Standalone DMX/SD Card Dumb String Controller

[TexasStingray]

I created a Standalone DMX/SD Card Dumb String Controller. It uses an Arduino. It can functions as a DMX Controller or you can add the SD Card Module and have it run the pattern stored on the SD Card. This is something I am willing to share with the members just as a way to say thanks.

I'm just checking to see of there is any interest.

[LtKadeo]

Would like to see what you have come up with - may not use it for x-mass but may have some use in my halloween tomestone displays.
Thanks

Ted K

[chrisatpsu]

what do you need (sequencer) to create the pattern for the sd card?

[TexasStingray]

Currently the pattern file is a CSV file with 3 line one for each color, I'm thinking of changing it to one continues file where the color is read in groups of three this would make for an unlimited pattern length. There is also a delay file that controls how long of a delay between color changes. It currently does not do any transactions between colors but this is something I am looking at. nothing will be available until next year.

[urthegman]

Interest here!

[rrawlings]

Interested.  Love the arduino capabilities

[therealbigjim]

ptcture video?

[Mike Hill]

+1

[TexasStingray]

I should have a few pic's by the end of the week. I'll try to put a video together as well.

[TexasStingray]

Just completed a Vixen 2.1 plugin that will create the pattern file used for the Standalone Mode.

[TexasStingray]

Here is a pic of the Standalone DMX SD Card Dumb String Controller with the SD Card module installed. I have also created a Standalone SD Card Controller for Smart Strings. I have tested it with a 21 led Flex Strip and a 7 Node Smart String. I hope to get a PCB made for it as well.

[wftxlites]

Cool. Nice job.

It sounds like you have also figured out the pixelnet code that you were working on.

Congrats,

Greg

[TexasStingray]

The Pixelnet is still an issue, and I have not given up. The controller for Smart String currently only reads the SD Card and sends the signal. It does not receive PixelNet as of today. I received an Arduino MEGA for Christmas and Hope to test the pixelnet out with it.

[wftxlites]

I am looking forward to hearing the results. I am thinking that I would like my Ardunio (GE35-LED) controller to receive straight pixelnet. It currently receives DMX.

[TexasStingray]

I did get the MEGA and UNO to send out PixelNet code to control a DSController.