Oh well.

Post date: Jul 26, 2014 5:46:39 PM

Can't really say more. I got 1.0 to the point of final testing and the LED strand has given up. I know it's connected (I'm seeing diode drops), but something else is broken. I have continuity between power and ground, so they're both connected. My best guess is that the first LED in the strand is dead. However, it does occasionally light up. My best guess is that its controller is dead. Between the bad instructions and the bad electronics, my head is spinning with disappointment. However, I can use all that for 2.0, when I get the energy to do it. This time, I'm going to come up with a solid plan (and not nearly as many options) before I get too far in. I'm going to start with a better mechanical and electrical model.

Here are some pictures of 1.0. At least it will make a nice paper weight...