[simpits-tech] Who is using a Centipede shield to drive their LED's ?

[geneb]

On Fri, 22 Nov 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> The Centipede is only $25 but the sods want another $25 for shipping -
> that's crazy.
>
Shipping outside the US has gotten very, very expensive in the last couple 
of years.

>> You need to add a Raspberry Pi to your pile if you haven't already.
>>
>
> Got one right next to me at the moment. My uber-clever instrument code is
> written in straight c and targetting OpenGL 2 and will run on Windows, OSX
> and Linux. The plan is to run Linux on 3 pi's to provide the instrument
> panels.  Cheap, small footprint, low power, little heat.  Space is precious
> in a cockpit.
>
Yep.  I'll be interested in seeing how your OpenGL code works.  I've tried 
getting RJGlass running on mine and it just throws a hissy fit over the ES 
stuff.  I haven't taken the time to pursue it yet.  I keep getting 
side-tracked by 3D printer tasks.

> Thanks gene, think I might get my sister-in-law to ship me a few
> Centipedes, I really begrudge paying as much for shipping as I am for the
> item.

You're quite welcome.  I'll be curious to see what the post office charges 
her for shipping to the UK.

g.

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