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Here is the Wiki on Electronic Filters. Rob and I are speaking about the passive filter type.
(Another) DIY LED Controller - Simple Arduino Style
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TheReefNinja
Imagination superfreak
Muda yup same thing I was getting I moved all switching devices off the controllers powersupply and it worked but I cant use the WM features till we have a solution. I dont know squat about caps and filters so this is a job for someone else.
Roundman no I havent not yet I have all the stuff to do the rain system but I heard that the 48D's arnt responsive enough for the lighting so we will see.
Roundman no I havent not yet I have all the stuff to do the rain system but I heard that the 48D's arnt responsive enough for the lighting so we will see.
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looks like that or that
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looks like that or that
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Steven M
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muda i am not sour the is the problem, just something I found when researching.
You will need to determine the acceptable contrast values. The LCD can only sensibly handle a range of 10% to 40%. Below 10% the LCD display appears as solid blocks and above 40% the text disappears completely. Go too far above 40% and the display will malfunction showing random characters.
This is the site
http://andybrown.me.uk/ws/2010/11/28/lcd-backlight-and-contrast-manager/
You will need to determine the acceptable contrast values. The LCD can only sensibly handle a range of 10% to 40%. Below 10% the LCD display appears as solid blocks and above 40% the text disappears completely. Go too far above 40% and the display will malfunction showing random characters.
This is the site
http://andybrown.me.uk/ws/2010/11/28/lcd-backlight-and-contrast-manager/
TheReefNinja
Imagination superfreak
Muda whats the button and switches for? also take a pic of the wiring let me see it. it may just be a crossed wire I ran my lcd wires away from everything else and it helped a lot.
I've been following this for a while and first I wanted to thank everyone for all of the help you guys have given me, especially katchpoy and TheReefNinja.
I have followed the original build pretty carefully and here is what I have...
2 ELN 60-48P Drivers
Arduino Duemilanove
LCD Shield (same one with the 6 buttons that you have a link to)
RTC Clock
The light is a 20 LED light (10 CW and 10 RB)
I have everything wired just like your diagram shows
My problem is my 10v power supply I think. I don't know which wire is positive, both are white and one has black dashes on it. I have hooked it up both ways with 2 results
dashes = positive => LED's barely come on, no response from current POT inside driver
dashes = negative => LED's are super bright and respond to current POT inside driver, don't get very dim tho.
Based on that, I think that the dashes are positive, but I can't figure out what Im doing wrong. I am using your code and have "enabled" the line for 60-48P.
Right now I only have the RB LED's hooked up, could this be the problem? The CW LED's are wired, but not attached to power or to the arduino. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me
I forgot to ask, I know the resistor is 1k, but how many watts? (Im using a 1/4 watt) and also how many amps for the 10v power supply? (im using 1 amp)
I have followed the original build pretty carefully and here is what I have...
2 ELN 60-48P Drivers
Arduino Duemilanove
LCD Shield (same one with the 6 buttons that you have a link to)
RTC Clock
The light is a 20 LED light (10 CW and 10 RB)
I have everything wired just like your diagram shows
My problem is my 10v power supply I think. I don't know which wire is positive, both are white and one has black dashes on it. I have hooked it up both ways with 2 results
dashes = positive => LED's barely come on, no response from current POT inside driver
dashes = negative => LED's are super bright and respond to current POT inside driver, don't get very dim tho.
Based on that, I think that the dashes are positive, but I can't figure out what Im doing wrong. I am using your code and have "enabled" the line for 60-48P.
Right now I only have the RB LED's hooked up, could this be the problem? The CW LED's are wired, but not attached to power or to the arduino. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me
I forgot to ask, I know the resistor is 1k, but how many watts? (Im using a 1/4 watt) and also how many amps for the 10v power supply? (im using 1 amp)
Buttons are for manual pump controll - aka feed mode . Another is for 24V power supply. Ill be moving components away to see if it helps.
Hi Experts,
Ok i have ordered the supplies for the controller and have understood most of the parts but have a few questions. Below is my circuit with pots right now. where i have 2 ELN 48-60 D, 1 is driving the blue and 1 is driving the white. for dimming both the drivers i am using one single 9 v power supply.
now my questions are
1. With arduino do i need 2 x 9 w power supply each separate for blue and white string?
2. If want to remove the pots and use the setup with the pots then can i use the same 9 v power supply or i need to have 12 v?
3. As you see in the above circuit i am using only one power supply if you guys sugegst it is ok then do i can i connect both the drivers with 1 k resistor and NPN 2 N2222 transistor i need to increase the values or make them in pairs for each driver?
Sorry guys i am totally confused need help.
Ok i have ordered the supplies for the controller and have understood most of the parts but have a few questions. Below is my circuit with pots right now. where i have 2 ELN 48-60 D, 1 is driving the blue and 1 is driving the white. for dimming both the drivers i am using one single 9 v power supply.
now my questions are
1. With arduino do i need 2 x 9 w power supply each separate for blue and white string?
2. If want to remove the pots and use the setup with the pots then can i use the same 9 v power supply or i need to have 12 v?
3. As you see in the above circuit i am using only one power supply if you guys sugegst it is ok then do i can i connect both the drivers with 1 k resistor and NPN 2 N2222 transistor i need to increase the values or make them in pairs for each driver?
Sorry guys i am totally confused need help.
If you have LCD connected, look for B:10 W:10. If so - you are on max. It depends on what time is it. Morning and evening is ramp phase. Only adjust pots when its 10-10. Othervise PWM from arduino will interrupt with your settings.
I had the same problem u had with the lcd. it would run fine for like 4 or 5 hours then garbled. it turned out to be the wires. when i closed my enclosure i think it was putting to much pressure on something. well now i have my enclosure half way open. it will still happen if I shake the wires a lot.
Just my 1 cent
Just my 1 cent
TheReefNinja
Imagination superfreak
Muda please post if you find a solution to this I just got all my parts in today I have 4 of these that someone "bought" but backed out at the last minute after my order had shipped. I would like to eliminate any issues before getting these to people
If you believe you have noise problem, then grounding is the key. make sure every signal should have a twisted pair signal/ground. Specially for the relays- board.
