MrHappy Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 I rather not end up in jail with raymond the b@stard... Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'd forgotten him. Bet he hasn't forgotten you though H... Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) project- 12v - 5v 50p ebay tat pcb, jumpers removed & flyleads soldiered on, tested then put in old iD biscuit box, gobbed over with hot melt glue glue has cured opaque but electronics now kick out 12v, bugger... Edited January 11, 2015 by MrHappy Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Beware! I'd only recommend with an old glue gun used only for that purpose! Otherwise I just look out for SWA kits on ebay that are near sell-by date. Got a load of 3M ones lately, £1 a pop! They were for some obscure fibre joint, just opened up all the boxes and binned the odd y-shaped plastics. Odd y shape plastics were for separating fibres to diff trays not that is of much use to know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 project- 12v - 5v 50p ebay tat pcb, jumpers removed & flyleads soldiered on, tested then put in old iD biscuit box, gobbed over with hot melt glue glue has cured opaque but electronics now kick out 12v, bugger... Not all resins protect electronics there some made to conduct electricity , packet would have said normally or data sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I tried those said cheapo PCBs on the boat to run LED strings, all bust in the same manner you mentioned, they are just very badly designed / made I think. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I tried those said cheapo PCBs on the boat to run LED strings, all bust in the same manner you mentioned, they are just very badly designed / made I think. You just solder dodgy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyGuy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 You're better with the LM2596 based DC-DC buck converter. Higher current capability and step down efficiency. Around £1 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 You're better with the LM2596 based DC-DC buck converter. Higher current capability and step down efficiency. Around £1 though. you have a link ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyGuy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-DC-DC-Buck-Converter-Step-Down-Module-LM2596-Power-Supply-Output-1-23V-30V-S-/261536112883?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3ce4c460f3 I suppose if buying from UK, then you'll pay a premium. Output voltage is adjustable via pot. If you only need a couple, then PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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