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  2. Posted · Edited by Mehridian Sanders
    Clarity

    Do I need to point the path to the XGA99 as well? with all the same suffix? 

    xas = ["xas99.py", "-b", "-R", "-I", "D:\TI Stuff\endlos99-xdt99-9ca7531"]
xga = ["xga99.py", "-b", "-R", "-I", "D:\TI Stuff\endlos99-xdt99-9ca7531"]

    instead of  

    xas = ["xas99.py", "-b", "-R", "-I", "D:\TI Stuff\endlos99-xdt99-9ca7531"]
xga = ["xga99.py"]

     

  3. Posted

    I think this idea is pretty cool.
     
    Do you know of a display that would be the right size to go across the function strip?

    A character panel would be more in the spirit. I'm familiar with the 16x2 types, but a row of these would not neatly fit together to cover the whole function strip.
     
    And I feel like color OLED would be cheating (more CPU power than the 9900, more colors than the 9918). I have one of those 0.91" 240x320 ones.
     
    Something like this?
    https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/cfah4004atmijt-character-display-40x4

    Getting the dimensions of a strip here in a few

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  5. Posted

    Something interesting.. maybe an LCD screen or screens powered by arduino that switches the keyboard strips with a switch.

     

    Yes it is somewhat needless, but a fun experiment and low level. Should be cheap to make. I know I have a few of those arduino screens floating around somewhere. Welp just a thought. Will show when prototype is mocked up

     

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  6. Posted

    changed the "make.py" code to include the xas99 file location 

    xas = ["xas99.py", "-b", "-R", "-I", "D:\TI Stuff\endlos99-xdt99-9ca7531"]
xga = ["xga99.py"]

    Still getting the error : 

    Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "D:\TI Stuff\finalgrom99-master\ti\make.py", line 11, in <module>
    if call(xas + ["menu.a99"], shell=False):
  File "C:\Users\mehri\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38-32\lib\subprocess.py", line 340, in call
    with Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs) as p:
  File "C:\Users\mehri\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38-32\lib\subprocess.py", line 854, in __init__
    self._execute_child(args, executable, preexec_fn, close_fds,
  File "C:\Users\mehri\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38-32\lib\subprocess.py", line 1307, in _execute_child
    hp, ht, pid, tid = _winapi.CreateProcess(executable, args,
FileNotFoundError: [WinError 2] The system cannot find the file specified

    I am assuming I need to move a library file to the python folder  in appdata. Just not sure which yet. xga99?

  7. Posted

    8 minutes ago, Mehridian Sanders said:

    ok so I found the Repetto thread that showed me more about what I will need to do. I downloaded AVR, Python 3.8, and the XDT suite. Does anyone have the commands to compile for generic locations? or perhaps a batch I can run in the folder that would help me to compile this? I am better with hardware than software 😕 python is not something I have learned yet. Trying to set a batch file that I can post here to help out others who may want to make their own. TIA!

     

     

     

    NM I just derped my facepalm....openedd make.py in notepad++ *facepalm*

  8. Posted

    ok so I found the Repetto thread that showed me more about what I will need to do. I downloaded AVR, Python 3.8, and the XDT suite. Does anyone have the commands to compile for generic locations? or perhaps a batch I can run in the folder that would help me to compile this? I am better with hardware than software 😕 python is not something I have learned yet. Trying to set a batch file that I can post here to help out others who may want to make their own. TIA!

     

     

     

  16. Posted

    Not enough benefit, extra complexity in the system, more to fail.
     
    The LED driver is slimmer, probably more efficient.  Leaves more room in the bay for the necessary voltage regulation circuitry to provide the oddball voltages the PEB uses.
     
     
    Each PEB card is specc'd to have its own voltage regulators, and thus need GREATER than +12v, +5V, and pals.  IIRC, it's +8V +16V and -16V supplied by the PEB.
    All right, well if you run into a missing component lemme know. I just found a few more.

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  17. Posted

    I have been giving some thought to the power supply issue.
     
    Here's the thoughts so far--  There are "Universal Laptop Cords" (ahem) that supply ~19v at quite a few amps, DC.  That would be nearly PERFECT for using DC-DC regulators to derive the voltages needed for the PEB.
     
    Take for instance, this rather inexpensive one.
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/iGo-90W-Universal-Laptop-Charger/23703025
     
    It has a keyed DC plug, which is *supposed* to accept little nibs for the various devices out there.  If instead, there was a receptacle for just that plug, it would provide a nice, regulated 19V DC, keyed so you can't bodge it. From there, an internal DC-DC converter setup can derive the needed rails, which could be fabbed on some perfboard.
     
    If not that supply, then one similar to it, since laptop chargers tend to all output ~19V.  I just need to spec one that is ubiquitous, cheap, and outputs reliable 19V at sufficient wattage.
     
     
    ALTERNATIVELY--
     
    Internal PSU, that uses a 24V LED driver as the base, followed by said DC-DC converters.  Such as this badboy.
    https://www.amazon.com/ABI-Supply-Outdoor-Rainproof-Weatherproof/dp/B01IU8QBCO?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2
     
    Sadly, it is only 82% energy efficient, and thus "Illegal" by CA's new standards.  Finding a suitable DC supply might be tricky.
     
    Not sure how efficient this one is, but it looks potentially useful too.
    https://www.amazon.com/LEDENET-220VAC-Switching-Supply-Converter/dp/B00OLYAGSC?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_7
     
    Has fancy voltage output adjustment pot.
     
     
    Would an ATX1 power supply do? If so I can send you one or more. I adapted my first TI power lines into a Molex socket (not the standard pinout) for ease of use.

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