Difference between revisions of "Equipment"

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

Smart String / Pixelnet Section

Nodes(Lights) Info & Order Chart

**SS Lights Info Chart and Ordering Links**
Light type	Input Side	Max # per SSC based on current draw	Approx Amps per Max Nodes	Links to purchase online Approx. Length (It can be shorter or longer)
Smart String Nodes Red +, Green - , Blue Data	Big Chip Side of Node	128	3.7975 29ma each	25ct String 5-7 ft	50ct String 12-14 ft	75ct String 19-21 ft	100ct String 26-28 ft	128ct String 33-35 ft
(Metal Backed) 3 50/50 Nodes Red +, Blue - , Green Data	DI	120	3.96 33ma each	Square
(Plastic rectangle) 50/50 Nodes Red +, Blue - , Green Data	DI	80	4.16 52ma each	Rectangle (Center Spacing 4.7", Wire between each 3.9", Total 7.8')
Rigid strips 30 50/50 Nodes Red +, Blue - , Green Data	Male 3 pin connector	4	Not Known Yet	Rigid
Flexible strips 13ft 50/50 nodes Red +, Blue - , Green Data	Arrows show direction	1 (120 nodes each)	approx 3.96 33ma each	Flexible
Accessories →				3 Conductor Cable	3 Conductor Connectors Chart Wire Color Changes
Accessories →				Cat5e Cable

String Controller Pipe Size Chart

Device

Pipe

Cap

Purchase Info

Pixelnet Smart String Controller (SSC)

1 inch 200 PSI PVC / Sch 20

Also, 1inch PVC Sch 40 CAP

Hole sizes 15/64 for 3 wire connectors &

7/32 for the pigtails

Lowes - Pipe

1" PVC Pipe 10ft

Lowes - CAP (2 per controller)

1" PVC Cap

Pixelnet Dumb String Controller (DSC)

200 PSI PVC / Sch 20

Library

Documents PixelNet Specification(draft) Smart String Power Requirements Smart String Node Documentation Smart String LSP 2.0 Setup Guide	PixelNet Hub DMX channel chart Online Chart PixelNet Channel Example E1.31 Draft Standard	Conductor Trigger User Manual Conductor SEQ file layout
Videos Smart String Demo 1 Smart String Demo 2(Program SSC with SS Utility) SS Lights Options Node Lineup Cutting Flexible Strip & Test Firmware	EtherDongle and Passive Hub Demo EtherDongle Demo Part 2 EtherDongle w/ Toys EtherDongle w/ Conductor Demo EtherDongle output DMX	Conductor Tutorial
Software SS Utility Setup 7-10-2011 Null Nodes	Vixen ver 2.1 Pixelnet output plugin (Put this file in the /plugin/output folder) Updated 7-10-2011
Academy info - pdfs, links and more 2012 Show Presentations

Diagrams

Hardware

Pixelnet EtherDongle

Checksum

Pickit3 - xxxx

Vixen v2.1 Plugin Pixelnet only

DMX Firmware

Checksum

Pickit3 - xxxx

Vixen v2.1 Plugin if using DMX Firmware.

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

Lynx Conductor EtherDongle Daughter Board

File:Rr.jpg

160px

Function & Use
Assembly Manual
[ Mouser Direct]
[ Firmware]

Checksum

Pickit3 - xxxx

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Pixelnet USB Dongle

NOTE: Not for use with DMX, See below for DMX firmware

Checksums

Pickit2 - 613B

Pickit3 - 613B

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Put one of the files below in the Vixen /plugin/output folder

PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub

Checksums

Pickit2 - 811E

Pickit3 - 8196

12v Option Kit

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector

Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current

Pixelnet 16 Port Passive Hub

NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector

Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current

Pixelnet 4 Port Passive Hub

Smart String Controller

Checksums

Pickit2 - E2EB

Pickit3 - E363

Checksums

Pickit2 - 2EF2

Pickit3 - 2F6A

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
To configure SSC SS Utility

Smart String Controller V2

Checksums

Pickit2 - 19F3

Pickit3 - 1A6B

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
To configure SSC SS Utility

Smart String Controller V3

File:Rr.jpg

160px

Firmware	Checksum
Standard	Pickit2 = 25E1, Pickit3 = 25E1
Test	Pickit2 = B311, Pickit3 = B311

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
To configure SSC SS Utility

Dumb String Controller

Function & Use
Assembly Manual
[ Mouser Direct]
[ Firmware]

Checksums

Pickit2 - xxxx

Pickit3 - xxxx

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

V3 firmware can also be used on V1 & V2 SSC controllers with the following modification

On the following image you will see two colored in lines I painted on to a image of the top of a SSC. This mod was designed to be totally on the top of the PCB to allow those with their SSCs already enclosed in the PVC to do this easily. Just slide the PCB up out of the PVC as if you were going to update the firmware, which you are going to do also.

It does not matter if it is a V1 or V2 PCB this mod is exactly the same.

The red mark is where you need to use a razor blade and cut the trace where it is. This is on the TOP of the PCB where the parts are. You will find the heavier trace located between the pins of the two resistors. Make sure you cut it well enough that it does not make connection any longer.

Then on the back of the PCB place a jumper wire where the Green line is drawn. Connect these points with a small light wire making sure it does not short anything else. Remember to take into account that when you flip the pcb over to do this that every is mirror imaged on you. Once this is complete you may want to change the top resistor to in the range of 220 - 330 ohms. It will work with others that we have used but you will find this to be the best area to use.

Flash you SSC with the new firmware. The same firmware now works on both controller versions.

Lynx Combiner

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
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

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.]

Lynx Aether

4 Channel Light

Function & Use
Manual
Video Manual
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4
- Part 5 - Case
Troubleshoot Videos
- Red LED on part 1
- Red LED on part 2
Mouser Direct
Solder Paste Part # SPE-0012
Lens Part Numbers
Graphics
Updated Firmware 11/17/2010

Checksums

Pickit2 - A6F9

Pickit3 - A771

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Parts Legend
Program Start Address with Lynx Express Configuration Utility
Diagnostics Firmware

Lynx Aether II

4 Channel Light

15 deg

22 deg

32 deg

Checksums

Pickit2 - 84D5

Pickit3 - 854D

Test Firmware Cycles through colors

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Program Start Address with Lynx Address Utility
Power - 12 AC Outdoor Accent Light Transformer - Estimate 35 watts per Aether 2

Example Homedepot Transformer

Dimmers

Dimmer Info - Manual, Mouser Direct BOM (Bill Of Materials), Firmware and Checksum

Lynx Express

16 Channel

Function & Use
Assembly Manual v5
- Previous Assembly Manuals
Assembly Videos
- Part 1
- Part 2
Mouser Direct
Graphics
Firmware LNT

Checksums

Pickit2 - 64C0

Pickit3 - 6538

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Lynx Freestyle

128 Channel Controller only

Checksums

Pickit2 - 9AAF

Pickit3 - 9AAF

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

16 CH DC Controller (MR16)

16 Channel LED

Checksums

Pickit2 - 90D4

Pickit3 - 90D4

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

SSR4

4 Channel SSR plus DMX option

Function & Use
Assembly Manual
- Previous Assembly Manual
Mouser Direct
Graphics
Firmware

Checksums

Pickit2 - 9408

Pickit3 - 9408

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

DMX Wireless Devices

Wireless(TX/RX)Ver 2

Checksums

Pickit2 - 1AED

Pickit3 - 1B65

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
NOTE 2: Its recommended to use 50ms for Wireless. YMMV

Express Receiver (EX/RX)Ver 2

Checksums

Pickit2 - 1AED

Pickit3 - 1B65

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Mod for other Controllers

DMX Devices

DMX Lynx USB Dongle

Checksums

Pickit2 - 0A6F

Pickit3 - 0A6F

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

FTDI USB Driver

NOTE: Pixelnet firmware, See above for Lynx USB Dongle / Pixelnet|USB Dongle Pixelnet firmware

Splitter

Function & Use
Assembly Manual v3
- Previous Manual
Mouser Direct
Graphics
240v Transformer Digikey's p/n 567-1019-ND

Bobcat DMX Tester

Bobcat DMX Servo Controller

Aeon Clock

Aeon

Clock

Assembly Manual
Parts Ordering:
- Mouser Direct
- Order (1) of this part
- PCB from RJ
Firmware

Checksums

Pickit2 - 24EE

Pickit3 - 23C1

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Video

Discontinued Hardware

Lynx

16 Channel

Assembly Manual
Firmware 9E83

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Transmitter (TX) Ver 1

Checksums

Pickit2 - xxxx

Pickit3 - 475E

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Express Receiver (EX/RX)Ver 1

Checksums

Pickit2 - xxxx

Pickit3 - 5EEA

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

Mod for other Controllers

Standalone Receiver (RX)Ver 1

Checksums

Pickit2 - xxxx

Pickit3 - 5EEA

NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware

@@ Line 161: / Line 161: @@
 {| cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0" border="1"
 |-
-|width="30%"|<center>'''Pixelnet EtherDongle'''</center>[[Image:ED25Finalrr.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Pixelnet EtherDongle'''</center>[[Image:ED25Finalrr.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[EtherDongleUse| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual EtherDongle|Assembly Manual v1]]
@@ Line 177: / Line 177: @@
 <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>
-|<center>'''Lynx Conductor'''</center>
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Lynx Conductor'''</center>
 <center>'''EtherDongle Daughter Board'''</center>[[Image:rr.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[ConductorUse| Function & Use]]
@@ Line 187: / Line 187: @@
 '''NOTE:''' Only use the Pickit (3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
-|<center>'''Pixelnet USB Dongle'''</center>[[Image:Lynx_DMX_Dongle_v2.0_-_Assembled.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Pixelnet USB Dongle'''</center>[[Image:Lynx_DMX_Dongle_v2.0_-_Assembled.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[USBPixelnetDongleUse| Function & Use]]
 *[[Dongle_Manual_v2|Assembly Manual v2]]
@@ Line 202: / Line 202: @@
 *[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''']
+|
 |-
-|width="30%"|<center>'''PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub'''</center>[[Image:Hub-Finished2.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub'''</center>[[Image:Hub-Finished2.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[ActiveHub16Use| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual SSHub|Assembly Manual v1]]
@@ Line 218: / Line 219: @@
 :<font color="red">'''Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current'''</font>
-|width="30%"|<center>'''Pixelnet 16 Port Passive Hub'''</center>[[Image:Sm-Hub-Finish.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Pixelnet 16 Port Passive Hub'''</center>[[Image:Sm-Hub-Finish.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[PassiveHub16Use| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual_PassiveHub16|Assembly Manual v1]]
@@ Line 226: / Line 227: @@
 :<font color="red">'''Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current'''</font>
-|width="30%"|<center>'''Pixelnet 4 Port Passive Hub'''</center>[[Image:Port4.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Pixelnet 4 Port Passive Hub'''</center>[[Image:Port4.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[PassiveHub4Use| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual_PassiveHub|Assembly Manual v1]]
 *[http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=1fae9536c0  Mouser Direct]
+|
 |-
-|<center>'''Smart String Controller'''</center>[[Image:SSC-Finished.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Smart String Controller'''</center>[[Image:SSC-Finished.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[SSCUse| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual SSC|Assembly Manual v1]]
@@ Line 248: / Line 250: @@
 '''To configure SSC''' [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6366 SS Utility]
-|<center>'''Smart String Controller V2'''</center>[[Image:Sm-nSSC-Finish.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Smart String Controller V2'''</center>[[Image:Sm-nSSC-Finish.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[SSC2Use| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual_SSC2|Assembly Manual v2]]
@@ Line 260: / Line 262: @@
 '''To configure SSC''' [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6366 SS Utility]
-|<center>'''Smart String Controller V3'''</center>[[Image:rr.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Smart String Controller V3'''</center>[[Image:rr.jpg|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[SSC3Use| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual_SSC3|Assembly Manual v3]]
@@ Line 281: / Line 283: @@
 '''To configure SSC''' [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6366 SS Utility]
-|<center>'''Dumb String Controller'''</center>[[Image:DSC_beta_160.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Dumb String Controller'''</center>[[Image:DSC_beta_160.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[DSCUse| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual_DSC|Assembly Manual]]
@@ Line 306: / Line 308: @@
 Flash you SSC with the new firmware. The same firmware now works on both controller versions.
-|<center>'''Lynx Combiner'''</center>[[Image:IMG_4689.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
+|width="25%"|<center>'''Lynx Combiner'''</center>[[Image:IMG_4689.JPG|right|thumb|160px]]
 *[[CombinerUse| Function & Use]]
 *[[Manual_Combiner|Assembly Manual v1]]

Difference between revisions of "Equipment"

Revision as of 19:11, 23 September 2012

Contents

Smart String / Pixelnet Section

Nodes(Lights) Info & Order Chart

String Controller Pipe Size Chart

Library

Hardware

DMX Section

Hooking up a DMX Universe

Equipment Errata

Controller (Dimmers) Comparison Table

Cases Chart

Flood Light - Aether

Dimmers

DMX Wireless Devices

DMX Devices

Aeon Clock

Discontinued Hardware

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