Thinking about starting a project...

[ntypeman]

I suggest getting a basic model working and then add "options" from there.

Mike.

That is exactly what is happening... The intention is that I /we are building the basics first then moving onwards from there...

Eric

 

[Pommie]

Eric, we used to call it feature creep, it happens on ALL projects. Set a simple first goal and stick to it - get it working well, then extend it.

Mike.

 

[ntypeman]

I suggest getting a basic model working and then add "options" from there.

Mike.

Mike...

That would appear to be what has happened/ is happening & lead Ian to think / assume that I wanted the USS Enterprise!!! (Well who wouldn't with all those lovely buttons & switches!!!)...

Eric

 

[Musicmanager]

Here's my contribution .. .. .. .. . the switch .. .. .. .

The ZIP File contains a small Arduino sketch that will scroll these three images on an small (1.8" ) TFT at 5 sec. intervals; it could easily be modified to button selection and runs well on either Nano, Uno or Mega;


MM

 

[ntypeman]

Does anyone know where I might source a 7 segment electromechanical vane display similar to this:

albeit smaller, maybe about 1" to 1 1/2" high, similar to that on a petrol pump display???

Thanks in advance...

Eric

 

[rjenkinsgb]

ChrisR58 posted a youtube link to a project using them (post #128), that linked to the manufacturers site:

Electromagnetic flip digit display components | ALFAZETA

Flip digits split flaps old fashioned retro gas pumps industrial displays. Go back in time and feel the magic.

flipdots.com

 

[ntypeman]

Hi all...

Work is continuing apace with parts still arriving... Today I received a switch which whilst nothing particularly special, is of the correct style albeit slightly smaller than I would have liked...

All I can tell you that it is a custom made switch for a military application... I can't tell you any more detail as I have no further information...

The reason I want this style of switch is because of the square style lever...

I'd be most grateful to learn if anyone knows where I might obtain any more of this style of switch or if anyone can identify it or knows of its proper name...

Ideally the switch lever would be 10mm square rather than the 5mm switch that I've got...

Thanks again

Eric