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by gslug
Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Hardware Hacking
Topic: Joggler battery pack: will this work?
Replies: 14
Views: 12824

Re: Joggler battery pack: will this work?

I suspect that your battery pack can't supply enough current. I had a similar white screen when trying to power the Joggler from a 12V to 5V DC-DC converter. It turned out to be a poor solder joint in the plug, presumably resulting in high resistance. Try checking all your connections. Kevin I made ...
by gslug
Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:02 am
Forum: Hardware Hacking
Topic: Extending the LVDS cable
Replies: 5
Views: 6150

Re: Extending the LVDS cable

Thanks for the replies. Looks like it is time to get busy with the soldering iron. I'll let you know if it still works after surgery.
by gslug
Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:25 am
Forum: Hardware Hacking
Topic: Extending the LVDS cable
Replies: 5
Views: 6150

Extending the LVDS cable

A quick question. Has anybody successfully extended the cables from the motherboard to the screen? I presume that they are LVDS, backlight power and USB for the touch screen. I know having them too long will result in signal degradation, but was hoping to get away with an extension of about 6 inches...
by gslug
Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:17 am
Forum: Forum Support / Announcements
Topic: hello
Replies: 19
Views: 30251

Re: hello

Hi all! I have been playing with a couple of Jogglers for a while, but never got around to joining the old forum. Again thanks Buzz for setting up this forum and for the Ubuntu/Mint images.