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. 

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MAIN DISCUSSION AREA
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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19/05/2013 6:58 PM
By: Ross
'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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20/05/2013 8:55 PM
By: TheRobberDotCom
How to... How to... -
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10/05/2013 12:58 PM
By: joe_ivp
Beginners Forum Beginners Forum - Introduce yourself, ask for help, bonus points for new members
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17/05/2013 5:30 PM
By: Andrew H
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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09/05/2013 12:39 PM
By: tecco
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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22/03/2013 9:04 AM
By: ae917
Projects & Photos Projects & Photos -

Come in here and share your project circuits, photos and stories

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22/04/2013 6:53 PM
By: Acronum
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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22/03/2013 3:03 PM
By: Andrew
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
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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22/03/2013 3:15 PM
By: Andrew
Fun, interesting or useful links- post them here Fun, interesting or useful links- post them here -
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15/06/2012 8:13 PM
By: Bevan
SCHOOLS SPACE
Scholarships for 2013 Scholarships for 2013 - BE and BEngTech Scholarships- this Friday!
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01/11/2012 5:58 PM
By: Ross
Christchurch Robotics Christchurch Robotics -
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22/04/2012 5:58 PM
By: Andrew H
Hutt Valley High School Hutt Valley High School - This is the dedicated forum for HVHS electronics students
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15/07/2012 4:06 PM
By: raghav's forum
Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School - This is a special space for Kaiapoi High School students
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08/08/2012 6:38 AM
By: Les25693
Morrinsville College Electronics Morrinsville College Electronics - School forum area and news
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09/05/2013 3:36 PM
By: Andrew H
Mt Roskill Intermediate School- School forum area and news Mt Roskill Intermediate School- School forum area and news -
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02/10/2012 10:01 PM
By: Chin kit
New Plymouth Boys High School - school forum area and news New Plymouth Boys High School - school forum area and news -
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17/11/2012 7:03 PM
By: TheRobberDotCom
Northcote College Northcote College - School Forum Area and News
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08/07/2012 9:43 AM
By: Bevan
Papanui High School Papanui High School - A dedicated forum for the students of Papanui High School to share ideas and earn points
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19/07/2012 2:08 PM
By: Les25693
Riccarton High School Riccarton High School - Come on in Riccarton electronics students
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08/08/2012 6:34 AM
By: Les25693
RNLS welcome- this is an extra space for you RNLS welcome- this is an extra space for you -
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12/06/2012 6:53 PM
By: fish
Te Awamutu College Electronics Te Awamutu College Electronics -
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01/05/2013 2:43 PM
By: Andrew H
Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti nui a Toi Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti nui a Toi - E nga akonga, e nga kaiako, nau mai, haere mai. Anei to koutou waahi whakaako. Kia pai rawa te whai maramatanga e pa ana te ao hihiko. Kia kaha hoki te whiwhinga piro i a koutou e ako ana."
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11/06/2012 12:01 PM
By: Ross
Te Aroha College Te Aroha College - This is your dedicated space
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08/07/2012 9:48 PM
By: Bevan
ANDROID, BLACKBERRY, iOS, JAVA DEVELOPERS etc
What is this all about? What is this all about? -
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01/12/2012 12:00 AM
By: CyberPython
Competition 2012 Competition 2012 - Order an Entry Pack here
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02/11/2012 8:47 AM
By: CyberPython
1 - IMAGES AND LINKS
Awesome Ideas on TechE Blog Awesome Ideas on TechE Blog -
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06/03/2010 11:29 PM
By: marc232
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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20/07/2012 8:43 PM
By: Bevan
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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01/04/2013 1:17 PM
By: vishal0146
Suppliers FAQ Suppliers FAQ -
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18/06/2012 7:40 PM
By: Bevan
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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16/05/2013 9:56 AM
By: Andrew H
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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16/05/2013 8:45 PM
By: Caleb7
Parts from Acronum Parts from Acronum - Order your parts direct from Liam here
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29/07/2012 3:18 PM
By: Acronum
Free KIT for Focus Day Students Only Free KIT for Focus Day Students Only - Heres where you order your free kit, if you have attended a 2012 Bright Sparks/ETITO Focus Day
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25/09/2012 7:00 PM
By: FergusR
4 - MAIN TOPIC AREAS
555 - Ideas, Tips and Tricks 555 - Ideas, Tips and Tricks -
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20/06/2012 8:48 PM
By: Bevan
Android Android - Android Discussion Area
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16/10/2012 9:35 AM
By: CyberPython
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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24/11/2012 2:36 PM
By: TheRobberDotCom
Apple Apple -
Come and chat about anything Apple related ... the latest rumours and announcements, programming, hardware, mods, and iPod.
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04/05/2013 11:06 AM
By: Caleb7
Arduino Arduino - Arduino Posts, Topics, FAQ, Parts
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15/01/2013 12:55 PM
By: Matthew
AVR AVR -
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03/05/2013 9:00 PM
By: Andrew H
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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01/12/2012 9:30 AM
By: CyberPython
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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04/05/2012 2:03 PM
By: Andrew8493
Breadboards and Proto Boards Breadboards and Proto Boards - Make your own circuits without having to Solder...
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14/04/2012 7:55 PM
By: CyberPython
Casio Casio -
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02/08/2011 6:44 PM
By: jonesyboynz@live.com
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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30/08/2012 12:40 AM
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Computing Computing -
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01/09/2012 3:56 PM
By: Andrew H
Circuit Making Circuit Making - Drawing, CAD, Computer Graphics, Printing, Etching
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22/02/2013 6:16 PM
By: Andrew H
Electronic Basics Electronic Basics - How does a component work? What can you do with resistors, capacitors and stuff like that?
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04/10/2012 3:36 PM
By: Andrew H
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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04/06/2012 5:52 PM
By: Bevan
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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10/06/2012 8:19 PM
By: Bevan
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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02/02/2013 4:01 PM
By: Andrew H
Linux Linux -
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30/04/2013 1:20 PM
By: Andrew H
Math Math -
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23/06/2012 9:26 PM
By: Bevan
Music, Audio, Video, MP3 Music, Audio, Video, MP3 - Amplifiers, Filters, Speakers, Preamps, Subs
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29/08/2012 12:05 PM
By: sione
PIC-Angels PIC-Angels -
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By: bensven
PICAXE PICAXE - What's a PICAXE? F.A.Q. Rave Reviews, Links, Program Samples, Photos
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15/04/2013 8:39 AM
By: Kiwinewt
PICAXE Programs PICAXE Programs -
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05/05/2013 3:04 PM
By: Andrew H
PIC's & Basic Stamp PIC's & Basic Stamp - Getting Started ........ Which PIC .............. Share Code, ideas, problems, glitches, and tricks
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14/02/2013 8:31 AM
By: brook
Programming Programming - Programming help, Home page, Web site development. Ask a question...
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26/04/2013 6:56 PM
By: mookster1
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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26/04/2013 5:53 PM
By: Andrew H
Robotics Robotics - Meet your Future today...
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01/02/2013 2:31 PM
By: Anthony123
Software Reviews Software Reviews - This is a NEW FORUM at the suggestion of Sumeet to talk about new software.
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22/03/2013 2:51 PM
By: Caleb
ROBOT WARS New Zealand ROBOT WARS New Zealand -
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14/04/2012 2:18 PM
By: Ross
Which School / Uni / Poly / Course??????? Which School / Uni / Poly / Course??????? - Posts and discussion about where to go for courses careers
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01/10/2012 11:48 PM
By: bituser
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
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    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
    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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    12/03/2012 9:00 AM
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    6 - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS WEBSITE?? PLEASE TELL
    We need your opinion...... We need your opinion...... -
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    17/10/2012 11:25 AM
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