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Revision as of 07:24, 10 March 2011

Diy Light Animation Equipment
This page contains links and info about the DLA equipment with all current hardware is based off of the DMX standard.

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
  • Express
  • Freestyle
CG-1500 Coax Demarcation Enclosure
12.25 X 12 X 5.25
Note: As of 8/2011, the manufacturer has changed the locations of the mounting bosses in the case. You may need to make an adapter plate or use alternate means of attaching your board to the case.
  • Cable Amplifiers
CG-1500
  • DF Countryman
Call 612-724-4400 to Order
Sales Manager Duke McNaughton
  • DIYLEDEXPRESS
CG-1500
  • Excess Supply
CG-1500
  • Radiant Holidays
New Style CG-1500
  • MR-16

16 Channel DC Controller

CG-500 Coax Demarcation Enclosure
6.3 X 7.8 X 2
  • DIYLEDEXPRESS
CG-500
  • Radiant Holidays
CG-500
  • SSR4
  • Splitter
  • PixelNet 4 Port Passive Hub
TA-200 Coax Demarcation Enclosure
3.75 x 3 x 1.5
  • DF Countryman
Call 612-724-4400 to Order
Sales Manager Duke McNaughton
  • DIYLEDEXPRESS
TA-200
  • Excess Supply
TA-200
  • Radiant Holidays
TA-200
  • USB Dongle V1
  • USB Dongle V2
  • Wireless TX V1
  • Wireless TX/RX V2
LP-35P Choose Gray and put in the comments of the order
"Make Sure it has the PCB bosses"
No Studs
  • Polycase
LP-35

If you call they will ship USPS at a much cheaper rate than UPS

  • Wireless RX V1
LP-51P Choose Gray and put in the comments of the order
"Make Sure it has the PCB bosses"
No Studs
  • Polycase
LP-51

If you call they will ship USPS at a much cheaper rate than UPS

PixelNet

Pixelnet Library

Documents PixelNet Specification(draft) Smart String Power Requirements Smart String Node Documentation
Videos Smart String Demo 1 Smart String Demo 2 Waterproofing Nodes
SS Lights Options Node Lineup
Diagrams
Smart Strings1.jpg
Smart Strings2.jpg
SmartString1f.jpg
Light type Max Chart
Light type Max # per SSC (base on current draw) Approx. amps per max nodes
Smart String Nodes 128 3.7975 (29ma each)
(Metal Backed) 3 50/50 Nodes 120 3.96 (33ma each)
(Plastic rectangle) 50/50 Nodes 80 4.16 (52ma each)
Ridged strips 30 50/50 Nodes 4
Ridged strips 10 50/50 Nodes 12
Flexible strips 13ft 50/50 nodes 1 (120 nodes each) approx 3.96 (33ma each)

Pixelnet Hardware

Smart String Controller
  • Manual v1
  • [ Mouser Direct]
  • [ Firmware] xxxx
PixelNet Dongle
  • Manual v1
  • [ Mouser Direct]
  • [ Firmware] xxxx
PixelNet Hub
Finished hub.jpg
  • Manual v1
  • [ Mouser Direct]
  • [ Firmware] xxxx

Aether

DMX LED RGB(W) 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.] 
Lynx Aether
4 Channel Light

Dimmers

Dimmer Info - Manual, BOM (Bill Of Materials), Firmware and Checksum
Lynx Express
16 Channel
Lynx Freestyle
128 Channel Controller only
16 CH DC Controller (MR16)
16 Channel LED
SSR4
4 Channel SSR plus DMX option

DMX Wireless Devices

Wireless(TX/RX)Ver 2
TX RX V2.JPG
Express Receiver (EX/RX)Ver 2
EX RX V2.JPG
Transmitter (TX) Ver 1
Tx.jpg
Express Receiver (EX/RX)Ver 1
Exrx.jpg
Standalone Receiver (RX)Ver 1
Lynx Receiver.JPG

DMX Devices

Dongle
IMG 1012.JPG
Splitter
Finished-Splitter.jpg

Aeon Clock

Aeon
Clock

Parts Ordering:

Mouser Direct 
Order (1) of this part
PCB from RJ

Discontinued Hardware

Lynx
16 Channel
Grinch
Grinch.jpg
  • Manual
LED Triks
Ledtricks.jpg
  • Manual