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Rgb to hex color code generator8/22/2023 Var seed = input_str.charCodeAt(0) ^ input_str.charCodeAt(1) for seed just take bitwise XOR of first two chars lazy seeded random hack to get values from 0 - 256 TODO: adjust base colour values below based on theme every string with the same first two chars will generate the same pastel colour Inspired by David Crow's answer here: Algorithm to randomly generate an aesthetically-pleasing color palette //magic to convert strings to a nice pastel colour based on first two chars It could be easily extended so that the seed is the XOR of all chars in the string, rather than just the first two. It uses the first two chars of the string as a random seed, then generates R/G/B based on that seed. Here's a solution I came up with to generate aesthetically pleasing pastel colours based on an input string. While this code uses hard-coded colors, you are at least guaranteed to know during development exactly how much contrast you will see between colors in production.Ĭolor list has been lifted from this SO answer, there are other lists with more colors. I suppose you could always add more colors. While this has a limit to only 64 colors, I find most humans can't really tell the difference after that anyway. Will return the same color as the first time Instance.stringToColorHash = instance.veryDifferentColors For every new string, assign the next color in the list: // Takes any string and converts it into a #RRGGBB color. The easiest way I have found to get around that is to pre-populate a list of very different colors. I find that generating random colors tends to create colors that do not have enough contrast for my taste.
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Weather new haven8/22/2023 If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. 11 Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. 8-10 Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. 6-7 High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. 3-5 Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe: The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach. The number is the average wind speed.īeware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass). The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more. Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.įeels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This number shows the air temperature for the time period. Scott is being held on a $1 million bond, while Caldwell’s bail has been set at $500,000.Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time. The two suspects were arrested on charges related to the pursuit, but their involvement in the gunshots near the school is still under investigation. “Don’t get in a road rage incident, don’t get in an incident with someone you don’t know because you don’t know what they have. New Haven Police said that compared to this time last year, they have already seized 34 more firearms, five more ghost guns and made 19 more firearm-related arrests. “We are seeing a lot of unfortunate incidents that in our opinion are hard to prevent and are related to the number of guns being seen on the streets,” Chief Jacobson said. Police arrested 26-year-old Tasheem Scott and 22-year-old Denzel Caldwell, who authorities believe to be involved in the incident near the school. “A brief pursuit into West Haven at what time two hand guns, a ghost gun with 30 round magazine and a revolver and a large bag containing 280 grams of fentanyl were thrown from the vehicle,” said New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson. A day later, they said they found one of the car’s license plates attached to a different stolen vehicle. Police say security footage showed people in two sedans involved in gunfire. Van Driver Took Off After Dragging Motorcycle Rider in Somers: State Police
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Project 64 jet force gemini cheats8/22/2023 These were big, disgusting bugs and they could be blown to pieces. And I personally think Jet Force wasn't supposed to be funny and ironic in terms of storytelling - with a few exceptions like searching the (porn?) magazine for that mine owner But this game was a big space opera with Mizar as an evil looking and giant villain which emerges to be King Jeffs jealous brother who kills his own folks. Neither Conker nor Banjo had a serious storyline (Grunthilda the Witch and a dunk Squirrel? Comedy. You're right, war wasn't serious in these games, but I think if war is serious or not depends on the story-framework it is set in. And I loved it from the beginning because I always was into scifi games, so I can't speak for the masses I still have the "feel everything"-promotion VHS from nintendo and there was the same video on it as in my previous post. I don't know either, I was just speculating We had TV ads here in Germany for Jet Force Gemini but I am also not sure if it was enough. Looks more like the Rare beta footage, but thanks for that video!ĭue to a lot of work with my diploma, progress wasn't that big in the last few weeks, but we are setting up the first real level right now, and I also improved our Enemy AI. But hey - I know this isn't very obvious in the video - it's only in the developer-heads right now and I understand and appreciate your I have played this game on my iphone - and yeah it reminded me of JFG too, but this one was too colorful and too cartoony in my opinion. The basic idea was to make the action more mature, atmosphere and enemies a little more sinister (like in the gloomy Spawnship-Level) and serious (because this is still a war!), but then in contrast show a lot of the original cuteness at special places where you interact with civilians and when you use the second player character. We plan to set up more characters in the storyline which will revive the "cuteness". so I think this game shouldn't be TOO cartoony in the end. here: ) you can see that even Rareware itself made the characters MUCH more adult in the final version. When you take a look at early beta footage from JFG (e.g. Western Game Designers shouldn't play with japanese anime figures. And I also think style was also a reason for the game to be not too succesful (in financial dimensions) although it featured great gameplay. Well, style discussions were always a big deal with Jet Force Gemini. You can see some Screenshots and also Concept Art on our blog: That is the main reason for changing a lot of the style elements. Comic violence and the colorful presentation of the different planets was okay for us to keep, but the characters and enemies should have a look which is more. In terms of style the aim was to keep the player reminded of the original but without this overflow of "cuteness". Hopefully this project will be finished some day! As I said this is our first approach tof making games and we still have VERY MUCH to learn. Explosion effects also need some improvements. You haven't got blood on the floor and on the walls yet, which is a must when you can blow them up. The splatter effects of the Drones need to be overworked too. Thank you! I am very glad you like it! And yeah Obatztrara you are right, the animations of the main character are the biggest weakness of the game at the moment.īut there is a lot more to improve. Thank you for those great days back in 1999! This is just a fanmade project, done for fun, education in game making and of course to honour Jet Force Gemini and the people who made it. We do not intend to make money with this title and harm any copyrights. Of course this game is NOT going to be SOLD. They are searching for cover and are often trying to shoot you in the back or attack from ambush positions. Drones always know where their collegues are and so you get a quite groupdynamic behaviour when they spread across the level. When holding your weapon and raising it with the RMB, Camera zooms in and you can shoot precisely but then you move slower.Įnemy AI has been created from scratch. When a weapon is your hands camera control remains the same but you can shoot inaccurate. With your weapon holstered you can look around with a free, mouse controlled camera and interact with things. Gameplay stucks close to its predecessor but we had to move N64 controls to PC. This game will contain 2 characters (the second one is currently in the making), 8 weapons and 10 Planets to visit.
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Magnet blocks8/21/2023 It helps children to feel more confident, secure, and builds stronger family bonds. Quality Time With Your Child:Īre you looking for some quality time with your child? Spending time together playing is essential. They work together planning, designing, and building, each making an essential contribution to the project. Furthermore, kids improve their social skillsby learning to share and cooperate. In a group, magnetic blocks for kids are fun and collaborative, bringing a new dimension to their building. Also, magnetic blocks are easy to take on the road, making them perfect for quiet independent play. We all know how nice it is to have some alone time to do things our own way. Meanwhile, creating a masterpiece of their dreams without interruptions. Magnetic blocks are captivating enough that kids can independently experience the joy of building. Magnetic building toys are fun and engaging so that kids look forward to the time away from the screen. Need we say more? It is so vital for kids to have time away from electronics. No Electronics - No Batteries - No Screens: It involves a variety of methods, however most important is that children are connecting and interacting with their environment using materials to build something creatively. Open-ended Constructive Play:Īlso known as construction play, is creating and building with different types of materials. The magnets magically stick together, so even young children can imagine and create the buildings of their dreams. Magnetic blocks for kids are unique and inspire creativity. Here are some of the benefits of magnetic blocks:: Imagination And Creativity: Want to know more? At this time, you can explore an in-depth look at the benefits of block play along with the stages of block play. However, what makes them unique is the hidden magnets for secure construction, increasing the building possibilities for all ages. Comparatively, all the benefits of traditional block play can be found in magnetic building blocks. Why magnetic blocks, you ask? Most important, kids love them! Additionally, the benefits of magnetic building blocks are infinite. Subsequently, all our magnetic toys are safe, high-quality, durable, and long-lasting for years of family fun. Presently, we feature Grippies®, Magicube™, PowerClix®, and SMARTMAX® Magnetic Discovery in a range of colors, shapes, and sizes. What about fostering your child's imagination?ĭiscovery Building Sets offers a collection of magnetic building blocks your child is sure to love. How about opportunities to engage with your children building stronger family bonds? Great way to excite the kids creativeness, imagination and to build self-confidence.Are you looking for something to inspire unlimited creative building? Your loved ones will be cheerful when he or she surely knows “I made it” by finished construction models. MAGNET BUILDING BRILLIANCE: Different with other traditional building toys which are easy to fall apart, the Contixo ST1 magnetic blocks can build and hold with the help of strong magnets.Kids under 3 years need to be supervised to avoid choking hazards and parents need to be more involved in helping the toddlers to build magnetic shapes and structures. The Contixo ST1 Magnetic Tiles are safe for kids to play with and suitable for multiple age groups of different learning needs. SAFE PLAY STEM TOYS: Well made with toxin-free materials and rounded-edge design.Refill your existing magnetic blocks or even building blocks of other brand to expand model opinions. ADVANCED SET OF 150 PCS TOTAL: Package includes 150 magnetic blocks and a car, no pure plastic piece.
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Gracias por todo8/21/2023 But in Bolivia, “cholita” comes from the word “cholo,” meaning mixed race. Martina: The word “cholita” has several different meanings depending on the country. Me ponía la falda y la manta y salía a jugar, pero los otros niños se reían de mi ropa. Lidia: Cuando era niña, no entendía por qué mi ropa era tan importante. They were banned from using public transit, from entering certain public spaces, and often only hired to cook or clean. Cholitas were widely discriminated against - seen as uneducated and lower class. Martina: But when Lidia was growing up in the 1970’s, being a cholita was very difficult. Todas las mujeres de mi familia eran cholitas: mi bisabuela, mi abuela y mi mamá, y todas vestían el traje tradicional. Lidia: Mi gente se conectó con nuestros ancestros gracias al contacto con la naturaleza. When she wasn’t inside helping her mom cook, she was outside playing in the streets and fields around her house. Martina: Growing up Lidia was a very hyper kid. If you miss something, you can always skip back and listen again. In today’s episode we travel to: Bolivia.Īs always, the storyteller will be using intermediate Spanish and I’ll be chiming in for context in English. This season, we’re taking you on a special journey across the Spanish-speaking world… From Spain to the Americas, a new generation of Spanish-speakers is working to keep their cultural traditions alive…with a contemporary twist. Martina: Bienvenidos and welcome to the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. Quiero ser la primera mujer en Bolivia en escalar el Huayna Potosí… vestida de Cholita. Quiero llegar a uno de los puntos más altos de mi país. Desde allí, veo la cima de la montaña que voy a escalar. Lidia: Tras vestirme, hago las maletas para mi caminata y salgo de casa. But on this summer day, Lidia is planning to change that. Yet for centuries, cholitas have worked low-wage jobs as cooks and porters, serving mountaineers without ever getting to climb, or escalar, themselves. Bolivia is a country filled with beautiful mountains and high peaks, or cimas. Martina: As a proud cholita, Lidia is going to great heights to reframe the narrative around her people - literally. Yo quiero hacer algo para cambiar los estereotipos. En mi país, si eres cholita, te discriminan y te consideran de clase baja. Lidia: Somos famosas solo por nuestra vestimenta y eso no siempre ha sido fácil. But it’s really the cholitas’ colorful and distinct clothing that sets them apart. Many cholitas speak Aymara and Quechua, two languages that are indigineous to the region, and also Spanish. Martina: A cholita is an indigenious woman from Bolivia. Esa es la vestimenta tradicional de la cholita. Por último, me pongo el sombrero que llamamos “borsalino”. Luego, me pongo una blusa de algodón y, por encima, la cubro con una manta de un solo color hecha de lana de alpaca o llama. Lidia: Yo me pongo una falda larga con muchos colores que cae justo debajo de mis rodillas. She rolls out of bed and gets her attire, or vestimenta, ready. On a warm summer’s day in El Alto, Bolivia, Lidia Huayllas Estrada hears her alarm go off…at midnight. As a result, her Spanish pronunciation is sometimes influenced by the Aymara, like when she says ropa, it sounds like “ropa.” Martina: Just a heads up that our storyteller today is a native speaker of both Spanish and Aymara - an indigenous language from the Andes. And be sure to stay tuned for a special update at the end. We’re headed to Bolivia to meet Lidia Huayllas Estrada, together with some friends she decided to challenge society’s expectations for Indigenous women like themselves. Martina: ¡Hola listeners! For this special season of the Duolingo Spanish Podcast, we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories from Indigenous communities across Latin America! Today, we’ll hear an episode from May 2021, featuring an Aymaran woman who’s reached new heights.
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Metallica ride the lightning tee8/21/2023 The 10 best thrash metal albums: a buyers guide (opens in new tab)Ĭliff Burton was the key to Metallica’s artistic development.The 10 Best Metallica Songs Featuring Cliff Burton (opens in new tab).But when it came to the songs, we felt like we were on a roll.” Does it make for better art when you’re uncomfortable like that? Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t. The garage had no heat and it was cramped. They rehearsed from noon to night, day after day, with few breaks. Locked in the garage, the band members were focused and determined, sometimes spending hours arguing about the proper placement for a rhythm shift or the tone of a mid-section. They were breaking new ground and they didn’t want anyone to hear what they were doing before it was ready. Metallica began working on the songs for their second album as soon as they returned from tour with Raven in September 1983. “When you’re playing fast all the time, you kind of limit what you can do musically,” says Ulrich. They wanted to grow beyond the speed demons who had popped up in the Bay Area in their wake. Even as they watched the shockwaves from Kill ’Em All ripple outwards, the band knew that the follow-up had to move things forward once again. But it became clear it wasn’t just their groundbreaking music that separated Metallica from their rivals – it was their ambition too. It was from the Metallimansion that the band planned their campaign for world domination, led from the back by the relentlessly go-getting Ulrich. Everyone was so poor, they were lucky if they could afford Smirnoff.” “They couldn’t even spell Stolichnaya, let alone afford it. “Anyone who would bring good, hard alcohol to the house was worshipped,” recalls Ron Quintana, founder of Metal Mania fanzine and another friend of the band. Hetfield and Ulrich shared adjacent bedrooms, while a stained couch in the living room acted as a extra place for anyone who needed to crash. The inside story of the show that scored Metallica a major label deal (opens in new tab)įar from being a mansion, the house was only a few steps up from a hovel.Kill ’Em All: the story behind the debut album (opens in new tab).At one point, they had to line the ground with milk crates and stand on those because whenever it rained the water leaked in and they didn’t want to get electrocuted.” They practised out in the back in a one-car garage that barely had enough room for a vehicle. “Of course, it was the furthest thing from that you could imagine – a total dive. “Before I went over there for the first time, I thought it was going to be this really nice place,” recalls photographer Harald Oimoen, an early friend and champion of the band. Onlookers could have been forgiven for thinking Metallica were rolling in it. They even had their own base of operations – a house with its own garage-cum-studio, affectionately dubbed the ‘Metallimansion’, located north of San Francisco, in El Cerrito, California. They had been the first thrash band to bag a record deal (with up-and‑coming US indie label Megaforce), they had already supported NWOBHM stars Venom at a one-off show, they were in the middle of a tour with another British band, Raven, and they were being fêted as heroes by the metal underground. Metallica were already way ahead of the pack by the time Kill ’Em All was released in July 1983. Spotify vs Apple Music vs Tidal: which streaming service is best for rock and metal?.Best headphones 2020: supercharge your music listening.On a budget? Here are the best budget turntables.But Ride The Lightning was the album that made them. Master Of Puppets would be the album that broke Metallica two years later. Both the song and the album it appeared on were hugely significant for Metallica, putting clear water between them and the scene they had created, and pointing the way to a future where anything was possible.
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Soft edge touch photo glamour shots8/21/2023 Remember: These are just averages! They do not mean that you are abnormal if your measurements are smaller or larger. The following table may reassure those of you who are in the early teens and are worried about measuring up to the average erect penis size of 6.25 inches. Most boys have a sense of how the changes in their bodies compare with the changes of other boys their age. When do you know that the growing has stopped and the penis is at its full length? Guys probably won’t know the ultimate length until as late as age 17, though this age is variable. The penis grows and changes during puberty. According to the University of California at Santa Barbara "Sexinfo" site, (It's sort of like trying to learn how to drive by watching adventure movie car chases.)īasically at age 14 your penis has probably not yet finished developing. Please note that I'm not saying pornography is a good or bad thing, I'm just saying it's a terrible way to learn how to have sex. you were trying to get sex information by watching pornography. You didn't know it was perfectly normal because. I didn't know it was perfectly normal because I had no idea what to expect. But here's the tricky part: Neither one of us knew that. Now it turns out that both of us, you and me, started ejaculating just like pretty much every other young man does. For the longest time I only ejaculated a drop or two and, like you, it really oozed out more than squirting. No need to open and close pictures one by one! The available batch mode automates the processing of hundreds of photos, applying the same healing effect to every picture without requiring human interaction.I remember when I first started masturbating, right around your age. Just a few clicks will start processing batches of hundreds of images with stunning results! Thanks to the advanced face recognition technologies used, all operations of Glamourizer are completely automated. Pro SLRs, mega-zooms, or point-and-shoot cameras can produce beautiful glamour portraits if you use Glamourizer to enhance your pictures! Glamourizer works with all pictures, no matter which camera you use to take them. This makes Glamourizer easy to learn and to use by any photographer. Glamourizer is completely stand-alone, and does not require any third-party tools. To compensate for varying lighting conditions, Glamourizer will detect color cast and improve skin tones on all pictures, resulting in healthy-looking people with natural skin tones no matter how difficult the light was. Applying just the right amount of texture, Glamourizer makes people’s faces look healthy and completely natural without giving them any ‘plastic’ feel. The product will automatically remove small skin defects such as pimples, wrinkles, and freckles without making the skin look unnatural. Glamourizer will make people's skin look healthier on the pictures by applying several enhancements. Turn ordinary snapshots into stunning glamour portraits! With automatic face recognition and skin enhancement, Glamourizer offers complete automation for hundreds of pictures – while treating every single shot with all the attention it deserves.
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President biden daily schedule8/21/2023 Lawmakers are battling over Trump’s impeachment trial, Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and calls from Democrats to boot far-right Republican members from Congress. More: Undoing Trump's policies and other things Biden did his first week as presidentīut it's unclear how long Biden can stick to his routine amid rising partisan conflicts in Congress and a slew of monumental challenges. The drumbeat reflects Biden's push to restore a sense of normalcy in the White House amid turmoil, weeks after the Capitol came under siege by pro-Trump supporters and as the death toll from a raging pandemic surpasses 435,000. The new president's tweets, always on message, are few and far between. While Trump was known to keep adversaries, reporters and even allies on edge into the wee hours of the night – all wondering when the next tweet might come and what it might say – Biden has returned the White House to a schedule that resembles banker hours. The exchange offered a rare off-script moment during the first days of Biden's administration that have brought rigid scheduling and routine back to the White House after four years of unpredictability under former President Donald Trump. "You," Biden replied with a smile as he walked away from a desk in the White House State Dining Room. "He sends his best." WASHINGTON – After Joe Biden signed another raft of executive orders Tuesday, a reporter deviated from the day's theme – racial equity – to ask the president what he talked to Russian President Vladimir Putin about earlier in the day. Watch Video: Biden jokes about Putin phone call with reporter
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Golf unico riviera maya8/21/2023 I have Celiac Disease and I wasn't worried about eating something I couldn't have because they made sure that each restaurant knew about it. From meeting our girls before their day trip to Tulum, and the family before scuba diving, they made sure that all of the details were covered. They truly cared about us and making sure that we were happy and had everything we needed. What made our stay so memorable was the personal service and attention to detail that were given to us by our butlers Javier and Rodrigo. Every employee that we came into contact with was very professional. My husband and I had an amazing time at Unico! The beautiful grounds and accommodations exceeded our expectations. You will be delighted at your choice! We will certainly be back!… I highly recommend staying at Unico 20 87. Thank you Martha, Leidy Ddc Cordova, Marvin and all of the extremely hard working staff that helped make our stay so pleasurable □. The chocolate making class was unique, interesting, hands on and extremely tasty! Yummy. Poolside dining was most excellent with salads, chicken strips, burgers, pizza from a wood fired oven, guacamole, ceviche and so many other wonderful tasty treats! Luna Leticia always kept our room neat tidy and smelling oh so beautifully tropical with the available aromatherapy choices. Great food was available whenever we wanted something to eat. Guadalupe & other caring staff kept the drinks flowing at our poolside loungers & cabana. Everyone was happy when Alejandro was on duty! Fernando our poolside bartender makes the best tasting drinks and he introduced us to 400 Rabbits Mezcal. Mario was the most attentive and interesting waiter that we have ever had! Lauren, Juan & Javier - thank you for helping us make the most out of our two week vacation! You guys really hit home run after home run! Outstanding! Diamanté and Angel at Mi Carisa, a most excellent Italian restaurant - we loved the special attention to DonnaLee’s birthday celebration! The Mariachi/waiters birthday song in Spanish was memorable! We will never forget your hospitality! Alejandro was the best poolside captain we most certainly will ever have. The staff was exemplary in every way! Special mention going out to Mario in Mura House the Japanese restaurant. It’s easy to say that we had a very comfortable, relaxing, exhilarating and pampered two weeks at Unico 20 87. The pool and outdoor areas are inviting, fun filled or quiet and extremely relaxing with excellent pool food and bottomless drinks expertly prepared. Our room was large and extremely well appointed and very quiet. The restaurants are diverse with large menues to choose from. The facilities are relatively new and in spectacular shape. We recently returned from a most excellent stay at Unico 2087 resort near Tulum Mexico. Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Resort.Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort.
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Loxone dimmer8/21/2023 Only mount the device on a horizontal DIN rail to ensure heat dissipation by convection. This device must be mounted on a DIN rail in an electrical distribution enclosure to ensure protection against contact, water and dust. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with the applicable regulations. Smart Actuators support dynamic fade times and can only be used with the Lighting Controller. Use device with Standard Actuator(s) or Smart Actuator(s) When selected, you will be notified via System Status or the Mailer if the device is no longer available or goes offline. Save into the Miniserver, in order to pair the Extension.Īfterwards the program must be loaded from the Miniserver to transfer the actual serial number of the Extension into the program. This can only be used if there is only one Extension of the same type. Specifies the serial number of the device.įor Extensions: Enter 'Auto' to automatically pair an extension with unknown serial number. This can be due to short-circuits, overloaded switching loads or too high an ambient temperature. If the CPU temperature reaches a critical point, the outputs of the device are switched off. If the motor is not suitable, this can damage both the motor and the Dimmer Extension! Only use this if you have experience with speed control of motors by phase cutting and if it is known that the motor type used can be controlled by leading edge phase cut and that no dangerous voltage peaks occur. However, only certain motors are suitable for this. The Dimmer Extension can also be used for speed control of motors via leading edge dimming. In such a case, use other lamps or a higher number per channel, or switch them off via an additional relay contact. However, some low-power LED lamps are so sensitive that this can cause occasional flashing or slight glowing. The voltage disappears with even a low load, as there is virtually no power available here. This results in a voltage being measurable at the outputs even when the outputs are switched off, especially without a load. The outputs of the Dimmer Extension are equipped with capacitors for interference suppression. If possible, test different LED luminaires for dimming quality before purchasing a large quantity. It is advisable to use high-quality luminaires, which guarantee consistent quality and long-term availability. There may also be batch-related differences in LED lamps. However, characteristics such as the dimming curve, dimming range, and flicker-free dimming can differ for every luminaire. In principle, all mains voltage LED luminaires marked as dimmable can be dimmed with the Dimmer Extension. However, for low-voltage halogen lamps, the transformer must be dimmable. Generally, incandescent lamps are always dimmable, even if they are not labeled as dimmable. Of all luminaires, incandescent lamps are the easiest to dim, this category can also include Halogen lamps and these are an alternative when the highest quality of light is desired and the energy consumption is acceptable. If in doubt, the manufacturer of the luminaire can provide information on the load characteristics (whether inductive or capacitive) and the recommended dimming method. The ballasts, LED drivers, electronic transformers etc. **A magnetic transformer must be loaded with at least 80% of it's capacity! *The sum of the nominal load of the ballasts, LED drivers or transformers is relevant, not the nominal load of the actual light. Low voltage halogen lamps with magnetic transformer (MLV) Mains voltage LED fittings (retrofit, LED bulbs) Low voltage halogen lamps with electronic transformer (ELV) Only use luminaires that marked as dimmable! Please observe the recommended dimming type and load limits! The Extension starts after switching on the power supply, and the status LED will flash orange after a short time when the connection to the Miniserver is established. However, a single-phase supply is also possible.Įnsure sufficient air circulation to allow the generated waste heat to dissipate, especially at high workloads. In case of large loads or multiple dimmers, it is advisable to spread the load across several phases as shown in the wiring example. The Dimmer Extension is installed on a DIN rail in a suitable enclosure.Ĭonnect the power supply and Link communication to the Miniserver.Ĭonnect the loads to the outputs as shown in the example above. The Dimmer Extension features 4 Output channels for dimming suitable mains voltage luminaires.Įach channel can be set to trailing edge or leading edge dimming, the Dimmer Extension is thus suitable for resistive (incandescent), capacitive (ELV) and inductive (MLV) loads.Īdditionally, 8 digital inputs for 24V are available.ĭatasheet Dimmer Extension 120V Table of Contents |