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Tomapowa
Feb 04, 2008, 02:29 PM
Not too sure if some of you have seen this unique product... I have been custom building these for customers the last year or so (over 100 sold to date). Download the programming software to check out the neat, common-sense GUI. NO complicated USB interfaces or drivers needed, just a simple 9-pin, RS-232 comm port (a USB-to-RS232 converter works fine too).

Download the Software by clicking HERE (http://www.laureanno.com/RC/picaxe-miniflash.htm#code)
Download the User's Manual by clicking HERE (http://www.laureanno.com/RC/picaxe-miniflash-usermanual2.htm)
Download the Assembly Manual by clicking HERE (http://www.laureanno.com/RC/picaxe-miniflash-assembly.htm)

Sold either Assembled/Tested (http://www.laureanno.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_24&products_id=33) or in Kit form (http://www.laureanno.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_24&products_id=76) (you assemble, all parts provided)

RCGroups Link: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527907

More info can be found by clicking HERE! (http://www.diyrc.com/picaxe-miniflash.htm)
Stuart Linfoot
Dec 09, 2008, 07:19 PM
I'm surprised this hasn't had any replys, this is a pretty nice unit, I bought one a couple of years ago, and when it comes to programing, it don't get any easier then this. and the prices are very fare
Tomapowa
Dec 09, 2008, 07:56 PM
I'm surprised this hasn't had any replys, this is a pretty nice unit, I bought one a couple of years ago, and when it comes to programing, it don't get any easier then this. and the prices are very fare

Hi Stuart,
Thanks! I still occasionally build and sell them... probably have around 250 out there. Lately, the scale heli guys have been using them exclusively (check RunRyder). I also designed a cool rotating beacon simulator/LED controller called the "Mini-Beacon (http://www.laureanno.com/RC/picaxe-minibeacon.htm)" which accurately simulates the ramp-up, flash, and ramp-down lighting effect of a true rotating beacon. The user can also choose one of 12 different strobe pattern/speeds.

CLICK HERE to watch a video of one in action! (http://www.laureanno.com/RC/Beacon-Sim2.wmv)
Stuart Linfoot
Dec 09, 2008, 08:20 PM
I got one of those ST cessna 182's that comes with nav. lights and the board I got from you is going in the cessna, it should look pretty good when it's done. the board that comes with the cessna makes all the lights flash, not exactly scale looking, so your board will make for a nice change.

I'll have to order one of those beacons from you to, that video looks great!