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Revision as of 23:59, 24 November 2011

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
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
Cat5e Cable


Device Pipe Cap Purchase Info
  • PixelNet Smart String Controller
200 PSI PVC Pressure Pipe Also, 1inch PVC Sch 40 CAP
  • Lowes - Pipe
1" PVC Pipe 10ft
  • Lowes - CAP (2 per controller)
1" PVC Cap

Library

Documents
Videos
Software
Diagrams
Smart Strings1.jpg
Smart Strings2.jpg
SmartString1f.jpg
Newpixdims.jpg


Hardware

Pixelnet EtherDongle
ED25Finalrr.jpg
Checksum
xxxx

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

PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub
Hub-Finished2.jpg
Checksums
Pickit2 - 811E
Pickit3 - 8196

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

Pixelnet 4 Port Passive Hub
Port4.JPG
Smart String Controller
SSC-Finished.jpg
NOTE: You must use the new version of the SS Utility with the latest version of the firmware SS Utility
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

Lynx Dongle / Pixelnet
Lynx DMX Dongle v2.0 - Assembled.JPG
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

Lynx Combiner
IMG 4689.JPG

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
Checksums
Pickit2 - A6F9
Pickit3 - A771

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


Lynx Aether II
4 Channel Light
15 deg
22 deg
32 deg
Checksums
Pickit2 - 84D5
Pickit3 - 854D

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
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
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
Wireless TXRX v2.0 - Assembled.JPG
Checksums
Pickit2 - 1E69
Pickit3 - 1EE1

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
EX RX V2.JPG
Checksums
Pickit2 - 1E69
Pickit3 - 1EE1

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

DMX Devices

Dongle
Lynx DMX Dongle v2.0 - Assembled.JPG
Checksums
Pickit2 - 0A6F
Pickit3 - 0A6F

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

Splitter
Finished-Splitter.jpg
DMX Tester
DMXTester.jpg
DMX Servo Controller
ServoController.jpg

Aeon Clock

Aeon
Clock
Checksums
Pickit2 - 24EE
Pickit3 - 23C1

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

Discontinued Hardware

Lynx
16 Channel

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

Transmitter (TX) Ver 1
Tx.jpg
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
Exrx.jpg
Checksums
Pickit2 - xxxx
Pickit3 - 5EEA

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

Standalone Receiver (RX)Ver 1
Lynx Receiver.JPG
Checksums
Pickit2 - xxxx
Pickit3 - 5EEA

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