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Dmoore: /* General Info */

2015-02-26T15:50:28Z

General Info

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	[[DIYC_Tools \| DIYC Electronic Tools]]: General, Basic and Advanced Tools for this Incredible Experience.		[[DIYC_Tools \| DIYC Electronic Tools]]: General, Basic and Advanced Tools for this Incredible Experience.

			[http://blog.holidaycoro.com/2015/01/where-do-i-start-when-designing-new-rgb.html How to design most RGB pixel projects from start to finish]

	[[Troubleshooting/Solutions]] When things go wrong, these solutions to common problems could get your going again quickly		[[Troubleshooting/Solutions]] When things go wrong, these solutions to common problems could get your going again quickly

Jklingert: /* General Info */

2014-02-02T05:15:31Z

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	[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter How to use a Multimeter]		[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter How to use a Multimeter]

			[http://youtu.be/rPGoMbVSUu8 How to use a Multimeter video]

	[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-read-a-schematic How to read a Schematic]		[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-read-a-schematic How to read a Schematic]

Jklingert: /* Soldering */

2013-12-26T17:38:44Z

Soldering

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	[http://dx.com/p/smd-soldering-practice-pcb-board-kit-green-149752 SMT Soldering Practice Board]		[http://dx.com/p/smd-soldering-practice-pcb-board-kit-green-149752 SMT Soldering Practice Board]

			[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Sb21qbpEQ EEVblog #180 - Soldering Tutorial Part 1 - Tools]

			[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYz5nIHH0iY EEVblog #183 - Soldering Tutorial Part 2]

			[http://youtu.be/b9FC9fAlfQE EEVblog #186 - Soldering Tutorial Part 3 - Surface Mount]

	==How to Program a PIC==		==How to Program a PIC==

Jklingert: /* Soldering */

2013-10-30T03:18:49Z

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	==Soldering==		==Soldering==
	[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10887&d=1313008228 Soldering is Easy]: Comic book format beginners guide to soldering		[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10887&d=1313008228 Soldering is Easy]: Comic book format beginners guide to soldering

			[https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1Q2XTPf2Q8xRjNiU3hGeVhER0E SMT Soldering] Comic book beginners guide to soldering Surface Mount Devices SMT

	[https://vimeo.com/7952625 Soldering Renard Boards] WayneJ's Video Instructions for soldering a Renard PCB		[https://vimeo.com/7952625 Soldering Renard Boards] WayneJ's Video Instructions for soldering a Renard PCB

Jklingert: /* General Info */

2013-08-22T17:32:57Z

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	[[Snubbers]]: Using a resistor to help eliminate flicker on LED string channels		[[Snubbers]]: Using a resistor to help eliminate flicker on LED string channels

			[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter How to use a Multimeter]

			[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-read-a-schematic How to read a Schematic]

			[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/working-with-wire/introduction How to work with Wire]

			[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/resistors What are Resistors?]

			[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/diodes What are Diodes?]

			[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/capacitors What are Capacitors?]

	==Cables and Pinouts==		==Cables and Pinouts==

Jklingert: /* General Info */

2013-07-28T21:59:36Z

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	[[Ohm's Law]]: Voltage, Current and Power explained		[[Ohm's Law]]: Voltage, Current and Power explained

			[[Snubbers]]: Using a resistor to help eliminate flicker on LED string channels

	==Cables and Pinouts==		==Cables and Pinouts==

Jklingert: /* General Info */

2013-07-28T21:56:10Z

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	[[Part Substitutions]]: Alternate Parts to use when your vendor does not have the right parts		[[Part Substitutions]]: Alternate Parts to use when your vendor does not have the right parts

			[[Ohm's Law]]: Voltage, Current and Power explained

	==Cables and Pinouts==		==Cables and Pinouts==

Jklingert: /* General Info */

2013-07-28T21:50:43Z

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	[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool		[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool

			[[Part Substitutions]]: Alternate Parts to use when your vendor does not have the right parts

	==Cables and Pinouts==		==Cables and Pinouts==

Jklingert at 21:45, 28 July 2013

2013-07-28T21:45:27Z

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	This is a collection of general information. If you have a tip about hanging icicle lights so they hang straight or know a trick to keep viewers from walking around the display area let us know and post it here.		This is a collection of general information. If you have a tip about hanging icicle lights so they hang straight or know a trick to keep viewers from walking around the display area let us know and post it here.
			==General Info==
			[[DIYC Beginners Info]]: Info or beginners about DIYC and PCB boards and Controllers available

	[[Qwiki Tips]]: Tips to help make your display brighter and better!		[[Qwiki Tips]]: Tips to help make your display brighter and better!
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	[[How Dimming Works]]		[[How Dimming Works]]

			[[DIYC_Tools \| DIYC Electronic Tools]]: General, Basic and Advanced Tools for this Incredible Experience.

			[[Troubleshooting/Solutions]] When things go wrong, these solutions to common problems could get your going again quickly

			[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool

			==Cables and Pinouts==
			[[ Renard Data Cables]]: How to make a data cable

	[[Pinouts]]: Standard Cable and port pinouts		[[Pinouts]]: Standard Cable and port pinouts

	[[~~Cables~~ and ~~Connectors~~]]: ~~Coop connectors~~ and ~~pinouts~~		[[SPT Wire and Vampire Plugs]]: How to Make Extension Cords using SPT and Vampire Plugs

			[[IC Orientation]]: How to figure out the pin numbering on integrated circuits

			==Soldering==
			[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10887&d=1313008228 Soldering is Easy]: Comic book format beginners guide to soldering

			[https://vimeo.com/7952625 Soldering Renard Boards] WayneJ's Video Instructions for soldering a Renard PCB

	[http://curiousinventor.com/guides/How_To_Solder Curious Inventor's Soldering Basics] Video tutorial that contains useful guidance on soldering, soldering tip hygene and technique.		[http://curiousinventor.com/guides/How_To_Solder Curious Inventor's Soldering Basics] Video tutorial that contains useful guidance on soldering, soldering tip hygene and technique.
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	[http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Prototyping/General/SolderingBasics.pdf SparkFun SMT soldering tutorial] PDF tutorial show techniques and methods for SMT soldering.		[http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Prototyping/General/SolderingBasics.pdf SparkFun SMT soldering tutorial] PDF tutorial show techniques and methods for SMT soldering.

	[~~[Microchip PIC References]]~~: ~~Books and other online references for learning how to use~~/~~program Microchip PIC Microprocessors~~.		[http://dx.com/p/smd-soldering-practice-pcb-board-kit-green-149752 SMT Soldering Practice Board]

			==How to Program a PIC==
	[[Beginners_Guide_To_Programming_A_PIC]]: Beginners Guide To PIC Programming		[[Beginners_Guide_To_Programming_A_PIC]]: Beginners Guide To PIC Programming

	[[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming]]: This is a series of videos on "How to program a PIC" using a [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en023805?title= Microchip Programmer] hosted by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/ Do It Yourself Christmas Forum] member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=6 WayneJ].		[[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming]]: This is a series of videos on "How to program a PIC" using a [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en023805?title= Microchip Programmer] hosted by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/ Do It Yourself Christmas Forum] member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=6 WayneJ].

	[[~~DIYC_Tools \| DIYC Electronic Tools~~]]: ~~General, Basic~~ and ~~Advanced Tools~~ for ~~this Incredible Experience~~.		[[Microchip PIC References]]: Books and other online references for learning how to use/program Microchip PIC Microprocessors.

	~~[[Troubleshooting/Solutions]] When things go wrong, these solutions to common problems could get your going again quickly~~

	~~[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool~~

	[[Category:General Info]]		[[Category:General Info]]
	[[Category:DIYC Index]]		[[Category:DIYC Index]]

Dirknerkle at 03:55, 18 August 2011

2011-08-18T03:55:51Z

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	[[Troubleshooting/Solutions]] When things go wrong, these solutions to common problems could get your going again quickly		[[Troubleshooting/Solutions]] When things go wrong, these solutions to common problems could get your going again quickly

	[[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool		[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool

	[[Category:General Info]]		[[Category:General Info]]
	[[Category:DIYC Index]]		[[Category:DIYC Index]]