MOTM

At 4:26 AM +0000 12/12/01, sucrosemusic wrote:
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>Also, clipping the blue, cap-like thing out of my strip is ok,
>right?  Arrgh!  Again, I hate to spam, but I don't think I'm the only
>one here to wonder about this.  Anyone else come to the same
>conclusion here?

I'm still waiting to see the math.

>And more on-topic, exactly what is "star ground?"  I don't quite get
>why you'd need to run two ground lines to each module.  'splain?  I'm
>not 100% inept, so some techno-jargon is ok, but don't go too
>far.  ::grin::

You might like to go to www.analog.com and download application note AN-280
"Mixed Signal Circuit Techniques".  It explains many of the low noise
design techniques used in MOTM such as EMI prevention using ferrite beads,
proper shielding, PCB ground planes, etc.  It also includes a discussion on
star grounding, and will give you a better appreciation of your MOTM system.