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<font color="red">'''NOTE: DON'T USE THE 49.9K RESISTORS FROM THE FIRST COOP, RJ IS GETTING REPLACEMENTS. THEY SHOULD BE 49.9 OHM'''</font> | <font color="red">'''NOTE: DON'T USE THE 49.9K RESISTORS FROM THE FIRST COOP, RJ IS GETTING REPLACEMENTS. THEY SHOULD BE 49.9 OHM'''</font> | ||
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| + | |<center>'''Lynx Conductor'''</center> | ||
| + | <center>'''EtherDongle Daughter Board'''</center>[[Image:rr.jpg|right|thumb|160px]] | ||
| + | *[[ConductorUse| Function & Use]] | ||
| + | *[[Manual_Conductor|Assembly Manual]] | ||
| + | *[ Mouser Direct] | ||
| + | *[ Firmware] | ||
| + | :'''Checksum''' | ||
| + | :Pickit3 - xxxx | ||
| + | '''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | ||
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| + | |<center>'''Lynx USB Dongle / Pixelnet'''</center>[[Image:Lynx_DMX_Dongle_v2.0_-_Assembled.JPG|right|thumb|160px]] | ||
| + | *[[USBPixelnetDongleUse| Function & Use]] | ||
| + | *[[Dongle_Manual_v2|Assembly Manual v2]] | ||
| + | *[http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=9eeb022092 Mouser Direct] | ||
| + | *[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6049 Firmware] | ||
| + | :<font size="2" color="red">NOTE: Not for use with DMX, See below for [[#DMX Devices|DMX firmware]] </font> | ||
| + | :'''Checksums''' | ||
| + | :Pickit2 - 613B | ||
| + | :Pickit3 - 613B | ||
| + | '''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | ||
| + | <br> | ||
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| + | Put one of the files below in the Vixen /plugin/output folder | ||
| + | *[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6342 '''Vixen ver 2.1 Pixelnet output plugin'''] | ||
| + | *[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6727.0;attach=7247 '''Vixen ver 2.5 Pixelnet output plugin'''] | ||
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|width="30%"|<center>'''PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub'''</center>[[Image:Hub-Finished2.jpg|right|thumb|160px]] | |width="30%"|<center>'''PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub'''</center>[[Image:Hub-Finished2.jpg|right|thumb|160px]] | ||
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*[http://www.mouser.com:80/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=2b85741d52 12v Option Kit] | *[http://www.mouser.com:80/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=2b85741d52 12v Option Kit] | ||
'''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | '''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | <font color="red">'''NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector'''</font> | ||
| + | :<font color="red">'''Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current'''</font> | ||
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| + | |width="30%"|<center>'''Pixelnet 16 Port Passive Hub'''</center>[[Image:rr.JPG|right|thumb|160px]] | ||
| + | *[[PassiveHub16Use| Function & Use]] | ||
| + | *[[Manual_PassiveHub16|Assembly Manual v1]] | ||
| + | *[ Mouser Direct] | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<font color="red">'''NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector'''</font> | <font color="red">'''NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector'''</font> | ||
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'''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | '''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | ||
| − | |<center>''' | + | |<center>'''Smart String Controller V2'''</center>[[Image:SSC2.jpg|right|thumb|160px]] |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[SSC2Use| Function & Use]] |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Manual_SSC2|Assembly Manual v2]] |
| − | *[ | + | *[ Mouser Direct] |
| − | *[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach= | + | *[ Firmware] |
| − | + | :To configure SSC [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6366 SS Utility] | |
:'''Checksums''' | :'''Checksums''' | ||
| − | :Pickit2 - | + | :Pickit2 - xxxx |
| − | :Pickit3 - | + | :Pickit3 - xxxx |
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'''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | '''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | ||
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|<center>'''Lynx Combiner'''</center>[[Image:IMG_4689.JPG|right|thumb|160px]] | |<center>'''Lynx Combiner'''</center>[[Image:IMG_4689.JPG|right|thumb|160px]] | ||
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*[[Manual_Combiner|Assembly Manual v1]] | *[[Manual_Combiner|Assembly Manual v1]] | ||
*[http://www.mouser.com:80/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=086313f476 Mouser Direct] | *[http://www.mouser.com:80/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=086313f476 Mouser Direct] | ||
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Revision as of 09:33, 3 April 2012
Smart String / Pixelnet Section
Nodes(Lights) Info & Order Chart
| Light type | Input Side | Max # per SSC
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Approx Amps
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Links to purchase online
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Smart String Nodes
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Big Chip Side of Node | 3.7975
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25ct String
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50ct String
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75ct String
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100ct String
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128ct String
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(Metal Backed) 3 50/50 Nodes
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DI | 3.96
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Square | |||||
(Plastic rectangle) 50/50 Nodes
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DI | 4.16
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Rectangle | |||||
Rigid strips 30 50/50 Nodes
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Male 3 pin connector | Not Known Yet | Rigid | |||||
Flexible strips 13ft 50/50 nodes
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Arrows show direction | approx 3.96
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Flexible | |||||
| Accessories → | 3 Conductor Cable | 3 Conductor Connectors | ||||||
| Cat5e Cable | ||||||||
| Device | Pipe | Cap | Purchase Info |
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200 PSI PVC Pressure Pipe | Also, 1inch PVC Sch 40 CAP |
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Library
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Videos
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Software
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Hardware
NOTE: Only use the Pickit 3 utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
NOTE: DON'T USE THE 49.9K RESISTORS FROM THE FIRST COOP, RJ IS GETTING REPLACEMENTS. THEY SHOULD BE 49.9 OHM |
File:Rr.jpg 160px
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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File:Rr.JPG 160px
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
File:SSC2.jpg 160px
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
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DMX Section
Hooking up a DMX Universe
- Hookup Diagrams showing DMX devices connected to a computer.
Equipment Errata
- This page is for mods needed on released production boards from DLA.
Controller (Dimmers) Comparison Table
| Controller | DMX | # Channels | On Board SSR | Wireless Pkg | LNT | Dimming | On Board Splitter | 12v DC | 120v AC | 240 AC |
| Lynx Express | Yes | 16 | Yes | EX/RX or RX | Yes | Yes | Yes (1)** | No | Yes | Yes |
| Lynx Freestyle | Yes | 128 | No/SSR4 | EX/RX wMod or RX | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Lynx SSR4-DMX | Yes | 4 | Yes | EX/RX wMod or RX | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Lynx MR-16 | Yes | 16 | LED/MR16 | EX/RX wMod or RX | No | Yes | No | Yes *** | No | No |
- Legend
- LNT = Light Normalizing Technology. With the proper curves all lights turn on and dim at the same rate.
- Need to know if Lynx hardware works in your region? Lynx Voltage Info
- Asterisk Notes
- ** Two DMX outputs using wired input (Cat5) with ver 3 pcb and higher or
- One DMX output (DMX Out2) if using the mounted EX/RX wireless module on ver 3 pcb and higher
- *** MR16 is capable of handling up to 24 volt DC source power. Please place a heat sink on the 5 volt regulator.
Cases Chart
| Lynx Device | Case Part# | Info | Purchase Info |
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CG-1500 | Coax Demarcation Enclosure
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16 Channel DC Controller |
CG-500 | Coax Demarcation Enclosure
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TA-200 | Coax Demarcation Enclosure
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LP-35P | Choose Gray and put in the comments of the order
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If you call they will ship USPS at a much cheaper rate than UPS |
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LP-51P | Choose Gray and put in the comments of the order
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If you call they will ship USPS at a much cheaper rate than UPS |
Flood Light - Aether
DMX LED RGBW Flood/Spot Light
Pronunciation on Aether:
- Ether \E"ther\ ([=e]"th[~e]r), n. [L. aether, Gr. a'iqh`r, fr. a'i`qein to light up, kindle, burn, blaze; akin to Skr. idh,
- indh, and prob. to E. idle: cf. F. ['e]ther.] [Written also [ae]ther.]
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Dimmers
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
DMX Wireless Devices
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
DMX Devices
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Aeon Clock
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
Discontinued Hardware
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware | ||
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware |
