Who wants a cheap, simple, Arduino-based LED controller?

[actarus]

I bought the usb bub from modern device:

http://shop.moderndevice.com/products/usb-bub

What is the logic level,we have to use ? there are pins with a switch 5V or 3.3V

We have to configure the bub like the picture ?

thanks you.

 

[XSiVE]

I bought the usb bub from modern device:

http://shop.moderndevice.com/products/usb-bub

What is the logic level,we have to use ? there are pins with a switch 5V or 3.3V

We have to configure the bub like the picture ?

thanks you.

When you configure the USB-BUB you only need configuration #1, put the jumper header on. When loading firmware onto the Typhon use the 5v setting.

 

[der_wille_zur_macht]

FWIW the USB-BUB defaults to 5v logic so if you leave the jumper off it'll work fine. In fact it would probably even work if you put it in the 3v3 position as that just configures logic level, not Vin level.

But yeah, XSiVE is 100% correct - put the header on in configuration one, and put the jumper in the 5v position, and you'll be playing by the book.

Just MAKE SURE you plug the BUB in to the Typhon correctly. The correct orientation is actually such that the BUB is "upside down." Check the pinout on the BUB against the pinout on the Typhon to make sure the pins are oriented correctly. If in doubt, ask.

 

[DustinB]

Just thought I'd add, don't freak out if you accidentally plug it in the wrong way. I've done it a few times and you just get an error programming, not hardware damage.

 

[chrisfowler99]

Is the USB-BUB what I will need to program the Typhon when I get it built?

I just realized that I hadn't thought that part through yet.

 

[DustinB]

The USB-BUB is one option, which a few of us are using. The issue is that there is no RS232 USB chip on the board. You can either get a little breakout board like the USB-BUB or you can get a cheap cable that has it, but you will have to make your own plug to attach to it. I just thought it was easier to get the USB-BUB DWZM recommended and didn't mind spending the extra few bucks.

 

[XSiVE]

Is the USB-BUB what I will need to program the Typhon when I get it built?

I just realized that I hadn't thought that part through yet.

It is one of the options, yes.. DWZM listed others out in a prior post... the board accepts a serial connection yet most PCs today don't have one so the USB-BUB is a very easy option to convert USB to serial (with the proper pinout) in order to program it.

 

[chrisfowler99]

Good enough for me. Ordered.

 

[actarus]

thanks you very much guys :thumbsup:

 

[reef2.5]

so idont know much of anything about this stuff, but if all this device was being used for is L.E.D.'s is there a way to control this http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235078
in a pulse like a "wave maker"????

 

[jloschen]

good job guys

 

[XSiVE]

so idont know much of anything about this stuff, but if all this device was being used for is L.E.D.'s is there a way to control this http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235078
in a pulse like a "wave maker"????

the typhon could probably control that with the right software. My only concern might be the current draw of the motor at 2.5A, but the hardware guys here could answer that more solidly.

 

[reef2.5]

so idont know much of anything about this stuff, but if all this device was being used for is L.E.D.'s is there a way to control this http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235078
in a pulse like a "wave maker"????

Come on hardware guys

 

[DustinB]

It should be very simple, especially since he's use an ESC. They will have a speed input line that usually goes to a transmitter. I believe the transmitter just varies the voltage on that signal line, so you can probably just hook that right up to the hydra.

EDIT: This should do the trick: http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1226292633

 

[reef2.5]

It should be very simple, especially since he's use an ESC. They will have a speed input line that usually goes to a transmitter. I believe the transmitter just varies the voltage on that signal line, so you can probably just hook that right up to the hydra.

EDIT: This should do the trick: http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1226292633

But my question is can I control it with the TYPHON controller is it able to do the led's and the pump and that's all I want it to be used for?

 

[XSiVE]

But my question is can I control it with the TYPHON controller is it able to do the led's and the pump and that's all I want it to be used for?

that depends on how many channels of LEDs or pumps you want, and the complexity of control of each.

 

[DustinB]

The Typhon controller is essentially a stripped down version of an arduino, just with LED dimming control hardware built onto the board. After looking at it though, it appears all the PWM pins are occupied.

One option would be to build a bare bones arduino and communicate between the controller and the bare bones arduino through i2c to control the pump.

 

[reef2.5]

The Typhon controller is essentially a stripped down version of an arduino, just with LED dimming control hardware built onto the board. After looking at it though, it appears all the PWM pins are occupied.

One option would be to build a bare bones arduino and communicate between the controller and the bare bones arduino through i2c to control the pump.

So some thing like this conected to the typhon???
http://shop.moderndevice.com/products/rbbb-kit

Or like this one
http://shop.moderndevice.com/products/bbb-kit

Thanks for all the answers

 

[DustinB]

Should be ok, you could make your own as well on a small perfboard.

http://arduino.cc/blog/2010/06/08/minimalist-arduino/

 

[reef2.5]

Should be ok, you could make your own as well on a small perfboard.

http://arduino.cc/blog/2010/06/08/minimalist-arduino/

If I wanted to just purchase a pre built one what would you guys suggest