Nuts and Volts - November 2010

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3D LED CUBE

The 3D LED cube from

Images Scientific is composed of 64 mono-chromatic LEDs arranged in a 4 x 4 x 4 matrix.

LED lights create animated patterns that blink, morph, and change. Four pushbuttons on the bottom of the LED cube allow the user to select the mode, and scroll through the 3D animations available.

The unit starts up in demo mode which automatically cycles through all 29 pre-programmed 3D animation patterns available. Playtime for 29 patterns is six minutes and 30 seconds before the patterns repeat.

Features: • Pushbutton controls. • Includes power adapter. • Dimensions: 3. 8” x 3. 8” x 4. 2”.

• Four colors are available: red, green, blue, and yellow.

For more information, contact: Images Scientific Instruments Web: www.imagesco.com/ servo/motion-control-index.html

NEW IMS PROTOTYPING SERVICE

PCB-POOL® — a leading manufacturer of prototype printed circuit boards — has announced the introduction of a new metal core (insulated metal substrate) PCB prototyping service.

Metal core PCBs are designed to transmit heat away from operating areas on the PCB or components to less critical areas such as metal heat-sink backing and metallic core.

Designers of high intensity LEDS, power converters, automotive

applications, or any circuits requiring greater heat dissipation can now take advantage of reduced pricing and shorter lead times offered within this new service. Various machining methods have been integrated in the IMS manufacturing process; these include the ability to produce threaded drill holes, counter-sinking, and controlled depth milling using the latest CNC technology.