I'm designing a DMX/Renard node and was wondering if others were interested in it. The reason I'm asking is if there is interest in it I would like a little feedback before moving forward. If there isn't much interest then I will go ahead with what I've got.
What I have at the moment is based around the Wiznet W5200 and it has 5 RS485 ports. There are two data indicator LEDs per RS485 port. There are also jumpers to switch between DMX or Renard pin-outs. For configuration I was thinking about either a character LCD and switches, a web interface, or maybe dip switches or rotary switches.
If I make this for myself I may get rid of the DMX/Renard jumpers, and will probably go with an LCD. If there is interest in it I would keep the jumpers and be willing to get rid of the LCD for a more inexpensive or simpler configuration option. I might also be willing to entertain the idea of adding WIFI to it.
Thoughts?
What I have at the moment is based around the Wiznet W5200 and it has 5 RS485 ports. There are two data indicator LEDs per RS485 port. There are also jumpers to switch between DMX or Renard pin-outs. For configuration I was thinking about either a character LCD and switches, a web interface, or maybe dip switches or rotary switches.
If I make this for myself I may get rid of the DMX/Renard jumpers, and will probably go with an LCD. If there is interest in it I would keep the jumpers and be willing to get rid of the LCD for a more inexpensive or simpler configuration option. I might also be willing to entertain the idea of adding WIFI to it.
Thoughts?
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