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The Forum
The forum
The Bright Sparks Club is an online forum where like-minded technology obsessed students and mentors get together to share knowledge and ideas, and just to have a chat. Members receive points for contributing to the discussion, which they can trade for discounts on electronics components.
To get started, click the link and register an account.
MAIN DISCUSSION AREA
Beginners Forum
Beginners Forum - Introduce yourself, ask for help, bonus points for new members
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21/02/2012 6:28 PM
By: Dave Smith
By: Dave Smith
'BB', Our Main Discussion Forum : Come in Here !
'BB', Our Main Discussion Forum : Come in Here ! - This is where you can ask questions and give answers for Goldcard points
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22/02/2012 10:21 PM
By: TheRobberDotCom
By: TheRobberDotCom
Minicompetitions- make up your own and win Points
Minicompetitions- make up your own and win Points - Have a Go!!!... Easy Points
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18/02/2012 5:21 PM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
Your Problem not Resolved ? Are you stuck?
Your Problem not Resolved ? Are you stuck? - If you have posted a request or problem in the BB but it hasn't really been answered after being there a week, then post in here. Mentors, you are welcome to make posts or answer questions in ANY forum, including this one.
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25/11/2011 9:50 AM
By: Itsant
By: Itsant
NCET Discussion and Message Board
NCET Discussion and Message Board - Level 2 or 3 NCET questions or queries around any aspect of programme.
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04/01/2012 12:34 PM
By: Ross
By: Ross
Projects & Photos
Projects & Photos - Come in here and share your project circuits, photos and stories
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04/02/2012 12:25 AM
By: William47316
By: William47316
Hey ! Drop in ! Just have a Yak
Hey ! Drop in ! Just have a Yak - This is for ALL you new or old members to just discuss your interests, school stuff or introduce yourself. You don't have to talk about electronics etc. We are INTERESTED in you ! Some points awarded.
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13/02/2012 12:19 PM
By: Microman171
By: Microman171
Set a Challenge!! Think of a project that would be great to make!
Set a Challenge!! Think of a project that would be great to make! - David and Alex started it all off with their bike LED challenge, now its our turn and your turn.
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19/10/2011 12:13 PM
By: Lazyskate
By: Lazyskate
HELP AND HOW To...
Heeeeelllllllpppppp.... I'm Confused !!! Look in here for Help or just ask !!!
Heeeeelllllllpppppp.... I'm Confused !!! Look in here for Help or just ask !!! -
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19/12/2011 9:33 AM
By: Microman171
By: Microman171
Hi Tech Competition
HI TECH COMPETITIONS
2009 Bright Sparks Awards- Webspace live Oct 23 See all the finalists projects from that date at www.BrightSparksAwards.org.nz
2009 Bright Sparks Awards- Webspace live Oct 23 See all the finalists projects from that date at www.BrightSparksAwards.org.nz -
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19/10/2010 5:28 AM
By: TheRobberDotCom
By: TheRobberDotCom
2006 Competition profiles
2006 Competition profiles - Here are the results for 2005 Hi Tech...
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1 - OUR FAMOUS BRIGHT SPARKS- WHAT THEY ARE DOING NOW
What do some of our members get up to once they have left school???
What do some of our members get up to once they have left school??? -
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10/01/2012 11:29 AM
By: Ross
By: Ross
1 - ROBOTICS GROUP CHRISTCHURCH
Live in Christchurch and want to be part of a robotics club?
Live in Christchurch and want to be part of a robotics club? -
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06/10/2011 7:21 PM
By: Ross
By: Ross
3 - MARKETPLACE
Parts from Ross
Parts from Ross - Points are used to give you a price on the parts you want.Points are not worth money.Cheques should be made out to 'ETITO' and mailed to Ross Petersen, ETITO, Box 24 469, Royal Oak, Auckland or Direct Credit to ASB account 123 107 0037798 00 'goldcard'
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20/02/2012 9:12 AM
By: Ross
By: Ross
Buy Sell & Exchange
Buy Sell & Exchange - Please Describe the item briefly in the subject line....
Want to move that old 386 or graphic card since you up graded.... Clean up the bedroom! Come in here or make an offer. Free junk!
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11/11/2011 10:14 PM
By: Matthew
By: Matthew
Parts and kitsets from Andrew
Parts and kitsets from Andrew - Points are used to give you a price on the parts you want.
Points are not worth money.
Free Beginners Joining Solder Kits...
Free Beginners Joining Twist n Flash Kits...
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18/02/2012 5:24 PM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
Parts from Acronum
Parts from Acronum - Order your parts direct from Liam here
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13/12/2011 11:27 PM
By: Acronum
By: Acronum
4 - MAIN TOPIC AREAS
Astronomy and Outer Space
Astronomy and Outer Space - This is a new Forum for those interested in the stars, telescopes, space travel, relativity what have you. Paul Warhurst, an astronomer at the University of Auckland, has offered to help here.
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13/12/2011 3:10 PM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
Apple
Apple -
Come and chat about anything Apple related ... the latest rumours and announcements, programming, hardware, mods, and iPod.
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08/10/2011 2:21 AM
By: David44209
By: David44209
Batteries, Power Supplies and Solar Systems
Batteries, Power Supplies and Solar Systems - How many Volts...
What is mAh...
Ampere Hours...
Solar Power
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Biotechnology
Biotechnology - This is a brand new message area for anyone interested in Biotech: genetic engineering, bio-bugs, cyborgs, medical drugs...etc etc. I'd like to introduce LIZ who will be the Moderator of this forum.
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11/07/2011 1:03 PM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
Breadboards and Proto Boards
Breadboards and Proto Boards - Make your own circuits without having to Solder...
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30/09/2011 5:36 PM
By: Jimsta
By: Jimsta
Circuit Diagrams
Circuit Diagrams - Send us a Photo, scanned image, or jpg of your circuit diagram. To get this started posts with photos and an explanation will earn 3 points! E-mail in your pickie to Ross.
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21/02/2012 11:38 AM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
Circuit Making
Circuit Making - Drawing,
CAD,
Computer Graphics,
Printing,
Etching
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08/12/2011 5:13 PM
By: joe_ivp
By: joe_ivp
Electronic Basics
Electronic Basics - How does a component work?
What can you do with resistors, capacitors and stuff like that?
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26/12/2011 3:21 PM
By: Loading...
By: Loading...
Great Ideas
Great Ideas - Post any...
Great URLs,
Links to good jpgs, pdf's
Good Project ideas here and share them with the rest of us.
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20/07/2011 10:45 AM
By: TheRobberDotCom
By: TheRobberDotCom
Game Talk
Game Talk - This Forum is a trial at the request of Nick Martin, who requested it. Lets see how we go.
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23/02/2012 6:02 AM
By: William47316
By: William47316
LED's, Light, UV, IR
LED's, Light, UV, IR - 3 Volt Rainbow Strobe LED in action. These are available trade from the Parts Forum.
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12/12/2011 11:30 AM
By: joe_ivp
By: joe_ivp
Music, Audio, Video, MP3
Music, Audio, Video, MP3 - Amplifiers, Filters, Speakers, Preamps, Subs
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31/10/2011 4:36 PM
By: $Electroman$
By: $Electroman$
PIC's & Basic Stamp
PIC's & Basic Stamp - Getting Started ........
Which PIC ..............
Share Code, ideas, problems, glitches, and tricks
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01/10/2011 1:36 PM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
Programming
Programming - Programming help, Home page, Web site development. Ask a question...
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02/10/2011 9:43 AM
By: David44209
By: David44209
Radio, WIFI, Wireless, Remote Control
Radio, WIFI, Wireless, Remote Control - WIFI, Radio Control, Transmitters FM Bugs, AM, FM, Shortwave, Crystal Sets
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21/09/2011 10:35 AM
By: mookster1
By: mookster1
Software Reviews
Software Reviews - This is a NEW FORUM at the suggestion of Sumeet to talk about new software.
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06/10/2011 7:17 PM
By: nathanJ
By: nathanJ
Which School / Uni / Poly / Course???????
Which School / Uni / Poly / Course??????? - Posts and discussion about where to go for courses careers
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06/10/2011 7:37 PM
By: nathanJ
By: nathanJ
5- HEAPS OF GOLD IN OUR ARCHIVE
Old Gold Posts
Old Gold Posts - Looking for an old post?
Good news! We don't throw anything away.
Look in Here or the
Main Topic Areas below
Search link up above
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30/07/2011 8:43 PM
By: CyberPython
By: CyberPython
Website Feedback/Suggestions for old Website (before July 2006)
Website Feedback/Suggestions for old Website (before July 2006) -
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16/06/2011 1:22 PM
By: Hamiac
By: Hamiac
Old BB Archive- Go Browse
Old BB Archive- Go Browse - Three years of Questions, Answers and Wisdom going wayyyyyy back over all the old BB's
Click on Search at the top of this page to find your answer now or get some great ideas.
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23/07/2011 5:45 PM
By: Andrew H
By: Andrew H
6 - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS WEBSITE?? PLEASE TELL