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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Supplement 3, a working version for blinking lights
Since I've been discussing the code by inserting bits of tutorial between code snippets, it might be a little difficult to tell what is actually in the program.…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Part 6, E_BLINK
The Prologue: If you've made it this far in the tutorial series…CONGRATULATIONS!! and…I apologize. The thought struck me today that the audience I've been writing for is…me…or at least folks like me.…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Supplement 2, pixelState (or...are we there yet?)
This is an updated version of the B_GLOBALS tab. Sorry, no pictures or video this discussion, just dry text. // = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = // NOTE:…
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Connector model numbers
In the interests of creating compatible cables at custom lengths to expand on these products - I was wondering if anyone knew/could tell me what the model numbers were for the Brickstuff connectors…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Part 5, D_LOOP
This the control center for the NaMaLiCS program. There are two sections in the loop. The first controls how the lights initially turn on (toggle, fade or flicker) and the second controls what…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Supplement 1, Magnetic Connectors
When switching from programming the BrickPixel 9-LED testbed to verifying the program with the larger National Mall testbed, I have to swap what the BrickPixel shield is connected to.…
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Hogwarts microscale castle
I am having an issue with one of the torchlights from bag 9. It is one that is one plug that splits into 2 torches. I can't substitute one of the single back-up torches because there won't be enough…
Product Support and Issues
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I've failed utterly, but it still looks great.
Trying to program the light control system for the National Mall using the BrickPixel Shield on an Arduino. Would place the video here, but don't have a YouTube, Vimeo or Wistia account,…
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Are there / will there ever be...
in Brickstuff Merchandise, a t-shirt with the Brickstuff logo? I would love to have one or two to wear at LEGO events. You could even have some catchy /goofy quips go with it,…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Part 4, C_SETUP
All Arduino progams have two functions that MUST be included, setup() and loop(). setup() is executed once at the startup of the program. loop() is executed next and runs until you load another…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Part 3, B_GLOBALS
I'm going to go through the NaMaLiCS program tab by tab. That means some information introduced up front won't be useful and perhaps not even understandable right away.…
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Disney Castle Firework not fitting in Light cubes?
Finishing the fireworks but finding the fiber sprays are not holding in the light cubes very good. The plastic white ends slip thru the grey circle Lego retainer with about 1/4 inch play up and down…
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Part 2, the Arduino IDE
I am using the IDE that Arduino provides for programming it's products. I normally use another code editor, but because the Arduino IDE is used to compile the code and send it to the Arduino itself,…
BrickPixel Lighting System
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NaMaLiCS Tutorial Part 1, the lighting effects testbed
NaMaLiCS is the National Mall Light Control System. Using the BrickPixel system it will, in it's initial phase, control approximately 1,200 lights...some individually, some in banks of lights.…
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Five different light effects driven by the BrickPixel Arduino Shield
Have just posted a new video on my Flickr site [ https://flic.kr/p/2mzfybx ] showing mutiple different light effects running simultaneously off the BrickPixel Arduino shield and a BrickPixel 9-LED…
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Choosing Pico light color with colored bricks
I am wondering if one should use a colored Pico lights with the colored transparent bricks or just use a warm or cool white Pico lights. My thinking is using a warm white light with a transparent…
Brickstuff Lights
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Then and now (May 2021 vs. Sept. 2021)
See explanation and videos at: https://flic.kr/p/2mvxbuh
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lights
im so new to lego. at a total loss on how to put lights in my house, buildings, etc. have no idea what lights to purchase.
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Lego Hogwarts Castle Mega Bundle question
Hi all! I have just received my Hogwarts Castle Mega Bundle and got started installing only to find Bag 1 was missing the BRANCH09X board! ☹️ I have sent an email in but just thought I would ask…
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Converting ".exe" video into another format
I have several movies on my computer that were given to me in ".exe" format that I need to convert (using the suggested cloudconvert.com software) into ".…
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4-LED Pico Rotating Beacon
Apologies if this info is somewhere else. I am trying to use a 4-LED Pico Rotating Beacon connected to a pFX brick via a picoLABduo connector (both from Fx Bricks).…
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Lego Hogwarts Mega Bundle Power Question
I’m getting the bundle with the central power supply for the accessories. Does it come with an actual power supply or do I need to buy one separate? If I need to buy one,…
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76240 NEW Batman Batmobile Tumbler
I know it is yet to be released, but I would love to see a kit for the upcoming Batman Tumbler!
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Tesla Coils for baseplates
I would like to create my own wireless system, nested in the baseplate, as seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZtLHlH62M Is there a Tesla Coil I could use that isn't going to melt the…
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