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https://github.com/onitake/rbcrash

Remote controlled high power RGB LED lamp
https://github.com/onitake/rbcrash

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Remote controlled high power RGB LED lamp

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README 

        
Rainbow Crash

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Colorful illumination - it's 20% cooler.



0. Contents

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0. Contents

1. Description

2. License

3. Tools

4. Assembly

5. Compilation

6. Use

7. References



1. Description

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Rainbow Crash is a high power color LED driver suitable for indoor lighting

applications. It is based on the TPS61165 constant current step-up regulator,

driving a chain of 350mA RGB LEDs. In the default configuration, the input

voltage should be around 12V for 8 LEDs in series. Lower voltages are possible,

as long as they are not below about 4V, or the microcontroller and the drivers

will be underpowered. Higher voltages should only be chosen if more than 8 LEDs

are driven.



2. License

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The circuit design is released under the [CERN Open Hardware License v1.2][ohl].

The firmware is covered by the [two-clause BSD license][bsd].



All documents are copyright (c) 2012-2014 by Gregor Riepl .



The latest version can be retrieved from [Github][github].



3. Tools

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The original circuit was designed using [Eagle][eagle]. An updated version of

the circuit (2.0) was remade in [KiCAD][kicad].

The firmware for the microcontroller is based on a simple Makefile,

[avr-gcc][avrgcc], avr-libc and [avrdude][avrdude].

The code should be easily adaptable to other Atmel toolchains.



No [Arduino][arduino] or other external libraries were used; however, the code

includes register definitions for the [Arduino Uno][uno] development platform.

It was during the design phase and for debugging.



4. Assembly

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Except for the constant current drivers and the corresponding inductors, most

parts should be easily obtainable from any electronic parts distributor.

Some of the capacitors are also less common (10uF and 4.7uF SMD0805 ceramic),

as well as the shunt resistors (0.57Ohms 1/8W).

SMD0805/2012 was chosen due to good hand solderability and power rating.



The inductor pads are generously dimensioned so they may accomodate various

kinds of SMD inductors. The layout is based on Wuerth Electronics WE-PD M-sized

shielded inductors, which are readily available from [Digi-Key][digikey].

Their continuous current rating should be above 700mA, preferably around 1A.



The intended IR receiver is a standard 38kHz demodulator with AGC. Other

parts with similar specifications may be used; they are mostly compatible

with each other and various consumer remotes.



It is recommended to employ a reflow process if producing multiple driver

boards. For single pieces or prototypes, hand soldering is also possible.



Production runs should not include the ISP pin header P6. Instead, order the

ATtiny25 microcontrollers preprogrammed or use a temporary connector to

transfer the firmware.



5. Compilation

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All source code is contained in the single file pwm.c. Compiling is easiest

with the [avr-gcc][avrgcc] toolchain and GNU make. If you would like to use

other tools, make sure that your compiler understands ISO C99.



To flash the firmware, the Makefile includes a `flash` target that executes

[avrdude][avrdude] using options for the tinyUSB AVR ISP programmer.

avrdude supports many different programmers, see the manual for the appropriate

options.



6. Use

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pwm.c includes preprogrammed IR codes for an old infrared remote found in the

garbage. It sends (incorrect) NEC codes, so those are the only IR codes

currently supported by the firmware. Sony and RC5 codes are still being worked

on, as well as a test tool for the Arduino Uno and possibly a firmware

extension to support live programming.



7. References

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[ohl]: LICENSE-HARDWARE

[bsd]: LICENSE-SOFTWARE

[github]: https://github.com/onitake/rbcrash

[eagle]: http://www.cadsoft.de

[kicad]: http://www.kicad-pcb.org

[arduino]: http://arduino.cc

[uno]: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno

[digikey]: http://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/we-pd-series/38220

[avrgcc]: http://www.nongnu.org/avr-libc/

[avrdude]: http://www.nongnu.org/avrdude/