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[Spoon]

I have some general questions about TinkerKit shields.  RadioShack is currently blowing out a lot of Arduino components (no Arduinos yet) and I was thinking of picking up some parts for potential future projects. 

 

It looks like the whole idea behind TinkerKit is that you don't have to do any soldering or worry about resistors, just snap and go.  I don't really care if it's easier or not I am just wondering if it makes sense to pick up a couple of components because they are cheap.  The problem is I am not really sure if the TinkerKit stuff is compatible with NetDuino and specifically I don't really know what I would do with a DMX Master Shield for $5.

 

I did a quick search and couldn't find anything on DMX so any input would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Also, 

There's a few other items that RS has on clearance if you can find them locally

http://www.radioshac...ductId=12296090

http://www.radioshac...ductId=12333768

http://www.radioshac...ductId=12369524

[thekl0wn]

DMX is a protocol of multiplexing, typically used in professional (stage, club, DJ, etc) lighting applications.  $5 is dirt cheap, assuming it's not somehow restricted down to useless.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX512

[Chuckles]

I did a quick search and found

 

http://www.tinkerkit...duction-to-dmx/

 

and

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX512

 

which says

 

DMX512 (Digital MultipleX) is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control stage lighting and effects. It

was originally intended as a standardized method for controlling light dimmers, which, prior to DMX512, had employed various incompatible proprietary protocols. It soon became the primary method for linking controllers (such as a lighting console) to dimmers and special effects devices such as fog machines and intelligent lights. DMX has also expanded to uses in non-theatrical interior and architectural lighting, at scales ranging from strings of Christmas lights to electronic billboards.

 

 

Now if only Secret Labs would make a fog machine....

[Spoon]

Thanks for the info Chuckles.  

 

I was wondering specifically if anyone had any projects that used DMX that I could use for inspiration.   I was also wondering if anyone had any experience working with these TinkerKits with a Netduino.  It also seems hard to find those relay and Mosfet modules in the states.  I'll have to figure that part out. 

 

Anyway, I've got a timer project I'm in the middle of right now so I've got some time to come up with some ideas.