Anyone ever ordered anything from http://neon-world.com? It appears that they hold the patent for the apa102 design and many other LED products, just wondering about how they are with communication.
I didn’t order directly with them, but they reacted fast on my e-mails.
Do you need APA102 pixels, because they seem available again. I’ve ordered them here: http://www.szledcolor.com (Alan)
I ordered some apa102 2020 led strips from them and I was just curious about how long shipping took as well as communication.
Regular apa102 5050s VS what I bought. Should be fun!missing/deleted image from Google+
Wow, didn’t know they existed that small. Fun stuff indeed.
Right?? I only found them by accident through a google image search.
Hi Kyle- I’ve been looking for 2020 strips. How did you order them? If you have any additional contact info or a link it would be much appreciated!
I believe I’ll be the first or one of the first in the US with them. They JUST came out not long ago too. They’re not even available outside their website as far as I’m aware. You have to email them. http://neon-world.com/en/product_detail.php?cid=92&id=228
Thnx. I’ve been starting to work with the 2020 discretes but it will be nice not to have to CNC a PCB for every application. They are tiny.
They are! Have you looked into using a printer to print the PCB design on pyralux and etch away the remaining copper? I want to do that eventually.
Yes, I have some pyralux to try but I’ve really liked the no mess approach of using a small CNC and a tiny 0.0051" etching bit to make smd PCB’s and avoid the chemicals. I use my laser cutter to make solder paste stencils and a cheap reflow oven to reflow the whole thing. Works pretty well for fast prototyping or small runs.
Nice! I’ll probably do the print method later on at some point.
@Daniel_Kaye I suppose the layer of copper is pretty thin on a board. Is it not possible to laser cut boards? I have a CNC with those incredibly small bits to do that work but buying a laser cutter and curious if its possible…
@Justin_Eastman No, unfortunately with standard laser cutters you can’t cut through (etch actually) even thin layers of copper although there are more expensive industrial lasers which can. A lot of people will spray paint and then laser etch the paint off of copper clad boards and do chemical etching. that works very well. So far chemical etching or isolation routing via CNC seem to be the most common ways to do DIY boards until more permanent conductive ink becomes a reality.
@Daniel_Kaye I am planning on getting a 150w CO2 laser…I know it can do metal with upgraded cooling… perhaps with that thing metal it would work… will certainly post here if it does!
@Justin_Eastman Cool! I’ve also heard that some have had good results using a Fiber Laser.
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