tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post3183762245791872641..comments2023-10-11T03:48:57.606-04:00Comments on Head For the Red: Been Busy...Rufus Opushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10806987441760167537noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-75438902223610375192009-03-11T11:21:00.000-04:002009-03-11T11:21:00.000-04:00an also find constant voltage power supplies, many...an also find constant voltage power supplies, many ~12VDC. Much safer that having to look under the workbench for your testicles when you get back from the hospital.<BR/><BR/>If you are serious about building circuits for this kind of thing pick up this book (used if you can) http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Electronics-Student-Multisim-CD-ROM/dp/007827124X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236784738&sr=1-3 <BR/><BR/>It's pulled my butt out of the fire a few times when trying to remember some of the more obscure stuff. (I am sure there are good online resources as well..)Mr. Savage X Morlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364099046968224838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-72118789426436168602008-10-06T01:25:00.000-04:002008-10-06T01:25:00.000-04:00Good call, Frater. I've since found a number of le...Good call, Frater. <BR/><BR/>I've since found a number of leftover plugs for various toys, gadgets, and gizmos that plug into the wall and output between 4.5V and 9V DC. These things were meant to power toys that run on batteries, so I'm thinking they're pretty safe. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I wouldn't want to give us a bad name. <BR/><BR/>:-DRufus Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806987441760167537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-40142470416238267672008-10-06T00:29:00.000-04:002008-10-06T00:29:00.000-04:00Whoa, whoa, whoa, there...It's not the voltage tha...Whoa, whoa, whoa, there...<BR/>It's not the voltage that'll kill you, it's the current. If you don't want to screw around with wall current, you don't want to mess with a computer power supply, either. Those things might just put out a few volts, but they can spit out tens of amps at those voltages. Not a happy time, if those amps are flowing through you.<BR/>If you're going to plug anything into the wall, use a resistor or something to limit the current that can go through your circuit. Also be aware that a rheostat's a bad idea. Those things get damn hot.You know how those things knock down voltage? By running the current through a variable resistor. That's what a rheostat is. When you're using it to lower voltage, you literally burning away what you don't want by turning it into heat. If you're on household AC current, and trying to get down to a few volts, you're making a <B>lot</B> of heat. Don't do it.Firsr reduce your voltage with a transformer, then you can use a bridge rectifier to make DC out of it. add a capacitor to even out the waveform you get from this, and stick a resistor on the end of it all to limit current (you'll be working with lower voltages, so you're not using it to make voltage changes. Less current involved = less heat.<BR/>I'd also stick with using LED's frankly. in a device like yours, heat is going to be your #1 enemy, and hot things don't combine well with small spaces. Keep away from incandescents (they make light by making a teeny bit of wire really, really hot), and stick with LED's. use batteries or make a power supply like the one I described. <BR/><BR/>You shouldn't use magic to burn your house down. If nothing else, it gives us all a bad name...Servitor Lucemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07792291004791974556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-39353435703010399192008-10-04T22:10:00.000-04:002008-10-04T22:10:00.000-04:00Twinkle twinkle electric star..http://www.holoscie...Twinkle twinkle electric star..<BR/>http://www.holoscience.com/news.php?article=x49g6gsfMike Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727330276157117680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-81520651917169178832008-10-04T00:32:00.000-04:002008-10-04T00:32:00.000-04:00Very Cool! A small blue candle at each side and ca...Very Cool! A small blue candle at each side and can you get any lower wattage or softer light for the light underneath? How is it to gaze into?<BR/><BR/>Love KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539266700542392727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-14890448929543832392008-10-03T23:21:00.000-04:002008-10-03T23:21:00.000-04:00Kathy M. - I got a web page with two more pics, on...Kathy M. - I got a web page with two more pics, one in complete dark, one at the same angle with a little more light.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.rufusopus.com/The_Box.html" REL="nofollow">The Box Web Page</A>Rufus Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806987441760167537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-85487226826842712242008-10-03T22:27:00.000-04:002008-10-03T22:27:00.000-04:00Hey Josh, when the laquer drys can you put it in a...Hey Josh, when the laquer drys can you put it in a very dark room with the Jupiter talisman connecting it and the crystal ball with only the light under the crystal on and then take a photo and post it for me please. Does't matter if the photo is not too clear. I want to see it.<BR/><BR/>Love KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539266700542392727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-48105721285995722672008-10-03T20:36:00.000-04:002008-10-03T20:36:00.000-04:00Oh and a rheostat might help, but in general I jus...Oh and a rheostat might help, but in general I just avoid screwing with wall current if I can avoid it. Another option would be to look for a micro atx computer power supply, as they have tons of 5v and 12v output lines you can use to feed stuff without having to actually deal with the 120v (as long as you don't crack open the power supply). I've got one here I think I grabbed for about $35.<BR/><BR/>You can use them to power all kinds of lighted doodads thanks to the case modding scene. LED wire, cold cathode lamps, led arrays, and computer fans to spin stuff. And they all plug into socketed leads, so you don't have to get into soldering unless you want to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-14981351070297188962008-10-03T20:30:00.000-04:002008-10-03T20:30:00.000-04:00Hehe well here's the Polaris blurb from Heremes on...Hehe well here's the Polaris blurb from Heremes on the 15 Fixed Stars:<BR/><BR/>"...strong against incantations and against assassins and gives security from them, and if with this is placed the tooth of a wolf it protects also from robbers and thieves."<BR/><BR/>So basically it's a home protection talisman. I'll post the actual election and whatnot as well as my idea on my blog soon :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-20067632273537824882008-10-03T20:09:00.000-04:002008-10-03T20:09:00.000-04:00Don't worry, MoonBuggy Kathy, you'll get your cut....Don't worry, MoonBuggy Kathy, you'll get your cut. Here you can have it now... THANKS! <BR/><BR/>Don't spend it all in one place. ;)<BR/><BR/>Quaero - Thanks for the tips. Would a rheostat help on the line? Something to keep it at a sane voltage, but still be able to light the nightlight? <BR/><BR/>Moonbuggy Kathy, you got any words o' wisdom on that? <BR/><BR/>And Quaero, you'd <B>better</B> post something about the Polaris talisman. I'm all curious now. Well, more curious. I don't know squat about Polaris and what it's supposed to do. Wealth or sex, I'm guessing, since it's traditional and magical. Seems like those are the things on people's minds across the ages. <BR/><BR/>And getting rid of rats.Rufus Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806987441760167537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-20824132107209833602008-10-03T19:49:00.000-04:002008-10-03T19:49:00.000-04:00Awesome! I'd actually suggest looking into sockete...Awesome! I'd actually suggest looking into socketed colored leds instead of putting celophane over the bulb... even though LEDs are low temp, it may get warm enough to melt celophane. You could also put an led socket in to hold the bulb and us alligator clips for the connections to let you easily switch LED colors.<BR/><BR/>As a general tip these guys can be pretty cool for finding random cheap electronics parts:<BR/><BR/>http://www.allelectronics.com/<BR/><BR/>Also, I would highly recommend not doing a seal sitting on electrodes for 110V AC. Danger will robinson! It may be fine, but it could also melt the seal in question or jump and shock the hell out of you. That said you can do all kinds of cool stuff at low voltages using LED lights and batteries. This also greatly reduces the odds of setting something on fire or giving yourself a nasty shock.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm and you've given me a great idea of what to do for my Polaris talisman later this month! Not directly related per say, but in the ballpark. Thanks RO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-75841715229536793592008-10-03T19:34:00.000-04:002008-10-03T19:34:00.000-04:00If you sell that bad boy I will demand my usual cu...If you sell that bad boy I will demand my usual cut of the overflowing profits :) One slurpie please :)<BR/><BR/>Nicely done my friend, nicely done!Soror Gimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895588521129363780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-85787606418804985302008-10-03T18:51:00.000-04:002008-10-03T18:51:00.000-04:00Thanks, Kathy. Who knew when you got me reading th...Thanks, Kathy. Who knew when you got me reading the actual grimoires that magic is based on that I'd end up doing this? I've got that Jupiter seal (the one I posted a pic of on Ritual Magic or Solomonic years ago) running the light now. The crystal ball's on top, and it's radiating this peace, this heavy, thick peace into the room. It's really cool, like Tzadqiel's presence, but different. Like a lower wattage of Tzadqiel. <BR/><BR/>Jason Miller (Inominandum) said something about putting colored cellophane over the light for different workings. I'm thinking it's gonna be a fun ride.Rufus Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806987441760167537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25882546.post-19932560709537061152008-10-03T18:43:00.000-04:002008-10-03T18:43:00.000-04:00Oh I like that! Looks very cool with the seal and ...Oh I like that! Looks very cool with the seal and crystal ball lit up on it. I could see that would be great to work with for scrying. Think you might be on to something there Josh. Don't let it go until you have done some really focused scrying work with it and let me know how it goes. I'm impressed!<BR/><BR/>Love KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539266700542392727noreply@blogger.com