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Re: Fw: Stair LEDs



> So a total BOM of around 20-30 quid? (excluding LEDs and sensors)
I would think so yes.

For a kit the programming of the micro may be a challenge. I don't have a
zif socket for this size and there won't be enough room for a DIL one so
some of the components may have to be pre-assembled just to make it work. I
will look into a zif but they are normally very expensive. I will also buy
and install a boot loader so the firmware can be updated over the serial
port by anyone with a computer and serial port. Makes life a lot easier.

Ian



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Jim Noble
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17/03/2006 10:26
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Subject:  Re: Fw: [ukha_d] Stair LEDs
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ian.bird@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi Gareth
> Here are the basic specs from the design which I completed last night.
>
...
> If I actually build one or two of these is anyone interested in them.
I
> plan to use it on my front step lights as long as I can work out the
beam
> break practicalities. I would estimate the PCB to be the most
expensive
bit
> at around a tenner professionally produced in quantities of 2 or
cheaper
if
> more than 4. Components will be surface mount to keep the size down
and
> that is what I use these days. For this reason most people would not
be
> interested in a kit. For stairs as per Gareth's setup pressure mats or
> something similar may be the answer.
>

So a total BOM of around 20-30 quid? (excluding LEDs and sensors)

> Thoughts?
>

Could well be interested in one. Kit form would be fine though.

Jim




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