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I did pick up eight 8x8 led matrixes. I only ordered four but eight showed up lol.
Current limiting ptc polyfuse connected to the microcontroller +5V bus to "prevent" failure via short circuits.
Any input on a diode in a small package that can withstand 5+ amps and 12-15V. I could only find up to 3A.
QuoteCurrent limiting ptc polyfuse connected to the microcontroller +5V bus to "prevent" failure via short circuits.Then how would you know if you accidentally shorted something?
I will be able to avoid incorporating a toggle switch and a PTC fuse if I go without a USB power option.
Also how desirable is it to have the ability to power via usb? In my opinion its nice but not necessary.
QuoteAlso how desirable is it to have the ability to power via usb? In my opinion its nice but not necessary.A bootloader won't won't if you can't power from USB. You need to keep USB turned on while the mcu power cycles for a bootloader (through USB) to work.I learned that the hard way on a prototype Axon Tongue
I don't understand how that could be true the arduino runs via bootloader yet you can power it exclusively via the on board power jack.
what is the general guideline for how far away a trace should be from the outside edge of a pcb?
So when you have the Arduino 100% unplugged from power, and you plug in USB, does your PC recognize the PC? Unless its taking power from somewhere, your computer can't see the connection.
So when you have the Arduino 100% unplugged from power, and you plug in USB, does your PC recognize the Arduino? Unless its taking power from somewhere, your computer can't see the connection.
This is because the USB was getting power from the plug. I haven't used the Arduino, and too lazy to look up the schematic, but I promise you they are keeping it always powered when you power cycle the ATmega.
When you say USB are you talking about the ftdi chip being powered all the time ? If that is what you meant then I'm in total agreement. The arduinos all have a 3 pin power select header with the center pin being 5V. This connection powers the atmega and the ftdi chip the whole time. I think we misunderstood one another .
depends on price to though... I mean i kno the stuff i would need to build it but i think it might be worth 50-80$ to avoid all that soldering
As a side note, I'm curious how easy it is to go about selling something over the internet. I don't really have a grasp of what is involved. I've never done it before.