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We Have a Winner!

doctorcdf — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:18:39 GMT

Since the Wireless Power RoadTest Design Competition began, we have been deeply impressed by the efforts of our competitors to use this groundbreaking technology in their individual projects.We were delighted by vsluiter's creation of wirelessly powe...(read more)

Ultrasmall Qi LED HACK

vsluiter — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:29:09 GMT

As you saw in the previous post I still have some boards left; I decided to do a real 'hack' to show how small you can make a Qi receiver. I soldered a Qi receiver circuit, and dremeled off the rest of the board. REAL PCB Hacking! This setup wor...(read more)

Purple or green?

vsluiter — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:03:35 GMT

Hi all! I saw Chads post on his boards, and noticed the nice purple color. This seemed a nice point in time for me to show the purple boards I had. When I had finished my design I sent my files to http://www.oshpark.com, I read a good review on ...(read more)

Qi Copter - A Qi Lime Pi Slice Alternative

johnsocm — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:45:39 GMT

Hello World, I wanted to show off another use of the Qi Lime Pi Slice that is about to be revealed. This Version of the Qi Lime Pi is so small that you can power can charge the battery of almost anything. I hooked it up to a iPhone Controlled He...(read more)

Qi Lime Pi - Hot Qi Dog - Uses of the Qi Powered Universal Design

johnsocm — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:29:31 GMT

Hello World, I wanted to post a picture of the many uses of our designs. I have made the Following Qi Powered in the picture below: -Hot Qi Dog Cape-Qi Lime Pi Shield-Qi Lime Pi Slice -Raspberry Pi-Original BQ51013 Receiver-Beaglebone-Frees...(read more)

Official Qi Lime Pi Logo....

johnsocm — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:15:38 GMT

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Design Idea; power limited source?

vsluiter — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:17:59 GMT

Hello all, The design competition is over but I had promised to shed light on a fenomenon I had seen in my circuit. Although this is not really related to wireless electronics, it is related to power limited sources. Voltage and current li...(read more)

OFFICIAL - Qi Lime Pi Rev 1 Completed and Entry with Schematics, Eagle files, Sketchup Files etc...

johnsocm — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:57:38 GMT

Hello World, I have completed a sophisticated Highly Efficient Qi Lime Pi ProtoShield. The boards are on their way! The Qi Lime Pi is a Qi/Battery powered and prototyping shield for the Raspberry Pi. Presenting the Qi Lime Pi..In Red, Green...(read more)

OFFICIAL QI LIME PI ENTRY IN PROGRESS...

johnsocm — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:49:39 GMT

Hello World, I have Successfully made the Qi Lime Pi and it works perfectly! Here are some pictures and a teaser video to look at while I am updating this blog tonight! players.brightcove.net/.../index.html (read more)

It's Alive! Part 018

COMPACT — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:31:50 GMT

Official Reporting Time Attached is a my summary of my Wireless Power Challenge.Enjoy! Attachments:community.element14.com/.../Wireless-Power-Challenge-Report.pdfWireless Power Challenge Report.pdf(read more)

Qi in toys: the results!

vsluiter — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:31:07 GMT

Hello all, I've got very good news, all the toys I built the Qi into work! These are the results so far, some mor info will follow: Qi LEGO Power Functions Battery BrickI'm very proud of this one; the Qi technology is completely embedded in...(read more)

My entry; the videos AND the EAGLE files

vsluiter — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:49:22 GMT

Eagle files:Attached to this post you'll find the files that give board and schematic and PDF of my entry:First, the video that's too much fun to include tech info players.brightcove.net/.../index.html Second, a video that's too muc...(read more)

It's Alive! Part 017

COMPACT — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:29:33 GMT

An EAGLE Eye for DetailFine Tuning Parts LibrariesI've made plans to produce my own solder paste stencils.For this I need accurate solder paste masks for the components. The bq51013a part from one of the many EAGLE parts libraries has an incorre...(read more)

There is some sizzle in the air!

lfa555 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:21:03 GMT

Hey Guys, seems like there are some soldering irons running hot now :-)We are all really excited to see your finished WPC solutions! Christmas fever was yesterday, it's WPC finals, baby!!!! lol(read more)

I'm in production!

vsluiter — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:56:02 GMT

I've finished two boards with electronics, the circuits are working like a charm! Smallest component: 0402 resistor. Largest component: SO8Euro coin was added as a size reference. The circuit capable of charging 6 NiMH cells combines a Qi receiver, a...(read more)