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Just like that. I picked up this Waveshare DSI screen for a Dakboard, using a Raspberry Pi 4. To keep things thin, I need to move the rPi to the side of the screen, which requires a longer DSI cable (200mm). And that's when I learned that this uses a DSI Type 2 cable (15 Pin 1mm pitch to 22 Pin 0.5mm pitch, Type 2/Type B). Having a heck of a time finding one on Amazon here.

How should I be searching? I've tried way too many variations of 22pin 15pin type 2, type b, rpi4, dsi, ffc, fpc, fml, ffs...

Just watching Police Squad (1982) S01E02. During the poker scene, I see this guy on the left and thought "wait, is that Johnny Sacks?". Looked it up on IMDB and it was actually Paulie! Threw me for a loop. :D

Hey all. So I picked up a couple shields from a tindie store, only to find out that my boards didn't fit. My fault - I'm still new to this. But I figured I could still probably use the boards with some hackery. I reached out to the seller and he hasn't been helpful, so I'm reaching out to yall.

I colored the pins I think I know as 5V (red 12) GND (black 13) and 3v (yellow 14). Can anyone sort out which pin on his board supplies signal to DI, and verify my 5v/G/3v? And, more to the point, can you tell me how ya read it? :/

• Here's my markup: [https://imgur.com/a/qiOOup5](https://imgur.com/a/qiOO

I'll be running 3 sets of 500 WS2811 bullets through my Digi-Quad (12v lights), 1 channel each. Power supply will be connected with 2 10 gauge wires. Each set will have power in, and a power inject at the end. I didn't see any specific rule or best practice on which of the power outs I should be connecting to what and when, so I'm laying it out as follows:

https://preview.redd.it/zyq6ydsyoyyd1.png?width=2405&format=png&auto=webp&s=48e252dbc4c9d45b5dbe40ad72d78bdd36a392ca

• Set 1 supply on Terminal 1, inject on T2, 10A fuse.
• Set 2 supply on T3, inject on T4, 10A fuse.
• Set 3 supply on T5, inject on T6, 5A fuses on each.

Seem right?

Having an odd issue here.

When I run the install from install.wled, it runs through without issue. After install, unplug and replug the ESP and it goes into a boot loop.

Bring it back up in boot mode and erase, install bootloader, and install wled via ESPTool.exe and after resetting it'll stay up - but no AP. Doesn't matter if I install the latest supported or latest beta - same issue.

Switching over to ESP Web Tools installer on their home page, ESPHome installs just fine. Same cable, same device, same port, same computer.

Any ideas here? Running on a seeed studio ESP32-s3 mini (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D56YYB5S).

Okay, so I picked up a pack of these LM2596HV 2A Volt Converters to power these LEDs WS2812B IC Fairy String lights (splitting and splicing the 150 lights down into a pair of three 25 light features).

What's not clear yet to me is the input power, and it's a silly question - does the donor plug for the input power need to be polarized? Or will it auto-switch?

FWIW - this is the overall design of each side of the pair.

PS = Power, CT = ESP32, LS = Level Shifter

Hey all. I’m sure it’s been asked and answered, I’m just having a heck of a time finding the right words to get the answers. :(

I’m planning to wrap a tree in the yard with 1000-1500 12v WS2811 pixels. If possible, I’d like to keep the brains and power in the garage, which would lead to a 30-40 ft cable run to the first pixel. So I have a few questions here:

1. First and foremost - is this a bad idea? Will having that cable run length just simply be too problematic?

If not…. Then

2. Should I run 3 separate data lines? Or will the 1000-1500 run okay on a single data line? Planned on using an esp32 to control it.

3. Can I run a heavier power and ground as a single pair out to the tree, t

[US] [MN] New to projectors and setup in general. Hoping to find a set of powered outdoor speakers that will usually be used for music in the pergola (paired with an Echo), but every now and then they'll be for movie night. First movie night will be the elder daughter's sweet 16 coming up soon - so larger group than usual.

Details:

• Projector: Benq TH670
• Screen: Wootfairy 120"
• Distance: About 14 feet
• Source: Fire Stick

Ideally I'd like speakers that are made for the outdoors that are mounted onto the pergola's ceiling and either

I’m new to PDF modification and creation. I need to add the same 3 signature blocks with the same 3 text boxes underneath across multiple docs. Is there a way to just copy/paste this across the docs?

Not looking to copy signatures - those have to be done individually. I just want to copy/paste the forms across multiple pdfs.

Been banging my head on the workbench for too long today trying to sort this out. I have a strand of WS2812B fairy lights from BTF that I've split into 2 strands that simply wont light up. They did briefly once, but haven't since. When I swap them out for a strand of 2811s, those work just fine (even hot-swapping). I've tested the tail end of the lights and they're receiving 5v there.

I'm at a complete loss here. Any ideas?

Hey all,

I have a 2013 Ford Focus hatchback with 125K on the clock. Regular maintenance. I've inherited a 2000 Lexus RX300 with 78K on the clock, AWD, well maintained but sat in the garage since 2019. Already had it looked over and there's no major issues. Tires, Brakes, fluids, battery needed for about $1500.

Which would you keep? Is there a clear winner in the hive-mind here? I know Lexus/Toyota are tops with reliability - but the age worries me.