---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/11/07: 9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:45 AM - blinking LED (rd2@evenlink.com) 2. 05:30 AM - Re: blinking LED (Robert L. Nuckolls, III) 3. 05:40 AM - Re: Re: Starter contactor location (Robert L. Nuckolls, III) 4. 06:51 AM - blinking LED (rd2@evenlink.com) 5. 05:47 PM - Re: Dimmer for 5 volt lights (Don Vs) 6. 06:42 PM - Re: Dimmer for 5 volt lights (Robert L. Nuckolls, III) 7. 06:56 PM - Re: Dimmer for 5 volt lights (Don Vs) 8. 07:49 PM - AeroElectric.com is in new digs . . . (Robert L. Nuckolls, III) 9. 11:31 PM - What about an electronic distribution panel? (Les Goldner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:45:33 AM PST US From: rd2@evenlink.com Subject: AeroElectric-List: blinking LED Thanks for the link, Brett. Bob, thanks a lot for the tip. I wasn't aware that a blinking led can make another one blink when in series, if that is what you mean. If so - problem solved. Rumen do not archive _____________________Original message __________________________ (received from Robert L. Nuckolls, III; Date: 10:28 PM 4/10/2007 -0500) ________________________________________________________________ At 10:03 PM 4/10/2007 -0400, you wrote: > >Try this... >http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId 62553&cp=&sr=1&origk >w=red+led&kw=red+led&parentPage=search > > >Bret Smith >RV-9A (91314) >Mineral Bluff, GA >www.FlightInnovations.com > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of >rd2@evenlink.com >Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:32 PM >To: aeroelectric-list@matronics.com >Subject: AeroElectric-List: blinking LED > > >Hello listers, > >Can anyone recommend a wide angle, high intensity, red blinking LED, >suitable for panel mount to be used for low oil pressure alarm? LEDs are >plentiful, but it doesn't seem so easy to match all criteria. You can get high intensity and you can get blink but not both in any components I've seen. Soooooo . . . get a "blinker" of any color and hook it in series with a high intensity red and mount the blinker out of sight someplace except on the panel. Bob . . . ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:30:36 AM PST US From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: blinking LED At 07:42 AM 4/11/2007 -0400, you wrote: > >Thanks for the link, Brett. > >Bob, thanks a lot for the tip. > >I wasn't aware that a blinking led can make another one blink when in >series, if that is what you mean. If so - problem solved. It works. I have two product designs for customers that do this very thing. Bob . . . ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:40:50 AM PST US From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Re: Starter contactor location At 09:58 PM 4/10/2007 -0700, you wrote: > >Thanks Bob and Todd for your sage advice on the "fat" wires and locating >my starter contactor. After reviewing what I had planned regarding the >contactor, I found that I may have had a misplaced electron (or maybe I >was short a few) in my brain housing group [Embarassed] I must also admit >that I'm a bit bummed about the AeroElectric list. Bummed because I spent >a lot of time over the last several months trying to figure out my new >electrical system and most all of the answers were already here for the >asking. I just didn't get here soon enough. Guess I should thank someone >at B & C for the tip. Don't go away because I'm sure that more answers >will be needed in the future. Thanks again. You're most welcome sir. That's what the List is here for. I did a presentation for the local PAMA chapter of avionics and electrical technicians here I Wichita last night. From the kinds of questions fielded during and after the talk, I thought many of those folks would benefit from the networking function that the List serves for tapping the collective gray matter of numerous folks. I described List functions to them and invited them to join in and see if they can perceive any benefits. We may be getting some new members from "the dark side" of general aviation. Bob . . . ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:35 AM PST US From: rd2@evenlink.com Subject: AeroElectric-List: blinking LED Very good. Thank you much. Rumen do not archive _____________________Original message __________________________ (received from Robert L. Nuckolls, III; Date: 08:26 AM 4/11/2007 -0500) ________________________________________________________________ At 07:42 AM 4/11/2007 -0400, you wrote: > >Thanks for the link, Brett. > >Bob, thanks a lot for the tip. > >I wasn't aware that a blinking led can make another one blink when in >series, if that is what you mean. If so - problem solved. It works. I have two product designs for customers that do this very thing. Bob . . . -- 3:33 PM ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:47:27 PM PST US From: "Don Vs" Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Dimmer for 5 volt lights Bob, Is it possible to control multiple copies of this dimmer from the same pot? -----Original Message----- From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Robert L. Nuckolls, III Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 10:40 PM Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Dimmer for 5 volt lights At 06:17 PM 4/9/2007 -0700, you wrote: > >I am looking gor a recopmendation on purchase of a dimmer system for 5 volt >panel lights. My AC has a 14 volt system and the people who are building an >ecgraved panel for me recomended 5 volt lights vs 14 volt because they last >considerably longer.So, does anyone know of a good dimmer with a masx output >of 5 volts with 14 volts in? Thanks. Don It just so happens that I'm building one for a customer. Details are not finalized yet but it looks like the critter will be rated at 0.7 to 5.0 volts output at up to 4A. It will be packaged in the same enclosure as shown on page 2 of http://www.aeroelectric.com/Catalog/AEC/9011/9011-700-1C.pdf I'll know more in about a week. Prototyping parts are expected here later this week but I won't be able to play with them until next week. I think the price will be something on the order of $55 and will include the externally mounted dimmer control pot. The part number will be AEC9033-1. Bob . . . ---------------------------------------- ( IF one aspires to be "world class", ) ( what ever you do must be exercised ) ( EVERY day . . . ) ( R. L. Nuckolls III ) ---------------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:37 PM PST US From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Dimmer for 5 volt lights At 05:47 PM 4/11/2007 -0700, you wrote: > >Bob, >Is it possible to control multiple copies of this dimmer from the same pot? I'd have to think about that a bit. I think so but I'll need to noodle through the physics of the control loop. Why multiples instead of one BIG one? Bob . . . ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:56:42 PM PST US From: "Don Vs" Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Dimmer for 5 volt lights I might need more amp capability, so I thought multiple dimmers would be the way to go, Are you going to make this dimmer available with a higher capability? or did I not catch your meaning of a "one big one"? -----Original Message----- From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Robert L. Nuckolls, III Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:40 PM Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Dimmer for 5 volt lights At 05:47 PM 4/11/2007 -0700, you wrote: > >Bob, >Is it possible to control multiple copies of this dimmer from the same pot? I'd have to think about that a bit. I think so but I'll need to noodle through the physics of the control loop. Why multiples instead of one BIG one? Bob . . . ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:11 PM PST US From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" Subject: AeroElectric-List: AeroElectric.com is in new digs . . . As of yesterday, we've moved the website to Matt Dralle's servers in Livermore, CA. For the past 6 or 7 years, I've shared a single server with a friend of mine at http://www.stirlingengine.com/ We wore out one machine and bought a new one about two years ago. Now the latest one needs attention but Brent has moved out of San Diego and the young fellow we hired as our hardware/software guy has graduated from college and costs more than we can afford. Soooo while the personally owned server stood us well for some time, it takes more time and hands-on attention which has become impossible since we both live so far away from the server's physical location. So, I've gotten out of the server business and moved the 'Connection to Matt's machines. I think the transfer went very smoothly and we now have a secure order form as well. However, if anyone notices some broken links or denied permissions for reaching any links, I'd like to get a heads up so I can go fix them. Thanks! Bob . . . ---------------------------------------- ( IF one aspires to be "world class", ) ( what ever you do must be exercised ) ( EVERY day . . . ) ( R. L. Nuckolls III ) ---------------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:31:42 PM PST US From: "Les Goldner" Subject: AeroElectric-List: What about an electronic distribution panel? I am building a Zenith 701 with a Rotax 912ULS engine and would like to have opinions about using a commercial panel power distribution system like EXP Bus Products' EXP2V (see http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/expbus.php) . My plane will have the normal electrical stuff: landing lights, radios, intercom, Dynon glass cockpit instruments, nav and strobe lights, VHF and Mode C radios, an EZ single axis autopilot, and a few lighted steam gauges. I know aeroelectric says keep it simple and use switches rather than breakers, but I don't have a lot of room left on my panel and this "box" looks easy to install and flashes indication that a breaker has been tripped (with an indicator module option). Do you know if this device provides for an essential buss or will isolates a bad generator? Is this overkill? Are there specific up or downsides I need to know about? Is it a good way to go? 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