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• Parts List / Watch out for fake Anderson connectors

  Bob Recny • 09/21/2015 at 19:56 • 0 comments

  I just added the parts list. All components are available at Digi-Key with the exception of the Anderson products. Those are available through Mouser or Newarki/element14.

  Beware of counterfeit Anderson connectors. Here's a picture of some suspect parts that I've seen. Good parts are on the left - ones purchased from an authorized distributor. The suspect parts are on the right - ones that I've picked up at various hamfests over the years.. Note the corrosion and inconsistency on the pins and the variations in the word "POWER" stamped on the edge of the connector. Some are upside-down, some are missing the "O", some aren't aligned, etc. Even the colors are not consistent.

• Working on a couple updates

  Bob Recny • 09/15/2015 at 06:54 • 0 comments

  I've been requested to add a barrel jack for DC power in, in addition to the Anderson Powerpole connectors. I'll be incorporating this as well as a 2-pin header to tap the 5VDC for connection to the new, official RPi touchscreen.

• Updated Kickstarter link

  Bob Recny • 09/15/2015 at 06:52 • 0 comments

  I updated the link to Kickstarter in the list at the left. I inadvertently copied the "dashboard" rather than the project itself.

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