Simple Renard RGB+W
Simple Renard RGB+W 32 Channel DC Controller
THIS WIKI IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
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What is the Simple Renard RGB+W?
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How does the Simple Renard RGB+W work?
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Revision History
The Version v.1b is currently the most recent version of the Simple Renard RGB+W in production.
Simple Renard RGB+W Parts
In addition to the PCB, you will need the following components:
Mouser
| Part | Description | Mouser PN | Qty |
| P1 | Tyco Terminal Block 2P Vertical | 571-7969492 | 2 |
| C1,C2 | 47uf 35V Electrolytic | 647-UVZ1V470MDD | 2 |
| C6 | .33uf | 81-RDER71H334K1K103B | 1 |
| C3,C4,C5 | .1uf | 81-RPEF51104Z2S2A03A | 3 |
| D1 | 1N5229(4.3v) | 78-1N5229B | 1 |
| D2 | 1N5239 (9.1v) | 78-1N5239B | 1 |
| IC1 | 65LBC179 | 595-SN65LBC179P | 1 |
| IC3 | LM7805CT | 512-LM7805CT | 1 |
| 40 Pin IC Socket | 517-4840-6000-CP | 1 | |
| IC5 | PIC18F4520 or 4620 and 4525 | 579-PIC18F4520-I/P | 1 |
| ICSP | 6 pin header | 571-6404526 | 1 |
| JP2 XBee header | 5 pin header | 571-640452-5 | 1 |
| Shunt for XBheader and Vreg bypass | Shunt | 737-MSC-G | 3 |
| JP3 Vreg bypass | 2 pin header | 571-6404522 | 1 |
| J1-J10 | RJ45 Jack | 571-5555164-1 | 10 |
| Status Led | yellow 3MM LED | 604-WP132XYD | 1 |
| Power Led | Green 3MM LED | 604-WP132XID | 1 |
| RX/TX Led | Green 3MM LED | 604-WP132XGD | 1 |
| R1,R2,R6 | 1k ohm resistor 1/8 watt | 299-1k-RC | 3 |
| R3,R7 | 330 ohm resistor 1/8 watt | 299-330-RC | 2 |
| R4 | 10k ohm resistor 1/8 watt | 299-10k-RC | 1 |
| R5 | 120 ohm resistor 1/8 watt | 299-120-RC | 1 |
| R9,R10 | 27k ohm resistor 1/8 watt | 299-27k-RC | 2 |
| R11-42 | 820 ohm resistor 1/8 watt | 299-820-RC | 32 |
| T1-32 | Transistor PN2222AG | 863-PN2222AG | 32 |
| PIC Bypass | Header | 571-3-644456-3 | 1 |
| 8 pin IC socket | 517-4808-3004-Cp | 1 |
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Housing
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Building the Simple Renard RGB+w
Assembly
The Simple Renard RGB+W is a simple device to assemble and test. It is easiest if you build the units by inserting the various components from smallest to tallest .
- Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the board.
- Install the resistors:
- Install the capacitors:
- Install the IC socket:
- Install the transistors:
- Install the light emitting diodes:
- Install the 5v linear regulator
- Inspect the board to look for any missing solder joints, solder bridges or cold solder joints.
Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Simple Renard RGB+W !
Final Testing
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Mounting in Housing
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Power Requirements
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Connecting up the Simple Renard RGB+w
The Simple Renard RGB+W should be connected to a PC and can be driven by the standard Renard Plugin in Vixen.
RJ45 output jacks are wired as follows:
Pin 1 - Pin 2 - Pin 3 - Pin 4 - Pin 5 - Pin 6 - Pin 7 - Pin 8 -
Firmware
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Schematic
PCB
PCBs are available from N7XG (Dean)
Design Options
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Other Information
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Simple Renard RGB+W Discussion Threads
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FAQ
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