[simpits-tech] Controller for LED's

[Roy Coates]

I really need to take a closer look at this Arduino gizmo.  Our resident
leccytronics guru is becoming interested in them too so I could have my own
in-house circuit bitch soon :)


On 28 February 2011 18:55, Gene Buckle <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Feb 2011, Roy Coates wrote:
>
> > Chaps,
> >           About to start building another simpit and I'm looking for a
> > controller I can use to control low-current devices like LED's.
> >
> > At most, I might have a small relay or two - nothing major.
> >
> > Top of my list right now is the Phidget 0/16/16 but feel that this is
> > expensive for what it is. (~$100)
> >
> > I don't have time to build anything, is anyone aware of another
> > off-the-shelf interface that might do the job?
> >
>
> Grab an Arduino Uno and slap a Centipede Shield on it.  You can drive LEDs
> with it directly and use power transistors for those items that require
> more power.
>
> g.
>
>
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