I'll be using the first post in this thread to place links, photos and such until we have them added to the wiki.
BOMs:
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LoginEnclosures out of stock at Mouser. Here are alternative suppliers with stock:
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DMX Tester.HEX = Tester PIC
DMX_TESTER_TX.hex = Ex/Rx firmware for Tx
Photos:
Rev1 Tester Mod.jpg = Mod required for Rev1 PCB (Beta Testing only)
ExRx For Tester.jpg = How to build for Tx (please note that the PIC can still be installed in a socket rather than soldered directly)
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Dual Modes: Channel Selection or Dimmer Value with LED readout of value (slide switch)
Rotary Encoder: For dialing up or down the values
x10 multiplier: Increment/decrement value by 10 (encoder speed-sensing enabled, spin knob faster for x10 mode)
Dimmer Value Range: 0-255-PLS (PLS = pulse, see below)
Channel Value Range: 1..512.ALL.1..512.ALL...etc. ("wrap-around" in both directions)
All Channel Dimming: Select "ALL" in channel mode to apply dimmer value to all 512 channels together
Portable: Battery operated (4AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries)
RJ45 Output: For Cat-5 cable connectivity (DMX)
Built-In Wireless Option: Uses a stripped down Ex/Rx as a Tx (with custom firmware from RJ)
Chase Simulation: Adjacent channels only (turn the encoder in channel mode)
Pulse Mode: In dimmer value mode, moving to one value higher than 255 will cause the current channel(s) to flash on and off (troubleshooting mode)
Low Battery Indicator: Right-most decimal place will flash when battery gets low
Low power consumption (24 hours of on-time in wireless mode, 40 hours of on-time in wired mode)