dchild January 6, 2005 Author Share January 6, 2005 If the components get here tomorrow I could still do it this weekend - also we wouldn't need the floats to put the board together. The units are pretty easy to build, if you know how to solder they could take <20 min, but with a bunch of us sharing irons I anticipate an hour or two. I have 5 extra boards ($5), but only 15 sets of parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA January 6, 2005 Share January 6, 2005 Steven, So if the components come in, we could still meet and build the boards, just add the topoffs later, with either solder or quick connect type connections? Is this correct? IMO, Maybe we ought to go ahead and plan to meet with everyone's time going in different directions, playoffs, etc after this weekend, might be better to get this out of the way at least! Sounds like a plan? With those who already have their own topoffs, we can at least see firsthand how the systems will work, even if the main order doesn't arrive by then. Howard BTW, This is the 101st reply to this topic, wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 6, 2005 Author Share January 6, 2005 Howard, It is true that we could easily make the boards and add topoffs later. I'm not sure you'd need to solder or quick connect those wires though - I designed screw connectors (think they are phoenix type) onto the board, so you can connect wires directly to it. Unfortunately I do not anticipate the components arriving until Monday and I'm not sure a meeting would help unless we had the components. Ha, I think 29 of my 30 posts have been in this thread too :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco January 6, 2005 Share January 6, 2005 DOH! NEVERMIND, I DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TRANSFORMERS. ORIGINAL: If you still want to meet this weekend if we get the floats in, we can. When I get the kitchen pass, I take it! I have to admit that I have all the parts/components needed to make one or two here if you want to know how to put things together and solder. Even the pheonix connectors. My relay would be different though (but I will ook for a smaller), and we'd still need the electrical boxes and outlets from Lowes. LMK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake January 7, 2005 Share January 7, 2005 ]]]bmp ok, we are waiting for words on shipping. once we know were we stand we will inform everyone of the time and date for this building party. Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 9, 2005 Author Share January 9, 2005 no components :( we'll have to do this next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krish January 9, 2005 Share January 9, 2005 Folks, I apologize that i havn't been keeping up with all the posts. I just checked the thread to see if we are gonna make it for Sunday. It appears not. I am available for next weekend. We can still make a few units if everyone is not going to be around. Doug, you can drop off the stuff at my place. No issues. Vegas, wow. Will be a good blast. Have fun. -krish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake January 9, 2005 Share January 9, 2005 Hi Everyone The components were delayed and therefore not in time for today's building party. We will reschedule for next Saturday afternoon or Sunday depending on everyones availability. Howard please let us know when the top off's arrive. Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA January 10, 2005 Share January 10, 2005 10:33AM 10 January, 2005, Do you know where your topoff switches are? Not me either, no sign of yet! Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller January 11, 2005 Share January 11, 2005 Howard asked me to post that the topoff switches have arrived. I couldn't guite hear him that well but I think he was mumbling something like that they were going to be his treat or something like that! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 11, 2005 Author Share January 11, 2005 I got the components! I assembled a board and found 2 mistakes. First off, I ordered the wrong relay gvl]] They were the same color and right next to each other... the ones I have are plug-in replacements except they are 12VDC/15A. Second, I had the fuse holders drilled 90 degrees out of sync. This one's not a big deal as we can solder to the ends of the fuse (or jumper it). Anyway, I am willing to order the right relays, pay for 2-day air and return these concurrently. Everything else looks to be hooked up right (ie connecting the float switch leads gives me 5V across the relay coil, disconnecting gives me no volts). So we are on for this Saturday. Sorry guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA January 11, 2005 Share January 11, 2005 I'm what! :D Ok folks, they are in and ready to go. I'm set for the get together this weekend, as long as a TV is near for the game PIT vs Jets But, I might be starting a large basement remodeling project then and won't know until possibly tomorrow. IF I can't make, will at least get the unit to you guys before then. Howard BTW, My new CHIPOLATOR Down Draft Skimmer is now up and running and SOOOOO COOOL! Will post pics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake January 12, 2005 Share January 12, 2005 Census Do we party on Saturday or Sunday? Either day at 1:00PM or later? Please advise to make arrangements with the owner of the house (my wife). Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA January 12, 2005 Share January 12, 2005 IMO, As long as either Steven, Doug or Krish (The guys in the know!) are available, I'm open so far. Sat. around 1pm would be good for me, Sunday would be even better? Either way, will get the topoffs to Jacobs on what you guys decide on if I can't make it? Chip mentioned that he couldn't make it on Sat, that Sun is ok Still not 100% confirmed with the remodeling as of now. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco January 13, 2005 Share January 13, 2005 Leaving for vacation tomorrow. I stuck an iron for you guys to use in Krish's front door. Hopefully he will find it before he trips over it! Let me know things progress, and if not this weekend I will see you next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 13, 2005 Author Share January 13, 2005 Thanks for loaning the iron Doug. I can do Sat at 1 or Sun at 1, but based on Chip's feedback, lets aim for Sunday at 1pm at Jacob's house (that ok with the owner ), also pending the arrival of the correct relays which should be today. I'll confirm if they arrive tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller January 13, 2005 Share January 13, 2005 Please don't plan this around me, but thanks for thinking of me. I am clearing my schedule for a young man craming to make EAGLE SCOUT. There are three of us helping this well deserving kid get finnished up in time before his 18th BD on the 21st. If he needs to meet with me on Sunday that's were I'll be. This kid deserves it but you can't just give it to him either. This is a classic example of procrastanation till the 11th hour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krish January 13, 2005 Share January 13, 2005 Either day are good for me. Doug, got the package. Was scared at first to pick up not knowing who placed it there My little one was thinking of Santa Claus. -krish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 13, 2005 Author Share January 13, 2005 11th hour for sure... My parents wouldn't let me get my license until I finished up my Eagle, otherwise I would have been there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake January 13, 2005 Share January 13, 2005 EAGLE ? that was a long time ago..and yes I remember the 11th and 1/2 hour. OK,.. SUNDAY 1;00 PM is set for the building party. Please LMK if you need directions or home number. Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA January 13, 2005 Share January 13, 2005 I'm good for Sunday, Unfortunately, I lost out on a nice remodeling job, well looks like I have 3 weekends to plan for? Lets see: archery, remodeling my place, Steelers kicking NYJ butts, make topoffs, football playoffs, building new stand and canopy for 90g, remodeling, hook up kalk reactor finally, remodeling, install carpeting, electrical, remodeling, S/S/S/S,... Yes, that's one weekend planned. tng See you guys Sunday at 1pm with Topoffs, if anyone needs them sooner, I have them in my truck, just call? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 14, 2005 Author Share January 14, 2005 got the relays. We're on! (like donkey kong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctreptow January 14, 2005 Share January 14, 2005 Sunday isn't good for me [tr]. LMK know what I have to do and who needs money for the parts. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA January 14, 2005 Share January 14, 2005 OK Folks, Chris brought up a question and I want to address it here, due to the low cost of these units and to save time in this being dragged out forever. Below is the listing that I have for the units: FINAL CONFIRMED TOTALS! Topoffs $5 ea Boards $13.00 ea. Howard-4 PAID Howard-2 PAID Lee-4 PAID Lee-2 PAID Doug-2 PAID Doug-0 Jacob-4 PAID Jacob-2 PAID Krish- 4 PAID Krish-2 PAID Steven-0 Steven-1 PAID Chip-2 PAID Chip-1 PAID Luke-2 PAID Luke-1 PAID Kannan-2 PAID Kannan-1 PAID GaryL-4 PAID GaryL-2 PAID Chris-2 PAID Chris-1 PAID ready for p/u Total-30 Total-15 Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchild January 14, 2005 Author Share January 14, 2005 We will need some soldering irons, some wire clippers, and a peice of plywood. Krish is bringing an iron loaned by doug, I will bring one, if we can get another that would be ideal. Note that we have left out the two aspects of how to mount the boards and how to mount the switches. I am thinking we can leave that up to individuals as the connections are pretty basic once the boards are stuffed, if you can wire an outlet then you can wire this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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