Renard-595 Converter - Revision history

Jklingert: /* Circuit Diagram */

2012-02-19T02:02:28Z

Circuit Diagram

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	==Circuit Diagram==		==Circuit Diagram==
	The schematic diagram can be found [http://www.~~christmasinshirley~~.com/wiki/images/e/ec/Protel_Schematic_V2.0.2.pdf here].		The schematic diagram can be found [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/e/ec/Protel_Schematic_V2.0.2.pdf here].

	The PCB diagram can be found [http://www.~~christmasinshirley~~.com/wiki/images/f/fb/Multilayer_Composite_Print_V2.0.2.pdf here].		The PCB diagram can be found [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/fb/Multilayer_Composite_Print_V2.0.2.pdf here].

	'''Connectors'''		'''Connectors'''

Ravinglunatic: /* Related Links */

2011-01-29T03:06:59Z

Budude: /* ZC and RENT requirements */

2010-10-18T23:48:38Z

ZC and RENT requirements

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	Option 2 - Use a small AC stepdown transformer (12.6V CT) and build a OPTOISOLATOR circuit to provide a source of ZC.		Option 2 - Use a small AC stepdown transformer (12.6V CT) and build a OPTOISOLATOR circuit to provide a source of ZC.
			NOTE - the diagram should have an H11AA1, not an H11A1 in this circuit.

	[[Image:Another RENT (H11A1).jpg \| 400px]]		[[Image:Another RENT (H11A1).jpg \| 400px]]

Wjohn: /* Zero Crossing Signal Options */

2010-01-09T01:03:38Z

Zero Crossing Signal Options

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	[[Image:ZeroCross.gif\|center]]		[[Image:ZeroCross.gif\|center]]

			==ZC and RENT requirements==
			When the REN64XB and RENC were first released, there was an extra board that was made available, the RENT. The function of the RENT was to provide power and a source of ZC to the controllers.

			The RENC did not require separate power as it draws 5 V DC from the GRINCH board. What it does need is a source of ZC.

			What is ZC? Zero Cross reference. When dimming, the RENC needs to know the start of the AC signal waveform, i.e. when it crosses over Zero V AC. A small sample of AC voltage is required to obtain the ZC.

			There are a couple of options.

			Option 1 - User a small AC stepdown transformer (12.6V CT) and build a simple circuit to rectify the Low V AC to DC.

			[[Image:Simple RenT Design.jpg \| 400px]]

			Option 2 - Use a small AC stepdown transformer (12.6V CT) and build a OPTOISOLATOR circuit to provide a source of ZC.

			[[Image:Another RENT (H11A1).jpg \| 400px]]

	==Computer Setup==		==Computer Setup==

Ravinglunatic: /* Related Links */

2009-10-26T23:54:11Z

Wjohn: /* Circuit Diagram */

2009-05-19T04:51:56Z

Circuit Diagram

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	==Circuit Diagram==		==Circuit Diagram==
	The schematic diagram can be found [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/e/ec/Protel_Schematic_V2.0.2.pdf here].		The schematic diagram can be found [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/e/ec/Protel_Schematic_V2.0.2.pdf here].

			The PCB diagram can be found [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/f/fb/Multilayer_Composite_Print_V2.0.2.pdf here].

	'''Connectors'''		'''Connectors'''

Wjohn: /* Circuit Diagram */

2009-05-19T04:49:08Z

Circuit Diagram

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	==Circuit Diagram==		==Circuit Diagram==
	The schematic diagram can be found [http://christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/0/09/Protel_Schematic_V2.0.1.pdf here].		The schematic diagram can be found [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/images/e/ec/Protel_Schematic_V2.0.2.pdf here].

	'''Connectors'''		'''Connectors'''

Ravinglunatic: /* Circuit Diagram */

2008-03-01T16:53:20Z

Circuit Diagram

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	'''Test Points'''		'''Test Points'''
	:* '''TP1''' – Clock Out		:* '''TP1''' – Clock Out
	:* '''TP2''' – PWM Reset In		:* '''TP2, TP5''' – PWM Reset In
	:* '''TP3''' – Data Out		:* '''TP3''' – Data Out
	:* '''TP4''' – Strobe Out		:* '''TP4''' – Strobe Out


	==Firmware==		==Firmware==

Ravinglunatic at 01:41, 1 March 2008

2008-03-01T01:41:27Z

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Phil Short at 00:43, 12 February 2008

2008-02-12T00:43:09Z

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	The Renard-595 Converter (aka REN-C) is a ~~proposed~~ board that ~~will allow~~ a 64-Channel Olsen 595 Controller to be controlled through the serial port on a PC, and to be dimmed (this PCB ~~would~~ also ~~work~~ with the 64-Channel Grinch controller).		The Renard-595 Converter (aka REN-C) is a board that allows a 64-Channel Olsen 595 Controller to be controlled through the serial port on a PC, and to be dimmed (this PCB also works with the 64-Channel Grinch controller).

	The existing 595 controllers (including the Grinch design) are designed to turn display lights on and off under computer control. They are to be connected to a PC parallel port, with the possibility of daisy-chaining multiple controllers together. This allows up to around 1024 channels (circuits) to be controlled through one parallel port. There is a design that allows eight of these channels to be bundled together to form one dimmer control circuit, but this is relatively expensive and fairly rare. The most common versions of this controller provides simple on-off control, without any dimming capability.		The existing 595 controllers (including the Grinch design) are designed to turn display lights on and off under computer control. They are to be connected to a PC parallel port, with the possibility of daisy-chaining multiple controllers together. This allows up to around 1024 channels (circuits) to be controlled through one parallel port. There is a design that allows eight of these channels to be bundled together to form one dimmer control circuit, but this is relatively expensive and fairly rare. The most common versions of this controller provides simple on-off control, without any dimming capability.

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	[[Category:Renard]]		[[Category:Renard]]
			[[Category:The Grinch]]
			[[Category:Olsen 595]]
			[[Category:DIYC Index]]

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	[[Vixen\|VIXEN]]<br />		[[Vixen\|VIXEN]]<br />


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