No power to Picade screen - PLEASE HELP!
Is your volume cranked up to maximum? My Picade has a Pi3 with the standard Pi power supply and 8 inch screen and if I turn the volume up past about 80% I lose the screen until the volume is turned...
View ArticleFlotilla measurements or files for 3D printing
Does anyone has digital files with 3D models of Flotilla Kit? I want to send it to a friend that will design a holder for my Flotilla dock and Rainbow. Otherwise if you have the physical specs will...
View ArticleMearm with Pi Zero
Hi, I am looking to get a Mearm robot arm and control it with a Raspberry Pi Zero. I am slightly confused about how to power the servos. According to this page:...
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you definitely do NOT want to power off servos off the Pi, in any event... bad things WILL happen. So, yes, you would need a separate power source for the servos themselves.
View ArticleMearm with Pi Zero
Yeah, I'm surprised in their docs they show it directly connected to a Pi!
View ArticleAdafruit Sequins
Hi, Please can someone help me. I want to sew 15 Adafruit sequins onto a skirt using conductive thread. This is what I have so far: Adafruit LED Sequins - Pack of 5 ADA1758Conductive Thread (Thin) -...
View ArticleFlotilla "ShipShape" Update: Dip in and try the pre-release ( NEW: Updated...
Video of new version looks good - and thanks for taking on the feedback. Looking forward to the arrival.
View ArticleExplorer phat inputs not working
I am trying to get python to read when I press a button with my explorer phat.the code I am using is as follows import explorerhat as eh while True: state =eh.input.one.read() print(state) and I have...
View ArticleZero LiPo
I am fairly certain that the board does not have charging circuitry on it so you would need and external lipo charger which is also on the store. I am fairly certain that script would work tho and is...
View ArticleNew Artwork for Picade Cabinet
OK yes I didn't think of that. The paper is 17 inches by 11 inches.
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Explorer phat inputs not working
What you're quite possibly missing is the fabled pull-up resistor, or some way of giving your input a "normal" state. What I think is happening is this ( excuse my use of probably horribly incorrect...
View ArticlePi Camera 2.1 + 3in1 Camera Lens Set
Hello,Does anyone know if these camera lenses fit on to the newer Pi Camera 2.1?Want to be sure before I buy them.Thanks!Tom
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Pi zero header soldering botched up!
IMG_20160716_145114[1].jpg1600x1200 208 KB While soldering a header to the pi zero, I accidentally applied to much solder on the pcb. I tried removing it using solder wick, but it didn't work. Could...
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Pi zero header soldering botched up!
Hi Using a solder sucker is probably your best bet and then tidy up with the wick once most of it is gone. www.ebay.co.uk SOLDER SUCKER VACUUM DESOLDERING DESOLDER REMOVER PUMP TOOL ALUMINIUM IRON UK...
View ArticleExplorer phat inputs not working
Update: when I run the code instead of the zeroes we had before we get 1's but when I press the buttons the 1's still continue so it is the same as before but with 1's instead of 0's
View ArticleExplorer phat inputs not working
Hi What happens if you short the button out as it may be faulty. The circuit shown will keep the input high which is why you see 1 until the switch is closed. If the switch isn't working then it will...
View ArticleExplorer phat inputs not working
Thanks for the idea of a faulty button gave a new one a go and it worked perfectly cheers for the help everyone! William
View ArticleBlack Hat Hack3r does not work
Hello!! I got a Black Hat Hack3r to use for my project and it looks amazing Though I am having big problems with it: when the Hack3r is attached the Raspberry pi doesn't turn on at all, which as you...
View ArticleBlack Hat Hack3r does not work
all I can think of is check your soldering and redo any that look dodgy. good luck Will
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