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@TrevorWeir Glad to hear you got up and running!
My guess is that your location is being done using GeoIP, i.e. websites/services looking up your IP address, which isn't great in terms... -
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Are you referring to the stripe on the capacitor in the 3D view? Or to the difference in appearance of the copper traces between the 3D view and the editor view?
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@Mldavies The COIL voltage of the relay would be the rating compatable with the IOT2020 outputs, so typically up to ~30V (24V normally for industrial) but the IOT2020 IO module can also handle 12V so you... -
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Dave, 20x20 in this case is referring to standard extrusions that are 20mm x 20mm in cross section. They have a channel on each of the four sides of the cross section, allowing items to be anchored along...
September 25, 2018 09:27
8 Way MIDI Thru/Splitter Box with Protection - available on the DS Marketplace!
Are you a musician? Then you might be interested in this great product that is available on the DesignSpark Marketplace.
September 25, 2018 07:44
EW BrightSparks 2019 - Celebrating the next generation of design engineers
RS Components and Electronics Weekly have teamed up again to find the most talented young electronics engineers in the UK. Nominations are open now.
September 24, 2018 14:27
OPC UA on the Phoenix Contact AXC F 2152, Part 1 Of 3 Configure the Environment
A three-part post to show how to get up and running with Open Platform Communications, Unified Architecture (OPC UA ). This is Part 1: Setting up the Environment.
A funny thing is science
If you like our History Makers podcast why not share or reference something quirky about science and technology.
Building a Portable 12V Sound System
In a series of Designspark articles, I have outlined my creation of a stylish, great sounding, portable 12 Volt sound system. In this Project post, I give a more detailed break down of how the system was put together.
September 24, 2018 09:34
History Makers Podcast - Episode Four - Navigation
In the latest episode Dr Lucy guides us through the subject of navigation technology, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring John Harrison to life and Bec discusses why GPS would ruin the Wizard of Oz.
September 23, 2018 14:08
Top 8 3D CAD Software
I'm an engineering student, looking for an easy to learn, professional standard CAD software to practice my 3D design skills. I've done quite a bit of research and I thought I'd share it, hopefully saving others in a similar situation some time!
September 21, 2018 11:42
The Mayku FormBox - Just add a vacuum cleaner!
The Mayku FormBox is a desktop vacuum former that brings your ideas to life, using any vacuum cleaner to make molds in minutes with no additional software or digital model manipulation required.
September 19, 2018 15:22
Seeking technology start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs for CW and ghd Innovation Hive
Calling all DesignSpark members! ghd and Cambridge Wireless (CW) are offering an unmissable opportunity to co-design a prototype connected hair styling device that takes hair care to the next level. The call for entries is now open....
September 18, 2018 15:46
AXC F 2152 PLCnext Starter Kit from Phoenix Contact
You asked for it. Here it is, an IEC 61131 compliant PLC controller with Digital and Analog IO modules which is fully IEC 61131-2 and -3 compliant, providing graphical Ladder and Functional Block as well as Structured Text programming environments.
September 18, 2018 15:15
DesignSpark Toolbox App- what are the Tables and 3D Models Tools?
Need the dimensions of an AA battery, can’t find the characteristics of a coaxial cable? The DesignSpark Toolbox app has just what you need and more.
September 18, 2018 11:57
The Journey to CE Marking an IoT Product Part 1: Setting the Scene
This series of posts will follow the progress of taking an IoT product from a prototype, through testing and design revision as required, in order to allow CE marking for general sale.
11 hours ago