Z41 Smart Switch

[Mattaus]

I received the PCBs required for the new prototypes yesterday, and Dale (DBCstm) has kindly helped me out with the parts I was having difficulty in obtaining. I've also received word that the brass components that required machining will also be on their way later this week

I'll have to hold off on starting assembly of the new prototypes until all parts have arrived as some parts react to re-flow soldering better than others...

- Matt

 

[dlmorgan999]

Woohoo!

 

[DBCstm]

<---dragging up a chair next to dl, have a beer with that popcorn?

Ok, we're ready, let the games begin!

 

[sadtimes]

Im in serious need of one of these, I really miss my clicky on my duty carry Z2, the zerores is nice, but in a stressfull situation, I need the clicky..

 

[Mattaus]

I got half the parts today. Annoyingly I still don't have a shipping notification from Shapeways so the critical plastic spacers are still a while off.

I have found one issue that needs resolving. There are tiny PCB pins inside the switches that connect electrical signals between boards. I have discovered that it is pretty tricky to get them to solder on straight. Even the slightest lean throws the whole stack out. I'll either have to master this or do a slight rethink on how they are installed. A re-think might be better, but it depends if I can find suitable replacement pins.

I want the switches to function well, but above all else I want them to be bullet proof.

- Matt

 

[gunga]

Great job Matt. Very exciting developments...

 

[euroken]

Can't wait! But I guess I have to

 

[DBCstm]

Can I get mine early if I promise not to shoot at it?

 

[moshow9]

I'll go one further and ask if I can get mine early if I promise to shoot at it?

 

[Mattaus]

Lol gotta get the form factor working first!

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[erehwyrevekool]

Awesome switch, congrats Matt, good job!

 

[eala]

Really looking forward to other updates and progress on this one. Very exciting!


eala

 

[Mattaus]

Really looking forward to other updates and progress on this one. Very exciting!


eala

You and me both! Waiting on parts is killing me. This is what I get for living at the butt end of the world.

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[eala]

This is what I get for living at the butt end of the world.

You have clearly never been to Hamilton, Ontario.

 

[erehwyrevekool]

Hey Matt count me in for one please (maybe two as cost permits), hope to be on time BTW!

:wave:

 

[Mattaus]

Got some bits yesterday. Still waiting on some PCBs and machined parts

 

[Tulku]

Hey Matt, I really like the forward/reverse clicky feature!

Have you determined whether or not this switch can be configured to function as a soft start for incandescent bulbs?

(I know someone asked about this before but I wanted to know if you've had an opportunity to look into it.)

-Tulku

 

[880arm]

Got some bits yesterday. Still waiting on some PCBs and machined parts

Hang in there brother

 

[euroken]

One step closer....

 

[eala]

I love Lego projects. Please keep us posted on parts that arrive in baggies.

eala