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		<title>Renard8</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* BOM */ 78L05 is a positive regulator, 79L05 is a negative one.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;=== First PCB Revision ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This board can be distinguished by the letters XA on the solder side of the board, and by not having any silkscreen or soldermask.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Schematic ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Renard8_XA_sch_a.GIF]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This schematic is intended to exactly represent the first revision of the PCB.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Revision XA PCB Errata ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The board has three known issues that will be changed on the next revision of the PCB (if there is one).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1) The order of the outputs on J4, J5 is exactly reversed from that of the Renard16, Renard64 and other Renard boards. Output 1 appears on the connector (J5, pin 8) where Output 8 would be expected (based on the other boards) instead of the expected location (J4, pin 2), and so forth.  The power and ground connections are in the proper and expected location on these connectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
2) The RS232/RS485 connections on pins 4,5 of J1 and J2 are transposed with respect to the other boards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
3) The input biasing resistors (R5, R6) are connected wrong, so that they force the serial input on the PIC to go low when the input cable to the board is disconnected.  This does not appear to cause any problems at the time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== PCB Image ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Renard8-20070228b.gif]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The blue layer is the solder side, and the red layer represents the component side.  The silkscreen layer is shown on this composite image to indicate where the various components are located. None of the boards manufactured to date actually include the silkscreen or soldermask layers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== BOM ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: this BOM is slightly different from the previously published versions. The preferred part for diode D3 is now a BAT42 diode, because it has lower forward voltage drop and will fit in the holes on the board better.  The old parts can continue to be used on previously assembled and working boards.  In addition, the regulator is now specified as a LP2950, although you may substitute a LM78L05 if the input voltage to the board is high enough.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The part numbers in this BOM take precedence over those in the schematic above.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
PCB&lt;br /&gt;
1  TBA                   Renard8 PCB&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Resistors&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
3  299-27K-RC            27K Resistor, 1/4 W, Axial                       R5, R6, R8&lt;br /&gt;
2  299-1K-RC              1K Resistor, 1/4 W, Axial                       R3, R4&lt;br /&gt;
1  660-MF1/4DCT52R1200F  120 Resistor, 1/4 W, Axial                       R1&lt;br /&gt;
1  299-330-RC            330 Resistor, 1/4 W, Axial                       R7&lt;br /&gt;
1  299-10K-RC            10K Resistor, 1/4 W, Axial                       R2&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Capacitors&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1 80-C322C104K5R         0.1 uF Radial-lead Ceramic Capacitor             C2&lt;br /&gt;
1 140-XRL16V1000-RC      1000 uF, 16V Electrolytic Capacitor              C1&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Diodes&lt;br /&gt;
1  78-1N5229B            4.3v 0.5w Zener                                  D2&lt;br /&gt;
1  78-1N5239B            9.1v 0.5w Zener                                  D1&lt;br /&gt;
1  625-BAT42             30V 100mA Schottky Diode (preferred)             D3&lt;br /&gt;
                             or&lt;br /&gt;
1  625-1N5819-E3         50V 1A Schottky Diode (not preferred)            D3&lt;br /&gt;
                             or&lt;br /&gt;
1  625-1N4001-E3         50v 1A Diode (not preferred)                     D3&lt;br /&gt;
                             or&lt;br /&gt;
1  625-1N4148-E3         50V, 100 mA Diode (not preferred)                D3&lt;br /&gt;
1  604-WP7104GT          T1 Green LED                                     D4&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Transistors&lt;br /&gt;
1  512-2N3904TA          Small Signal Transistor                          Q1&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Connectors&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
4  571-5202514           AMP Modular Jacks, Right Angle                   J1, J2, J4, J5&lt;br /&gt;
         or&lt;br /&gt;
4  571-5564161           AMP Modular Jacks, Top Entry&lt;br /&gt;
         or &lt;br /&gt;
4  538-95003-2881        Molex Modular Jacks, Vertical PCB mount&lt;br /&gt;
1  575-199314            14 Pin Low Profile IC Socket                     XU3&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
ICs&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1  595-SN65LBC179PE4     RS485 Receiver/Transmitter 65LBC179              U1&lt;br /&gt;
1  579-PIC16F688-I/P     PIC16F688, unprogrammed, DIP14, Industrial Temp  U3&lt;br /&gt;
1  ---                   Regulator, 5V, Low Power LP2950ACZ-5.0           U2&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There isn&#039;t a mouser part number specified for the regulator because they are only available in large quantities.  It is available from other sources, and there are other regulators available that should work.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
BOM Revision History&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
  7/21/2007 PJS Changed regulator&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Second Revision ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TBA&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Renard]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:DIYC Index]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Renard</title>
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		<updated>2011-06-28T18:04:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Special Characters */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Overview ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Renard is the name of a computer-controlled, PIC-based dimmer scheme, and also refers to dimming controllers that people have built based on this scheme.  The designs all use mid-range PIC micro-controllers, are generally modular in units of eight channels (dimmable circuits), and use medium-speed, daisy-chainable, one-direction serial communications for input.  Renard controllers do not have stand-alone show sequencing capabilities, and rely on a separate computer (usually a PC) to send it real-time sequences of dimmer commands.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This design was originally described in the [http://computerchristmas.com/?link=how_to&amp;amp;HowToId=71 Simple PIC-Based 8-Port Dimmer] &#039;How-To&#039; on the http://computerchristmas.com website in a generic form.  Since then various people have designed and built controllers based on this hardware, and there are likely to be coop buys of one or more of these designs.  Renard is strictly a DIY, hobbyist effort at this time, with no commercial products available (either software or hardware).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Here is a picture of an assembled Renard8 pcb (an 8-channel board with an RS485 interface).  The two connectors in the lower left are for cables that go to remotely located 4-channel SSR boards, and the two on the upper right are for serial (RS485) input and output.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:web_100_8269.JPG|right|thumb|160px|[[16_Channel_Renard_with_SSRs | Renard16]] ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:IMG_3021.JPG|right|thumb|160px|[[24_Channel_Renard_with_SSR_Assembly_Instructions | Renard24]] ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Ren_64.jpg|right|thumb|160px|[[Renard64 | Renard64]] ]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Renard8_img_001.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition to the Renard8 pictured above, there are several other Renard boards available.  These include 16 and 24 channel versions with onboard SSRs, and a 64 channel version without SSRs.  In addition, a transformer board exists for providing power and zero-crossing to a Renard, as well as a board to convert an Olsen 595 board to a Renard board.  More information can be found on these controllers&#039; respective pages, accessible from the [[Renard Main Page]].  &lt;br /&gt;
== The Pieces and How They Connect Together ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Create some drawings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Distance ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The maximum distance between controllers (or between the PC and the first controller) depends on whether RS232 or RS485 is used as the physical communications method.  For RS232 the standards only specify short distances (less than 15 m), but past experiences in other situations suggests that it should work up to several times that distance, especially if low capacitance cable is used.  For RS485 it should work out to a distance of more than 300m.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Number of Circuits (Channels) ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The number of Renard channels that can be supported on a serial port depends on both the baud rate and on the frequency of updates that has been programmed into the Vixen sequence.  The most common PC control software is Vixen, which easily supports multiple serial ports (including USB-RS232 and USB-485 converters).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;; cellpadding=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align: center; background:black; color:white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Number of Channels (*)&lt;br /&gt;
|colspan=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;Total Renard Channels Capable &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; for a given Baud Rate/Refresh Interval*&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background:#AFEEEE; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;Baud Rate&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|colspan=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background:#D3D3D3; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;Refresh Interval&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!width=&amp;quot;60&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background:#D3D3D3; color:black&amp;quot;| 100 ms&lt;br /&gt;
!width=&amp;quot;60&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background:#D3D3D3; color:black&amp;quot;| 50 ms&lt;br /&gt;
!width=&amp;quot;60&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background:#D3D3D3; color:black&amp;quot;| 25 ms&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#AFEEEE; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;115200&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 1150 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 574&lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 286&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#AFEEEE; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;57600&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 574 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 286 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 142&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#AFEEEE; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;38400&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 382 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 190 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 94&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#AFEEEE; color:black&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;19200&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 190 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 94 &lt;br /&gt;
|style=&amp;quot;background:#FBEC5D; color:black&amp;quot;| 46&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note*&#039;&#039;&#039; - these numbers are based on using the Modified Renard Plugin included in Vixen 2.X as the dimmer codes that require two-byte encoding are avoided.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Firmware Versions ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There are several different versions of the Renard Firmware available.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The first (&#039;regular&#039;) version sends out a 30 uS low-going pulse (about 36 uS in areas with 50 Hz AC power), which is intended just to turn on the SSR at the right point in the AC cycle.  This pulse is only long enough to activate the SSR, which then stays on by itself until the end of the AC cycle.  The advantage of this version is that it draws the least amount of power from the +5V supply.  The disadvantage of this version is that the current draw of AC-powered LED lights may be too low during certain parts of the AC power cycle to allow the opto/triac to stay on by itself. The current draw of each SSR output is about 6 mA, or 48 mA for 8 channels.  However, the duty cycle of each SSR input is about 1:256, so the average current draw is about .18 mA (much less than the PIC itself).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The next (PWM) version of the firmware sends out a variable width low-going pulse synchronized to the AC power cycle.  The pulse starts at the same time as it would in the &#039;regular&#039; version of the firmware, but lasts until the end of the AC cycle instead of turning off right away.  The advantage of this version is that it can be used for dimming direct-drive LEDs (those without any SSRs involved), and will be better at dimming low-current lights with SSRs (including LED lights intended for AC operation).  The disadvantage of this version is that it draws a lot more current from the +5V supply in the worst case.  The current draw of each SSR output is still 6 mA (or 12 mA if there are status LEDs in parallel with the SSR), for a total of 48 mA (96 mA).  The worst case duty cycle is now 100%, so the full 48 mA (or 96 mA) has to be accounted for.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The last (DC) version of the firmware is very similar to the PWM firmware, also sending out a variable-width pulse.  However, this pulse is not synchronized to the AC power line, so there is no need to connect a zero-crossing signal to the controller.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== SSR Selection ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard Dimmer is designed to turn the SSRs on at different points of each AC powerline cycle (at the beginning for high-brightness, in the middle for medium brightness, and at the end for very low brightness).  As a result, the SSRs must be selected for random-phase turn-on.  The Renard controllers will not work properly with SSRs designed for zero-crossing turn-on.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Driving LED Light Strings ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Controlling LED light strings requires the use of the special version of the firmware designed for PWM operation (as opposed to the standard version of the firmware, which controls the light intensity by pulse positioning).  The reason for this is that LED current at certain voltage (brightness) levels may be too low to latch the optos/triacs in the SSRs.  The PWM firmware eliminates this problem by driving the SSRs for the entire &#039;ON&#039; portion of each AC power line cycle, rather than providing just a narrow pulse at the start of the &#039;ON&#039; period.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Power Requirements ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The power requirement for the controller varies with the exact application.  The PIC itself usually draws around 5mA.  Additional current is required for the oscillator (if present), the serial line interface chips, the SSRs and the voltage regulator (if any).  It is hard to give guidelines for these parts, because there are many possible choices for all of these parts.  It is best to consult the datasheets for the parts that are actually installed.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Observed Current Draw ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The current consumption numbers were obtained by placing a 1 &amp;amp;Omega; resistor (+/- 5%) in series with the power input pin(s) to the controller, and measuring the voltage across the resistor.  The columns with the label &#039;term&#039; were measurements taken with a 120 &amp;amp;Omega; termination resistor connected across the RS485 output signals, while &#039;no term&#039; measurements were taken with the RS485 output connector left open. These numbers should be viewed as representative, not exact.  The actual numbers will vary from chip to chip, with temperature, the regulator output voltage, tolerance of the RS485 terminating resistor, and so forth.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! PCB&lt;br /&gt;
! Non-PWM Current (no term)&lt;br /&gt;
! Non-PWM Current (term)&lt;br /&gt;
! PWM Current (no term)&lt;br /&gt;
! PWM Current (term)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!Renard8&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |20 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |39 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |60 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |80 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!XMUS 16-Channel&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |45 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |71 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |122 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; |149 mA&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: All measurements taken with the PIC configured to use an external 18.432 MHz oscillator, and with all output channels connected to SSRs (no on/off LED installed on the SSR, however).  The outputs of the PIC were configured for maximum dimmer brightness (i.e. worst case situation). The measurements were taken with a DC supply connected to the pins 7,8 on the RJ45 connector, with the zero-crossing signal supplied by other means.  In addition, one of the output pins was observed with an oscilloscope to verify correct operation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Comparison with Other Schemes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
LOR&lt;br /&gt;
AL&lt;br /&gt;
D-LIGHT&lt;br /&gt;
DMX-512&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Future Directions ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Protocol ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Version 1===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Character Format ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Baud Rate can vary, current firmware is programmed for 57600.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1 Start Bit, 8 Data Bits, No Parity bit, 1 Stop bit (8N1)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Special Characters ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tt&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 0x7D - Pad byte, silently discarded by controller firmware, inserted by host PC to prevent Tx overrun&lt;br /&gt;
 0x7E - Sync byte, start of packet marker.&lt;br /&gt;
 0x7F - Escape byte, used as prefix for encoding dimmer levels that correspond to the special characters.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tt&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To send the value 0x7D as data (rather than as a special character), send the two-character sequence &#039;0x7F-0x2F&#039; in its place. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To send the value 0x7E as data (rather than as a special character), send the two-character sequence &#039;0x7F-0x30&#039; in its place.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To send value 0x7F as data, send the two-character sequence &#039;0x7F-0x31&#039; in its place.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The PICs have a rather large internal clock frequency tolerance, which could cause a transmitter overrun in a PIC which has a slow clock.  This could happen under the following circumstances:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1) The host PC is transmitting characters with one stop bit, and&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
2) One (or more) of the PICs is using its internal oscillator (instead of an external crystal) and&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
3) That oscillator is running at the low end of it&#039;s tolerance (1% slow),&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard firmware doesn&#039;t have any separate provision for transmit buffer other than the internal PIC transmit buffers.  If data is arriving at the PIC faster than it can clear the UART transmitter, some data in the PIC transmitter would be over-written, causing data to be lost.  The PAD byte is intended to give the transmitter in a slow PIC time to catch up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Packet Format ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tt&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 Byte 0 - 0x7E (sync byte)&lt;br /&gt;
 Byte 1 - Command/address byte (usually 0x80, see below)&lt;br /&gt;
 Byte 2-n - Dimmer values (0-0xFF, values 0x7D, 0x7E and 0x7F have special encoding, all others are sent raw)&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tt&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Firmware Operations ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When the controller receives a character, it first checks to see if it is the sync character (0x7E).  If so, this is the start of a packet, and the controller resets its packet receiving state machine.  The controller re-transmits the sync byte, so that down-stream controllers can also reset their packet receiving state machines.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The next character is the command/address byte.  There are three possible cases for this byte:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1) If this byte is less than 128 (0x80), it is for some protocol that this firmware cannot handle (reserved for future use).  The command/address byte is retransmitted, as are all the remaining bytes in the packet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
2) If the byte is exactly 0x80, the next eight bytes (after decoding) are intended for this controller.  The command/address byte is retransmitted.  The next eight bytes are decoded and used internally without retransmitting.  The remaining bytes in the packet are retransmitted for use by the downstream controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
3) If the byte is greater than 0x80, the packet is intended for some downstream controller.  The command/address byte is decremented and transmitted, and the remaining bytes in the packet are retransmitted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Schematic ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Renard_generic_sch.gif]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a generic Renard schematic, not specific to any particular board.  It is intended as the starting point for creating a custom design, and many of the elements of this schematic can be modified for individual circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== AC Input (J2) ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This connector is used to bring 110VAC into the board for sensing the AC zero-crossing.  The resistors R1 and R2 will need to be changed for operation at other voltages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High voltage is present on this connector, and great care should taken with this connector and the related components to prevent damage or injury.  Do not build this circuit if you are not knowledgeable about working with power-line voltages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Power Connector (J5) ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is used to provide power (+5V) to the Renard controller.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Serial (RS232) Connectors (J3 and J4) ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These connectors are used for input data (J3, from either the PC or an upstream Renard controller) and transmitting data to downstream controllers (J4).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== SSR Connector (J1) ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This connector is designed to interface with the Simpleio TRIAC8 board.  The current firmware versions assume that the SSRs are configured in a current-sink mode.  The outputs of the PIC are active low.  In the inactive state the outputs are high, and are driven low to activate the SSR.  The normal firmware will cause the outputs to driven low for about 30 &amp;amp;mu;S (for 60 Hz operation, slightly longer for 50 Hz operation).  This fairly narrow pulse will be latched in both the opto-coupler and the triac in the SSR, extending the cycle until the AC voltage drops back to 0.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In many cases it may be desireable to replace J1 with connectors that are better suited to the particular application.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RS232 Voltage Converter (U10, C8 and C9) ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is the classic MAX232 circuit used for converting between RS232 voltage levels (+/- 15V) and TTL logic levels (0 to 5V).  This circuit may be replaced with RS485 interface chips (such as the SN75176 or SN75179) if operation with RS485 is desired.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Firmware ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
See the [[Renard Firmware]] page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:DIYC Hardware]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Renard]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:DIYC Index]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4964</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4964"/>
		<updated>2011-02-26T14:12:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Firmware */ Add link to RPM&amp;#039;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/5/55/Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/0/0b/Color_stick_silkfront.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/3/32/Color_stick_silkback.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Firmware==&lt;br /&gt;
RPM has developed updated firmware for the color stick.  Choose the appropriate hex file for the version of the processor on your board (it will work with the ATMega48, 88, 168, or 328)&lt;br /&gt;
[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9815&amp;amp;d=1298671238 Firmware]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Source code==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7924&amp;amp;d=1288739744 color_stick_code.zip]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:LED Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:DIYC Index]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4876</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4876"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:26:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* PCB */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/5/55/Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/0/0b/Color_stick_silkfront.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/3/32/Color_stick_silkback.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Firmware==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7923&amp;amp;d=1288739721 color_stick.hex]&lt;br /&gt;
==Source code==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7924&amp;amp;d=1288739744 color_stick_code.zip]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:LED Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:DIYC Index]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4875</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4875"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:25:01Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* PCB */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/5/55/Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_silkfront.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_silkback.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Firmware==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7923&amp;amp;d=1288739721 color_stick.hex]&lt;br /&gt;
==Source code==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7924&amp;amp;d=1288739744 color_stick_code.zip]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:LED Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:DIYC Index]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_silkfront.pdf&amp;diff=4874</id>
		<title>File:Color stick silkfront.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_silkfront.pdf&amp;diff=4874"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:22:58Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_silkback.pdf&amp;diff=4873</id>
		<title>File:Color stick silkback.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_silkback.pdf&amp;diff=4873"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:22:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_front.pdf&amp;diff=4872</id>
		<title>File:Color stick front.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_front.pdf&amp;diff=4872"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:22:16Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Color stick front.pdf&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Color stick front (component) side copper&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back.pdf&amp;diff=4871</id>
		<title>File:Color stick back.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back.pdf&amp;diff=4871"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:21:58Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Color stick back.pdf&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;back (copper) side&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf&amp;diff=4870</id>
		<title>File:Color stick sch.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf&amp;diff=4870"/>
		<updated>2011-01-29T23:21:38Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Color stick sch.pdf&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Color stick schematic&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=24_Channel_Renard_with_SSR_Assembly_Instructions&amp;diff=4517</id>
		<title>24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=24_Channel_Renard_with_SSR_Assembly_Instructions&amp;diff=4517"/>
		<updated>2010-12-01T20:29:28Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Schematic */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;=== Renard 24 Information ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard 24 Dimmer is Frank Kostyun&#039;s 24 Channel All-In-One Christmas Lights Controller.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.kostyun.com Frank Kostyun&#039;s Renard 24 Info Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://store.kostyun.com/prestashop Frank Kostyun&#039;s Online Store for Renard 24 Co-Ops]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Co-Ops are run throughout the year for the purchase of boards. There are also additional co-ops run for parts, and heatsinks. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18 DoItYourselfChristmas.com&#039;s Group Buys Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Schematic===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Media:Renard64_sch_001.pdf]]&lt;br /&gt;
(please note, the schematic is identical to the Renard64)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RavingLunatic created this schematic by tracing out the board.  Note that this is NOT an official schematic, may have errors, and some reference designators are were derived for this schematic.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Media:Renard24 V33 Schematic package.pdf]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Layout ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:REN_24_25.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== COOP PCB V3.0 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:26-72.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Co-Op Board 3.3 Assembly Instructions ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a full step by step document on how to build the Renard 24, please click the following link:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
http://www.kostyun.com/PDF/building_ren_24.pdf - Renard 24 Assembly Instructions&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing the v 3.3 Board===&lt;br /&gt;
Version 3.3 has 7 test points (TP1 to TP7)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TP1: GND&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP2: +5VDC&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP3: +12v&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP4: 12vac&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP5: 12vac&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP6: RS485A / RJ45 Pin 5&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP7: RS485B / RJ45 Pin 4&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design Notes for v 3.3 Board===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The COMM FR LED pads are backwards - the cathode (short leg on the LED) will go into the round hole&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Renard 24 Jumper Settings and Options ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Version 2.5 and Greater&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
120/240v Jumpers: Allow for setting the transformers input voltage (labeled as JP1 and JP2.)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:120v240v.jpg]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Zero Cross: If on, the board will insert the zero cross signal on the RJ45 pin 3 (labeled as JP3.) This is used to send a ZC signal to another board such as a Ren64 or Ren16.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Zc1.jpg]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Transformer On/Off: If on, the transformer recieves power from the left power input.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Transformer.jpg]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Version 3.3 and Greater&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
12v Jumpers: Located below the transformer, these can be installed to use the board in 12vac only mode (for use with MR16 LED lamps, also labeled as JP5 and JP6.)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Firmware ===&lt;br /&gt;
All Renard Firmware is located here: [[Renard_Firmware]]&lt;br /&gt;
There is also pre-compiled firmware here: [http://www.kostyun.com/?page_id=139/ Renard 24/Renard 24LV firmware Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== BOM ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
PCB&lt;br /&gt;
1  Ren24 v3.3                             Renard 24-Port PCB&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Board Specific Parts: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
571-7969494 1             &#039;&#039;&#039;See note below for v3.3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
595-SN75176BP 2           &#039;&#039;&#039;RS-485 Interface ICs Bus Diff&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
511-L7805CV 1             &#039;&#039;&#039;LM7805 Voltage Regulator&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
821-DB102G 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;subsitute part 512-DF01M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
532-7136DG 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;Heat Sink for 5V regulator&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-27K-RC 3              &#039;&#039;&#039;27k ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-1K-RC 4               &#039;&#039;&#039;1k ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-120-RC 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;120ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
625-1N4001-E3 1           &#039;&#039;&#039;Standard Rectifiers Vr/50V Io/1A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
78-1N5239B 2              &#039;&#039;&#039;Zener Diodes 9.1 Volt 0.5 Watt&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
838-3FD-320 1             &#039;&#039;&#039;Larger Transformer use part 838-3FD-420&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
782-H11AA1 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;Optocouplers Bi-Directional Input&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
520-TCF1843-X 1           &#039;&#039;&#039;Full Size Crystal Clock Oscillators DIP-14 5V 18.432MHz&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
140-HTRL25V1000-RC 1      &#039;&#039;&#039;Hi-Temp Radial Electrolytic Capacitors 25V 1000uF 105C&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
140-HTRL25V10-RC 1        &#039;&#039;&#039;Hi-Temp Radial Electrolytic Capacitors 25V 10uF 105C&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
534-3517 4                &#039;&#039;&#039;Fuse Clips and Holders PC FUSE CLIP 5 MM&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
504-GMA-15 2              &#039;&#039;&#039;5mm x 20mm Fast Acting Fuses 125VAC 15A Fast Acting&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Parts from the Common Parts List: (Common parts are the parts that are not unique to the Ren24, and may also be used in other designs)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
511-BTA08-400B 24         &#039;&#039;&#039;Triac Driver (24 needed) or 511-BTA04-700T more sensitive triac for LED&#039;s))&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
859-MOC3023 24            &#039;&#039;&#039;MOC 3023 Optocoupler&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
579-PIC16F688-I/P 3       &#039;&#039;&#039;Microchip PIC 16F1688&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
604-WP63ID 4              &#039;&#039;&#039;Red T1 3/4 LED, or any 10-30ma LED&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
604-WP1503GD 1            &#039;&#039;&#039;Green T1 3/4 LED or any 10-30ma LED&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-180-RC 24             &#039;&#039;&#039;180ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-680-RC 29             &#039;&#039;&#039;680ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
581-SA105E104MAR 5        &#039;&#039;&#039;.10 uF Ceramic Capacitor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-9-146281-0 1          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 three pin header(4 needed) Part specified is a 40 pin, cut off size that is needed.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-2-382811-1 4          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 Shunt (4 needed) You may also &amp;quot;steal&amp;quot; these off of old computer parts.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-1-390261-2 2          &#039;&#039;&#039;8 pin DIP socket&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-1-390261-3 3          &#039;&#039;&#039;14 pin DIP socket&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-1-390261-1 26         &#039;&#039;&#039;Optional 6 Pin Socket for Optocoupler &amp;amp; H11AA1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5556416-1 2           &#039;&#039;&#039;RJ45 Sockets (2 needed) orientation doesn&#039;t matter. Specified part is same as the Ren64&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
PART OPTION #1 - Using Screw Down Terminals&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
571-2828376 6             &#039;&#039;&#039;6 Position Screw Down Terminal (Ren24 2.5 needs 4 of these)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
158-P02EK508A3-E 4        &#039;&#039;&#039;3 Position Angled Screw Down Terminal&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
158-P02EHK508V3-E 1       &#039;&#039;&#039;3 Position Screw Down Terminal (power input) - higher current rating than prior part&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
158-P02EHK508V2-E 1       &#039;&#039;&#039;2 Position Screw Down Terminal (power input) - higher current rating than prior part&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Spade Terminals&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
534-1287 53               &#039;&#039;&#039;Spade Terminals (52 needed for board v3.0)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional Parts for The Board:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
12VAC Operation&lt;br /&gt;
571-9-146281-0 1          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 two pin header(2 needed)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-2-382811-1 2          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 Shunt (2 needed) You may also &amp;quot;steal&amp;quot; these off of old computer parts.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
838-3FD-316 0             &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformer is ELIMINATED from the board in this option&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.kostyun.com/PDF/BOM/Ren24_Bom_Mouser.txt Renard 24 Importable BOM - Screw Terminals] All parts valid 05/10/2009&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Parts Changes From Board 2.5 to 3.3 ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With multiple changes to the board, and the changes of parts that has occurred over time, if you still are having an older board to solder up, but still need parts - you can use a current Co-Op purchase for parts if you choose - and you will just have a few extra parts left over (and also still be able to enjoy the significant savings the co-op gets you.) &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
You will end up with: &lt;br /&gt;
2 to 3 jumper sets&lt;br /&gt;
2 extra resistors&lt;br /&gt;
2 extra LEDs&lt;br /&gt;
2 of 71-2828376 - 6 pin connector&lt;br /&gt;
and 4 of 158-P02EK508A3-E - 3 pin angled connector&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On parts 158-P02EHK508V2-E and 158-P02EHK508V3-E - the Five Pin Terminal, it is reccommended to just cut off the pin for one of the plugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== PC to Renard Cable ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard 24 board has on-board power supply circuitry and on-board zero-crossing circuitry, so all that it needs on the RJ45 cable are data signals and ground.  If you are using RS232 input and connecting it directly to the PC serial port, the following cable pin outs will work: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Version 3.0 Board:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 3 to RJ45-pin 4&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 5 to RJ45-pins 1,2,5 (pins 1 and 5 are required, pin 2 is optional).&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Ren24V3.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are using a RS-232 to RS-485 converter, the pinout is Pin 5 to A+ &lt;br /&gt;
and Pin 4 to B-.  This is the same as for the Ren 16.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Version 2.5 Board:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 3 to RJ45-pin 5&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 5 to RJ45-pins 1,2,4 (pins 1 and 4 are required, pin 2 is optional).&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Ren24v25.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;NOTE:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;The 2.5 cable will not work with the Renard16, Renard64 or Ren-C boards because pins 4 and 5 on the version 2.5 Renard24 are reversed from those other boards.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Db9f.gif]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Female DB9 connector as if you were looking into the end of it from the outside.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard24 3.0 or greater will pass the zero cross and power to other boards connected to it (such as a Renard64 or Renard16.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Board Version History ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 1 board (unreleased, development board only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 2 board (unreleased, development board only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 2.5 board (2007 Co-Op)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 3.0 board (2008 Co-Op #1 and #2)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 3.1 board (unreleased, development board only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 3.3 board (2008 Co-Op #3 and 2009 Co-Ops #1 and #2)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Revision History ==&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
  01/20/2007 Initial Design&lt;br /&gt;
  03/20/2007 Revision 2 submitted to test manufacturing.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Changed RJ45 to comply with current Renard standards.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Added additional holes for a larger transformer.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Added transformer voltage selection jumpers, will allow for 120/240v operation for our friends down under.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Changed fuse size to 5x20mm fuse from AG3 fuse.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/16/2007 Added option for DIP or SMT MOC2032 optos.&lt;br /&gt;
  08/20/2007 Version 2.5 submitted to test manufacturing.&lt;br /&gt;
  10/01/2007 Making small adjustments based on user feedback to ease setup of board. No major changes made.&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Corrected RS485 pins 4/5 to match Ren16 and Ren64&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Minor silkscreen corrections.&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Increase the size of the board to add a neutral buss onto the board.&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Added support for either spade terminals or screw down terminals.&lt;br /&gt;
  02/20/2008 Added power pass through on pins 7/8 and ground on pins 1/2.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/31/2008 Added two additional diagnostic LEDs for the diagnostic firmware.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/31/2008 Change 4 pin input to 5 pin input to allow for easy jumpering of sides.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/31/2008 Added jumpers below transformer for 12vac use.&lt;br /&gt;
  03/18/2009 Corrected silkscreen and pads of the Comm FR test LED&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 1 PCB - &lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
  1) Onboard regulator not functioning properly: needed addition of 1000uF capacator. (corrected in rev 2.0 board)&lt;br /&gt;
  2) Outputs are out of order. (corrected in rev 2.0 board)&lt;br /&gt;
  3) Triacs are located to close together. (corrected in rev 2.0 board)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 2 PCB -&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
  1) Outputs 17/18 are swapped. (corrected in rev 2.5 board)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 2.5 PCB - (Co-Op Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  1) RS485 traces swapped from the Ren16/Ren64 pin config. (To be corrected in Rev 3.0 Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  2) Silkscreen needs to have some clarification done for part orientation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 3.0 PCB - (Co-Op Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  1) Some holes to small for spade tabs&lt;br /&gt;
  2) still some spacing issues around the voltage regulator heatsink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 3.3 PCB - (Co-Op Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  1) COMM FR LED pads are backwards &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design Notes for v 2.5 Co-Op Board===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pin 1 of the crystal is on the bottom left.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pin 1 of the transformer is on the top left.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The cathode (striped) pin of the 1N4001 diode is on the top.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The correct designation of the capacitor on the top right is .1uF, not .1F.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The + pin of the DB102 is on the bottom right both of the ~ should be on the left.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The original parts parts list had a 100uF cap, ignore it - as its not needed (Deleted from BOM)  There is a extra 1uF on the board, also not needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 7805 (flat side) goes to the top of the board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The heatsink for the 7805 should be trimmmed at the bottom to allow for proper fit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The fuse clips are two tight for the board - now sure how this happened - I need to look into this more - as this is the part that I ordered last year and it fits fine. Use pliers to squeeze the pins together a bit and they will fit in.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The jumpers on the board are for 120/240v operation. If you don&#039;t plan on using the boards on 120v these can be hard soldered with a jumper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There are two resistors that are close to the output blocks, when installing them, leave them up a bit so they can be pushed back a little bit.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Schematic */ Add RavingLunatic&amp;#039;s Ren24 schematic&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;=== Renard 24 Information ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard 24 Dimmer is Frank Kostyun&#039;s 24 Channel All-In-One Christmas Lights Controller.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.kostyun.com Frank Kostyun&#039;s Renard 24 Info Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://store.kostyun.com/prestashop Frank Kostyun&#039;s Online Store for Renard 24 Co-Ops]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Co-Ops are run throughout the year for the purchase of boards. There are also additional co-ops run for parts, and heatsinks. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18 DoItYourselfChristmas.com&#039;s Group Buys Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Schematic===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Media:Renard64_sch_001.pdf]]&lt;br /&gt;
(please note, the schematic is identical to the Renard64)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RavingLunatic created this schematic by tracing out the board.  Note that this is NOT an official schematic, may have errors, and some reference designators are were derived for this schematic.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Media:Renard24 V33 Schematic package.pdf]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Layout ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:REN_24_25.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== COOP PCB V3.0 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:26-72.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Co-Op Board 3.3 Assembly Instructions ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a full step by step document on how to build the Renard 24, please click the following link:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
http://www.kostyun.com/PDF/building_ren_24.pdf - Renard 24 Assembly Instructions&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing the v 3.3 Board===&lt;br /&gt;
Version 3.3 has 7 test points (TP1 to TP7)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TP1: GND&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP2: +5VDC&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP3: +12v&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP4: 12vac&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP5: 12vac&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP6: RS485A / RJ45 Pin 5&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TP7: RS485B / RJ45 Pin 4&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design Notes for v 3.3 Board===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The COMM FR LED pads are backwards - the cathode (short leg on the LED) will go into the round hole&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Renard 24 Jumper Settings and Options ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Version 2.5 and Greater&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
120/240v Jumpers: Allow for setting the transformers input voltage (labeled as JP1 and JP2.)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:120v240v.jpg]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Zero Cross: If on, the board will insert the zero cross signal on the RJ45 pin 3 (labeled as JP3.) This is used to send a ZC signal to another board such as a Ren64 or Ren16.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Zc1.jpg]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Transformer On/Off: If on, the transformer recieves power from the left power input.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Transformer.jpg]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Version 3.3 and Greater&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
12v Jumpers: Located below the transformer, these can be installed to use the board in 12vac only mode (for use with MR16 LED lamps, also labeled as JP5 and JP6.)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Firmware ===&lt;br /&gt;
All Renard Firmware is located here: [[Renard_Firmware]]&lt;br /&gt;
There is also pre-compiled firmware here: [http://www.kostyun.com/?page_id=139/ Renard 24/Renard 24LV firmware Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== BOM ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
PCB&lt;br /&gt;
1  Ren24 v3.3                             Renard 24-Port PCB&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Board Specific Parts: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
571-7969494 1             &#039;&#039;&#039;See note below for v3.3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
595-SN75176BP 2           &#039;&#039;&#039;RS-485 Interface ICs Bus Diff&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
511-L7805CV 1             &#039;&#039;&#039;LM7805 Voltage Regulator&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
821-DB102G 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;subsitute part 512-DF01M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
532-7136DG 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;Heat Sink for 5V regulator&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-27K-RC 3              &#039;&#039;&#039;27k ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-1K-RC 4               &#039;&#039;&#039;1k ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-120-RC 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;120ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
625-1N4001-E3 1           &#039;&#039;&#039;Standard Rectifiers Vr/50V Io/1A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
78-1N5239B 2              &#039;&#039;&#039;Zener Diodes 9.1 Volt 0.5 Watt&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
838-3FD-320 1             &#039;&#039;&#039;Larger Transformer use part 838-3FD-420&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
782-H11AA1 1              &#039;&#039;&#039;Optocouplers Bi-Directional Input&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
520-TCF1843-X 1           &#039;&#039;&#039;Full Size Crystal Clock Oscillators DIP-14 5V 18.432MHz&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
140-HTRL25V1000-RC 1      &#039;&#039;&#039;Hi-Temp Radial Electrolytic Capacitors 25V 1000uF 105C&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
140-HTRL25V10-RC 1        &#039;&#039;&#039;Hi-Temp Radial Electrolytic Capacitors 25V 10uF 105C&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
534-3517 4                &#039;&#039;&#039;Fuse Clips and Holders PC FUSE CLIP 5 MM&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
504-GMA-15 2              &#039;&#039;&#039;5mm x 20mm Fast Acting Fuses 125VAC 15A Fast Acting&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Parts from the Common Parts List: (Common parts are the parts that are not unique to the Ren24, and may also be used in other designs)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
511-BTA08-400B 24         &#039;&#039;&#039;Triac Driver (24 needed) or 511-BTA04-700T more sensitive triac for LED&#039;s))&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
859-MOC3023 24            &#039;&#039;&#039;MOC 3023 Optocoupler&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
579-PIC16F688-I/P 3       &#039;&#039;&#039;Microchip PIC 16F1688&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
604-WP63ID 4              &#039;&#039;&#039;Red T1 3/4 LED, or any 10-30ma LED&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
604-WP1503GD 1            &#039;&#039;&#039;Green T1 3/4 LED or any 10-30ma LED&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-180-RC 24             &#039;&#039;&#039;180ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
271-680-RC 29             &#039;&#039;&#039;680ohm 1/4 watt resistor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
581-SA105E104MAR 5        &#039;&#039;&#039;.10 uF Ceramic Capacitor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-9-146281-0 1          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 three pin header(4 needed) Part specified is a 40 pin, cut off size that is needed.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-2-382811-1 4          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 Shunt (4 needed) You may also &amp;quot;steal&amp;quot; these off of old computer parts.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-1-390261-2 2          &#039;&#039;&#039;8 pin DIP socket&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-1-390261-3 3          &#039;&#039;&#039;14 pin DIP socket&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-1-390261-1 26         &#039;&#039;&#039;Optional 6 Pin Socket for Optocoupler &amp;amp; H11AA1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5556416-1 2           &#039;&#039;&#039;RJ45 Sockets (2 needed) orientation doesn&#039;t matter. Specified part is same as the Ren64&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
PART OPTION #1 - Using Screw Down Terminals&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
571-2828376 6             &#039;&#039;&#039;6 Position Screw Down Terminal (Ren24 2.5 needs 4 of these)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
158-P02EK508A3-E 4        &#039;&#039;&#039;3 Position Angled Screw Down Terminal&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
158-P02EHK508V3-E 1       &#039;&#039;&#039;3 Position Screw Down Terminal (power input) - higher current rating than prior part&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
158-P02EHK508V2-E 1       &#039;&#039;&#039;2 Position Screw Down Terminal (power input) - higher current rating than prior part&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Spade Terminals&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
534-1287 53               &#039;&#039;&#039;Spade Terminals (52 needed for board v3.0)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional Parts for The Board:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
12VAC Operation&lt;br /&gt;
571-9-146281-0 1          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 two pin header(2 needed)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
571-2-382811-1 2          &#039;&#039;&#039;.100 Shunt (2 needed) You may also &amp;quot;steal&amp;quot; these off of old computer parts.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
838-3FD-316 0             &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformer is ELIMINATED from the board in this option&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.kostyun.com/PDF/BOM/Ren24_Bom_Mouser.txt Renard 24 Importable BOM - Screw Terminals] All parts valid 05/10/2009&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Parts Changes From Board 2.5 to 3.3 ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With multiple changes to the board, and the changes of parts that has occurred over time, if you still are having an older board to solder up, but still need parts - you can use a current Co-Op purchase for parts if you choose - and you will just have a few extra parts left over (and also still be able to enjoy the significant savings the co-op gets you.) &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
You will end up with: &lt;br /&gt;
2 to 3 jumper sets&lt;br /&gt;
2 extra resistors&lt;br /&gt;
2 extra LEDs&lt;br /&gt;
2 of 71-2828376 - 6 pin connector&lt;br /&gt;
and 4 of 158-P02EK508A3-E - 3 pin angled connector&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On parts 158-P02EHK508V2-E and 158-P02EHK508V3-E - the Five Pin Terminal, it is reccommended to just cut off the pin for one of the plugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== PC to Renard Cable ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard 24 board has on-board power supply circuitry and on-board zero-crossing circuitry, so all that it needs on the RJ45 cable are data signals and ground.  If you are using RS232 input and connecting it directly to the PC serial port, the following cable pin outs will work: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Version 3.0 Board:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 3 to RJ45-pin 4&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 5 to RJ45-pins 1,2,5 (pins 1 and 5 are required, pin 2 is optional).&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Ren24V3.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are using a RS-232 to RS-485 converter, the pinout is Pin 5 to A+ &lt;br /&gt;
and Pin 4 to B-.  This is the same as for the Ren 16.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Version 2.5 Board:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 3 to RJ45-pin 5&lt;br /&gt;
 PC DB9 Pin 5 to RJ45-pins 1,2,4 (pins 1 and 4 are required, pin 2 is optional).&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Ren24v25.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;NOTE:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;The 2.5 cable will not work with the Renard16, Renard64 or Ren-C boards because pins 4 and 5 on the version 2.5 Renard24 are reversed from those other boards.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Db9f.gif]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Female DB9 connector as if you were looking into the end of it from the outside.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Renard24 3.0 or greater will pass the zero cross and power to other boards connected to it (such as a Renard64 or Renard16.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Board Version History ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 1 board (unreleased, development board only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 2 board (unreleased, development board only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 2.5 board (2007 Co-Op)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 3.0 board (2008 Co-Op #1 and #2)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 3.1 board (unreleased, development board only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Revision 3.3 board (2008 Co-Op #3 and 2009 Co-Ops #1 and #2)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Revision History ==&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
  01/20/2007 Initial Design&lt;br /&gt;
  03/20/2007 Revision 2 submitted to test manufacturing.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Changed RJ45 to comply with current Renard standards.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Added additional holes for a larger transformer.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Added transformer voltage selection jumpers, will allow for 120/240v operation for our friends down under.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/15/2007 Changed fuse size to 5x20mm fuse from AG3 fuse.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/16/2007 Added option for DIP or SMT MOC2032 optos.&lt;br /&gt;
  08/20/2007 Version 2.5 submitted to test manufacturing.&lt;br /&gt;
  10/01/2007 Making small adjustments based on user feedback to ease setup of board. No major changes made.&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Corrected RS485 pins 4/5 to match Ren16 and Ren64&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Minor silkscreen corrections.&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Increase the size of the board to add a neutral buss onto the board.&lt;br /&gt;
  01/14/2008 Added support for either spade terminals or screw down terminals.&lt;br /&gt;
  02/20/2008 Added power pass through on pins 7/8 and ground on pins 1/2.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/31/2008 Added two additional diagnostic LEDs for the diagnostic firmware.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/31/2008 Change 4 pin input to 5 pin input to allow for easy jumpering of sides.&lt;br /&gt;
  07/31/2008 Added jumpers below transformer for 12vac use.&lt;br /&gt;
  03/18/2009 Corrected silkscreen and pads of the Comm FR test LED&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 1 PCB - &lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
  1) Onboard regulator not functioning properly: needed addition of 1000uF capacator. (corrected in rev 2.0 board)&lt;br /&gt;
  2) Outputs are out of order. (corrected in rev 2.0 board)&lt;br /&gt;
  3) Triacs are located to close together. (corrected in rev 2.0 board)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 2 PCB -&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
  1) Outputs 17/18 are swapped. (corrected in rev 2.5 board)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 2.5 PCB - (Co-Op Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  1) RS485 traces swapped from the Ren16/Ren64 pin config. (To be corrected in Rev 3.0 Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  2) Silkscreen needs to have some clarification done for part orientation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 3.0 PCB - (Co-Op Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  1) Some holes to small for spade tabs&lt;br /&gt;
  2) still some spacing issues around the voltage regulator heatsink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Errata for Rev 3.3 PCB - (Co-Op Board)&lt;br /&gt;
  1) COMM FR LED pads are backwards &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design Notes for v 2.5 Co-Op Board===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pin 1 of the crystal is on the bottom left.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pin 1 of the transformer is on the top left.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The cathode (striped) pin of the 1N4001 diode is on the top.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The correct designation of the capacitor on the top right is .1uF, not .1F.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The + pin of the DB102 is on the bottom right both of the ~ should be on the left.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The original parts parts list had a 100uF cap, ignore it - as its not needed (Deleted from BOM)  There is a extra 1uF on the board, also not needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 7805 (flat side) goes to the top of the board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The heatsink for the 7805 should be trimmmed at the bottom to allow for proper fit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The fuse clips are two tight for the board - now sure how this happened - I need to look into this more - as this is the part that I ordered last year and it fits fine. Use pliers to squeeze the pins together a bit and they will fit in.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The jumpers on the board are for 120/240v operation. If you don&#039;t plan on using the boards on 120v these can be hard soldered with a jumper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There are two resistors that are close to the output blocks, when installing them, leave them up a bit so they can be pushed back a little bit.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>File:Renard24 V33 Schematic package.pdf</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Color Stick assembly instructions.pdf&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* V */ Change minimum Vin for 12V regulator, assuming a 7812&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;__NOTOC__ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 [[#A |A]]  [[#B | B]]  [[#C | C]]  [[#D | D]]  [[#E | E]]  [[#F | F]]  [[#G | G]]  [[#H | H]]  [[#I | I]]  [[#J | J]]  [[#K | K]]  [[#L | L]]  [[#M | M]]  [[#N | N]]  [[#O | O]]  [[#P | P]]  [[#Q | Q]]  [[#R | R]]  [[#S | S]]  [[#T | T]]  [[#U | U]]  [[#V | V]]  [[#W | W]]  [[#X | X]]  [[#Y | Y]]  [[#Z | Z]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==A==  &lt;br /&gt;
;Amp : Ampere. The basic unit of electrical current. Applying one volt across a one ohm resistor will cause a current of one ampere to flow. The letter &#039;I&#039; is used to denote current.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Anode : A positive electrode of an electrochemical device (such as a primary or secondary electric cell) toward which the negative ions are drawn. The semiconductor-diode terminal that is positive with respect to the other terminal when the diode is biased in the forward direction.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;AWG : American Wire Gauge. The standards adopted in the United States for the measurement of wire sizes. [http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm AWG Chart]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==B==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Base : The region between the emitter and collector of a transistor that receives minority carriers injected from the emitter. The element in a transistor that controls the flow of current carriers. It is the element that corresponds to the control grid of an electron tube.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Baud : A measurement of data transmission speed based on the number of code elements or units per second.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;BNC : Bayonet Nut Connection. A type of connector typically used on coaxial cables.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;BOM : Bill of Material.  A listing all the parts required to assemble a project or to populate a circuit board. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==C==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Capacitor : An electrical component that stores an electric charge and releases it when its needed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Cathode : The general name for any negative electrode. The negative terminal of a forward-biased semiconductor diode, which is the source of the electrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Center Tap : A connection made to a point half way along a winding of a transformer or inductor, or along the element of a resistor or a potentiometer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Channel : In DIYC, a channel refers to an individual line that can be independently controlled.  As an example, the Grinch can control 64 channels, that is 64 independent lines that it can control.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;COOP : A co-operative effort by participating DIYC members to pool their resources together to make a purchase of an item(s) in large quantity in an attempt to reduce the cost to the individual participants.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Coop Olsen 595 : This light controller is based on the Olsen 595 design.  It is a  64 channel controller with basic ON/OFF capabilities. Normally gets its input from the parallel port of the controlling computer. On-board status LED for each channel. Developed by Brian Bresocnik (Macrosill).  More info [[64 Channel Olsen 595 Controller Assembly Instructions | here]].  AKA - Brian&#039;s Olsen 595 board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;COOP SSR : A DIYC design for a SSR PCB.  Contains circuitry equal to four separate solid state relays.  Provides independent control of four channels of lights. Designed by Sean Bowf. AKA - Sean&#039;s SSR. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Coaxial Cable : A cable with one conductor completely surrounded by another conductor, separated by a dielectric. The two conductors being coaxial. Some types of coax cables use multiple conductors surrounding each other. Normally only the inner conductor carries a signal. The outer conductors [Braid] are used as a shield, or grounded. Coaxial Cable is normally used in RF transmission.  The term Coaxial is normally shortened to Coax.  Types of Coaxial Cable include: RG-6, RG-8, RG-11, RG-58, RG-59.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Collector : The electrode in a transistor through which a primary flow of carriers leaves the region between the electrodes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Continuity : An uninterrupted, complete path for current flow.  When checking for continuity you are usually looking for a short.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Current : The movement of electrons past a reference point. The passage of electrons through a conductor. Measured in amperes.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==D==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;dB : decibel. A unit of relative sound or radio transmission intensity.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Decoupling capacitor : A capacitor that is included in circuits with integrated circuits to insure that overall circuit voltage doesn&#039;t dip or spike elsewhere in the circuit due to the demands of the integrated circuit. When the integrated circuit needs a burst of energy, the decoupling capacitor provides the needed energy without causing a drop in the voltage for the rest of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Dielectric : An insulating (nonconducting) medium. A substance in which an electric field may be maintained with zero or near-zero power dissipation, i.e., the electrical conductivity is zero or near zero. An insulator; a term applied to the insulating material between the plates of a capacitor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Diode : An electrical device that will allow current to pass in only one direction.  Consists of a cathode and an anode.  A two-terminal semiconductor device used chiefly as a rectifier.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;DIP : Dual In-line Package. An IC package having two parallel rows of leads.  Sometimes called &amp;quot;through-hole package,&amp;quot; because holes are drilled in the PC boards and the package is soldered to the board on the side opposite the package. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Dipole : A basic radio antenna that consists of two elements, each of equal length. The length of the elements is an algorithmic function of the frequency over which the broadcast is being made. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;DIYC : Do It Yourself Christmas.com&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;DMX (or DMX512) : Digital Multiplex. A lighting control protocol standard developed to handle communications between commercial (usually entertainment, such as theater or music events) lighting control boards and the individual devices, such as lekos (elliposoidals), fresnels, moving lights, strip lights or DJ effect lights. DMX allows up to 512 devices to be attached, daisy-chain, to one wire, each controlled individually.  For more information on DMX click [[DMX | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==E==  &lt;br /&gt;
;Electrode : The terminal at which electricity passes from one medium into another, such as in an electrical cell where the current leaves or returns to the electrolyte.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Electrolyte : A solution of a substance that is capable of conducting electricity. An electrolyte may be in the form of either a liquid or a paste.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Electrolytic Capacitor : A capacitor that normally uses two aluminum foils separated by an insulating paper.  The paper and foils are rolled and impregnated with a liquid electrolyte. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are polarized, and may be used DC circuits.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) : The level of susceptibility of devices to damage by static electricity, found by classification testing, is used as the basis for assigning an ESDS class. Electronic parts having sensitive characteristics (e.g., thin-layered internal composition) and delicate, miniaturized construction which are susceptible to damage or degradation, in various degrees, from environmental field forces (electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive). This susceptibility also extends to the standard electronic modules, printed circuit boards, printed wiring boards, and circuit card assemblies containing one or more of these sensitive electronic parts. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Emitter : The element in a transistor that emits current carriers (electrons or holes).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Energized : Electrically connected to a source of potential difference, or electrically charged so as to have a potential significantly different from that of earth in the vicinity.  A &amp;quot;live&amp;quot; circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;ESD : Electrostatic Discharge.  More info on ESD is available [http://www.interfacebus.com/glossary-of-terms-esd-definition.html here].&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==F==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Farad : The basic unit of capacitance. A capacitor has a capacitance of 1 farad when a voltage potential of 1 volt across it produces a charge of 1 coulomb.  Most capacitors used on DIYC boards are in the microfarad (labeled mF or uF) or picofarad (labeled pF) range.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;FCC : The Federal Communications Commission. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire (telegraph, telephone), satellite and cable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;FET : Field-Effect Transistor. A transistor consisting of a source, a gate, and a drain. Current flow is controlled by the transverse electric field under the gate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Firmware : A set of instructions (software program) installed into a microprocessor. It provides the necessary instructions for how the device is supposed to operate. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Flux : A solution or paste that removes surface oxides from metals being soldered.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Full-Wave Rectifier : A circuit that uses both positive and negative alternations in an alternating current to produce direct current; it changes alternating current to direct current. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Fuse : A device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is a part, thereby protecting the circuit from an over current condition. It protects wiring from over-heating and causing fire.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==G==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;GFCI : Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. An electrical safety device installed in a power panel, sub-panel or outlet box that instantly shuts off the electricity when there is an imbalance in the flow of electricity from hot to neutral. This imbalance can indicate that that an individual is getting an electrical shock. A GFCI should be used in all outdoor high-voltage environments (regular household current) and the device should be tested on a regular basis.&lt;br /&gt;
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;GRINCH : A 64 channel controller with basic ON/OFF capabilities.  Normally gets its input from the parallel port of the controlling computer.  No status LEDs, inexpensive/simple to build.  Developed by Robert Jordan (RJ).  More info [[The GRINCH Controller | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ground : The point in a circuit used as a common reference point for measuring purposes. To connect some point of an electrical circuit or some item of electrical equipment to earth or to the conducting medium used in lieu thereof.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Half-Wave Rectifier : A rectifier using only one-half of each cycle to change AC to pulsating DC.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Heat Shunt : A device (preferably a clip-on type) used to absorb heat and protect heat-sensitive components during soldering.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Heat Sink : A piece of metal attached to an electronic component (such as triac, transistor, or voltage regulator) that serves to dissipate or absorb unwanted heat. Many electronics components have two ratings, a lower one when a heat sink is not used and a higher one where a heat sink is in place. Also called a dissipator.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Inductance : The property of a circuit that tends to oppose a change in the existing current flow. The symbol for inductance is L.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Induction : The act or process of producing voltage and current by the relative motion of a magnetic field across a conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulated : Separated from other conducting surfaces by a dielectric (including air space) offering a high resistance to the passage of current. Note: When any object is said to be insulated, it is understood to be insulated for the conditions to which it is normally subjected. Otherwise, it is, uninsulated.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulation : A material used to prevent the leakage of electricity from a conductor and to provide mechanical spacing or support as protection against accidental contact with the conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulation Resistance : The resistance offered by an insulating material to current leakage.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulator : Material of such low conductivity that the flow of current through it can usually be neglected. A device having high electrical resistance; used for supporting or separating conductors so as to prevent undesired flow of current from the conductors to other objects.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Integrated Circuit (IC) : A circuit in which many elements are fabricated and interconnected by a single process (into a single chip), as opposed to a &amp;quot;nonintegrated&amp;quot; circuit in which the transistors, diodes, resistors, and other components are fabricated separately and then assembled. Elements inseparably associated and formed on or within a single substrate.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Inverter : A circuit with one input and one output. Its function is to invert or reverse the input. When the input is high, the output is low, and vice versa. The inverter is sometimes called a NOT circuit, since it produces the reverse of the input.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Jumper : A short length of wire used to complete a circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;LED : Light Emitting Diode. A solid-state, semiconductor device that converts electrical energy directly into light. LEDs show up in Christmas lighting in two contexts: the first is as a power or signal indicator in controllers or SSRs, while the second is their use as a substitute for incandescent lamps. LED Christmas light strings use about one-tenth the energy of an incandescent lamp and have a crystal-clear color brightness that incandescents cannot achieve.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Microcontroller : A computer-on-a-chip that emphasizes high integration, low power consumption, self-sufficiency and relatively low cost. Typically, a microcontroller has flash-type read-write memory allowing a programming station (usually called a PIC programmer) to enter in task-specific programs, which can be written in programming languages such as C, C++, BASIC or even in assembly code (which, of course, is the most efficient).&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOC3023 : A 6-Pin DIP 400V Random Phase Triac Driver Output Optocoupler. It provides both triac driver and optoisolator services in one package.&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOSFET : A semiconductor device that contains diffused source and drain regions on either side of a P- or N-channel area. Also contains a gate insulated from the channel area by silicon-oxide. Operates in either the depletion or the enhancement mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOV : Metal Oxide Varistor. A resistor that changes value with applied voltage. A varistor may also be called a VDR [Voltage Dependent Resistor]. Varistors will have a negative voltage coefficient. MOV devices are used in parallel with the load.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Multimeter : A single meter combining the functions of an ammeter, a voltmeter, and an ohmmeter.&lt;br /&gt;
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;NPN : A type of transistor; it is formed by introducing a thin region of P-type material between two regions of N-type material.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ohm : The unit of electrical resistance. That value of electrical resistance through which a constant potential difference of 1 volt across the resistance will maintain a current flow of 1 ampere through the resistance.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ohm&#039;s Law : The current in an electrical circuit is directly proportional to the electromotive force in the circuit. The most common form of the law is E = IR, where E is the electromotive force or voltage across the circuit, I is the current flowing in the circuit, and R is the resistance of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Olsen 595 : This is a popular light controller based on an approach first popularized on the [http://computerchristmas.com ComputerChristmas] and/or [http://planetchristmas.com  PlanetChristmas] forums by Peter Olsen. In its first incarnation it used 8-bit 74HC595 logic chips, often with external buffers.   More info on the original Olsen 595 design can be found [http://computerchristmas.com/christmas/link-how_to/HowToId-25/Build_a_1024_Port_Controller_for_100 here].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Open or Open Circuit : The condition of an electrical circuit caused by the breaking of continuity of one or more conductors of the circuit; usually an undesired condition. A circuit that does not provide a complete path for the flow of current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Optoisolator (opto, optocoupler) : A semiconductor device that allows signals to be transferred between circuits or systems, while keeping those circuits or systems electrically isolated from each other. In its simplest form, an optoisolator consists of an light-emitting diode (LED), IRED (infrared-emitting diode), or laser diode for signal transmission, and a photosensor for signal reception. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Oscillator :  A device that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by its unique physical characteristics.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Parallel Port : A port through which two or more data bits are passed simultaneously, such as all the bits of an 8-bit byte, and that requires as many input channels as the number of bits that are to be handled simultaneously.  Typically found on a computer and used as the printer port.&lt;br /&gt;
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;PCB : Printed Circuit Board. An electronics board that contains layers of circuitry that connect the various components of a system. A PCB can be mass manufactured or can be &amp;quot;home etched,&amp;quot; where a hobbyist transfers the design of the PCB to a copper-clad board, uses caustic chemicals to etch away the areas not needed and then drills the holes him or herself.&lt;br /&gt;
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;PIC : A registered trademark name for microcontrollers produced by Microchip Technology Inc.  At DIYC, PIC has become a generic term for microcontrollers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Polarity : The condition in an electrical circuit by which the direction of the flow of current can be determined. Usually applied to batteries and other direct voltage sources. Two opposite charges, one positive and one negative. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Potentiometer : A variable resistor having a terminal connected to each end of a resistive element and a third terminal connected to a wiper contact. The output is a voltage that is variable depending upon the position of the wiper contact. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Power : The rate of doing work or the rate of expending energy. The unit of electrical power is the watt.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Programmer : A device that connects a personal computer to a microcontroller.  Used to download software (firmware) from the PC to the microcontroller.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Protocol : A formal set of conventions governing the format and control of interaction between the computer and attached hardware.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) : Pulse modulation in which the duration of the pulses is varied by the modulating voltage.  A useful technique for dimming lights.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Regulator : The section in a basic power supply that maintains the output of the power supply at a constant level in spite of large changes in load current or input line voltage.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Relay : An electromagnetic device with one or more sets of contacts that change position by the magnetic attraction of a coil to an armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Renard : A unique serial communication protocol developed solely for allowing Vixen to communicate to DIYC light controllers.  Also applies to the dimming firmware used by many DIYC light controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Resistance : The opposition a device or material offers to the flow of current. The effect of resistance is to raise the temperature of the material or device carrying the current. A resistance of 1 ohm will allow a current of 1 ampere to flow through it when a potential of 1 volt is applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Resistor : An electrical component that offers resistance to the flow of current. It may be a coil of fine wire or a composition rod. &lt;br /&gt;
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;RJ-45 (or RJ45) : Registered Jack 45. A data plug or jack standard that allows for the connection of eight wires. It is similar to the modular plug on telephones (which are usually RJ11), though bigger. It is commonly used in Ethernet cabling and so its components (cable, female connectors, male connectors) are readily available and inexpensive. &lt;br /&gt;
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;RoHS : Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. A directive by the European Union that is designed to keep harmful chemicals and materials to a minimum. It is used by electronics manufacturers to denote components that meet the EU requirements.&lt;br /&gt;
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;RS232 : A telecommunications protocol, Recommended Standard 232 was originally designed to connect teletypes with modems; it has survived to this day as the way computer serial ports send out data. RS232 is implemented in a variety of connectors, but is most commonly seen in the DB9 and DB25 devices. It uses nine wires and supports transmitted data, received data, request to send, carrier detect and ring indicator. It is used in Christmas lights by as the physical layer between PC serial ports and Christmas lights controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;RS485 : A telecommunications protocol, Recommended Standard 485 is typically used in building automation, the programming of logic controllers, sound system control, lighting control and video surveillance camera control. It is a two-wire system that uses a differential form of signaling that supports the transmission of data packets. It can be used over a long distance and supports multi-point connections. It is used in Christmas lights as a distribution system for light controllers signaling devices, sometimes using the DMX512 protocol.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Schematic : A diagram which shows, by means of graphic symbols, the electrical connections and functions of a specific circuit arrangement.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Short Circuit : An unintentional current path between two components in a circuit or between a component and ground; usually caused by a circuit malfunction.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Shunt : A term used interchangeably with jumper.  A device used to connect two pins and &amp;quot;jumper&amp;quot; them together.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) : A semiconductor device that functions as an electrically controlled switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Silk Screen : The printed information on a PCB.  Typcially yellow or white, it outlines the components and shows the part reference numbers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Sink Current : An integrated circuit sinks current when current is flowing from a load [another device] into the circuits output. This is considered negative current to the IC.  Basically happens when the integrated circuit output goes to ground [low].&lt;br /&gt;
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;SMT (or SMD) : Surface mount technology (surface mount device). A method of mounting integrated circuits, microcontrollers and other electronics on printed circuit boards. The method mounts the devices on the top of a PC board rather than using holes through the board. Compare this with DIP.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SNR : Signal to Noise Ratio. A measure of signal strength relative to background noise. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Source Current : An integrated circuit sources current when current is flowing from the IC into another device [Load]. Source-ing current is considered to be positive current flow from the ICs prospective. Source current is the opposite to Sink Current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SPT(1-3) : Service Parallel Thermoplastic. Commonly referred to as zip cord. There is SPT1, SPT2, and SPT3. The number refers to the thickness of the insulation in 64ths of an inch. SPT1 is often called lamp cord. SPT1 usually has 18 gauge wire. SPT2 is commonly available in 16 or 18 gauge. SPT3 is available as large as 10 gauge. &lt;br /&gt;
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;SSR: Solid State Relay. An electronic switch, which, unlike an electromechanical relay, contains no moving parts.&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;DIYC definition&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::Generally refers to a PCB that contains the circuitry that acts like four separate solid state relays. It receives data from the controller board and uses that information to control the power going to the attached lights. The key components of a DIYC SSR are the Optocoupler and the Triac.  More information on SSRs can be found [[Solid State Relays | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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;SSROZ : Solid State Relay from Oz. A DIYC design for a SSR PCB.  Contains circuitry equal to four separate solid state relays.  Provides independent control of four channels of lights.  Designed by John Wilson (wjohn).&lt;br /&gt;
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;SWR : Standing Wave Ratio. The ratio of the maximum (voltage, current) to the minimum (voltage, current) points of a transmission line. Indicates the impedance matching quality of the termination of the line.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Tinning : The process of applying a thin coat of solder to materials prior to their being soldered; for example, application of a light coat of solder to the filaments of a conductor to hold the filaments in place prior to soldering of the conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Transformer : A device composed of two or more coils, linked by magnetic lines of force, used to transfer energy from one circuit to another.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Transistor : A basic solid-state semiconductor that has three terminals and can be used for amplification, switching and/or detection.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Triac : TRIode for Alternating Current. This is an electronic component approximately equivalent to two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs/thyristors) joined in inverse parallel (paralleled but with the polarity reversed) and with their gates connected together. This results in a bidirectional electronic switch which can conduct current in either direction when it is triggered (turned on).&lt;br /&gt;
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;Twisted Pair : A line consisting of two insulated wires twisted together to form a flexible line without the use of spacers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;ULN2803 : An array of eight Darlington transistors (which themselves are arrays of two transistors) that amplify current. Often used in Christmas lights as devices to increase the current coming from a microcontroller to an SSR so that there is enough power to turn on (or off) the SSR. &lt;br /&gt;
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;USB : Universal Serial Bus, a computer bus which provides two-way communication between the PC and peripheral devices, over a differential 4-wire serial interface cable.&lt;br /&gt;
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==V==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Via : A plated-thru hole in a printed wiring board. A via may may exist between one or more adjacent board layers, or through the entire board. A blind via runs vertically between the top [or bottom] side and through one or more adjacent board layers, but not through the entire board.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Voltage : The term used to signify electrical pressure. Voltage is a force that causes current to flow through an electrical conductor. The voltage of a circuit is the greatest effective difference of potential between any two conductors of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Voltage Drop : The difference in voltage between two points. It is the result of the loss of electrical pressure as a current flows through a resistance.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Voltage regulator : An electronic device designed to take a higher voltage and make it conform to a specific lower voltage. Provide a 5-volt regulator with 12 volts as an input and it will put out a steady 5 volts; provide a 12-volt regulator with 14.5 volts and it will output a steady 12 volts. While some regulators are designed for specific voltages, others can provide a range of voltages depending upon resistance applied; variable voltage regulators can be controlled by potentiometers (i.e.: volume control), so that you can turn a knob and get various voltages depending on where the knob is.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Watt : The unit of electrical power that is the product of voltage and current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;XLR Connector : A shielded 5-conductor plug/jack used for DMX connections.  Also can be a 3-conductor plug generally used for microphones.&lt;br /&gt;
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;XTAL : Short for crystal.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Zener Diode : A PN-junction diode designed to operate in the reverse-bias breakdown region. It is designed to conduct in the reverse [bias] direction: with a precise breakdown voltage [Vz].&lt;br /&gt;
;Zero Crossing : In alternating current, the zero crossing is the instantaneous point at which there is no voltage present. In a sine wave or other simple waveform, this normally occurs twice during each cycle.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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;Amp : Ampere. The basic unit of electrical current. Applying one volt across a one ohm resistor will cause a current of one ampere to flow. The letter &#039;I&#039; is used to denote current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Anode : A positive electrode of an electrochemical device (such as a primary or secondary electric cell) toward which the negative ions are drawn. The semiconductor-diode terminal that is positive with respect to the other terminal when the diode is biased in the forward direction.&lt;br /&gt;
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;AWG : American Wire Gauge. The standards adopted in the United States for the measurement of wire sizes. [http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm AWG Chart]&lt;br /&gt;
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;Base : The region between the emitter and collector of a transistor that receives minority carriers injected from the emitter. The element in a transistor that controls the flow of current carriers. It is the element that corresponds to the control grid of an electron tube.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Baud : A measurement of data transmission speed based on the number of code elements or units per second.&lt;br /&gt;
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;BNC : Bayonet Nut Connection. A type of connector typically used on coaxial cables.&lt;br /&gt;
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;BOM : Bill of Material.  A listing all the parts required to assemble a project or to populate a circuit board. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Capacitor : An electrical component that stores an electric charge and releases it when its needed. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Cathode : The general name for any negative electrode. The negative terminal of a forward-biased semiconductor diode, which is the source of the electrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Center Tap : A connection made to a point half way along a winding of a transformer or inductor, or along the element of a resistor or a potentiometer.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Channel : In DIYC, a channel refers to an individual line that can be independently controlled.  As an example, the Grinch can control 64 channels, that is 64 independent lines that it can control.&lt;br /&gt;
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;COOP : A co-operative effort by participating DIYC members to pool their resources together to make a purchase of an item(s) in large quantity in an attempt to reduce the cost to the individual participants.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Coop Olsen 595 : This light controller is based on the Olsen 595 design.  It is a  64 channel controller with basic ON/OFF capabilities. Normally gets its input from the parallel port of the controlling computer. On-board status LED for each channel. Developed by Brian Bresocnik (Macrosill).  More info [[64 Channel Olsen 595 Controller Assembly Instructions | here]].  AKA - Brian&#039;s Olsen 595 board.&lt;br /&gt;
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;COOP SSR : A DIYC design for a SSR PCB.  Contains circuitry equal to four separate solid state relays.  Provides independent control of four channels of lights. Designed by Sean Bowf. AKA - Sean&#039;s SSR. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Coaxial Cable : A cable with one conductor completely surrounded by another conductor, separated by a dielectric. The two conductors being coaxial. Some types of coax cables use multiple conductors surrounding each other. Normally only the inner conductor carries a signal. The outer conductors [Braid] are used as a shield, or grounded. Coaxial Cable is normally used in RF transmission.  The term Coaxial is normally shortened to Coax.  Types of Coaxial Cable include: RG-6, RG-8, RG-11, RG-58, RG-59.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Collector : The electrode in a transistor through which a primary flow of carriers leaves the region between the electrodes.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Continuity : An uninterrupted, complete path for current flow.  When checking for continuity you are usually looking for a short.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Current : The movement of electrons past a reference point. The passage of electrons through a conductor. Measured in amperes.&lt;br /&gt;
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;dB : decibel. A unit of relative sound or radio transmission intensity.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Decoupling capacitor : A capacitor that is included in circuits with integrated circuits to insure that overall circuit voltage doesn&#039;t dip or spike elsewhere in the circuit due to the demands of the integrated circuit. When the integrated circuit needs a burst of energy, the decoupling capacitor provides the needed energy without causing a drop in the voltage for the rest of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Dielectric : An insulating (nonconducting) medium. A substance in which an electric field may be maintained with zero or near-zero power dissipation, i.e., the electrical conductivity is zero or near zero. An insulator; a term applied to the insulating material between the plates of a capacitor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Diode : An electrical device that will allow current to pass in only one direction.  Consists of a cathode and an anode.  A two-terminal semiconductor device used chiefly as a rectifier.&lt;br /&gt;
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;DIP : Dual In-line Package. An IC package having two parallel rows of leads.  Sometimes called &amp;quot;through-hole package,&amp;quot; because holes are drilled in the PC boards and the package is soldered to the board on the side opposite the package. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Dipole : A basic radio antenna that consists of two elements, each of equal length. The length of the elements is an algorithmic function of the frequency over which the broadcast is being made. &lt;br /&gt;
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;DIYC : Do It Yourself Christmas.com&lt;br /&gt;
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;DMX (or DMX512) : Digital Multiplex. A lighting control protocol standard developed to handle communications between commercial (usually entertainment, such as theater or music events) lighting control boards and the individual devices, such as lekos (elliposoidals), fresnels, moving lights, strip lights or DJ effect lights. DMX allows up to 512 devices to be attached, daisy-chain, to one wire, each controlled individually.  For more information on DMX click [[DMX | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==E==  &lt;br /&gt;
;Electrode : The terminal at which electricity passes from one medium into another, such as in an electrical cell where the current leaves or returns to the electrolyte.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrolyte : A solution of a substance that is capable of conducting electricity. An electrolyte may be in the form of either a liquid or a paste.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrolytic Capacitor : A capacitor that normally uses two aluminum foils separated by an insulating paper.  The paper and foils are rolled and impregnated with a liquid electrolyte. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are polarized, and may be used DC circuits.  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) : The level of susceptibility of devices to damage by static electricity, found by classification testing, is used as the basis for assigning an ESDS class. Electronic parts having sensitive characteristics (e.g., thin-layered internal composition) and delicate, miniaturized construction which are susceptible to damage or degradation, in various degrees, from environmental field forces (electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive). This susceptibility also extends to the standard electronic modules, printed circuit boards, printed wiring boards, and circuit card assemblies containing one or more of these sensitive electronic parts. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Emitter : The element in a transistor that emits current carriers (electrons or holes).&lt;br /&gt;
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;Energized : Electrically connected to a source of potential difference, or electrically charged so as to have a potential significantly different from that of earth in the vicinity.  A &amp;quot;live&amp;quot; circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;ESD : Electrostatic Discharge.  More info on ESD is available [http://www.interfacebus.com/glossary-of-terms-esd-definition.html here].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Farad : The basic unit of capacitance. A capacitor has a capacitance of 1 farad when a voltage potential of 1 volt across it produces a charge of 1 coulomb.  Most capacitors used on DIYC boards are in the microfarad (labeled mF or uF) or picofarad (labeled pF) range.&lt;br /&gt;
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;FCC : The Federal Communications Commission. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire (telegraph, telephone), satellite and cable.&lt;br /&gt;
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;FET : Field-Effect Transistor. A transistor consisting of a source, a gate, and a drain. Current flow is controlled by the transverse electric field under the gate.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Firmware : A set of instructions (software program) installed into a microprocessor. It provides the necessary instructions for how the device is supposed to operate. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Flux : A solution or paste that removes surface oxides from metals being soldered.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Full-Wave Rectifier : A circuit that uses both positive and negative alternations in an alternating current to produce direct current; it changes alternating current to direct current. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Fuse : A device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is a part, thereby protecting the circuit from an over current condition. It protects wiring from over-heating and causing fire.&lt;br /&gt;
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==G==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;GFCI : Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. An electrical safety device installed in a power panel, sub-panel or outlet box that instantly shuts off the electricity when there is an imbalance in the flow of electricity from hot to neutral. This imbalance can indicate that that an individual is getting an electrical shock. A GFCI should be used in all outdoor high-voltage environments (regular household current) and the device should be tested on a regular basis.&lt;br /&gt;
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;GRINCH : A 64 channel controller with basic ON/OFF capabilities.  Normally gets its input from the parallel port of the controlling computer.  No status LEDs, inexpensive/simple to build.  Developed by Robert Jordan (RJ).  More info [[The GRINCH Controller | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ground : The point in a circuit used as a common reference point for measuring purposes. To connect some point of an electrical circuit or some item of electrical equipment to earth or to the conducting medium used in lieu thereof.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Half-Wave Rectifier : A rectifier using only one-half of each cycle to change AC to pulsating DC.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Heat Shunt : A device (preferably a clip-on type) used to absorb heat and protect heat-sensitive components during soldering.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Heat Sink : A piece of metal attached to an electronic component (such as triac, transistor, or voltage regulator) that serves to dissipate or absorb unwanted heat. Many electronics components have two ratings, a lower one when a heat sink is not used and a higher one where a heat sink is in place. Also called a dissipator.&lt;br /&gt;
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==I==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Inductance : The property of a circuit that tends to oppose a change in the existing current flow. The symbol for inductance is L.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Induction : The act or process of producing voltage and current by the relative motion of a magnetic field across a conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulated : Separated from other conducting surfaces by a dielectric (including air space) offering a high resistance to the passage of current. Note: When any object is said to be insulated, it is understood to be insulated for the conditions to which it is normally subjected. Otherwise, it is, uninsulated.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulation : A material used to prevent the leakage of electricity from a conductor and to provide mechanical spacing or support as protection against accidental contact with the conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulation Resistance : The resistance offered by an insulating material to current leakage.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulator : Material of such low conductivity that the flow of current through it can usually be neglected. A device having high electrical resistance; used for supporting or separating conductors so as to prevent undesired flow of current from the conductors to other objects.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Integrated Circuit (IC) : A circuit in which many elements are fabricated and interconnected by a single process (into a single chip), as opposed to a &amp;quot;nonintegrated&amp;quot; circuit in which the transistors, diodes, resistors, and other components are fabricated separately and then assembled. Elements inseparably associated and formed on or within a single substrate.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Inverter : A circuit with one input and one output. Its function is to invert or reverse the input. When the input is high, the output is low, and vice versa. The inverter is sometimes called a NOT circuit, since it produces the reverse of the input.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Jumper : A short length of wire used to complete a circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;LED : Light Emitting Diode. A solid-state, semiconductor device that converts electrical energy directly into light. LEDs show up in Christmas lighting in two contexts: the first is as a power or signal indicator in controllers or SSRs, while the second is their use as a substitute for incandescent lamps. LED Christmas light strings use about one-tenth the energy of an incandescent lamp and have a crystal-clear color brightness that incandescents cannot achieve.&lt;br /&gt;
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==M==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Microcontroller : A computer-on-a-chip that emphasizes high integration, low power consumption, self-sufficiency and relatively low cost. Typically, a microcontroller has flash-type read-write memory allowing a programming station (usually called a PIC programmer) to enter in task-specific programs, which can be written in programming languages such as C, C++, BASIC or even in assembly code (which, of course, is the most efficient).&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOC3023 : A 6-Pin DIP 400V Random Phase Triac Driver Output Optocoupler. It provides both triac driver and optoisolator services in one package.&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOSFET : A semiconductor device that contains diffused source and drain regions on either side of a P- or N-channel area. Also contains a gate insulated from the channel area by silicon-oxide. Operates in either the depletion or the enhancement mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOV : Metal Oxide Varistor. A resistor that changes value with applied voltage. A varistor may also be called a VDR [Voltage Dependent Resistor]. Varistors will have a negative voltage coefficient. MOV devices are used in parallel with the load.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Multimeter : A single meter combining the functions of an ammeter, a voltmeter, and an ohmmeter.&lt;br /&gt;
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==N==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;NPN : A type of transistor; it is formed by introducing a thin region of P-type material between two regions of N-type material.&lt;br /&gt;
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==O==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Ohm : The unit of electrical resistance. That value of electrical resistance through which a constant potential difference of 1 volt across the resistance will maintain a current flow of 1 ampere through the resistance.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ohm&#039;s Law : The current in an electrical circuit is directly proportional to the electromotive force in the circuit. The most common form of the law is E = IR, where E is the electromotive force or voltage across the circuit, I is the current flowing in the circuit, and R is the resistance of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Olsen 595 : This is a popular light controller based on an approach first popularized on the [http://computerchristmas.com ComputerChristmas] and/or [http://planetchristmas.com  PlanetChristmas] forums by Peter Olsen. In its first incarnation it used 8-bit 74HC595 logic chips, often with external buffers.   More info on the original Olsen 595 design can be found [http://computerchristmas.com/christmas/link-how_to/HowToId-25/Build_a_1024_Port_Controller_for_100 here].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Open or Open Circuit : The condition of an electrical circuit caused by the breaking of continuity of one or more conductors of the circuit; usually an undesired condition. A circuit that does not provide a complete path for the flow of current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Optoisolator (opto, optocoupler) : A semiconductor device that allows signals to be transferred between circuits or systems, while keeping those circuits or systems electrically isolated from each other. In its simplest form, an optoisolator consists of an light-emitting diode (LED), IRED (infrared-emitting diode), or laser diode for signal transmission, and a photosensor for signal reception. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Oscillator :  A device that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by its unique physical characteristics.&lt;br /&gt;
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==P==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Parallel Port : A port through which two or more data bits are passed simultaneously, such as all the bits of an 8-bit byte, and that requires as many input channels as the number of bits that are to be handled simultaneously.  Typically found on a computer and used as the printer port.&lt;br /&gt;
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;PCB : Printed Circuit Board. An electronics board that contains layers of circuitry that connect the various components of a system. A PCB can be mass manufactured or can be &amp;quot;home etched,&amp;quot; where a hobbyist transfers the design of the PCB to a copper-clad board, uses caustic chemicals to etch away the areas not needed and then drills the holes him or herself.&lt;br /&gt;
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;PIC : A registered trademark name for microcontrollers produced by Microchip Technology Inc.  At DIYC, PIC has become a generic term for microcontrollers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Polarity : The condition in an electrical circuit by which the direction of the flow of current can be determined. Usually applied to batteries and other direct voltage sources. Two opposite charges, one positive and one negative. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Potentiometer : A variable resistor having a terminal connected to each end of a resistive element and a third terminal connected to a wiper contact. The output is a voltage that is variable depending upon the position of the wiper contact. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Power : The rate of doing work or the rate of expending energy. The unit of electrical power is the watt.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Programmer : A device that connects a personal computer to a microcontroller.  Used to download software (firmware) from the PC to the microcontroller.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Protocol : A formal set of conventions governing the format and control of interaction between the computer and attached hardware.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) : Pulse modulation in which the duration of the pulses is varied by the modulating voltage.  A useful technique for dimming lights.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Regulator : The section in a basic power supply that maintains the output of the power supply at a constant level in spite of large changes in load current or input line voltage.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Relay : An electromagnetic device with one or more sets of contacts that change position by the magnetic attraction of a coil to an armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Renard : A unique serial communication protocol developed solely for allowing Vixen to communicate to DIYC light controllers.  Also applies to the dimming firmware used by many DIYC light controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Resistance : The opposition a device or material offers to the flow of current. The effect of resistance is to raise the temperature of the material or device carrying the current. A resistance of 1 ohm will allow a current of 1 ampere to flow through it when a potential of 1 volt is applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Resistor : An electrical component that offers resistance to the flow of current. It may be a coil of fine wire or a composition rod. &lt;br /&gt;
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;RJ-45 (or RJ45) : Registered Jack 45. A data plug or jack standard that allows for the connection of eight wires. It is similar to the modular plug on telephones (which are usually RJ11), though bigger. It is commonly used in Ethernet cabling and so its components (cable, female connectors, male connectors) are readily available and inexpensive. &lt;br /&gt;
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;RoHS : Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. A directive by the European Union that is designed to keep harmful chemicals and materials to a minimum. It is used by electronics manufacturers to denote components that meet the EU requirements.&lt;br /&gt;
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;RS232 : A telecommunications protocol, Recommended Standard 232 was originally designed to connect teletypes with modems; it has survived to this day as the way computer serial ports send out data. RS232 is implemented in a variety of connectors, but is most commonly seen in the DB9 and DB25 devices. It uses nine wires and supports transmitted data, received data, request to send, carrier detect and ring indicator. It is used in Christmas lights by as the physical layer between PC serial ports and Christmas lights controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;RS485 : A telecommunications protocol, Recommended Standard 485 is typically used in building automation, the programming of logic controllers, sound system control, lighting control and video surveillance camera control. It is a two-wire system that uses a differential form of signaling that supports the transmission of data packets. It can be used over a long distance and supports multi-point connections. It is used in Christmas lights as a distribution system for light controllers signaling devices, sometimes using the DMX512 protocol.&lt;br /&gt;
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==S==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Schematic : A diagram which shows, by means of graphic symbols, the electrical connections and functions of a specific circuit arrangement.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Short Circuit : An unintentional current path between two components in a circuit or between a component and ground; usually caused by a circuit malfunction.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Shunt : A term used interchangeably with jumper.  A device used to connect two pins and &amp;quot;jumper&amp;quot; them together.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) : A semiconductor device that functions as an electrically controlled switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Silk Screen : The printed information on a PCB.  Typcially yellow or white, it outlines the components and shows the part reference numbers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Sink Current : An integrated circuit sinks current when current is flowing from a load [another device] into the circuits output. This is considered negative current to the IC.  Basically happens when the integrated circuit output goes to ground [low].&lt;br /&gt;
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;SMT (or SMD) : Surface mount technology (surface mount device). A method of mounting integrated circuits, microcontrollers and other electronics on printed circuit boards. The method mounts the devices on the top of a PC board rather than using holes through the board. Compare this with DIP.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SNR : Signal to Noise Ratio. A measure of signal strength relative to background noise. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Source Current : An integrated circuit sources current when current is flowing from the IC into another device [Load]. Source-ing current is considered to be positive current flow from the ICs prospective. Source current is the opposite to Sink Current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SPT(1-3) : Service Parallel Thermoplastic. Commonly referred to as zip cord. There is SPT1, SPT2, and SPT3. The number refers to the thickness of the insulation in 64ths of an inch. SPT1 is often called lamp cord. SPT1 usually has 18 gauge wire. SPT2 is commonly available in 16 or 18 gauge. SPT3 is available as large as 10 gauge. &lt;br /&gt;
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;SSR: Solid State Relay. An electronic switch, which, unlike an electromechanical relay, contains no moving parts.&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;DIYC definition&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::Generally refers to a PCB that contains the circuitry that acts like four separate solid state relays. It receives data from the controller board and uses that information to control the power going to the attached lights. The key components of a DIYC SSR are the Optocoupler and the Triac.  More information on SSRs can be found [[Solid State Relays | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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;SSROZ : Solid State Relay from Oz. A DIYC design for a SSR PCB.  Contains circuitry equal to four separate solid state relays.  Provides independent control of four channels of lights.  Designed by John Wilson (wjohn).&lt;br /&gt;
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;SWR : Standing Wave Ratio. The ratio of the maximum (voltage, current) to the minimum (voltage, current) points of a transmission line. Indicates the impedance matching quality of the termination of the line.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Tinning : The process of applying a thin coat of solder to materials prior to their being soldered; for example, application of a light coat of solder to the filaments of a conductor to hold the filaments in place prior to soldering of the conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Transformer : A device composed of two or more coils, linked by magnetic lines of force, used to transfer energy from one circuit to another.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Transistor : A basic solid-state semiconductor that has three terminals and can be used for amplification, switching and/or detection.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Triac : TRIode for Alternating Current. This is an electronic component approximately equivalent to two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs/thyristors) joined in inverse parallel (paralleled but with the polarity reversed) and with their gates connected together. This results in a bidirectional electronic switch which can conduct current in either direction when it is triggered (turned on).&lt;br /&gt;
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;Twisted Pair : A line consisting of two insulated wires twisted together to form a flexible line without the use of spacers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;ULN2803 : An array of eight Darlington transistors (which themselves are arrays of two transistors) that amplify current. Often used in Christmas lights as devices to increase the current coming from a microcontroller to an SSR so that there is enough power to turn on (or off) the SSR. &lt;br /&gt;
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;USB : Universal Serial Bus, a computer bus which provides two-way communication between the PC and peripheral devices, over a differential 4-wire serial interface cable.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Via : A plated-thru hole in a printed wiring board. A via may may exist between one or more adjacent board layers, or through the entire board. A blind via runs vertically between the top [or bottom] side and through one or more adjacent board layers, but not through the entire board.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Voltage : The term used to signify electrical pressure. Voltage is a force that causes current to flow through an electrical conductor. The voltage of a circuit is the greatest effective difference of potential between any two conductors of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Voltage Drop : The difference in voltage between two points. It is the result of the loss of electrical pressure as a current flows through a resistance.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Voltage regulator : An electronic device designed to take a higher voltage and make it conform to a specific lower voltage. Provide a 5-volt regulator with 12 volts as an input and it will put out a steady 5 volts; provide a 12-volt regulator with 13 volts and it will output a steady 12 volts. While some regulators are designed for specific voltages, others can provide a range of voltages depending upon resistance applied; variable voltage regulators can be controlled by potentiometers (i.e.: volume control), so that you can turn a knob and get various voltages depending on where the knob is.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Watt : The unit of electrical power that is the product of voltage and current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;XLR Connector : A shielded 5-conductor plug/jack used for DMX connections.  Also can be a 3-conductor plug generally used for microphones.&lt;br /&gt;
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;XTAL : Short for crystal.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Zener Diode : A PN-junction diode designed to operate in the reverse-bias breakdown region. It is designed to conduct in the reverse [bias] direction: with a precise breakdown voltage [Vz].&lt;br /&gt;
;Zero Crossing : In alternating current, the zero crossing is the instantaneous point at which there is no voltage present. In a sine wave or other simple waveform, this normally occurs twice during each cycle.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* F */ Add note to Farad that most caps used here are in the pF/mF range&lt;/p&gt;
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;Amp : Ampere. The basic unit of electrical current. Applying one volt across a one ohm resistor will cause a current of one ampere to flow. The letter &#039;I&#039; is used to denote current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Anode : A positive electrode of an electrochemical device (such as a primary or secondary electric cell) toward which the negative ions are drawn. The semiconductor-diode terminal that is positive with respect to the other terminal when the diode is biased in the forward direction.&lt;br /&gt;
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;AWG : American Wire Gauge. The standards adopted in the United States for the measurement of wire sizes. [http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm AWG Chart]&lt;br /&gt;
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;Base : The region between the emitter and collector of a transistor that receives minority carriers injected from the emitter. The element in a transistor that controls the flow of current carriers. It is the element that corresponds to the control grid of an electron tube.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Baud : A measurement of data transmission speed based on the number of code elements or units per second.&lt;br /&gt;
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;BNC : Bayonet Nut Connection. A type of connector typically used on coaxial cables.&lt;br /&gt;
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;BOM : Bill of Material.  A listing all the parts required to assemble a project or to populate a circuit board. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Capacitor : An electrical component that stores an electric charge and releases it when its needed. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Cathode : The general name for any negative electrode. The negative terminal of a forward-biased semiconductor diode, which is the source of the electrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Center Tap : A connection made to a point half way along a winding of a transformer or inductor, or along the element of a resistor or a potentiometer.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Channel : In DIYC, a channel refers to an individual line that can be independently controlled.  As an example, the Grinch can control 64 channels, that is 64 independent lines that it can control.&lt;br /&gt;
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;COOP : A co-operative effort by participating DIYC members to pool their resources together to make a purchase of an item(s) in large quantity in an attempt to reduce the cost to the individual participants.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Coop Olsen 595 : This light controller is based on the Olsen 595 design.  It is a  64 channel controller with basic ON/OFF capabilities. Normally gets its input from the parallel port of the controlling computer. On-board status LED for each channel. Developed by Brian Bresocnik (Macrosill).  More info [[64 Channel Olsen 595 Controller Assembly Instructions | here]].  AKA - Brian&#039;s Olsen 595 board.&lt;br /&gt;
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;COOP SSR : A DIYC design for a SSR PCB.  Contains circuitry equal to four separate solid state relays.  Provides independent control of four channels of lights. Designed by Sean Bowf. AKA - Sean&#039;s SSR. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Coaxial Cable : A cable with one conductor completely surrounded by another conductor, separated by a dielectric. The two conductors being coaxial. Some types of coax cables use multiple conductors surrounding each other. Normally only the inner conductor carries a signal. The outer conductors [Braid] are used as a shield, or grounded. Coaxial Cable is normally used in RF transmission.  The term Coaxial is normally shortened to Coax.  Types of Coaxial Cable include: RG-6, RG-8, RG-11, RG-58, RG-59.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Collector : The electrode in a transistor through which a primary flow of carriers leaves the region between the electrodes.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Continuity : An uninterrupted, complete path for current flow.  When checking for continuity you are usually looking for a short.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Current : The movement of electrons past a reference point. The passage of electrons through a conductor. Measured in amperes.&lt;br /&gt;
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;dB : decibel. A unit of relative sound or radio transmission intensity.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Decoupling capacitor : A capacitor that is included in circuits with integrated circuits to insure that overall circuit voltage doesn&#039;t dip or spike elsewhere in the circuit due to the demands of the integrated circuit. When the integrated circuit needs a burst of energy, the decoupling capacitor provides the needed energy without causing a drop in the voltage for the rest of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Dielectric : An insulating (nonconducting) medium. A substance in which an electric field may be maintained with zero or near-zero power dissipation, i.e., the electrical conductivity is zero or near zero. An insulator; a term applied to the insulating material between the plates of a capacitor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Diode : An electrical device that will allow current to pass in only one direction.  Consists of a cathode and an anode.  A two-terminal semiconductor device used chiefly as a rectifier.&lt;br /&gt;
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;DIP : Dual In-line Package. An IC package having two parallel rows of leads.  Sometimes called &amp;quot;through-hole package,&amp;quot; because holes are drilled in the PC boards and the package is soldered to the board on the side opposite the package. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Dipole : A basic radio antenna that consists of two elements, each of equal length. The length of the elements is an algorithmic function of the frequency over which the broadcast is being made. &lt;br /&gt;
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;DIYC : Do It Yourself Christmas.com&lt;br /&gt;
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;DMX (or DMX512) : Digital Multiplex. A lighting control protocol standard developed to handle communications between commercial (usually entertainment, such as theater or music events) lighting control boards and the individual devices, such as lekos (elliposoidals), fresnels, moving lights, strip lights or DJ effect lights. DMX allows up to 512 devices to be attached, daisy-chain, to one wire, each controlled individually.  For more information on DMX click [[DMX | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrode : The terminal at which electricity passes from one medium into another, such as in an electrical cell where the current leaves or returns to the electrolyte.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrolyte : A solution of a substance that is capable of conducting electricity. An electrolyte may be in the form of either a liquid or a paste.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrolytic Capacitor : A capacitor that normally uses two aluminum foils separated by an insulating paper.  The paper and foils are rolled and impregnated with a liquid electrolyte. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are polarized, and may be used DC circuits.  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) : The level of susceptibility of devices to damage by static electricity, found by classification testing, is used as the basis for assigning an ESDS class. Electronic parts having sensitive characteristics (e.g., thin-layered internal composition) and delicate, miniaturized construction which are susceptible to damage or degradation, in various degrees, from environmental field forces (electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive). This susceptibility also extends to the standard electronic modules, printed circuit boards, printed wiring boards, and circuit card assemblies containing one or more of these sensitive electronic parts. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Emitter : The element in a transistor that emits current carriers (electrons or holes).&lt;br /&gt;
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;Energized : Electrically connected to a source of potential difference, or electrically charged so as to have a potential significantly different from that of earth in the vicinity.  A &amp;quot;live&amp;quot; circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;ESD : Electrostatic Discharge.  More info on ESD is available [http://www.interfacebus.com/glossary-of-terms-esd-definition.html here].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Farad : The basic unit of capacitance. A capacitor has a capacitance of 1 farad when a voltage potential of 1 volt across it produces a charge of 1 coulomb.  Most capacitors used on DIYC boards are in the microfarad (labeled mF or uF) or picofarad (labeled pF) range.&lt;br /&gt;
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;FCC : The Federal Communications Commission. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire (telegraph, telephone), satellite and cable.&lt;br /&gt;
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;FET : Field-Effect Transistor. A transistor consisting of a source, a gate, and a drain. Current flow is controlled by the transverse electric field under the gate.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Firmware : A set of instructions (software program) installed into a microprocessor. It provides the necessary instructions for how the device is supposed to operate. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Flux : A solution or paste that removes surface oxides from metals being soldered.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Full-Wave Rectifier : A circuit that uses both positive and negative alternations in an alternating current to produce direct current; it changes alternating current to direct current. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Fuse : A device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is a part, thereby protecting the circuit from an over current condition. It protects wiring from over-heating and causing fire.&lt;br /&gt;
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;GFCI : Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. An electrical safety device installed in a power panel, sub-panel or outlet box that instantly shuts off the electricity when there is an imbalance in the flow of electricity from hot to neutral. This imbalance can indicate that that an individual is getting an electrical shock. A GFCI should be used in all outdoor high-voltage environments (regular household current) and the device should be tested on a regular basis.&lt;br /&gt;
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;GRINCH : A 64 channel controller with basic ON/OFF capabilities.  Normally gets its input from the parallel port of the controlling computer.  No status LEDs, inexpensive/simple to build.  Developed by Robert Jordan (RJ).  More info [[The GRINCH Controller | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ground : The point in a circuit used as a common reference point for measuring purposes. To connect some point of an electrical circuit or some item of electrical equipment to earth or to the conducting medium used in lieu thereof.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Half-Wave Rectifier : A rectifier using only one-half of each cycle to change AC to pulsating DC.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Heat Shunt : A device (preferably a clip-on type) used to absorb heat and protect heat-sensitive components during soldering.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Heat Sink : A piece of metal attached to an electronics component (such as microprocessor, microcontroller, Triac, optoisolator) that serves to dissipate or absorb unwanted heat. Many electronics components have two ratings, a lower one when a heat sink is not used and a higher one where a heat sink is in place. Also called a dissipator.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Inductance : The property of a circuit that tends to oppose a change in the existing current flow. The symbol for inductance is L.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Induction : The act or process of producing voltage and current by the relative motion of a magnetic field across a conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulated : Separated from other conducting surfaces by a dielectric (including air space) offering a high resistance to the passage of current. Note: When any object is said to be insulated, it is understood to be insulated for the conditions to which it is normally subjected. Otherwise, it is, uninsulated.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulation : A material used to prevent the leakage of electricity from a conductor and to provide mechanical spacing or support as protection against accidental contact with the conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulation Resistance : The resistance offered by an insulating material to current leakage.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Insulator : Material of such low conductivity that the flow of current through it can usually be neglected. A device having high electrical resistance; used for supporting or separating conductors so as to prevent undesired flow of current from the conductors to other objects.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Integrated Circuit (IC) : A circuit in which many elements are fabricated and interconnected by a single process (into a single chip), as opposed to a &amp;quot;nonintegrated&amp;quot; circuit in which the transistors, diodes, resistors, and other components are fabricated separately and then assembled. Elements inseparably associated and formed on or within a single substrate.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Inverter : A circuit with one input and one output. Its function is to invert or reverse the input. When the input is high, the output is low, and vice versa. The inverter is sometimes called a NOT circuit, since it produces the reverse of the input.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Jumper : A short length of wire used to complete a circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;LED : Light Emitting Diode. A solid-state, semiconductor device that converts electrical energy directly into light. LEDs show up in Christmas lighting in two contexts: the first is as a power or signal indicator in controllers or SSRs, while the second is their use as a substitute for incandescent lamps. LED Christmas light strings use about one-tenth the energy of an incandescent lamp and have a crystal-clear color brightness that incandescents cannot achieve.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Microcontroller : A computer-on-a-chip that emphasizes high integration, low power consumption, self-sufficiency and relatively low cost. Typically, a microcontroller has flash-type read-write memory allowing a programming station (usually called a PIC programmer) to enter in task-specific programs, which can be written in programming languages such as C, C++, BASIC or even in assembly code (which, of course, is the most efficient).&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOC3023 : A 6-Pin DIP 400V Random Phase Triac Driver Output Optocoupler. It provides both triac driver and optoisolator services in one package.&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOSFET : A semiconductor device that contains diffused source and drain regions on either side of a P- or N-channel area. Also contains a gate insulated from the channel area by silicon-oxide. Operates in either the depletion or the enhancement mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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;MOV : Metal Oxide Varistor. A resistor that changes value with applied voltage. A varistor may also be called a VDR [Voltage Dependent Resistor]. Varistors will have a negative voltage coefficient. MOV devices are used in parallel with the load.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Multimeter : A single meter combining the functions of an ammeter, a voltmeter, and an ohmmeter.&lt;br /&gt;
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;NPN : A type of transistor; it is formed by introducing a thin region of P-type material between two regions of N-type material.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ohm : The unit of electrical resistance. That value of electrical resistance through which a constant potential difference of 1 volt across the resistance will maintain a current flow of 1 ampere through the resistance.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Ohm&#039;s Law : The current in an electrical circuit is directly proportional to the electromotive force in the circuit. The most common form of the law is E = IR, where E is the electromotive force or voltage across the circuit, I is the current flowing in the circuit, and R is the resistance of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Olsen 595 : This is a popular light controller based on an approach first popularized on the [http://computerchristmas.com ComputerChristmas] and/or [http://planetchristmas.com  PlanetChristmas] forums by Peter Olsen. In its first incarnation it used 8-bit 74HC595 logic chips, often with external buffers.   More info on the original Olsen 595 design can be found [http://computerchristmas.com/christmas/link-how_to/HowToId-25/Build_a_1024_Port_Controller_for_100 here].&lt;br /&gt;
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;Open or Open Circuit : The condition of an electrical circuit caused by the breaking of continuity of one or more conductors of the circuit; usually an undesired condition. A circuit that does not provide a complete path for the flow of current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Optoisolator (opto, optocoupler) : A semiconductor device that allows signals to be transferred between circuits or systems, while keeping those circuits or systems electrically isolated from each other. In its simplest form, an optoisolator consists of an light-emitting diode (LED), IRED (infrared-emitting diode), or laser diode for signal transmission, and a photosensor for signal reception. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Oscillator :  A device that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by its unique physical characteristics.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Parallel Port : A port through which two or more data bits are passed simultaneously, such as all the bits of an 8-bit byte, and that requires as many input channels as the number of bits that are to be handled simultaneously.  Typically found on a computer and used as the printer port.&lt;br /&gt;
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;PCB : Printed Circuit Board. An electronics board that contains layers of circuitry that connect the various components of a system. A PCB can be mass manufactured or can be &amp;quot;home etched,&amp;quot; where a hobbyist transfers the design of the PCB to a copper-clad board, uses caustic chemicals to etch away the areas not needed and then drills the holes him or herself.&lt;br /&gt;
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;PIC : A registered trademark name for microcontrollers produced by Microchip Technology Inc.  At DIYC, PIC has become a generic term for microcontrollers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Polarity : The condition in an electrical circuit by which the direction of the flow of current can be determined. Usually applied to batteries and other direct voltage sources. Two opposite charges, one positive and one negative. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Potentiometer : A variable resistor having a terminal connected to each end of a resistive element and a third terminal connected to a wiper contact. The output is a voltage that is variable depending upon the position of the wiper contact. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Power : The rate of doing work or the rate of expending energy. The unit of electrical power is the watt.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Programmer : A device that connects a personal computer to a microcontroller.  Used to download software (firmware) from the PC to the microcontroller.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Protocol : A formal set of conventions governing the format and control of interaction between the computer and attached hardware.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) : Pulse modulation in which the duration of the pulses is varied by the modulating voltage.  A useful technique for dimming lights.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Regulator : The section in a basic power supply that maintains the output of the power supply at a constant level in spite of large changes in load current or input line voltage.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Relay : An electromagnetic device with one or more sets of contacts that change position by the magnetic attraction of a coil to an armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Renard : A unique serial communication protocol developed solely for allowing Vixen to communicate to DIYC light controllers.  Also applies to the dimming firmware used by many DIYC light controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Resistance : The opposition a device or material offers to the flow of current. The effect of resistance is to raise the temperature of the material or device carrying the current. A resistance of 1 ohm will allow a current of 1 ampere to flow through it when a potential of 1 volt is applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Resistor : An electrical component that offers resistance to the flow of current. It may be a coil of fine wire or a composition rod. &lt;br /&gt;
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;RJ-45 (or RJ45) : Registered Jack 45. A data plug or jack standard that allows for the connection of eight wires. It is similar to the modular plug on telephones (which are usually RJ11), though bigger. It is commonly used in Ethernet cabling and so its components (cable, female connectors, male connectors) are readily available and inexpensive. &lt;br /&gt;
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;RoHS : Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. A directive by the European Union that is designed to keep harmful chemicals and materials to a minimum. It is used by electronics manufacturers to denote components that meet the EU requirements.&lt;br /&gt;
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;RS232 : A telecommunications protocol, Recommended Standard 232 was originally designed to connect teletypes with modems; it has survived to this day as the way computer serial ports send out data. RS232 is implemented in a variety of connectors, but is most commonly seen in the DB9 and DB25 devices. It uses nine wires and supports transmitted data, received data, request to send, carrier detect and ring indicator. It is used in Christmas lights by as the physical layer between PC serial ports and Christmas lights controllers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;RS485 : A telecommunications protocol, Recommended Standard 485 is typically used in building automation, the programming of logic controllers, sound system control, lighting control and video surveillance camera control. It is a two-wire system that uses a differential form of signaling that supports the transmission of data packets. It can be used over a long distance and supports multi-point connections. It is used in Christmas lights as a distribution system for light controllers signaling devices, sometimes using the DMX512 protocol.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Schematic : A diagram which shows, by means of graphic symbols, the electrical connections and functions of a specific circuit arrangement.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Short Circuit : An unintentional current path between two components in a circuit or between a component and ground; usually caused by a circuit malfunction.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Shunt : A term used interchangeably with jumper.  A device used to connect two pins and &amp;quot;jumper&amp;quot; them together.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) : A semiconductor device that functions as an electrically controlled switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Silk Screen : The printed information on a PCB.  Typcially yellow or white, it outlines the components and shows the part reference numbers.&lt;br /&gt;
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;Sink Current : An integrated circuit sinks current when current is flowing from a load [another device] into the circuits output. This is considered negative current to the IC.  Basically happens when the integrated circuit output goes to ground [low].&lt;br /&gt;
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;SMT (or SMD) : Surface mount technology (surface mount device). A method of mounting integrated circuits, microcontrollers and other electronics on printed circuit boards. The method mounts the devices on the top of a PC board rather than using holes through the board. Compare this with DIP.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SNR : Signal to Noise Ratio. A measure of signal strength relative to background noise. &lt;br /&gt;
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;Source Current : An integrated circuit sources current when current is flowing from the IC into another device [Load]. Source-ing current is considered to be positive current flow from the ICs prospective. Source current is the opposite to Sink Current.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SPT(1-3) : Service Parallel Thermoplastic. Commonly referred to as zip cord. There is SPT1, SPT2, and SPT3. The number refers to the thickness of the insulation in 64ths of an inch. SPT1 is often called lamp cord. SPT1 usually has 18 gauge wire. SPT2 is commonly available in 16 or 18 gauge. SPT3 is available as large as 10 gauge. &lt;br /&gt;
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;SSR: Solid State Relay. An electronic switch, which, unlike an electromechanical relay, contains no moving parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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;SSROZ : Solid State Relay from Oz. A DIYC design for a SSR PCB.  Contains circuitry equal to four separate solid state relays.  Provides independent control of four channels of lights.  Designed by John Wilson (wjohn).&lt;br /&gt;
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;SWR : Standing Wave Ratio. The ratio of the maximum (voltage, current) to the minimum (voltage, current) points of a transmission line. Indicates the impedance matching quality of the termination of the line.&lt;br /&gt;
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==T==  &lt;br /&gt;
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;Tinning : The process of applying a thin coat of solder to materials prior to their being soldered; for example, application of a light coat of solder to the filaments of a conductor to hold the filaments in place prior to soldering of the conductor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Transformer : A device composed of two or more coils, linked by magnetic lines of force, used to transfer energy from one circuit to another.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Transistor : A basic solid-state semiconductor that has three terminals and can be used for amplification, switching and/or detection.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Triac : TRIode for Alternating Current. This is an electronic component approximately equivalent to two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs/thyristors) joined in inverse parallel (paralleled but with the polarity reversed) and with their gates connected together. This results in a bidirectional electronic switch which can conduct current in either direction when it is triggered (turned on).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Twisted Pair : A line consisting of two insulated wires twisted together to form a flexible line without the use of spacers.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==U==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;ULN2803 : An array of eight Darlington transistors (which themselves are arrays of two transistors) that amplify current. Often used in Christmas lights as devices to increase the current coming from a microcontroller to an SSR so that there is enough power to turn on (or off) the SSR. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;USB : Universal Serial Bus, a computer bus which provides two-way communication between the PC and peripheral devices, over a differential 4-wire serial interface cable.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==V==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Via : A plated-thru hole in a printed wiring board. A via may may exist between one or more adjacent board layers, or through the entire board. A blind via runs vertically between the top [or bottom] side and through one or more adjacent board layers, but not through the entire board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Voltage : The term used to signify electrical pressure. Voltage is a force that causes current to flow through an electrical conductor. The voltage of a circuit is the greatest effective difference of potential between any two conductors of the circuit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Voltage Drop : The difference in voltage between two points. It is the result of the loss of electrical pressure as a current flows through a resistance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Voltage regulator : An electronic device designed to take a higher voltage and make it conform to a specific lower voltage. Provide a 5-volt regulator with 12 volts as an input and it will put out a steady 5 volts; provide a 12-volt regulator with 13 volts and it will output a steady 12 volts. While some regulators are designed for specific voltages, others can provide a range of voltages depending upon resistance applied; variable voltage regulators can be controlled by potentiometers (i.e.: volume control), so that you can turn a knob and get various voltages depending on where the knob is.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==W==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Watt : The unit of electrical power that is the product of voltage and current.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==X==  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;XLR Connector : A shielded 5-conductor plug/jack used for DMX connections.  Also can be a 3-conductor plug generally used for microphones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;XTAL : Short for crystal.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Y==  &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Z==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;Zener Diode : A PN-junction diode designed to operate in the reverse-bias breakdown region. It is designed to conduct in the reverse [bias] direction: with a precise breakdown voltage [Vz].&lt;br /&gt;
;Zero Crossing : In alternating current, the zero crossing is the instantaneous point at which there is no voltage present. In a sine wave or other simple waveform, this normally occurs twice during each cycle.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4462</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4462"/>
		<updated>2010-11-02T23:33:08Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Firmware */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/5/55/Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Firmware==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7923&amp;amp;d=1288739721 color_stick.hex]&lt;br /&gt;
==Source code==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7924&amp;amp;d=1288739744 color_stick_code.zip]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4461</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4461"/>
		<updated>2010-11-02T23:32:47Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: Add color stick code&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/5/55/Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Firmware==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7923&amp;amp;d=1288739721 color_stick.hex]==Source code==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7924&amp;amp;d=1288739744 color_stick_code.zip]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf&amp;diff=4459</id>
		<title>File:Color Stick assembly instructions.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf&amp;diff=4459"/>
		<updated>2010-11-01T13:24:24Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Color Stick assembly instructions.pdf&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Color stick assembly instructions&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4455</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4455"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T15:14:43Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Schematic */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/5/55/Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4454</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4454"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T15:02:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Assembly Manual */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/e/e6/Splitter_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:splitter_front.jpg|300 px]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:splitter_back.jpg|300 px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/fc/RS485_Splitter_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:RS485_Splitter_assembly_instructions.pdf&amp;diff=4453</id>
		<title>File:RS485 Splitter assembly instructions.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:RS485_Splitter_assembly_instructions.pdf&amp;diff=4453"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T15:02:29Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4452</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4452"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:38:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* PCB */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_front.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:color_stick_back.jpg]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back.jpg&amp;diff=4451</id>
		<title>File:Color stick back.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back.jpg&amp;diff=4451"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:38:05Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_front.jpg&amp;diff=4450</id>
		<title>File:Color stick front.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_front.jpg&amp;diff=4450"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:37:47Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4449</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4449"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:33:29Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* PCB */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/e/e6/Splitter_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:splitter_front.jpg|300 px]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:splitter_back.jpg|300 px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Splitter_back.jpg&amp;diff=4448</id>
		<title>File:Splitter back.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Splitter_back.jpg&amp;diff=4448"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:31:44Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Splitter_front.jpg&amp;diff=4447</id>
		<title>File:Splitter front.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Splitter_front.jpg&amp;diff=4447"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:31:24Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4446</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4446"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:23:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Schematic */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/e/e6/Splitter_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Gerbers (ZIP)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Splitter_sch.pdf&amp;diff=4445</id>
		<title>File:Splitter sch.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Splitter_sch.pdf&amp;diff=4445"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:23:09Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4444</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4444"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:21:25Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* BOM */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Gerbers (ZIP)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4443</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4443"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:13:40Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* PCB */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4442</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4442"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:13:17Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* PCB */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper (PDF)]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen] (PDF)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen] (PDF)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4441</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4441"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:08:26Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Schematic */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4440</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4440"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:04:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* BOM */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2031|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Gerbers (ZIP)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4439</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4439"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:04:08Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* BOM */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2031|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Gerbers (ZIP)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4438</id>
		<title>RS485 Splitter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=RS485_Splitter&amp;diff=4438"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T14:03:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: New page&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-AM26LV31ID|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-120-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-100-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2021|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-22-03-2031|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-65474-002LF|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
651-1935161|1 &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - for on-board power-on indicator&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire.  Add two more if desired for input and passthrough&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - RJ45 input connector&lt;br /&gt;
571-5520260-4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout.  Not needed for DMX pinout &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-0-RC|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Schematic (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side copper (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Front-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Back-side silkscreen (PDF)]&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Gerbers (ZIP)]&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly Manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://ADD_IN Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Electronics_Hardware&amp;diff=4437</id>
		<title>Electronics Hardware</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Electronics_Hardware&amp;diff=4437"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T13:49:42Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Color Stick */  Add splitter&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains links to ChristmasWiki entries relating to electronics hardware.  It also has an overview of various types of DIY hardware that works with [[Vixen]] software.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Hardware Design Guidelines]]- The DIYC community standard for hardware design.  It is recommended that you check your electronic device and PCB designs against this standard.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Co-Op Boards and Assembly Instructions]]- Assembly instructions and documentation on boards that can be obtained through a DIYC COOP.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Comparison of DIY Boards]]- Charts that compare statistics on various COOP boards, including their channel count, cost, and COOP status.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Renard Main Page]]- Renard is a simple PIC-Based Light Dimmer Controller for use with Vixen.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Solid State Relays]]- Solid State Relays (SSRs) are used for switching of mains-voltage lights in a computerized display.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[DMX to Grinch/595 convertor]]- How to make your Grinch speak DMX.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Olsen 595]]- How to make an Olsen 595 controller at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[DMX ROBO Spot Light]]- How to build a Robotic Full Color Spotlight.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Control boards and Contacts]]- list of board designs found on DIYC and contact sources for them.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Compatible Serial Adapters]]- list of known serial port adapters that will work with our displays.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Overview of DIY Hardware Approaches That Work With Vixen==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This section provides information about Do-It-Yourself (DIY) hardware that works with the [[Vixen]] software program.  Vixen is a Windows (.NET Framework 2) program that runs on a PC, and is used to create and run light shows that may be synchronized to music.  Here is a brief list of the DIY approaches that you can take that will work with Vixen.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Non-Dimmable Light Controllers===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====SSR Direct Attach====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Controlled through: Parallel Port&lt;br /&gt;
* Documentation: [[Solid State Relays]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you need 12 or fewer channels, you can just buy or build SSRs and connect them to the parallel port on your PC, and use them to turn 110VAC light strings (or just plain lamps) on and off (no dimming).  These ssrs must be sourced or positive switched.  From time to time there are coop buys of SSR boards,but these are usually sinked, and/or parts, to reduce your expense.  You could place a couple ULN2803s and use the coop sinked ssrs.  For more information on this come over to the forum and/or ask on the LiveChat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Kit74====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Parallel Port&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a kit with mechanical relays that can be purchased from various places.  It is similar to the SSR Direct Attach, although the mechanical relays are noisy and have a limited lifespan.  There are probably other similar kits available as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Hill320====&lt;br /&gt;
* Controlled through: Parallel Port&lt;br /&gt;
* Documentation: http://computerchristmas.com/christmas/link-how_to/HowToId-4/How_To_Build_A_Parallel_Port_Controller_Box&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a controller originally designed by Hill Robertson http://computerchristmas.com to allow up to 320 channels to be controlled by a PC, and requires an external power supply and SSRs.  There isn&#039;t any coop board for this design at the moment.  It is a more complicated design, and it is not currently recommended for newbies.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Olsen 595/Grinch====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Parallel Port&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[The GRINCH Controller]], [[GRINCH Controller Assembly Instructions]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[Olsen 595]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a popular controller based on an approach first popularized on the http://computerchristmas.com and/or http://planetchristmas.com forums by Peter Olsen.  In its first incarnation it used 8-bit 74HC595 logic chips, often with external buffers, while a later design (Grinch), popularized by Robert Jordan, uses 16-bit chips specialized for this use.  There are coop boards available for both of these designs.  These coop boards need external power supplies, and work with external (coop) SSR boards to control AC lighting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There are some variations of this approach that support dimming, but they are not as popular and there aren&#039;t any coop boards available.  However, using a [[Ren-C]] board can add dimming capability to a 595 or Grinch, which causes the board to operate as a Renard board.  There is also an option available to run a Grinch or 595 controller from DMX with full dimming capability [[DMX_to_Grinch/595_convertor | HERE]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Grinch board is a good choice if you need more than 12 channels but want a board that is simple to build.  It doesn&#039;t use very many parts, and is easy to assemble.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dimmable Light Controllers===&lt;br /&gt;
====Firegod====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through : Serial Port&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[Firegod]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a modular system that supports 32 to 128 channels per serial port, in increments of 32 channels, with 100 levels of dimming (using pulse width modulation - PWM).  It consists of a host controller module and one to four field modules.  The SSRs are not included on these boards, and must be provided separately.  The interface to this system is RS-232. This system is available on a coop basis from time to time, with the kits including the boards, the parts, and pre-programmed microcontroller chips (PICs).  This board is intermediate in complexity to build.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Renard====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Serial Port&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[Renard]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is another modular system that supports a varying number of channels, depending on baud rate selection.  It supports 256 levels of dimming, and can be configured with or without PWM, or for use in DC applications.  There are several coop boards available for this system with varying capabilities.  It can be a fairly complex system because there are so many options.  More information is available at the link listed above.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Lynx====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: [[DMX]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Manual [[LYNX_Controller_Manual]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Lynx is a DIY dimmer design that uses [[DMX]] as its protocol but uses standard Cat5 cable for interconnections. It&#039;s designed to be similar to the layout of commercially available dimmers (LOR, AL, etc).  It is an all in one unit that has its own power supply and SSR&#039;s built into it. You connect your DMX Cat5 and plug it in. Lights plug into female cord connections that exit from the board. It allows for a full 256 levels of dimming.  The starting address is programmed via vixen. Since it uses the DMX protocol you can run 512 channels of Lynx on one DMX universe at 25ms timming. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In an effort to prevent variations in the design (leading to complications for the newer builders), insure that troubleshooting help can be provided, and keep the total cost as low as possible it is done as a modified coop.  All the parts including the PCB and an enclosure are included. The necessary PIC microprocessor will come with the program preloaded so that the builder will not need a PIC programmer.  A detailed instruction manual with pictures is included and should allow anyone with basic soldering skills to successfully build the controller.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Helix====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Standalone&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[Helix]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Helix is a standalone, networkable, modular system that supports a virtually unlimited number of channels.  It supports 256 levels of PWM dimming.  A Helix system consists of a Helix Main board and up to three Helix Daughter boards.  Each Main board and Daughter board can control up to 32 channels.  The Main board and basic Daughter board uses the standard four channel SSR boards.  There is a 32ch SSR Daughter board that has the SSRs integrated with a basic Daughter board.  If more than 128 channels are needed another Helix system can be added to form a Helix Network.  These systems stay sync’d via a wireless XBee link.  Up to 251 additional Helix systems can be added to the Helix Network as long as they are within radio range of the first Helix system.  This allows up to 32,128 channels in a pure Helix system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since it is a standalone system, the Helix is a fairly complex system to build and operate.  In an effort to minimize the complexity, the design and firmware are configuration controlled by the original system designer, Gregory Bartlett (gmbartlett).  The PCBs and preprogrammed EEPROMs are available from him.  All PCBs are bare except for the Helix Main Board.  Since it requires a surface mount microSD card socket, this part comes presoldered.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Other Controllers (Signs, Servos, etc.)===&lt;br /&gt;
====LedTriks====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Parallel Port&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[LedTriks Controller Assembly Instructions]] [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/8e/LEDTriks_Wiring_Schematic.pdf LedTriks Wiring Diagram]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This board controls low-voltage LED panel and was designed by Robert Jordan.  These panels are typically 16 LEDs high by 48 LEDs wide, for a total of 768 LEDs.  Vixen can control up to four panels through one parallel port, and can even display text.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One of the problems with the original LedTriks design was the load placed on the PC to chunk the data out the parallel port. The Triks-C and the PIX-C controllers were created to address these shortcomings. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=====Triks-C=====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Serial port or USB/serial adapter.&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[TRIKSC]], [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Image:TRIKSC_CONTROLLER_v.0.1_manual.pdf  Manual in PDF format] &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a an add-on controller/processor for the LedTriks.  The TRIKS-C uses an ATMEL processor to take a LedTriks file and send it out to the LedTriks Controller, via the serial port.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=====PIX-C=====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: Serial port or USB/serial adapter.&lt;br /&gt;
*Documentation: [[PIX-C]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is an add-on controller/processor for the LedTriks. It is backward compatible with the TRIKS-C, and is based on the Microchip 16F688 processor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====JEC Pixel Displays====&lt;br /&gt;
*Controlled through: [[DMX]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pixels are a stand-alone lighting fixture controlled by DMX-512.  Each pixel has banks of red, green and blue wide-angle LEDs, currently six of each.  Firmware is available in two versions: 3 and 4 channel.  3 channel requires a dmx channel for red, green and blue intensity.  Four channel adds master intensity control to the original three.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pixels require a stiff +12v switching power supply.  Each circuit board draws ~ 130 mA at full brightness.  Pixels chain together using standard CAT5 networking cable.  Per the DMX spec, no more than 32 pixels should be connected together without using an optosplitter / signal buffer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
LED refresh rate is nearly 100 Hz.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
More details can be found at http://www.response-box.com/rgblights&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Currently in progress is a version of the firmware which will allow the DMX address to be changed in the field.  Currently the address is hard-coded.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====rgbLED====&lt;br /&gt;
* Controlled through: Serial Port&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The RGB LED&#039;s will have the ability to make hundreds of colors with a single led.  They can be controlled individually, series, or parallel with each other.  These are not able to be addressable individually as they have no control onboard.  You will have to use DCSSR&#039;s, Franks Ren24LV, or a Grinch to turn each channel on and off to get the desired color.  Each RGB LED will use 3 channels, 1 for each color.  These would give you the ability to make strings out of these to have any color you want.  It will also use less power compared to standard mini lights.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
More information to follow as I start my testing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Color Stick====&lt;br /&gt;
* Controlled through: [[DMX]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Documentation: [[Color Stick]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The color stick is an 8-channel RGB display that uses 16 RGB 5050-sized LEDs, two per channel.  The color sticks can be connected end-to-end as they pass DMX.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====RS485 Splitter====&lt;br /&gt;
* Documentation: [[RS485 Splitter]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pictures of Various Coop Boards (mostly assembled)==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery caption=&amp;quot;Coop Boards (mostly assembled)&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;150px&amp;quot; heights=&amp;quot;150px&amp;quot; perrow=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Image:SSROZ 2.5a (small).jpg|[[4_Channel_SSROZ_Assembly_Instructions | SSR (solid state relay)]]&lt;br /&gt;
Image:SSRez.jpg|[[SSRez | SSR (solid state relay ez)]]&lt;br /&gt;
Image: coop595.jpg|[[64_Channel_Olsen_595_Controller_Assembly_Instructions | 595 Coop Board]]&lt;br /&gt;
Image: Coopgrinch.jpg|[[GRINCH_Controller_Assembly_Instructions | Grinch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Image: Ren24.jpg|[[24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions | Renard by FKostyun: 24 ports with on-board power supply and SSRs]]&lt;br /&gt;
Image:Wiki_-_Renard_SS8_Complete.jpg|Renard SS 8&lt;br /&gt;
Image:Wiki_-_Renard_SS16_Completed_Board.jpg|Renard SS 16&lt;br /&gt;
Image:Wiki_-_Renard_SS24_Completed_Board.jpg|Renard SS 24&lt;br /&gt;
Image:xmus.jpg|[[16_Channel_Renard_with_SSRs | Ren16 (xmus)]]&lt;br /&gt;
Image:USBtoDMX.jpg|RPM USB to DMX Adapter&lt;br /&gt;
Image:DMX4SSR.jpg|RPM DMX4 SSR&lt;br /&gt;
Image:DMX16SSR_PCBOARD.JPG|RPM DMX16 SSR&lt;br /&gt;
Image:DMX8-DCSSR-Board.jpg|RPM DMX8 DC SSR&lt;br /&gt;
Image:Grinch_DMX_Dimmer_V2.jpg|[[DMX_to_Grinch/595_convertor |RPM Grinch DMX Dimming Adapter]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Commercial Products Supported By Vixen==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Digital Input/Output Cards===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[PCI-DIO-96]] by National Instruments&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.elexol.com/IO_Modules/USB_IO_24.php Elexol USB I/O 24] - ([http://lights.onthefive.com/vixen-plugins Plugin] by Jonathon Reinhart)&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.elexol.com/IO_Modules/Ether_IO_24.php Elexol Ether I/O 24] - ([http://lights.onthefive.com/vixen-plugins Plugin] by Jonathon Reinhart)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4436</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4436"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T13:46:27Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* Assembly manual */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic in PDF]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/ff/Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf&amp;diff=4435</id>
		<title>File:Color Stick assembly instructions.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_Stick_assembly_instructions.pdf&amp;diff=4435"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T13:45:32Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: Color stick assembly instructions&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Color stick assembly instructions&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4434</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4434"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T13:44:48Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: /* BOM */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1 &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic in PDF]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4433</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4433"/>
		<updated>2010-10-28T13:40:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: Add assembly manual&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser:&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic in PDF]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Assembly manual==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4429</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4429"/>
		<updated>2010-10-22T18:25:39Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser:&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic in PDF]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf Front-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf Back-side silkscreen]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4428</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4428"/>
		<updated>2010-10-22T18:25:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser:&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic in PDF]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/a/ad/Color_stick_front.pdf Front-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/1/16/Color_stick_back.pdf Back-side copper]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/c/cc/Color_stick_front_silk.pdf]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/8/84/Color_stick_back_silk.pdf]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back_silk.pdf&amp;diff=4427</id>
		<title>File:Color stick back silk.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back_silk.pdf&amp;diff=4427"/>
		<updated>2010-10-22T18:24:42Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: back side silkscreen&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;back side silkscreen&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_front_silk.pdf&amp;diff=4426</id>
		<title>File:Color stick front silk.pdf</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_front_silk.pdf&amp;diff=4426"/>
		<updated>2010-10-22T18:23:54Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: Front side silkscreen&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Front side silkscreen&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_back.pdf&amp;diff=4425</id>
		<title>File:Color stick back.pdf</title>
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		<updated>2010-10-22T18:22:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: back (copper) side&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;back (copper) side&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>File:Color stick front.pdf</title>
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		<updated>2010-10-22T18:20:57Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: Color stick front (component) side copper&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Color stick front (component) side copper&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Color_Stick&amp;diff=4423</id>
		<title>Color Stick</title>
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		<updated>2010-10-22T18:20:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;N1ist: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The color stick is an 8-pixel (24 DMX channels) LED display.  Each pixel is made of two RGB 5050-sized LEDs; the LEDs can either be loaded on both sides or all on one side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==BOM==&lt;br /&gt;
From Mouser:&lt;br /&gt;
581-06035A220J|2&lt;br /&gt;
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|9&lt;br /&gt;
810-C1608X7R1A334K|2&lt;br /&gt;
810-C3225X7R1E106M|1&lt;br /&gt;
720-LYQ971H1K136|1&lt;br /&gt;
649-67996-402HLF|1&lt;br /&gt;
538-70287-1001|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-28-1040|1&lt;br /&gt;
22-15-2046|1&lt;br /&gt;
301-1.0K-RC|4&lt;br /&gt;
302-4.75K-RC|1&lt;br /&gt;
595-TLC5916IDG4|3&lt;br /&gt;
701-SP485RCN-L|1&lt;br /&gt;
556-ATMEGA48P-20AU|1&lt;br /&gt;
815-ABMM-20B2-T|2&lt;br /&gt;
821-TS78L05CT|1&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition, you need 16 5050-sized RGB LEDs; the ones from the group buy are ideal.  Mouser 593-VAOS-5050RGBW1 would also work, but the channel mapping of red and blue would be reversed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Schematic==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Color_stick_sch.pdf Schematic in PDF]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==PCB==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Example.jpg]] &amp;lt;/ br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Example1.jpg]] &amp;lt;/ br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Example2.jpg]] &amp;lt;/ br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Example3.jpg]] &amp;lt;/ br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>N1ist</name></author>
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