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Re: 320s are ALIVE

1999-12-13 by Paul Schreiber

> yeouch!  (not the $15, I don't mind even that much for something so cool,
> but the idea of buying $3000 worth of LEDs).  is it the combination of
> bicolor-ness and the pretty lens that turns it into a custom job?  or are
> bicolors so unusual to begin with?

Because they are in the press-fit lens assembly and they have attached
leads.

>
> I think the challenge of the smooth spacers adds "suavity value" *grin*
>

It's part of the "enjoyment" to watch them roll under the couch.

> Hey, why were we supposed to press the tempco resistor all the way down to
> the board, anyway?

They won't vibrate as much. The ceramic core is hollow the wire is wound on,
and I've seen them break in half.

Paul S.

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