Version 3 already? And this was so long ago too! I mean, with the last update being on 11th of September, it is nearly coming to seven weeks! Anyway, The decision to use the 1/8W Resistors No doubt that both 0805 and the through-hole 1/8W resistors have a power rating of 0.125W, the potential issue […]
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20251018 Blade Runner offerings from Bellfine
I was pleasantly surprised this morning when images of the Blade Runner model kits showed up on my SocMed feed. They are from the company Bellfine with the molds developed by Woodbell Co., Ltd.. The following images are courtesy of HOBBY SHOP Dejitamin. I have already developed the Lighting System for the Blaster (but it […]
20250923 Spinner: Top Revolving Light New PCB Design pt.2
The re-design of the PCB arrived from JLCPCB in just 11 days. In summary, this circuit board is to connect 5x 0805 type SMD LEDs to simulate the revolving siren light at the top of the Spinner. Originally, it was a 2 PCB concept where the LEDs were sandwiched between the two boards. However, during […]
20250911 Spinner: Top Revolving Light New PCB Design
With the new dimensions for the SMD LED’s cut-out, I re-created the shape again from InkScape before importing it into EaglePCB. The only problem is that no matter what I did, there is a ‘leak’. Understandably, JLCPCB confirmed this when I uploaded the design. So, most of the day was spent on trying to figure […]
20250909 Spinner: That Inspiration pt. 2
And so, after the first inspiration hit a few days ago, I had another. This time, instead of making the sandwich, the idea is to use a single PCB board with the 0805 LEDs soldered in the middle. It is very difficult and time consuming to align the two halves together to match the soldering […]
