LedTriks Controller Assembly Instructions - Revision history

Jklingert at 02:30, 18 August 2011

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	The circuit Diagram for LEDTRIKS is linked here. [http://~~christmasinshirley~~.com/wiki/images/d/d4/Ledtriks_V6_Schematic.pdf Schematic Diagram V6.0]		The circuit Diagram for LEDTRIKS is linked here. [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/d/d4/Ledtriks_V6_Schematic.pdf Schematic Diagram V6.0]

Ravinglunatic at 02:45, 29 January 2011

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	Please contribute to the manual, send photos, ideas, hints, corrections and ideas to wjohn@iinet.net.au		Please contribute to the manual, send photos, ideas, hints, corrections and ideas to wjohn@iinet.net.au



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Macrosill at 02:58, 10 June 2008

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	While the Parts List shows the Allegro Part, you can use the MBI chip. Please note that the MBI5027-GN chip must be the GN suffix. This is a 24 pin DIL package. There are other IC packages available; however you can only use the GN with this PCB.		While the Parts List shows the Allegro Part, you can use the MBI chip. Please note that the MBI5027-GN chip must be the GN suffix. This is a 24 pin DIL package. There are other IC packages available; however you can only use the GN with this PCB.

	The PCB is available from [http://www.~~christmasinshirley~~.com/~~forum~~/~~profile~~.php?~~mode=viewprofile&~~u=11 wjohn] on the Forum.		The PCB is available from [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=11 wjohn] on the Forum.

	You are also going to need at least 768 LEDs, I have purchased a bag of 1000 LEDs from [http://www.besthongkong.com www.besthongkong.com]. The price was $19.99 plus shipping. The Part / Model: BURC333W20BA04, 333 5mm Ultra Red Series LED .		You are also going to need at least 768 LEDs, I have purchased a bag of 1000 LEDs from [http://www.besthongkong.com www.besthongkong.com]. The price was $19.99 plus shipping. The Part / Model: BURC333W20BA04, 333 5mm Ultra Red Series LED .

Macrosill at 02:56, 10 June 2008

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	== References ==		== References ==

	The most well know site is used to be www.computerchristmas.com, now it is [http://www.~~christmasinshirley~~.com/~~forum~~/index.php our site]		The most well know site is used to be www.computerchristmas.com, now it is [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/index.php our site]

	Vixen is a software program developed by K.C. Oaks. The website is [http://www.vixenlights.com www.vixenlights.com]		Vixen is a software program developed by K.C. Oaks. The website is [http://www.vixenlights.com www.vixenlights.com]
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	http://www.besthongkong.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=32		http://www.besthongkong.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=32

	http://www.~~christmasinshirley~~.com/~~forum~~/index.php is the website for the Vixen software and most supporting hardware.		http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/index.php is the website for the Vixen software and most supporting hardware.



	Please contribute to the manual, send photos, ideas, hints, corrections and ideas to wjohn@iinet.net.au		Please contribute to the manual, send photos, ideas, hints, corrections and ideas to wjohn@iinet.net.au

Holtm: /* Building the Interface Cables */

2008-04-25T18:52:18Z

Building the Interface Cables

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	The Interface cable for LEDTRICKs will only work with LEDTRIKS. The Interface cable will connect between the parallel port of your controller PC and the ‘IN’ RJ-45 socket on the LEDTRIKS. The PINOUTs are shown in the following table.		The Interface cable for LEDTRICKs will only work with LEDTRIKS. The Interface cable will connect between the parallel port of your controller PC and the ‘IN’ RJ-45 socket on the LEDTRIKS. The PINOUTs are shown in the following table.

	<table border=1><tr><td>RJ45 Pin</td><td>D25 Pin</td></tr>		<table border=1><tr><td>RJ45 Pin</td><td>D25 Pin</td><td>Purpose</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>1</td><td>2</td><td align=left>Board 1 Data</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>2</td><td>3</td><td align=left>Board 2 Data</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>3</td><td>16</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>3</td><td>16</td><td align=left>Display Inhibit</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>4</td><td>4</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>4</td><td>4</td><td align=left>Board 3 Data</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>5</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>5</td><td>1</td><td align=left>Shift Register Clock</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>6</td><td>5</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>6</td><td>5</td><td align=left>Board 4 Data</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>7</td><td>14</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>7</td><td>14</td><td align=left>Shift Register Latch (Strobe)</td></tr>
	<tr align=center><td>8</td><td>17</td></tr>		<tr align=center><td>8</td><td>17</td><td align=left>Latch/Decoder Latch (Strobe)</td></tr>

	</table>		</table>

NotYou: /* Components */

2008-01-31T02:28:37Z

Components

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	10 Mouser 571-5202514 RJ45 Modular Jack		10 Mouser 571-5202514 RJ45 Modular Jack

	4 Mouser 571-3902614 16 pin dip socket		4 Mouser 571-1-3902614 16 pin dip socket (RoHS compliant)

	4 Mouser 581-SA105E104Z Ceramic cap		4 Mouser 581-SA105E104Z Ceramic cap

	4 Mouser 571-3902618 24 pin dip socket		4 Mouser 571-1-3902618 24 pin dip socket (RoHS compliant)

	1 Mouser 538-10-89-7081 4 x 2 Pin DIP header		1 Mouser 538-10-89-7081 4 x 2 Pin DIP header

NotYou: /* Assembling the Circuit Board */

2008-01-29T20:38:32Z

Assembling the Circuit Board

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	6. [Refer to Photo 4] Fit the 4 x 2 0.1 pitch DIL header (#538-10-89-7081) on SEL 1 for the first board only.		6. [Refer to Photo 4] Fit the 4 x 2 0.1 pitch DIL header (#538-10-89-7081) on SEL 1 for the first board only.
	'''Note:~~'''~~Image above lists the incorrect part number for this step. Part #538-10-89-7081 is the DIL header, while part #649-65474-002 is the shunt that goes on the header (same as used on hard drives)
			'''Note: Image above lists the incorrect part number for this step. Part #538-10-89-7081 is the DIL header, while
			part #649-65474-002 is the shunt that goes on the header (same as used on hard drives)'''

	7. [Refer to Photo 5-6] Fit all ten of the RJ-45 modular jack sockets (#571-5202514) around the perimeter of the PCB. Note that some manufacturers of the RJ-45 sockets are a bit tighter when fitting them to the PCB than others; just take your time and align and insert the pins first before you gently seat the RJ-45 lock lugs through each of their respective holes on the PCB.		7. [Refer to Photo 5-6] Fit all ten of the RJ-45 modular jack sockets (#571-5202514) around the perimeter of the PCB. Note that some manufacturers of the RJ-45 sockets are a bit tighter when fitting them to the PCB than others; just take your time and align and insert the pins first before you gently seat the RJ-45 lock lugs through each of their respective holes on the PCB.

NotYou: /* Assembling the Circuit Board */

2008-01-29T20:35:32Z

Assembling the Circuit Board

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	[[Image:4_small.jpg]]		[[Image:4_small.jpg]]

	6. [Refer to Photo 4] Fit the 4 x 2 0.1 pitch DIL header (#~~649~~-~~65474~~-~~002~~) on SEL 1 for the first board only.		6. [Refer to Photo 4] Fit the 4 x 2 0.1 pitch DIL header (#538-10-89-7081) on SEL 1 for the first board only.
			'''Note:'''Image above lists the incorrect part number for this step. Part #538-10-89-7081 is the DIL header, while part #649-65474-002 is the shunt that goes on the header (same as used on hard drives)

	7. [Refer to Photo 5-6] Fit all ten of the RJ-45 modular jack sockets (#571-5202514) around the perimeter of the PCB. Note that some manufacturers of the RJ-45 sockets are a bit tighter when fitting them to the PCB than others; just take your time and align and insert the pins first before you gently seat the RJ-45 lock lugs through each of their respective holes on the PCB.		7. [Refer to Photo 5-6] Fit all ten of the RJ-45 modular jack sockets (#571-5202514) around the perimeter of the PCB. Note that some manufacturers of the RJ-45 sockets are a bit tighter when fitting them to the PCB than others; just take your time and align and insert the pins first before you gently seat the RJ-45 lock lugs through each of their respective holes on the PCB.

Wjohn: /* Components */

2008-01-01T00:05:00Z

Components

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	3 Mouser 660-CF1/4C102J 1k Resistor		3 Mouser 660-CF1/4C102J 1k Resistor

	~~***~~ While the Parts List shows the Allegro Part, you can use the MBI chip. Please note that the MBI5027-GN chip must be the GN suffix. This is a 24 pin DIL package. There are other IC packages available; however you can only use the GN with this PCB.		While the Parts List shows the Allegro Part, you can use the MBI chip. Please note that the MBI5027-GN chip must be the GN suffix. This is a 24 pin DIL package. There are other IC packages available; however you can only use the GN with this PCB.

			The PCB is available from [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11 wjohn] on the Forum.

	You are also going to need at least 768 LEDs, I have purchased a bag of 1000 LEDs from [http://www.besthongkong.com www.besthongkong.com]. The price was $19.99 plus shipping. The Part / Model: BURC333W20BA04, 333 5mm Ultra Red Series LED .		You are also going to need at least 768 LEDs, I have purchased a bag of 1000 LEDs from [http://www.besthongkong.com www.besthongkong.com]. The price was $19.99 plus shipping. The Part / Model: BURC333W20BA04, 333 5mm Ultra Red Series LED .

Stempile: /* Building the LED Panel */ Note about wire connection anywhere on the bus, not just edge

2007-10-29T23:46:25Z

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	Starting at the left corner, the first eight columns are wired on pins #1 to 8 of the first Cathode RJ45 (J2); Column Nine to Sixteen are wired to pins #1 to 8 of the second Cathode RJ45 (J3) and onwards.		Starting at the left corner, the first eight columns are wired on pins #1 to 8 of the first Cathode RJ45 (J2); Column Nine to Sixteen are wired to pins #1 to 8 of the second Cathode RJ45 (J3) and onwards.

			''Also note that running the wires from the control board all the way to the edge of the board is not required. The wires can be hooked anywhere on the appropriate buses. This may cut down on extra wire between the control board and the LEDTricks panel itself.''

	== References ==		== References ==