SparkFun Electronics Commentsurn:uuid:214d0e4e-f1b1-d287-ce26-ac5b4c9f82492024-03-29T08:28:56-06:00SparkFun ElectronicsNwanua on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitNwanuaurn:uuid:34348952-9e1b-a938-2bd9-a665de01e02f2014-01-25T14:22:47-07:00<p>You can either program it to do a certain light pattern depending on how loud the sound is, or you can program it like a sound-level meter. You'll need to use the smart lightboards because the system uses a single-wire power/data bus to communicates with other components (significantly simplifying the wiring of, say, 40 lights)</p>
Nwanua on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitNwanuaurn:uuid:23d71fbd-002a-1bc9-4311-b3c9213b642d2014-01-25T14:20:27-07:00<p>It only responds to the level of sound. There is no interpretation or specificity of sound.</p>
Nwanua on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitNwanuaurn:uuid:251a58be-f3f6-0e4d-f065-380ce59387d62014-01-25T14:19:52-07:00<p>Somewhat: at this stage, we'd always recommend hand washing and air dry:<p>Although the electronics seem to be able to handle it, conductive thread corrodes and loses some conductivity with each wash; tumble wash and dry can be harsh on your connections (unless you coat the entire thread with puffy fabric paint.</p><p>An alternative is to sew the electronics unto a removable piece that you can then attach to your garment, and remove as needed. As always, remove the battery first.</p></p>
Nwanua on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitNwanuaurn:uuid:ea91d4ec-6e5e-d465-3965-ce265182fc172014-01-25T14:16:10-07:00<p>This is Nwanua from Aniomagic... sorry for the confusion.<p>It's (b) a post-2013 Chiclet being sold. The video for the pre-2014 Sparkle is still valid (for now), since from a user's perspective, you take this Chiclet, hook it up, and program it as Dia shows. Of course we'll need a new video.</p><p>Chiclet functions just like (a) a pre-2014 Sparkle, in that you program it the same way, and connect it to the lightboards and sensors with two wires. A bit of history: pre-2014 Sparkle had two modes: it could control regular LEDS through PWM, OR it could communicate with smart LEDs (we call them lightboards) and sensors using a one-wire protocol that provides power and data. This turned out to be rather confusing, so we've made things worse by splitting the functionality up.</p><p>We need to get some new videos up showing the different uses, emphasizing that although Sparkle pre-2014 could be used for lightboards and LEDs, post-2014 Sparkle is only for regular LEDs. Use Chiclet for sensors and lightboards.</p></p>
Customer #421207 on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitCustomer #421207urn:uuid:89e1cf86-84d8-8090-9516-fe61db70b1522014-01-24T11:11:51-07:00<p>I'm confused. Based on the Aniomagic website, your printed description is for "Chiclet", but Dia's video and your photo say "Sparkle". They're not the same product. All versions of Sparkle made before January 2014 worked with sensors; however, this is not true after that date. Currently, only Chiclet works with sensors. Other limits are described on their website. So, what is this: (a) a pre-2014 Sparkle or (b) a post-2013 Chiclet?</p>
Customer #496389 on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitCustomer #496389urn:uuid:1ec947d3-7195-fc27-33da-8069cab4e7782014-01-24T08:35:53-07:00<p>If you sew it into something you wear often, can it handle a washing machine and dryer?</p>
Customer #478519 on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitCustomer #478519urn:uuid:f8587a50-d755-2033-7142-5ed55fd915f62014-01-24T08:28:49-07:00<p>Am I understanding this correctly: That it will respond to specific sounds? Wondering about using it in an application of only responding to certain words or tones.</p>
Customer #56698 on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitCustomer #56698urn:uuid:9d40c0c8-8f67-6e08-0c1e-c60960b9e5202014-01-24T08:16:52-07:00<p>Does this listen to sounds and respond, or make sounds? And what LEDs can be used with this device?</p>
Customer #500261 on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitCustomer #500261urn:uuid:40f749c9-2200-4f0a-d738-330d30ba92e52014-01-24T08:14:41-07:00<p>Super cool. Found a video it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOGv7_chCLQ#t=164</p>
RobertC. on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitRobertC.urn:uuid:bd8d3951-9d17-dfb2-e4da-93738e2991132014-01-23T16:36:16-07:00<p>pretty much.</p>
Customer #495246 on KIT-12713 - Chiclet Sound KitCustomer #495246urn:uuid:785f0ac2-0168-1f71-1eda-b74981abfeda2014-01-21T17:22:34-07:00<p>So how exactly is this programmed? Binary flashes of some sort?</p>