*NEW* USB Input/Output Board -- Fusion Brain

[greenman100]

100 arrived today.

Some things to note about the final version compared to the beta run:

1.) there is a jumper available to shut off the output LEDs. The outputs still work, but it kills the LEDs.
2.) the output drivers are socketed and replaceable. If you short an output, or connect too-high a draw, it won't fry the board, just the output driver. We will sell these for $1 each.
3.) the power LED is on the correct side.
4.) the 5v regulator is much beefier, rated at 1A instead of 200mA.
5.) the 5v power regulation is improved, with the addition of a 100uF cap.
6.) color coded jumper blocks
7.) has a jumper for one external power LED
8.) board is 1mm smaller

[turbocad6]

cool all the leds are green

hey blue, yeah, the infamous "backlight upgrade thread", it got so long they had to close the thread, but did anyone ever get anything to work from it?

as far as interfacing with the dll, man, the badger has done such a great job on the software that it'd be a shame not to use it, I guess I could see if it's just being used for a few simple functions & you want a button or a few built into the skin for basic stuff, but this software is so cool & adaptable & configurable & cutomizable & did I mention cool

I was thinking of having 2 skins, one large one with all controls & graphics & then another smaller one, like 60X120 or something for an embeaded control panel that can be used on multiple skins if you have the space, haven't played with those possibilities yet though... might have to choose either or at startup maybe, don't think skins can be switched once the software is launched

[greenman100]

I think you can "switch skins" using the page functionality, but Nick would know for sure. He'll be around tonight.


I know that some of you guys may be confused about all of this. We WILL document everything, but we are focusing on getting the orders out as of right now. At this very moment, I am soldering 100 relays to their cables. We do commit to excellent customer support though, and check this thread several times a day, as well as our emails.

[greenman100]

cool all the leds are green

This batch was machine soldered and should have none of the troubles associated with prototypes ")

[P3D4T0R]

Thanks you for all the hard work... the look sweet, maybe when (if) I get more money ill bye one of the new models and ditch mine . Keep this up and you will have an extremely successful program. Good luck.

[greenman100]

100 freshly assembled relays by yours truly

[greenman100]

Thanks you for all the hard work... the look sweet, maybe when (if) I get more money ill bye one of the new models and ditch mine . Keep this up and you will have an extremely successful program. Good luck.

Keep in mind you have a $25 off coupon!

[Blue ZX3]

Ok, THATS IT...heading to store


yea, how long are those cords on the relays? ~3ft, hard to tell from pic.

[turbocad6]

I think you can "switch skins" using the page functionality, but Nick would know for sure. He'll be around tonight.

yeah, you can switch skins(pages) but I don't think they can be 2 different sizes & I think that all "pages" use the same background image too, plus I think it starts up on the default page, embeading the app with different sizes could be a problem too,

that's a lotta relays

[greenman100]

Ok, THATS IT...heading to store


yea, how long are those cords on the relays? ~3ft, hard to tell from pic.

one meter, or just over 3 feet.