[dorkbotdc-blabber] Arduino code for LED cube

[Mark N. Boszko]

Thanks, Dave,

I think I figured it out. I was doubting my connections for a while,  
but figured out I had two dead LEDs. The ones I had lying around the  
house weren't the super-bright orange ones I got in the kit, but they  
did okay in a pinch.

If you're interested in seeing my final version, I just posted a video  
on my site:

http://www.stationinthemetro.com/index.php/archives/2008/01/18/makedc-led-cube-workshop/

Thanks again everyone for helping put this together! I'm really  
looking forward to future meetups and workshops.

Cheers,
MB

On Jan 19, 2008, at 10:29 PM, David Brunton wrote:

> Hey Mark, et al,
>
> No other ground is needed, and you got the pinout right.  I  
> inadvertently grounded mine to 17, 18, and 19, and used 15 and 16  
> for the eight and ninth pins, which (happily) required only a  
> software change.  Kudos to Tim for that!
>
> This project was wicked fun, and I can hardly wait for our next  
> Dorkbot.  In the meantime, if anyone can use virtual assistance via  
> email, or physical assistance from somewhere close to Capitol Hill,  
> I'm happy to do what I can (keeping in mind my skills are dubious,  
> but my enthusiasm is unquestioned).
>
> Once again, thanks to everyone who worked (and played) hard to make  
> this happen.  The Arduino seems like it's going to be a lot of fun  
> to have lying around.
>
> Best,
> David.
>
> On Jan 19, 2008 6:00 PM, Mark N. Boszko <mark at steamermedia.com> wrote:
> Is there any chance we can get a copy of the printed instructions that
> were handed out at the meeting? I made it out with my parts, but
> without the instructions, and I'm a little unclear on how everything
> connects. I've got a lazy Saturday afternoon, so I thought I'd try and
> figure it out.
>
> Looking at the code (and the kit contents), I'm assuming each anode
> column of LEDs connects to a resistor and then to one of the headers
> connected to digital pins 1-7 & 14 -15. The three cathode rings would
> then connect to the header connected to digital pins 16-18.
>
> Is that pretty much it? Does anything else connect to the ground pin
> on the Arduino, or do 16-18 act as ground?
>
> I think once I get it connected to the board, the code is pretty self
> explanatory (yay for commenting!) and I can play with it from there,
> but I could really use a yea/nay if I've got these connections right,
> if someone with the instructions has a moment to respond.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Cheers,
> MB
>
> On Jan 16, 2008, at 12:32 AM, Tim Slagle wrote:
>
> > I am writing up step-by-step instructions for building the cube
> > and attaching it to the board.  I'm not sure I'll have time to
> > add in pictures of each step, but I'll bring a webcam so people
> > can see some visuals in case my prose is insufficiently clear
> > (pretty likely!)
> > --Tim
>
>
>
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