Ren4Flood - Revision history

M00dawg: /* Renard Protocol */

2015-06-02T02:58:57Z

Renard Protocol

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	===Renard Protocol===		===Renard Protocol===
	'''Use standard Ren48LSD/Serial code - it will require you to skip channels 1-4 in your sequencer as the code still consumes 8 channels.'''		'''Use standard Ren48LSD/Serial code - it will require you to skip channels 1-4 in your sequencer as the code still consumes 8 channels.'''
	Obtain the standard Renard firmware [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/d/d3/Renard-20071229.asm here:]		Obtain the standard Renard firmware for 16F688 PICs [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/d/d3/Renard-20071229.asm here]. If you are using a newer 16F1825 PIC, you can find compatible firmware on the forums [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/dynamics/browsecategory.php?c=6 File] section.

	Make the following changes:		Make the following changes:

Budude: /* Building the Ren4Flood */

2013-06-10T00:56:58Z

Building the Ren4Flood

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	Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren4Flood!		Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren4Flood!

			===Connecting the Ren4Flood to the DIYC Flood===

			Here is the view from the top of the Ren4Flood

			[[File:Ren4Flood-with-DIYCFlood-1.JPG\|300px]]<br/>

			Here is the view from the other side with the DIYC Flood

			[[File:Ren4Flood-with-DIYCFlood-2.JPG\|300px]]<br/>

			Run solid wire completely through the boards and solder both ends. Use 6-32 screws with locking nuts and pieces of ice-maker tubing as spacers.

			[[File:Ren4Flood-with-DIYCFlood-3.JPG\|300px]]<br/>

	==Initial Testing==		==Initial Testing==

Budude: /* Renard Protocol */

2013-06-10T00:48:55Z

Renard Protocol

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	===Renard Protocol===		===Renard Protocol===
	'''~~4-channel Renard~~/Serial ~~firmware for the Ren4Flood~~ will ~~be coming soon~~ - ~~for now use standard Ren48LSD/Serial~~ code'''		'''Use standard Ren48LSD/Serial code - it will require you to skip channels 1-4 in your sequencer as the code still consumes 8 channels.'''
	Obtain the standard Renard firmware [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/d/d3/Renard-20071229.asm here:]		Obtain the standard Renard firmware [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/d/d3/Renard-20071229.asm here:]

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	Note that when using the standard Ren48LSD/Serial code, that you need to account for eight channels even though there are only four used on the Ren4Flood. Channels 1-4 are not used and channels 5-8 are for the four outputs.		Note that when using the standard Ren48LSD/Serial code, that you need to account for eight channels even though there are only four used on the Ren4Flood. Channels 1-4 are not used and channels 5-8 are for the four outputs.

	There is no trigger code written for the Ren4Flood at this time so the trigger inputs are not functional yet. This functionality ~~will~~ be added at a later time.		There is no trigger code written for the Ren4Flood at this time so the trigger inputs are not functional yet. This functionality may be added at a later time.

	===Renard-DMX Protocol===		===Renard-DMX Protocol===

Budude: /* Building the Ren4Flood */

2013-04-17T03:11:03Z

Building the Ren4Flood

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	22. Install the one 1N5819 diode near the voltage regulator ( – note the correct orientation - the diode has the band on the diode facing towards the top of the board.		22. Install the one 1N5819 diode near the voltage regulator – note the correct orientation - the diode has the band on the diode facing towards the top of the board. If you are using 12v for the supply, you may want to install a wire jumper here instead so that the additional voltage drop does not effect the brightness as much.

	[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-Step22.JPG\|300px]]<br/>		[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-Step22.JPG\|300px]]<br/>

Budude: /* Building the Ren4Flood */

2013-04-17T03:09:12Z

Building the Ren4Flood

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	22. Install the one 1N5819 diode near the voltage regulator ( – note the correct orientation - the diode has the band on the diode facing towards the top of the board. ~~'''NOTE - If you are using the Ren4Flood with the DIYC Flood do not install this diode - instead use a jumper'''~~		22. Install the one 1N5819 diode near the voltage regulator ( – note the correct orientation - the diode has the band on the diode facing towards the top of the board.

	[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-Step22.JPG\|300px]]<br/>		[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-Step22.JPG\|300px]]<br/>

Budude: /* Communications */

2012-10-18T23:20:47Z

Communications

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	===Communications===		===Communications===
	From Vixen, ensure you have the appropriate plug-in selected and configured. If you are using Renard/Serial code, you should have the "Renard Dimmer (modified)" selected using Protocol Version 1 and the correct COM port selected for your serial port. Ensure the baud rate is 57600 (if using the standard image), 8-bits, no parity, no stop ~~bits~~ and that it matches the port settings in the Windows Control Panel (Device Manager) as well. Ensure your cabling is correct from the Wiki documentation for Renard (it is the same as the RenSS series). Ensure the "RS232" jumper is ON and that the "TERM" jumper is OFF.		From Vixen, ensure you have the appropriate plug-in selected and configured. If you are using Renard/Serial code, you should have the "Renard Dimmer (modified)" selected using Protocol Version 1 and the correct COM port selected for your serial port. Ensure the baud rate is 57600 (if using the standard image), 8-bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and that it matches the port settings in the Windows Control Panel (Device Manager) as well. Ensure your cabling is correct from the Wiki documentation for Renard (it is the same as the RenSS series). Ensure the "RS232" jumper is ON and that the "TERM" jumper is OFF.

	If you are using Renard/DMX code, you should have either the "Enttec Open DMX" or "Enttec DMX USB Pro" plug-in selected (unless you are using E1.31 which is beyond this document). Ensure your DMX dongle is seen as a COM port (unplug/plug in to be sure while Vixen is not up) and the plug-in is configured to match the port number. The baud rate settings are not used for DMX (it's always 250Kbps). If using the Enttec Open dongle, you need to configure the DMX Add-In as well so that the data is streamed to the device.Ensure your cabling is correct from the Wiki documentation for Renard (it is the same as the RenSS series). Ensure the "RS232" jumper is OFF. The "TERM" jumper will probably make no difference whether it's on or off but you can try both ways to see if it makes any difference.		If you are using Renard/DMX code, you should have either the "Enttec Open DMX" or "Enttec DMX USB Pro" plug-in selected (unless you are using E1.31 which is beyond this document). Ensure your DMX dongle is seen as a COM port (unplug/plug in to be sure while Vixen is not up) and the plug-in is configured to match the port number. The baud rate settings are not used for DMX (it's always 250Kbps). If using the Enttec Open dongle, you need to configure the DMX Add-In as well so that the data is streamed to the device.Ensure your cabling is correct from the Wiki documentation for Renard (it is the same as the RenSS series). Ensure the "RS232" jumper is OFF. The "TERM" jumper will probably make no difference whether it's on or off but you can try both ways to see if it makes any difference.

Dlovely: /* Ren4Flood (v1c) Parts */

2012-07-02T18:13:16Z

Ren4Flood (v1c) Parts

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	Most of the components are not overly critical and some can be omitted in certain cases.		Most of the components are not overly critical and some can be omitted in certain cases.

			The BOM is available from [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=9 DIYLEDExpress.com]<br/>

	==Building the Ren4Flood==		==Building the Ren4Flood==

Dlovely: /* PCB */

2012-07-02T18:12:21Z

PCB

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	=PCB=		=PCB=
	The PCBs for the Ren4Flood were designed by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1986-budude Brian Ullmark (budude)]. The PCB is 4.75" x 2.1". The PCB is available ~~by contacting~~ [http://~~doityourselfchristmas~~.com/~~forums/member~~.php?~~3704-dlovely dlovely~~]<br/>		The PCBs for the Ren4Flood were designed by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1986-budude Brian Ullmark (budude)]. The PCB is 4.75" x 2.1". The PCB is available from [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=24 DIYLEDExpress.com]<br/>

	[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-PCB1.jpg\|300px]]<br/>		[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-PCB1.jpg\|300px]]<br/>

Budude: /* FAQ */

2012-03-28T04:49:13Z

FAQ

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 Connect the Ren4Flood to your PC using standard wiring practices as on the Wiki for other Renard controllers. Develop a Vixen sequence to turn on/off each channel one-by-one using the appropriate Renard/DMX plug-in. With the sequence running, measure the output of each terminal block pair and ensure the voltage swings from 0 to DC IN.
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 Can you program the pic while it is on the board?<br/>
 Yes, by using the ICSP header connected to your PIC2 or PIC3 programmer you can program the PIC while it is on the board.  Please make sure to note the orientation of pin 1 of the ICSP header (marked by the arrow at the top).
 ==Schematic==

Jklingert: /* Ren4Flood Construction Manual */

2012-03-19T16:17:44Z

Ren4Flood Construction Manual

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	=Ren4Flood Construction Manual=		=Ren4Flood Construction Manual=
			Please see the standard [[Disclaimers\|Disclaimers]]<br/>


	[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-Step26.JPG\|300px]]<br/>		[[File:Ren4Flood-v1c-Step26.JPG\|300px]]<br/>