3 controller . its all TTL 70's thecnology74154 74193 7404 74168 555 and lots of triac's no PIC or PC input.
YouTube - The Old ways
YouTube - the old ways

musthave · 16th December 2008, 01:07 AM

yes my mistake it has been posted in the MHLDC entries thread. I will delete the post here.

prenaasen · 16th December 2008, 02:55 PM

right now, i am runing with my exams, still i would like try this

3v0 · 16th December 2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prenaasen

right now, i am runing with my exams, still i would like try this

I could be fun. The prizes from Sunstone Circuits are nice too.

3v0

Boncuk · 17th December 2008, 12:31 AM

Is a video a MUST for this competion?

Unfortunately I'm one of the persons who doesn't possess a video camera, and the one built in my cell phone isn't worth thinking about.

I could of course post a sequence of photos if this OK.

I also will have a surprise for a Christmas gift contained in my project. (shipped free!)

Hans

3v0 · 17th December 2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boncuk

Is a video a MUST for this competion?

Unfortunately I'm one of the persons who doesn't possess a video camera, and the one built in my cell phone isn't worth thinking about.

I could of course post a sequence of photos if this OK.

I would love to see what you come up with.

The rules say video but I will not stop you from entering a project with a sequence of still. The general membership will vote based on what they see...

FWIW most still cameras will take a few seconds of decent quality video.

Quote:

I also will have a surprise for a Christmas gift contained in my project. (shipped free!)

I am clueless about this one. You are shipping a Christmas gift contained in your projec to who ?

Boncuk · 17th December 2008, 03:13 AM

Hi 3v0,

I'll try my best to get a usable video from a still picture camera.

My project contains a riddle to solve. (project in project)

I don't want to make it too difficult and will offer a multiple choice answer. There will a selection of at least six answers with only one true.

The rule(s) is (are) simple: the one solving the riddle first (according to reply date and time) will receive a typical Thai artwork sample. (no electronics involved).

One hint for everybody who will try to solve the riddle: get a bit familiar with star pictures - not the Big Dipper or Cassiopeia. They are too easy.

Regards

Hans

3v0 · 17th December 2008, 04:17 AM

Very cool, a contest within a contest.

3v0

3v0 · 19th December 2008, 09:38 AM

This came via PM.

Quote:

Oh man, what a great contest.
Hello 3v0,

Great idea, this is what got me interested back into electronics...

3v0 · 24th December 2008, 11:19 PM

.....ORION.....

Very nice concept and execution.

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12th December 2008, 03:18 AM	#31
splvolts	a little something to help you think......... I know its a little Off Topic (its not small and its just a program and a light controler) but this may help inspire you! Good luck all! YouTube - Christmas lights play to music - Carol of the Bells

12th December 2008, 08:23 AM	#32
theo92	are LASERs allowed? Class IA or Class IIIB? Red? __________________ The Loosers Now Might Be Later To win For The Time's They're a Changing

12th December 2008, 10:35 PM	#35
DataMatrix	If I get some free time from work and find a PC with a rs232 port (i got a usb->rs232 convertor that doesn't work) I'll give it a try in uC category (if that means micro controller, though PIC16F877A I/P 40pin isn't that micro at all ) Moderator: Yes uC is micro controller Last edited by 3v0; 12th December 2008 at 11:12 PM. Reason: quick reply

16th December 2008, 01:07 AM	#37
musthave	yes my mistake it has been posted in the MHLDC entries thread. I will delete the post here. __________________ http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/alaindes/alss33.jpg

16th December 2008, 02:55 PM	#38
prenaasen	holiday light display right now, i am runing with my exams, still i would like try this

17th December 2008, 12:31 AM	#40
Boncuk	Is a video a MUST for this competion? Unfortunately I'm one of the persons who doesn't possess a video camera, and the one built in my cell phone isn't worth thinking about. I could of course post a sequence of photos if this OK. I also will have a surprise for a Christmas gift contained in my project. (shipped free!) Hans __________________ Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

17th December 2008, 03:13 AM	#42
Boncuk	Hi 3v0, I'll try my best to get a usable video from a still picture camera. My project contains a riddle to solve. (project in project) I don't want to make it too difficult and will offer a multiple choice answer. There will a selection of at least six answers with only one true. The rule(s) is (are) simple: the one solving the riddle first (according to reply date and time) will receive a typical Thai artwork sample. (no electronics involved). One hint for everybody who will try to solve the riddle: get a bit familiar with star pictures - not the Big Dipper or Cassiopeia. They are too easy. Regards Hans __________________ Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

17th December 2008, 04:17 AM	#43
3v0	Very cool, a contest within a contest. 3v0 __________________ Please post questions to the forums. PM's are for personal communication. BCHS/3v0's Tutorials Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Whacker, The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)

24th December 2008, 11:19 PM	#45
3v0	.....ORION..... Very nice concept and execution. __________________ Please post questions to the forums. PM's are for personal communication. BCHS/3v0's Tutorials Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Whacker, The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)