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''2 x Arduino's going pop due to high voltage on PSU's. I have already stopped using these in the kits and requested a refund from the supplier. I have sourced a regulated 9v PSU for future. They are more expensive but better that than the boards popping. Mike.''
''2 x Arduino's going pop due to high voltage on PSU's. I have already stopped using these in the kits and requested a refund from the supplier. I have sourced a regulated 9v PSU for future. They are more expensive but better that than the boards popping. Mike.''


Update on the above. The supplier have tested a few random ones from their own stock and confirmed they are all giving 15 volts. I have been promised a refund and I shall use it to purchase regulated 9v supplies.
Update on the above. The supplier have tested a few random ones from their own stock and confirmed they are all giving 15 volts. I have been promised a refund and I shall use it to purchase regulated 9v supplies. Mike.


The "door [http://strugglers.net/~andy/blog/2010/08/30/london-hackspaces-arduino-for-beginners-workshop/ debacle]". This is unlikely to happen once fixed, but it would be a good idea for at least one person to get hold of a door key when running workshops. Mark
The "door [http://strugglers.net/~andy/blog/2010/08/30/london-hackspaces-arduino-for-beginners-workshop/ debacle]". This is unlikely to happen once fixed, but it would be a good idea for at least one person to get hold of a door key when running workshops. Mark
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* How could the course be improved ?
* How could the course be improved ?
* Was there anything you were unhappy about ?
* Was there anything you were unhappy about ?
* Did you think the course was good value for money?
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