bibdybopdramaclub Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I need a basic cue light system with a red and green light on the out station . I need one switch for each light on the master station. I can't solder and am no good at electrical wiring. ANY IDEAS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddproduction Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 What's your budget? How many outstations? Any restrictions on types of cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 If you know someone who can use a soldering iron safely, this thread may be of interest. I am assured that the project will appear in the Elektor magazine dated May 2014, which should be on the shelves in a few days time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibdybopdramaclub Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 1397220089[/url]' post='497612']What's your budget? How many outstations? Any restrictions on types of cable? I have about 30 pound budget 1 out station no restrictions on types of cablePLEASE REPLY ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 For only one outstation, I would go to Maplins, buy a couple of small ABS boxes, a few switches and LEDs and practice soldering - it's a skill that will get you out of all kinds of problems throughout your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibdybopdramaclub Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 1397226252[/url]' post='497617']For only one outstation, I would go to Maplins, buy a couple of small ABS boxes, a few switches and LEDs and practice soldering - it's a skill that will get you out of all kinds of problems throughout your life. Can I just electric tape them together 1397226252[/url]' post='497617']For only one outstation, I would go to Maplins, buy a couple of small ABS boxes, a few switches and LEDs and practice soldering - it's a skill that will get you out of all kinds of problems throughout your life. Also can you send me some basic instructions on how to do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddproduction Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Is this a permanent solution? If it's just one outstation, would some other form of communication be easier? Here are some basic schematics from the Wiki; http://www.blue-room.org.uk/wiki/Cue_Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibdybopdramaclub Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 1397227286[/url]' post='497619']Is this a permanent solution? If it's just one outstation, would some other form of communication be easier? Here are some basic schematics from the Wiki; http://www.blue-room...wiki/Cue_Lights Please see the above post about going to maplins I am a complete novice and want instructions on how to make a cue light system with the items he suggested ( with a battery of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Does the outstation need to be able to acknowledge a standby or is it simply there to display a standby and then a go? If the latter, you're essentially just wiring a battery, switch, resistor and LED in series - something that I'm sure even GCSE science would cover. The top circuit in the wiki that ddproduction linked to is the one to go for. If you need an acknowledge, it's a little more complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibdybopdramaclub Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 1397227795[/url]' post='497621']Does the outstation need to be able to acknowledge a standby or is it simply there to display a standby and then a go? If the latter, you're essentially just wiring a battery, switch, resistor and LED in series - something that I'm sure even GCSE science would cover. The top circuit in the wiki that ddproduction linked to is the one to go for. If you need an acknowledge, it's a little more complicated. It's just to display the lights 1397228005[/url]' post='497622']1397227795[/url]' post='497621']Does the outstation need to be able to acknowledge a standby or is it simply there to display a standby and then a go? If the latter, you're essentially just wiring a battery, switch, resistor and LED in series - something that I'm sure even GCSE science would cover. The top circuit in the wiki that ddproduction linked to is the one to go for. If you need an acknowledge, it's a little more complicated. It's just to display the lights Would I need wire as well because I need a master station and an out station about 2m from each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Would I need wire as well because I need a master station and an out station about 2m from each otherYes - I skipped over that as I assumed that was fairly self-evident. You can use just about any type of wire as you're only dealing with battery power. It'll need to be at least two core; something intended for small speakers would be perfectly adequate. To elaborate slightly on my previous post, using the first circuit on that wiki page would give you one light; making it twice would give you two. The second circuit is the more elegant way of getting two working with only one switch whilst still only needing a single two-core cable.Is this is a school project, possibly with a deadline looming? Edit: spotted the second circuit needs AC... I'll scribble out a circuit on NapkinCAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Would I need wire as well because I need a master station and an out station about 2m from each otherIf they are only 2 mtrs apart do you really need a cue light system?You can see each other or almost poke each other at that distance.Unless it is a homework project that has to be handed in on Monday?CheersGerry Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImagineerTom Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 ok, I'll ask the obvious question.... If the base station and the outstation are only 2m apart then why do you need a cue-light system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'm a little confused too, but really because simple circuits with a lamp, a battery and a switch were always in GCSE. When I hadn't learned to solder, block connectors, twisted wires and lots of tape always worked - at least for a while. We always get complaints because we always seem to say "if you are asking, you should't be doing this" - but that's usually when dealing with mains electricity, heavy weights, rigging and dangerous substances. Two lights and two switches, 2m apart, has GOT to be a wind up? If I couldn't solder, I could go to B&Q and buy a two way lightswitch with screw terminals - if I was that stuck, but everything is in marlins, and in my local Maplins, a couple of the guys would sketch the circuit on a piece of paper, pick the bits for you and you could knock it up. Must be a wind up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 For what it's worth, here's the circuit I'd suggest: http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd434/Sheriton/IMG_20140411_164843_zps25d5d5fb.jpg Components on left in the "master station" box; those on the right in the "outstation". I'm sure your science / design tech teacher will be able to help you understand how it works and how to wire it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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