Hi, I just finished the SpokePOV & wanted to say thanks for a great kit with clear instructions. It's going to be a lot of fun.
Mine seems to have a gap inbetween frames where only the top LED is lit. Is this supposed to happen? So far I've only loaded the same image into each of the 4 spaces. If something is wrong, I will number each frame & see if any are coming up blank.
Also, I have an idea for a simple weather resistant sleeve. Take a gallon plastic freezer bag, put it inbetween 2 pieces of parchment paper & drag a hot soldering iron across to create a new bottom seam & making the bag as deep as the circuit board is wide. Cut off the excess. Then slit down the sides, wrap it around the SpokePOV & spoke, then zip it up.
Also, have you tried putting 3 different colored spokes (RGB) on the same wheel & masking the bmp 3 ways to create a multicolored image? I imagine it has to spin as fast as a 1 POV wheel, but I think it would work.
Thanks, again!
Animation Delay?
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heliumbaboon
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Ok, I've experimented with this a little more with 1.2 & 1.0b software.
When I draw my own image, no problem. It goes through 1, 2, 3, 4.
When I import an image in slot 1 it goes for about 5 seconds regardless of Animation Timing, then the LEDs all go out except the outer one. Then frame 1 repeats like this over & over.
The exception is when I use the "spoke pov" sample image.
Also, here is my plastic bag I mentioned in action. It's 2 layers, the one that the components came in & a ziplock bag. I cut a square for the dongle connection & will cover it with tape when not in use. The lines will be smoother next time.
When I draw my own image, no problem. It goes through 1, 2, 3, 4.
When I import an image in slot 1 it goes for about 5 seconds regardless of Animation Timing, then the LEDs all go out except the outer one. Then frame 1 repeats like this over & over.
The exception is when I use the "spoke pov" sample image.
Also, here is my plastic bag I mentioned in action. It's 2 layers, the one that the components came in & a ziplock bag. I cut a square for the dongle connection & will cover it with tape when not in use. The lines will be smoother next time.
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heliumbaboon
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- Joined: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:53 pm
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.