NEW Renard SS Parts/Pcb Coop Starts Now

[lizard050]

This COOP is now closed





Read Before Posting In This Thread (http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2919) Group buy rules.



By participating in this Group Buy all participants agree to release www.doityourselfchristmas.com, its Owners, Administrators, Moderators or any other staff of any and all liability and waive all rights I may have under all laws and governing bodies. By posting in this thread you agree you are entering a binding contract between the Organizer and the Participant.


This coop is for a complete parts kit for the Renard24ss, Renard16ss and Renard8ss boards. You will also have the option of adding the pcbs for each board for each board.

For a complete description of the RenardSS board series see this thread:

Announcing.. The Renard 'SS' 8, 16, 24 channel controllers. (http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6661)


Duration:

Several week ago I ordered some parts so I could sort w/o the pressure of you all waiting on me (lol). I decided to order more parts today so that I could have enough for the extra interest.

CURRENTLY I have sorted (waiting on pcbs.) and AVAILABLE for shipping.


22 -- ren 24ss kits
5 -- ren 16ss kits
6 -- ren 8ss kits

I expect the pcbs next week and shipping can begin on October 12th. (If all goes as planned)

ON ORDER is enough parts and pcbs for another 30is kits depending on how they are sorted. Some parts were substituted out (per recent post) so that no backorders are currently expected.

The group buy will close when those kits are accounted for. My goal would be to have all orders in your hands by Oct. 31st.

Bill of Materials:

http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=90&pictureid=415

Some parts were substituted on my recent purchace for parts. Here is a list of those parts. The kits I have on hand are all original BOM parts (no subs). Price differences were averaged in for all kits.




Price:
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Parts for this coop. The price below includes paypal, eds/packing supplies and all shipping/handling charges to get the parts to me.

SS24 = 52.50 *** adjusted price $52.80
SS16 = 41.60 *** adjusted price $41.90
sss8 = 29.50 *** adjusted price $29.80

Pcbs will be sourced from Wayne J. These prices include shipping to me and my paypal fees to him to get these.

SS24 pcb = $12.55 each ***adjusted price $12.65
SS16 pcb = $9.25 each ***adjusted price $9.35
SS8 pcb = $7.15 each ***adjusted price $7.25



Shipping:

To keep it simple shipping/paypal is as follows

1 kit/pcb shipping = $5.10
2-4 kit/pcb shipping = $10.00
5-8 kits/pcb shipping = $11.15

Insurance:

For your protection if you wish to have insurance added to the shipping let me know. Other wise it will not be added.

$1.75 for up to $50.00
$2.25 for $50.01 to $100.00
$2.75 for $100.01 to $200.00
$4.70 for $201.01 to $300.00
$5.70 for $301.01 to $400.00
$6.70 for $401.01 to $500.00
$7.70 for $501.01 to $600.00
$ASK for over $600


Great Tip from Omzig's coop

Tip: Many people like to have spare parts of certain key components like triacs. If you are building any SS8's or SS16's, one way to get these spares through this group buy, is to get one or more of your kits as a larger kit. For example, if you are building 4 SS16's, you could get 3 SS16 kits, and 1 SS24 kit, so you will have the spare parts. If you are building all SS24's, you could also pick up an SS8 kit so you will have spares for all of the parts. Credit goes to deplanche for this suggestion.


ALL PIC’s will be programmed with PWM firmware.


Orders: please post with the following information
* # of part kits for a particular board
* # of pcbs for a particular board.
* Shipping insurance yes or no

Example: 2 Ren24ss kits & pcbs -- insurance yes/no

Thank you ahead of time for participating in the coop.

Brad


****** Please note the edited parts/pcb price *******
****** expanation posted on page 4 of this thread ******

[Ralph Bing]

HI I am new to the board but I am interested in a renard 8 with pcb and the parts as well I am also interested in the insurance

please let me know the name and how to send money to you through Paypall
I have an established account with verified address


ps please let me know where to get a good pic programmer as well
I have a long range goal in mind but first I want to build one AS IS

Thanks
Ralph

[trcons]

Brad,

First, thanks for setting this up.
I will take 4 Ren24ss kits & pcbs -- insurance yes

Thanks,
Tom

[xtreme christmas]

3 ren24ss parts, and 3 ren24ss pcb, yes on shipping insureance.
Brad, will you be sending out pay-pal money request again? If so my paypal info is jsoults@tampabay.rr.com. If not could you pm me a total and paypal info where you want the money sent please. Thanks again James

[Johnny Cash]

2 Ren24ss kits & pcbs
2 Ren16ss kits & pcbs
Insurance Yes

Thanks

John

[Capt'n Jack]

2 Ren8ss kits & pcbs -- insurance yes

[Rob2791]

Brad,
1 Ren24ss kits & pcbs
3 Ren16ss kit & pcb
~Insurance yes
Heat sinks Available??
Thanks,
Rob

[mheuer]

1 SS8 Parts
1 SS16 Parts
1 SS16 PCB
Insurance: Yes

Thanks,
Mike

[dlovely]

2 Ren24ss kits & pcbs
Insurance Yes

Thanks,
Dave

[mnmike3]

1 Rens24ss pcb & parts kit with insurance

thanks

mike

[littlelmo]

1 Ren16ss kit & pcb -- insurance no

Thanks

Danny

[delf]

I m after 1 x Renard SS24 parts kit and 1 x PCB + insurance please.

MC

[dgirard]

OK..I'll take 2 SS24's, with PCB--no insurance

Thanks!

[ttr502]

Put me down for 1 Ren16SS parts kit. No pcb and no insurance. Thanks.

[xtreme christmas]

Brad I would like to change my order in post #4 on page one..... To 4 ren24ss parts... 4 ren24ss pcbs.....Yes on insurance. Please pm me to let me know you got my change order. Thanks Again James

[Bumble Yeti Starman]

2 parts and 2 pcb's for the REN24 yes insurance thanks

[rbatch]

Please put me down for
2 Qty - Renard 24 PCB
1 Qty - Componets for Renard 24

Thank you
Rodney

[lizard050]

Brad I would like to change my order in post #4 on page one..... To 4 ren24ss parts... 4 ren24ss pcbs.....Yes on insurance. Please pm me to let me know you got my change order. Thanks Again James

got it

[fuelcellguy]

2 pcb, 2 parts for Renard 24 with insurance. Will you semd me a total with shipping to 75773? Thanks, Mark

[fuelcellguy]

Where can I purchase heat sinks for these?

[Wayne J]

Where can I purchase heat sinks for these?

Heat sink material can be found at about any hardware store. You have to use 1/16" thick material. There is a drill template in the wiki also. ;)

[Wayne J]

The link for the heat sink instructions on the SS24....
http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Assembly_Instructions_-_The_Renard_SS24#Triac_Heat_Sink

[fuelcellguy]

Thanks! I would like to change my order to 3-parts/3 pcbs with insurance. Thanks, Mark

[lizard050]

got it fuel cell.


I should have shipping figured out Monday and should have PM out for those who posted so far.


Pending payments and pcb arrival so far all that is ordered should be able to ship a week from Monday. Mouser is making sure I am who I am with regards to payment so they probably wont ship untill Tuesday.

[Rob2791]

Thanks!

[macmike]

I would like four SS8 kits, no PCBs and no insurance.

Thanks,
Mike

[osgoor]

1 Ren24ss kit & pcb -- insurance yes

[ReyesTHEstud]

Please let me know if you'd still have enough for:
2 ren16ss kits, 4 ren16ss PCB's (+ insurance)

[looneylights]

5-REN24SS PARTS AND BOARDS- YES INSURANCE

Ryan

[Charger82]

Brad,
Thanks for your efforts in setting this up.

4 ren24ss Kits
Insurance = Yes.

Mike

[Bumble Yeti Starman]

Please order me an additional parts kit


thank you for all you do this blinky flashy is for you

[theatretch85]

I will take 3 ren 24ss parts and pcb kits, insurance=yes.

[aroski]

I would like
1 = SS8 parts
1 = SS8 pcb
insurance = No

THX
Bob

[Scoob]

1 Ren24ss kit and pcb
with insurance please...

Thank you
Lou

[lizard050]

All orderes from here on our will need to wait on parts. I'll Pm you in a few days if you have already posted an I don't have yours already sorted.

Thanks
Brad

[Ozzy]

i need 1 ren24ss pcb and parts please no insurance and details to send money/paypal etc

Cheers

[lizard050]

***** Attention ******

Wayne J and I decided to add insurance to the pcb shipment. This will result in a $.10 increase in the pcb price. Edited in the 1st post. Also as carefull as I was in calculating the parts prices I found an error in my formula that will result in $.30 differenct in parts cost per kit. Edited in the 1st post also.

[xtreme christmas]

That is unacceptable. Just kidding.. Everyone here I am sure apprecates everything you and wayne j are doing for this community. Thanks Again.... Besides I think you deserve A $.40 cent tip anyway....

[sginut]

Still interested. 2 Ren24ss kits, no PCBs -- insurance yes

[jmills]

(2) REN24ss Parts w/ (2) PCBs, Insurance No.

[lizard050]

*** ALL payment PM's up to this point have been sent . Let me know if you did not get one or If I got your order wrong. I included in the PM if I didn't think I had any presorted kits for you. However their availabilty may change depending on payments received.

[Fjornir]

All right.... Last year my brother got all fired up after seeing one of these displays - he was so excited when he called me to tell me about it and he decided he wanted to do one this year. He's had tons of lights up for years and now he wants to take it up to the next level. He asked me to handle assembling the board and parts and I agreed so... Here we go! I would like:

1 ren 24ss component set
1 ren 24ss pcb
1 ren 8 ss component set (No pcb, just want the spare parts)

Yes on insurance

[kenjinx]

I would like

2 Ren24ss kits & pcbs -- insurance /no

[lizard050]

*** ALL payment PM's up to this point have been sent .

[oldcqr]

Don't forget, I have printable and MS Word downloadable checklists (http://www.landolights.com/main/content/category/6/25/39/) on my site when you get ready to build these. If you don't have a computer on your workbench to view the excellent assembly instructions in the wiki, you can print my checklists instead.

There are also pictures on how I separated all my parts (http://www.landolights.com/main/component/option,com_ponygallery/Itemid,62/func,viewcategory/catid,30/), and how I built the enclosures (http://www.landolights.com/main/component/option,com_ponygallery/Itemid,62/func,viewcategory/catid,31/) for my SS24s.

[BRU]

1 Ren24ss kits & pcb -- insurance>>>> yes

Thanks!

[kboyts]

I would like the following-

1 SS16 = 41.60 *** adjusted price $41.90
1 SS16 pcb = $9.25 each ***adjusted price $9.35
1 kit/pcb shipping = $5.10
__________________________

56.35
+ 2.25 for insurance
__________________
$58.60


Do you pm for contact info/ paypal invoice?

[lizard050]

Yes I will Pm you with total and paypal info.

[lizard050]

Pm's up to date

[Bumble Yeti Starman]

The finer details of this matter will remain confidential. However, Mrs. Bumble CEO/CFO of Bumble Inc. has recently audited the books. After 45 seconds of the brutal negotiations I am limited to the following.

ONE (and she means one) REN24SS pcb and parts with insurance.
My calculation for the whole deal is $72.80 I hope this is correct.

Thank you for your patience.

[djpsdaddy]

2 Ren24ss kits & pcbs

Insurance Yes

Thanks

[7a15]

Hi, this is my first post here, but I'm readind DIYC since long ago.

I would like

3 Ren24ss kits & pcbs -- insurance /yes. Please send me a PM because i have some questions.

Thanks!!

[MarkL]

If you still have availability I'd like

Example: 3 Ren24ss kits & 2 Ren24ss pcbs -- insurance yes

(Yes, that's one more kit than PCB's.)

Thanks.
Mark

[lizard050]

Please make sure your screen name is included in your papal payment. I'm spending a lot of time tracking down Who the money is from.

All payment Pm's have been sent.

[Vinster]

Looking for:
-Renard 24 Channel PCB
-Parts (includes PICS, right?)

Let me know. If you have it, I'll PayPal you immediately.

[lizard050]

Yes still have some availability I'll PM you the total later today.

[cyberwollf]

1 complete ss24 (comp and pcb) with insurance

[Rob2791]

Shipping yet Brad?

[lizard050]

In the am.

[Richh]

Brad,

Please set aside for me one SS16 kits, no PCBs and no insurance. If you have a buyer for the kit and ther are none left, that is OK.

Thanks,

Rich Hagens

[lizard050]

1st batch went out today. Sorting has begun on the rest. I still have a good number of kits in all 3 sizes available.

[djpsdaddy]

1st batch went out today. Sorting has begun on the rest. I still have a good number of kits in all 3 sizes available.
When will we know if we were part of the first batch?

Thanks,
Mike

[lizard050]

If you ordered after post # 35 you will be in the second group

[litlight]

Hope it's not too late to order
i need:

2 Ren24ss kits & pcbs (complete) -- insurance yes

Thanks
dexter

[xtreme christmas]

Just wanted to be the first to brag. Ups delivered my box of goodies today.. Thanks Again Brad..James

[brodie4416]

Put me down for

1 RenSS24 parts AND pcb
Insurance: Yes


Will send payment ASAP. Thanks!

[brett62]

I would also like Two Ren24ss kits & pcbs (complete) with insurance.
Thanks!

[ptinhays]

1 RenSS24 parts AND pcb if you still have some.

No Insurance

Thanks!

[lizard050]

got yours ptinhays.

[Capt'n Jack]

Received my parts yesterday - good job! I put 1 board together last night and tested just now, all seems good. One problem though - the steps on the parts packages are not in the correct install order so be careful to work from shortest to tallest part.
The 2nd board will be assembled tomorrow while the Panthers play.

[theatretch85]

If you still have the parts/PCB's.... Can I add 2 RenSS8's parts and PCB's to my order? (INS = yes)

Thanks!

[mnmike3]

Got mine today, looks like alot of soldering :-) going to start putting it together tomorrow night or monday, thanks

[olingerjccj]

1 RenSS24 parts AND pcb insurance yes, I will paypal you Thursday. i hope that still works.

[delf]

THank you,
Got mine yesterday and will spend some fun hours putting it together.

Thanks again.

MC

[djpsdaddy]

Brad,

I would also like to add one more set of RenSS24 parts/pcb to my order if you have them available. (w/ins)

Thanks

[abxflyr]

1 Ren 8 parts & pcb
Insurance - yes

Thanks...

[dustman1747]

i need, if available:

2x - ren24ss part kits
2x - ren24ss boards
with insurance

thanks

[bront]

Do you have 240Vac versions available?

If you do and it's OK to post to Australia, i will take:

1 x RenSS24 parts
1 x RenSS24 PCB
1 x RenSS8 parts
1 x RenSS8 PCB
with insurance.

[Wayne J]

Do you have 240Vac versions available?

If you do and it's OK to post to Australia, i will take:

1 x RenSS24 parts
1 x RenSS24 PCB
1 x RenSS8 parts
1 x RenSS8 PCB
with insurance.

The SS boards are for 120VAC only. For a 24 channel board that will work fine in Australia contact "fkostyun". As for the 8, you can replace it with a Xmas 16 available from "wjohn" who is in Australia also. He can also help with the required parts needed for your application. ;)

[brett62]

Would it be possible to add to my order? If so, can I get 2 RenSS8 parts & 2 RenSS8 PCB Insurance - yes. If not, that's ok and ill be fine with my order. I just keep coming up with ideas :p Thank you.

[jphaus]

Hello everyone,

I am brand new here and looking forward to getting started with my first small project for this Christmas.

I would like 1 SS16 + 1 SS16 PCB + insurance.

Thanks!

[g2ktcf]

Hello everyone,

I am brand new here and looking forward to getting started with my first small project for this Christmas.

I would like 1 SS16 + 1 SS16 PCB + insurance.

Thanks!

Welcome to DIYC!

[dirknerkle]

Hello everyone,

I am brand new here and looking forward to getting started with my first small project for this Christmas.

I would like 1 SS16 + 1 SS16 PCB + insurance.

Thanks!


Welcome to the hobby that has no limits! You've picked a terrific unit to start with -- you'll really like it a lot. Don't hesitate to use the Wiki -- there's a complete section on the SS line of boards that contains construction and testing suggestions, serial cabling tips, and more. There's an incredibly avid support group here for all manner of blinky-flashy activites, so don't be shy about asking for help, either!

[lizard050]

Just to give you all an update. I was planning on being able to ship the second set of kits around next Monday. However I have to unexpectedly go out of town for work for 4 days this week so I will probably not make that deadline. Expect the middle to end of next week to be more probable. Please know that I am well aware of the time cruch you all are probably starting to feel (as I am very far behind aslo) and will get these out as soon as I can.

Brad

[jerryinmich57]

Newbe here also looks like that number is growing fast. I would like to get 1 ss16 kit, board and ins. If you will p.m. me and give me a total and info for payment I will get it taken care.
Thanks Jerry

[7a15]

Hi again, I PM'ed you.

Remember I want 3 SS24 kits, 3 SS24 PCB and no insurance.

Thanks.

[mj_ferry]

I would like to get in with this

1x-ren16ss kit and pcb
1x-ren8ss kit

Thank You

[olingerjccj]

Just to give you all an update. I was planning on being able to ship the second set of kits around next Monday. However I have to unexpectedly go out of town for work for 4 days this week so I will probably not make that deadline. Expect the middle to end of next week to be more probable. Please know that I am well aware of the time cruch you all are probably starting to feel (as I am very far behind aslo) and will get these out as soon as I can.

Brad


No worries on the shipping time. Probably gets crazy for you this time of year. it is still cool you do this for us.

Thanks
John

[Rob2791]

I got my shipment yesterday and started building one ss16..took about two hours to finish. Only four more boards to build! They should be done by the weekend.

I wanted to express my gratitude toward Brad; He does an amazing job and puts a great deal of effort into these.

Thanks Again Brad!:D

Rob

[David D]

I am new to all of this pc controlled christmas lights. However, I do usually have a large display. From what I have been reading on the web and wiki...I gather that I need to start with a controller. I found the Reneard SS 24 while looking online (thinking of ordering it).
If anyone can give me advice or tips on getting started I would be most appreciative. I am good with computers and electronics although not an expert.

:p
David

[dirknerkle]

Welcome to DIYC!

If you've been at the Wiki, you've been to the right place to start. There's a lot of good information there for folks who are toying with the idea of getting into this hobby which, by the way, is truly a blast!!!

There are several Renard options -- the Ren24 and SS24, and then there are other configurations, too. Renard is slick insofar as you can not only blink/flash lights on and off, you can gradually fade them up or down. You connect them to the computer's serial port, and you can easily control up to about 250+ different "channels" of lights off a single serial port. (Thiink of a channel like a string of lights, or possibly 2 or 3 strings connected together)

Virtually none of the gear here is pre-built -- that's the whole DIYC concept -- you do it yourself. However, the circuitboard, bills of materials, manuals, helpful tips and tricks and an endless supply of enthusiasm are right here, just waiting for you to tap into it.

Again, welcome to DIYC. I'm sure others will chime in here, too!!

-dave

[n1ist]

I would like one ren8ss kit, one ren8ss pcb, no insurance. Thanks.
/mike

[lizard050]

OK everyone I believe I am out of the ren 16 kits and ren 8 kits now. This is pending payments. I still have a few ren 24 kits left. Once everything is sorted if I have anything extra I'll post.

If you would like to post a request for ren 16 or 8 kits just incase there are additional drop outs go ahead.

[trcons]

Brad,

I got my goodies.

Thanks,
Tom

[rsriverrat]

i'd like 2 ren24's with pcb's and insurance please...

thanks

[Snowmizer2]

Hope I am not too late!! Being a total newbie I think 24 channels is a good place to start.

I would like 1 SS 24kit+PCB with insurance.

Thanks for all you guys do!!

[lizard050]

ONLY 1 or 2 ren 24 kits left. There may be a couple more after everything is sorted and all payments are accounted for.

[TonyK]

If you still have the parts, count me in for two SS16 parts, circuit boards, and insurance. Thanks!

[MTreeLine]

I'll take one Renard ss24 kit and PCB with Insurance if its not too late!

[lanierm]

I would like 1 SS 24 kit + PCB, and 1 SS 16 kit + PCB if the latter is still available. All this including insurance.

Thanks!

(Wow! I hope this works. This is my first post to a forum ... Ever!

I found your forum late last night, and want to get in on the group buy and spif up out Christmas display. Looks like your Renard SS line is just what I've been needing.

Came home from work to do this. Just signed up on the forum. I haven't yet found how to include PayPal or shipping info for you. Please give me some guidance on that. (Hope I'm not too late. I hope, I hope, I hope!)

Thanks for your help!)

[lizard050]

This COOP is now closed


Thank you everyone who has participated.

Brad

[looneylights]

Thank you brad got my stuff.

My wife didnt know about them and you should have heard the call i got today wanting an explanation. The explanation for why I ordered 20,000 white napkin rings (reused box) LOL !!

thanks again
ryan

[David D]

If there are any leftover, I'd like 1 Ren24SS kits and pcb...insurance yes.

[lizard050]

I will be out of town for the next 4-5 days.

[jmills]

Any updates on those not included in the first run?

[lizard050]

I'm sorry all that I didn't make the 31st goal I was shooting for.


I have just finished sorting everything and will start packing thursday. If I don't run into to many shipping address problems I should be able to ship friday morning.

Brad

[Snowmizer2]

No worries, thanks for all the hard work that you do Brad

[kboyts]

Thanks again! Glad to know that soon Ill have some hard parts to work on. I need a break from pulling my hair out sequencing and actually get to see how the sequences will coorelate to real life vs that tiny preview window!

[jphaus]

Thanks again! Glad to know that soon Ill have some hard parts to work on. I need a break from pulling my hair out sequencing and actually get to see how the sequences will coorelate to real life vs that tiny preview window!

Same here! I've spent so much time with that tiny preview window that I'm beginning to wonder why I'm doing all this to begin with. :confused: Once I have some real lights hooked up, I'm sure I will be happy.

And thanks to Brad for all of your efforts.

[olingerjccj]

Thanks again! Glad to know that soon Ill have some hard parts to work on. I need a break from pulling my hair out sequencing and actually get to see how the sequences will coorelate to real life vs that tiny preview window!

I also have to agree, I keep 2nd guessing my power consumation 2amps 15 total, tons of extension cords ect. it will be nice to have some real things in my hand. In short thank you Brad.

Thank you
John

[lizard050]

Thank you everyone for participating in this coop. All packages will be dropped off for shipping today (Saturday). Unless I have pm'd you regarding address issues.

[Fjornir]

Just got the shipping notification in my email. Thank you again for doing this!

[thubert]

Just curious if there were any more of the ren24 kits left.

Thanks,
Tom

[jerryinmich57]

Just got my package opened it up and "oh wow" is that a lot of little parts. I am so glad someone took the time to put step by step instructions to assemble with pictures (I'm pretty good with pictures) lol. And thanks again Lizard050 for this I can't imagine what time and work it took to label and pack this stuff. Well wish me luck (my first real build project).
Jerry

[NVRDUNN]

Just checking to see if you have any more kits available?

[kboyts]

Just got my package opened it up and "oh wow" is that a lot of little parts. I am so glad someone took the time to put step by step instructions to assemble with pictures (I'm pretty good with pictures) lol. And thanks again Lizard050 for this I can't imagine what time and work it took to label and pack this stuff. Well wish me luck (my first real build project).
Jerry

Be careful at steps 8 & 9. Make sure to triple check before soldering them in. I thought I was on a roll and breezing thru everything then when I got to step 8 and screwed up and grabbed the resistors for step 9 (they're in the same bag). So one little mistake led to a night of curseing and fighting with a desoldering bulb an me sitting here for a few days for my mouser order to come in.....LOL

[Chevydarrell]

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone have any Ren24 or 64 boards or parts available?

Thanks,
Darrell

[Snowmizer2]

Just wanted to say that I got my boards and parts on Monday, thanks for all that you do Brad!!:D

[ptinhays]

I also got my board and parts monday and got it fully built that night. Everything works great.

I really like how you separated the parts off into packages and marked what part for what step. That made it very simple.

Thanks!!!!!

[theatretch85]

Thanks Brad! Just got my parts today! Made a crappy day so much better to come home to a package of parts! It's almost like christmas come early!

[olingerjccj]

Yes thanks Brad I also got my stuff Monday> have to admit it looked easy with the steps, but I woosed out. I turned around Tuesday sold it. Then got some assembled board ect from JD. Has a spare board no parts so I still want to do the build. What can I say. I am still building the rs232 to rj45 if that make me a diy:rolleyes:

John

[fuelcellguy]

Got my stuff a while back and have been putting them together. How can I get a H11AA1 optocoupler?, i am missing one. Thanks, Mark

[rsriverrat]

Got my stuff a while back and have been putting them together. How can I get a H11AA1 optocoupler?, i am missing one. Thanks, Mark

check to make sure it isnt stuck in the end of the tube they come in, i had a few different chips stick to the tape covering the ends of the tubes, made me think i was missing a few different ones till i noticed that.

Ratt

[theatretch85]

Almost got all of one ren 24ss built, getting ready to solder the triacs in. I remember seeing a post recently about the triacs being backwards on the silkscreen layout but dont remember if that was on the SS series or the v3.3 board. Can someone let me know if the SS series is the one in question?

[budude]

I believe you might be thinking of the SSREz silkscreen issue?

[theatretch85]

Ah, ok. I wasn't able to find the thread in my quick search, but I just wanted to be sure before I soldered in 24 triacs just to make sure the silkscreen is correct on the renard SS series boards.

Thanks for the reply!

[kenjinx]

I got my order today. Thanks for making it happen!

[lizard050]

******** There was an error in the wiki. It has been corrected but if you have built your boards already here is the info.

http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8892

[fuelcellguy]

Do we need to swap these diodes or not? Can I get new ones at Radio Shack??

[lizard050]

according to that thread it doesn't look like it. Unless you are using a diff rs485 than I sent in the coop.

[Wayne J]

Do we need to swap these diodes or not? Can I get new ones at Radio Shack??

If the BOM RS485 IC's were used, then no. I'm not sure if Radio Shack carries them, they do have zeeners, but not sure which ones.

[7a15]

I really want to thank you Brad, I got my parts today in latinoamerica! I'm trying to soldering everything now.

Thank you twice, because you also sent me the parts that I ordered from Mouser.

If I can get it work I will let you all know (in 240v).

Bye!! and thanks brad!

[Vinster]

I got my kit the other day and just wanted to say thanks Brad. We're already testing lights and I'm going to tackle soldering this weekend...

[jphaus]

Just wanted to add my quick thanks to Brad! My SS16 is all put together and working now. The board assembly went fine...the serial cable not so much. I had originally swapped pins 1 and 5 on one of the db9 connectors, thinking both the male and female ends were the same pinouts. Took me about 2 hours to solder up the board, and 4 to troubleshoot the darn serial cable mess! :oops:

But without this co-op, I probably would have been too scared to order everything on my own, and probably would not be on the path to a great show this Christmas. So thanks again, Brad!

[NVRDUNN]

Got my 2 sets today, well packed and looking forward to getting them put together this weekend. :)

[lanierm]

Got my Ren24 and Ren16 a couple of days ago. Thanks very much for the shipment. Started building the 24 last night. I am impressed with the quality of the PC board. This newbie is looking forward to a new Christmas lighting experience. (OK, I know it's a bit late to get this going, but you gotta start somewhere! Just wait til next year!!)

[dirknerkle]

Got my Ren24 and Ren16 a couple of days ago. Thanks very much for the shipment. Started building the 24 last night. I am impressed with the quality of the PC board. This newbie is looking forward to a new Christmas lighting experience. (OK, I know it's a bit late to get this going, but you gotta start somewhere! Just wait til next year!!)

Welcome to DIYC! You're right -- you gotta start somewhere!

You will have a BLAST with this hobby... but watch out! Once you start....

... well, there's a little Clark Griswold in ALL of us :lol:

[Skunberg]

Backwards triacs were on the SSRez

[andyhough]

Brad,

Do you have any PCBs left? 10? I dont need the parts now, I just want to start getting ready for next year.

Also, I could not find a BOM on the renard wiki page for the 24SS?


Andy

[andyhough]

I guess I should ask WayneJ on he SS24s are available thread,,, right?

[Wayne J]

Brad,

Do you have any PCBs left? 10? I dont need the parts now, I just want to start getting ready for next year.

Also, I could not find a BOM on the renard wiki page for the 24SS?


Andy


http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Assembly_Instructions_-_The_Renard_SS24

[Rob2791]

Anyone from this coop having numerous triacs burn out? I was wondering if it wasn't just me?:cool: