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Beacon4 will be the fourth incarnation of the flagpole beacon (after [[Beacon2]] and [[Beacon3]]), for Burning Man 2012. This year the plan is to take a different approach, and light the entire scaffold tower rather than just a beacon on top of the flagpole.
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Beacon4 will be the fourth incarnation of the flagpole beacon (after [[Beacon2]] and [[Beacon3]]), for Burning Man 2012. This year the plan is to take a different approach, and light the entire scaffold tower rather than just a beacon on top of the flagpole.  
  
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= Project Status =
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= Project Status =
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* 2012-06-07: Work on [[StrichLux]] continues.  Evaluated lots of software, Lightjams is looking the best at this point, though would require Windows.
 
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* 2012-05-27: Completed rev. 1 [[StrichLux]] system design of all modules required for this project and sent all boards off for manufacturing.
 
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* 2012-04-30: Started planning the power architecture for the project.
 
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* 2012-04-29: Work continuing on [[StrichLux/IO-DMX|IO-DMX]] module.
 
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* 2012-04-24: Permission received!
 
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* 2012-04-23: Requested permission from NeonBunny to attach LEDs to the tower.
 
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* 2012-04-22: Started putting together idea.
 
  
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= Outstanding Issues =
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*2012-06-07: Work on [[StrichLux]] continues. Evaluated lots of software, Lightjams is looking the best at this point, though would require Windows.
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* Software evaluation:
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*2012-05-27: Completed rev. 1 [[StrichLux]] system design of all modules required for this project and sent all boards off for manufacturing.
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** QLC
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*2012-04-30: Started planning the power architecture for the project.
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*** Max of only 4 universes, which rules it out
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*2012-04-29: Work continuing on [[StrichLux/IO-DMX|IO-DMX]] module.
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** MagicQ
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*2012-04-24: Permission received!
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*** Very complex and more geared toward theatre setups than VJ setups
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*2012-04-23: Requested permission from NeonBunny to attach LEDs to the tower.
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*** Supports up to 16 universes over Art-Net
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*2012-04-22: Started putting together idea.
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*** x86-only
 
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*** Advanced features like sound-reactiveness or remote control require a very expensive license dongle
 
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** Lightjams
 
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*** x86/Windows-only
 
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*** Supports up to 16 universes over Art-Net
 
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*** Sound reactiveness, remote control, Wiimote control, and everything else is included for a low price
 
  
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= Ideas/Plans =
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= Outstanding Issues  =
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* Main idea is to cover most of the scaffold tower in addressable LED strips, driven by multiple StrichLux modules
 
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* Art-Net will be used between the controller and the [[StrichLux]] box
 
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** Backup plan is to have a USB hub and one OpenDMX USB interface per universe, driving the StrichLux boxes via [[StrichLux/IO-DMX|IO-DMX]] input modules
 
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** [[StrichLux/IO-DMX|IO-DMX]] input module could be brought along either way and swapped to manually control the "display"
 
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* Fit-PC 2i is being looked at to control the whole thing
 
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** As nice as ARM would be power-wise, x86 will be much more flexible software-wise
 
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** Need to make sure it will be powerful enough before we order
 
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* Need to find a fanless very low power 4 or 5 port Ethernet switch
 
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** Allied Telesis AT-FS705LE V5 might work, it's rugged, low power (1.5-2.5W), and cheap
 
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*** But it takes 7.5V which would be another regulator and is a potential point of failure that would bring the entire system down
 
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** Alternative option is the GarrettCom S14H-Hi, it takes 8-15V in via screw terminals and is ruggedized, but $140 and draws 4W
 
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** Best option may be the Sixnet SL-5ES-1, it's $100, rugged, takes 10-30VDC via screw terminals, and only draws 2W
 
  
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= System Components =
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*Software evaluation:
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* Fit-PC 2i (controller)
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**QLC
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* 4-port fanless Ethernet switch
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***Max of only 4 universes, which rules it out
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* 3 [[StrichLux]] boxes (driver, each with:
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**MagicQ
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** 1x [[StrichLux/IO-ETH|IO-ETH]]
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***Very complex and more geared toward theatre setups than VJ setups
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** 4x [[StrichLux/IO-SPI|IO-SPI]]
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***Supports up to 16 universes over Art-Net
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* Many LED strips '''(need to work out dimensions)'''
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***x86-only
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* Power setup '''(need to work out power details)'''
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***Advanced features like sound-reactiveness or remote control require a very expensive license dongle
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* Debugging terminal (XO-1?)
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**Lightjams
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***x86/Windows-only
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***Supports up to 16 universes over Art-Net
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***Sound reactiveness, remote control, Wiimote control, and everything else is included for a low price
  
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= Power Details =
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= Ideas/Plans  =
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* Power requirements (peak)
 
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** Fit-PC 2i - ???
 
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** Ethernet Switch - ???
 
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** StrichLux box(es) - ???
 
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** LEDs - 10W/m (~1.8A/m at 5V measured, so 10W/m after losses is reasonable)
 
  
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= Power Architecture =
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*Main idea is to cover most of the scaffold tower in addressable LED strips, driven by multiple StrichLux modules
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<pre>
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*Art-Net will be used between the controller and the [[StrichLux]] box
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http://www.asciiflow.com/#4007824742034929919/13747898[YOB-2]
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**Backup plan is to have a USB hub and one OpenDMX USB interface per universe, driving the StrichLux boxes via [[StrichLux/IO-DMX|IO-DMX]] input modules
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**[[StrichLux/IO-DMX|IO-DMX]] input module could be brought along either way and swapped to manually control the "display"
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*Fit-PC 2i is being looked at to control the whole thing
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**As nice as ARM would be power-wise, x86 will be much more flexible software-wise
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**Need to make sure it will be powerful enough before we order
 +
*Need to find a fanless very low power 4 or 5 port Ethernet switch
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**Allied Telesis AT-FS705LE V5 might work, it's rugged, low power (1.5-2.5W), and cheap
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***But it takes 7.5V which would be another regulator and is a potential point of failure that would bring the entire system down
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**Alternative option is the GarrettCom S14H-Hi, it takes 8-15V in via screw terminals and is ruggedized, but $140 and draws 4W
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**Best option may be the Sixnet SL-5ES-1, it's $100, rugged, takes 10-30VDC via screw terminals, and only draws 2W
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= System Components  =
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*Fit-PC 2i (controller)
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*4-port fanless Ethernet switch
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*3 [[StrichLux]] boxes (driver, each with:
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**1x [[StrichLux/IO-ETH|IO-ETH]]
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**4x [[StrichLux/IO-SPI|IO-SPI]]
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*Many LED strips '''(need to work out dimensions)'''
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*Power setup '''(need to work out power details)'''
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*Debugging terminal (XO-1?)
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= Power Details  =
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*Power requirements (peak)
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**Fit-PC 2i -&nbsp;???
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**Ethernet Switch -&nbsp;???
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**StrichLux box(es) -&nbsp;???
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**LEDs - 10W/m (~1.8A/m at 5V measured, so 10W/m after losses is reasonable)
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= Power Architecture =
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<pre>http://www.asciiflow.com/#4007824742034929919/13747898[YOB-2]
 
                                                                               +--------------+
 
                                                                               +--------------+
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                                                                         +--->| LED Strip  0 |
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                                                                         +---&gt;| LED Strip  0 |
 
                                                                         |    +--------------+
 
                                                                         |    +--------------+
 
                                                                         |
 
                                                                         |
 
                                                                         |    +--------------+
 
                                                                         |    +--------------+
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                                                       +---------------+ | +->| LED Strip  1 |
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                                                       +---------------+ | +-&gt;| LED Strip  1 |
 
                                 +--------------+      |              +-+ |  +--------------+
 
                                 +--------------+      |              +-+ |  +--------------+
 
                                 |              |      |  StrichLux  +---+
 
                                 |              |      |  StrichLux  +---+
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                                 |    Dome    |    +->| Controller A  +---+  +--------------+
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                                 |    Dome    |    +-&gt;| Controller A  +---+  +--------------+
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                                 |  Lighting  |    |  |              +-+ +->| LED Strip  2 |
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                                 |  Lighting  |    |  |              +-+ +-&gt;| LED Strip  2 |
 
                                 |              |    |  +---------------+ |    +--------------+
 
                                 |              |    |  +---------------+ |    +--------------+
 
                                 +--------------+    |                    |
 
                                 +--------------+    |                    |
 
                                         ^          |                    |    +--------------+
 
                                         ^          |                    |    +--------------+
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                                         |          |                    +--->| LED Strip  3 |
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                                         |          |                    +---&gt;| LED Strip  3 |
 
                             +----------+---------+ |                        +--------------+
 
                             +----------+---------+ |                        +--------------+
 
                             |                    | |
 
                             |                    | |
 
                             |                    | |                        +--------------+
 
                             |                    | |                        +--------------+
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                             |                    +-+                    +--->| LED Strip  4 |
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                             |                    +-+                    +---&gt;| LED Strip  4 |
 
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
 
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
 
                             |                    |                      |
 
                             |                    |                      |
 
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
 
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
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                             |                    |    +---------------+ | +->| LED Strip  5 |
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                             |                    |    +---------------+ | +-&gt;| LED Strip  5 |
 
     +---------------+        |                    |    |              +-+ |  +--------------+
 
     +---------------+        |                    |    |              +-+ |  +--------------+
 
     |              |        |    Distribution    |    |  StrichLux  +---+
 
     |              |        |    Distribution    |    |  StrichLux  +---+
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     |    Battery    +=======>|                    +--->| Controller B  +---+  +--------------+
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     |    Battery    +=======&gt;|                    +---&gt;| Controller B  +---+  +--------------+
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     |              |        |        Box        |    |              +-+ +->| LED Strip  6 |
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     |              |        |        Box        |    |              +-+ +-&gt;| LED Strip  6 |
 
     +---------------+        |                    |    +---------------+ |    +--------------+
 
     +---------------+        |                    |    +---------------+ |    +--------------+
 
                             |                    |                      |
 
                             |                    |                      |
 
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
 
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
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                             |                    |                      +--->| LED Strip  7 |
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                             |                    |                      +---&gt;| LED Strip  7 |
 
                             |                    |                          +--------------+
 
                             |                    |                          +--------------+
 
                             |                    +-+
 
                             |                    +-+
 
                             |                    | |                        +--------------+
 
                             |                    | |                        +--------------+
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                             +--+-------+---------+ |                    +--->| LED Strip  8 |
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                             +--+-------+---------+ |                    +---&gt;| LED Strip  8 |
 
                                 |      |          |                    |    +--------------+
 
                                 |      |          |                    |    +--------------+
 
                       +---------+      |          |                    |
 
                       +---------+      |          |                    |
 
                       v                v          |                    |    +--------------+
 
                       v                v          |                    |    +--------------+
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               +--------------+  +--------------+  |  +---------------+ | +->| LED Strip  9 |
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               +--------------+  +--------------+  |  +---------------+ | +-&gt;| LED Strip  9 |
 
               |              |  |              |  |  |              +-+ |  +--------------+
 
               |              |  |              |  |  |              +-+ |  +--------------+
 
               | Convienience |  |    System    |  |  |  StrichLux  +---+
 
               | Convienience |  |    System    |  |  |  StrichLux  +---+
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               |  Outlets    |  |  Controller  |  +->| Controller C  +---+  +--------------+
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               |  Outlets    |  |  Controller  |  +-&gt;| Controller C  +---+  +--------------+
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               |              |  |              |      |              |  +->| LED Strip 10 |
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               |              |  |              |      |              |  +-&gt;| LED Strip 10 |
 
               +--------------+  +--------------+      +---------------+      +--------------+
 
               +--------------+  +--------------+      +---------------+      +--------------+
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</pre>
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</pre>  
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= LED Details (out of date, being replaced with below section)  =
  
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= LED Details (out of date, being replaced with below section) =
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*Length required (very out of date, need to update w/ numbers from Skibit)  
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* Length required (very out of date, need to update w/ numbers from Skibit)
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**Main vertical bars: 4 * 20ft = 80ft  
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** Main vertical bars: 4 * 20ft = 80ft
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**Ladder vertical bars: 10 * 3ft = 30ft (but 2 of those are near ground level)  
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** Ladder vertical bars: 10 * 3ft = 30ft (but 2 of those are near ground level)
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**Rigid guys: 4 * 6ft = 24ft  
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** Rigid guys: 4 * 6ft = 24ft
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**Ladder rungs: 8 * 4 * 1.5ft = 36ft  
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** Ladder rungs: 8 * 4 * 1.5ft = 36ft
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**'''Total: 170ft''' (plus probably want a bit extra just in case, so 11 strips or 180ft)  
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** '''Total: 170ft''' (plus probably want a bit extra just in case, so 11 strips or 180ft)
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**That's 1760 LEDs and 550W peak!
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** That's 1760 LEDs and 550W peak!
 
  
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== Lighting Layout ==
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== Lighting Layout ==
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=== Dimensions ===
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<pre>
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=== Dimensions ===
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Main Module (2 of these vertically)
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<pre>Main Module (2 of these vertically)
 
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</pre>
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</pre>  
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*A - Module Height (5ft 1in)
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*B - Module Width (5ft)
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*C - Module Depth (7ft?)
 +
*D - Ladder Width (2.5ft?)
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*E - Beside-Ladder Width (B - D) (2.5ft?)
 +
*F - Cross-brace Length (7ft?)
 +
*G - Top Rail Support Height
 +
*H - Ladder Section Height (4ft?)
 +
*n - Number of Modules (3)
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*x - Number of Main Modules (2)
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 +
(note: F and C can't possibly be the same as they are now!)
 +
 
 +
=== Layout Proposal A  ===
 +
 
 +
*Vertical Mains: A * 4 * n = 5.083 * 4 * 3 = 61ft
 +
*Beside-Ladder Boxes: (E * 2 + H) * 2 * x = 36ft?
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*Cross-braces: F * 2 * 2 * x = 7 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 56ft?
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*Top Rail: B * 2 + C * 2 = 24ft?
 +
*Top-Middle Rail: C * 2 = 14ft?
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*Top Rail Supports: G * 2 = 3ft?
 +
*Toe Board (double strip): B * 4 = 20ft
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*'''Total: 214ft? / 65.2m?'''
 +
 
 +
=== Layout Proposal B  ===
 +
 
 +
*Vertical Mains: A * 4 * n = 5.083 * 4 * 3 = 61ft
 +
*Beside-Ladder Boxes: (E * 2 + H) * 2 * x = 36ft?
 +
*Cross-braces: F * 2 * 2 * x = 7 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 56ft?
 +
*Top Rail: B * 2 + C * 2 = 24ft?
 +
*Top-Middle Rail: C * 2 = 14ft?
 +
*Toe Board: B * 4 = 10ft
 +
*'''Total: 201ft? / 61.3m?'''
  
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* A - Module Height (5ft 1in)
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= StrichLux Enclosures  =
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* B - Module Width (5ft)
 
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* C - Module Depth (7ft?)
 
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* D - Ladder Width (2.5ft?)
 
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* E - Beside-Ladder Width (B - D) (2.5ft?)
 
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* F - Cross-brace Length (7ft?)
 
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* G - Top Rail Support Height
 
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* H - Ladder Section Height (4ft?)
 
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* n - Number of Modules (3)
 
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* x - Number of Main Modules (2)
 
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(note: F and C can't possibly be the same as they are now!)
 
  
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=== Layout Proposal A ===
+
*Each StrichLux controller with its 4 output modules, 1 input module, and 1 power module will need an enclosure of some kind.  
−
* Vertical Mains: A * 4 * n = 5.083 * 4 * 3 = 61ft
+
**Pelican case? Could do one larger one with all 3 controllers in it, or 3 smaller ones
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* Beside-Ladder Boxes: (E * 2 + H) * 2 * x = 36ft?
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**Assuming each StrichLux box has its own enclosure, would need a bunch of connections made through it:  
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* Cross-braces: F * 2 * 2 * x = 7 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 56ft?
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***Power - 2x12V @ 20A each - 4 20A power pins
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* Top Rail: B * 2 + C * 2 = 24ft?
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***Ethernet input - RJ45 - 1 RJ45
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* Top-Middle Rail: C * 2 = 14ft?
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****Connec has plastic bayonet-style IP67 industrial Ethernet connectors which are somewhat reasonably priced, so far this looks like the best option even though it is a lot more expensive than regular non-weatherproof Ethernet
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* Top Rail Supports: G * 2 = 3ft?
+
***Strip outputs - SPI+5V - 2 signal pins, 2 10A power pins each x 4
−
* Toe Board (double strip): B * 4 = 20ft
+
****JAE SRCN2A16-7S / SRCN6A16-7P would be good and extremely rugged, but the cost may be too high
−
* '''Total: 214ft? / 65.2m?'''
+
*Need inter-strip connectors too
 +
**Molex MX150 or Amphenol ATP connectors look good, sealed high-current automotive connectors that aren't too expensive
  
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=== Layout Proposal B ===
+
= Test Equipment  =
−
* Vertical Mains: A * 4 * n = 5.083 * 4 * 3 = 61ft
 
−
* Beside-Ladder Boxes: (E * 2 + H) * 2 * x = 36ft?
 
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* Cross-braces: F * 2 * 2 * x = 7 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 56ft?
 
−
* Top Rail: B * 2 + C * 2 = 24ft?
 
−
* Top-Middle Rail: C * 2 = 14ft?
 
−
* Toe Board: B * 4 = 10ft
 
−
* '''Total: 201ft? / 61.3m?'''
 
  
−
= StrichLux Enclosures =
+
*Want to be able to power the whole setup from AC power for configuration/testing/programming
−
* Each StrichLux controller with its 4 output modules, 1 input module, and 1 power module will need an enclosure of some kind.
+
**ATX power supplies provide plenty of +12V which could feed the [[StrichLux/PWR-DC5|PWR-DC5]] modules  
−
** Pelican case?  Could do one larger one with all 3 controllers in it, or 3 smaller ones
+
***A modular supply like the OCX ZT-series would be cleanest, could modify the cables with Sabre connectors on the ends
−
** Assuming each StrichLux box has its own enclosure, would need a bunch of connections made through it:
+
***Need 100W per channel, 200W per board, 600W total @ 12V
−
*** Power - 2x12V @ 20A each - 4 20A power pins
+
***100W per channel @ 12V means 8.33A
−
*** Ethernet input - RJ45 - 1 RJ45
+
***PCI-E and 8-pin CPU power connectors on ATX PSUs provide 6 amps per pin
−
**** Connec has plastic bayonet-style IP67 industrial Ethernet connectors which are somewhat reasonably priced, so far this looks like the best option even though it is a lot more expensive than regular non-weatherproof Ethernet
+
****PCI-E connectors have 3 pin pairs each
−
*** Strip outputs - SPI+5V - 2 signal pins, 2 10A power pins each x 4
+
****8-pin CPU power connectors have 4 pin pairs each
−
**** JAE SRCN2A16-7S / SRCN6A16-7P would be good and extremely rugged, but the cost may be too high
+
***Need four pins per board
−
* Need inter-strip connectors too
+
****Two boards get 8-pin CPU power -&gt; Sabre connectors
−
** Molex MX150 or Amphenol ATP connectors look good, sealed high-current automotive connectors that aren't too expensive
+
****The last board gets a 2xPCI-E power -&gt; Sabre connector
 +
***OCZ ZT-series 750W power supply has all the required connectors
  
−
= Test Equipment =
+
= Cost =
−
* Want to be able to power the whole setup from AC power for configuration/testing/programming
+
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
−
** ATX power supplies provide plenty of +12V which could feed the [[StrichLux/PWR-DC5|PWR-DC5]] modules
+
|-
−
*** A modular supply like the OCX ZT-series would be cleanest, could modify the cables with Sabre connectors on the ends
+
! Item
−
*** Need 100W per channel, 200W per board, 600W total @ 12V
+
! Status
−
*** 100W per channel @ 12V means 8.33A
+
! Cost
−
*** PCI-E and 8-pin CPU power connectors on ATX PSUs provide 6 amps per pin
+
|-
−
**** PCI-E connectors have 3 pin pairs each
+
| IO-DMX + IO-BO Rev. 1 PCBs
−
**** 8-pin CPU power connectors have 4 pin pairs each
+
| Obtained
−
*** Need four pins per board
+
| align=right | $40.69
−
**** Two boards get 8-pin CPU power -> Sabre connectors
+
|-
−
**** The last board gets a 2xPCI-E power -> Sabre connector
+
| IO-DMX + IO-BO Parts
−
*** OCZ ZT-series 750W power supply has all the required connectors
+
| Obtained
 +
| align=right | $18.31
 +
|-
 +
| IO-SPI Rev. 1 PCBs
 +
| Obtained
 +
| align=right | $49.65
 +
|-
 +
| CORE + IO-ETH + PWR-DC5 PCBs
 +
| Obtained
 +
| align=right | $454.66
 +
|-
 +
| CORE + IO-SPI + IO-ETH + PWR-DC5 Parts
 +
| Obtained
 +
| align=right | $184.40
 +
|-
 +
| Test LED Strip
 +
| Obtained
 +
| align=right | $25.00
 +
|-
 +
| OCZ ZT 750W Test PSU
 +
| Obtained
 +
| align=right | $107.34
 +
|-
 +
| 60m LPD8806 LED Strip
 +
| Future
 +
| align=right | $1320.00
 +
|-
 +
| Fit-PC 2i
 +
| Future
 +
| align=right | ~$350.00
 +
|-
 +
| Lightjams License
 +
| Future
 +
| align=right | $149.00
 +
|-
 +
| Ethernet Switch
 +
| Future
 +
| align=right | ~$100.00
 +
|-
 +
| 2 sets of StrichLux IO-CORE + IO-ETH + PWR-DC5 Parts
 +
| Future
 +
| align=right | ~$350.00
 +
|-
 +
| Enclosures
 +
| Future
 +
| ???
 +
|-
 +
| Enclosure Connectors
 +
| Future
 +
| ???
 +
|-
 +
| Inter-Strip Connectors
 +
| Future
 +
| ???
 +
|-
 +
| '''Total'''
 +
| '''Obtained'''
 +
| align=right | $880.05
 +
|-
 +
| '''Total'''
 +
| '''Future'''
 +
| align=right | ~$2269.00
 +
|-
 +
| '''Grand Total'''
 +
|
 +
| align=right | ~$3149.05
 +
|}
  
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[[Category:Current Projects]]
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[[Category:Current_Projects]]

Revision as of 13:01, 17 June 2012

Beacon4 will be the fourth incarnation of the flagpole beacon (after Beacon2 and Beacon3), for Burning Man 2012. This year the plan is to take a different approach, and light the entire scaffold tower rather than just a beacon on top of the flagpole.

Project Status

  • 2012-06-07: Work on StrichLux continues. Evaluated lots of software, Lightjams is looking the best at this point, though would require Windows.
  • 2012-05-27: Completed rev. 1 StrichLux system design of all modules required for this project and sent all boards off for manufacturing.
  • 2012-04-30: Started planning the power architecture for the project.
  • 2012-04-29: Work continuing on IO-DMX module.
  • 2012-04-24: Permission received!
  • 2012-04-23: Requested permission from NeonBunny to attach LEDs to the tower.
  • 2012-04-22: Started putting together idea.

Outstanding Issues

  • Software evaluation:
    • QLC
      • Max of only 4 universes, which rules it out
    • MagicQ
      • Very complex and more geared toward theatre setups than VJ setups
      • Supports up to 16 universes over Art-Net
      • x86-only
      • Advanced features like sound-reactiveness or remote control require a very expensive license dongle
    • Lightjams
      • x86/Windows-only
      • Supports up to 16 universes over Art-Net
      • Sound reactiveness, remote control, Wiimote control, and everything else is included for a low price

Ideas/Plans

  • Main idea is to cover most of the scaffold tower in addressable LED strips, driven by multiple StrichLux modules
  • Art-Net will be used between the controller and the StrichLux box
    • Backup plan is to have a USB hub and one OpenDMX USB interface per universe, driving the StrichLux boxes via IO-DMX input modules
    • IO-DMX input module could be brought along either way and swapped to manually control the "display"
  • Fit-PC 2i is being looked at to control the whole thing
    • As nice as ARM would be power-wise, x86 will be much more flexible software-wise
    • Need to make sure it will be powerful enough before we order
  • Need to find a fanless very low power 4 or 5 port Ethernet switch
    • Allied Telesis AT-FS705LE V5 might work, it's rugged, low power (1.5-2.5W), and cheap
      • But it takes 7.5V which would be another regulator and is a potential point of failure that would bring the entire system down
    • Alternative option is the GarrettCom S14H-Hi, it takes 8-15V in via screw terminals and is ruggedized, but $140 and draws 4W
    • Best option may be the Sixnet SL-5ES-1, it's $100, rugged, takes 10-30VDC via screw terminals, and only draws 2W

System Components

  • Fit-PC 2i (controller)
  • 4-port fanless Ethernet switch
  • 3 StrichLux boxes (driver, each with:
  • Many LED strips (need to work out dimensions)
  • Power setup (need to work out power details)
  • Debugging terminal (XO-1?)

Power Details

  • Power requirements (peak)
    • Fit-PC 2i - ???
    • Ethernet Switch - ???
    • StrichLux box(es) - ???
    • LEDs - 10W/m (~1.8A/m at 5V measured, so 10W/m after losses is reasonable)

Power Architecture

http://www.asciiflow.com/#4007824742034929919/13747898[YOB-2]
                                                                              +--------------+
                                                                         +--->| LED Strip  0 |
                                                                         |    +--------------+
                                                                         |
                                                                         |    +--------------+
                                                       +---------------+ | +->| LED Strip  1 |
                                +--------------+       |               +-+ |  +--------------+
                                |              |       |   StrichLux   +---+
                                |     Dome     |    +->| Controller A  +---+  +--------------+
                                |   Lighting   |    |  |               +-+ +->| LED Strip  2 |
                                |              |    |  +---------------+ |    +--------------+
                                +--------------+    |                    |
                                        ^           |                    |    +--------------+
                                        |           |                    +--->| LED Strip  3 |
                             +----------+---------+ |                         +--------------+
                             |                    | |
                             |                    | |                         +--------------+
                             |                    +-+                    +--->| LED Strip  4 |
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
                             |                    |                      |
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
                             |                    |    +---------------+ | +->| LED Strip  5 |
    +---------------+        |                    |    |               +-+ |  +--------------+
    |               |        |    Distribution    |    |   StrichLux   +---+
    |    Battery    +=======>|                    +--->| Controller B  +---+  +--------------+
    |               |        |        Box         |    |               +-+ +->| LED Strip  6 |
    +---------------+        |                    |    +---------------+ |    +--------------+
                             |                    |                      |
                             |                    |                      |    +--------------+
                             |                    |                      +--->| LED Strip  7 |
                             |                    |                           +--------------+
                             |                    +-+
                             |                    | |                         +--------------+
                             +--+-------+---------+ |                    +--->| LED Strip  8 |
                                |       |           |                    |    +--------------+
                      +---------+       |           |                    |
                      v                 v           |                    |    +--------------+
              +--------------+   +--------------+   |  +---------------+ | +->| LED Strip  9 |
              |              |   |              |   |  |               +-+ |  +--------------+
              | Convienience |   |    System    |   |  |   StrichLux   +---+
              |   Outlets    |   |  Controller  |   +->| Controller C  +---+  +--------------+
              |              |   |              |      |               |   +->| LED Strip 10 |
              +--------------+   +--------------+      +---------------+      +--------------+

LED Details (out of date, being replaced with below section)

  • Length required (very out of date, need to update w/ numbers from Skibit)
    • Main vertical bars: 4 * 20ft = 80ft
    • Ladder vertical bars: 10 * 3ft = 30ft (but 2 of those are near ground level)
    • Rigid guys: 4 * 6ft = 24ft
    • Ladder rungs: 8 * 4 * 1.5ft = 36ft
    • Total: 170ft (plus probably want a bit extra just in case, so 11 strips or 180ft)
    • That's 1760 LEDs and 550W peak!

Lighting Layout

Dimensions

Main Module (2 of these vertically)
-----------------------------------

+-----D-----+------E------+       |\                                   /|
|           |             |       |    \                           /    |
|-----D-----|             |       |        F                   /        |
|           H             |       |            \           /            |
|-----D-----|             |       |                \   /                |
|           |             |       |                /   \                |
|-----D-----+------E------|       |            /           \            |
|                         |       |        F                   \        |
A                         A       A    /                           \    A
|-----------B-------------+       |/                                   \|


Top Module
----------

|                         |       |                                     |
|                         |       |                                     |
|                         |       |                                     |
|                         |       |                                     |
|-------B-----------------|       |------------------C------------------|
|            |            |       |  /                               \  |
|            G            |       |------------------C------------------|
|            |            |       |                                     |
A============B============A       A                                     A
|                         |       |                                     |
  • A - Module Height (5ft 1in)
  • B - Module Width (5ft)
  • C - Module Depth (7ft?)
  • D - Ladder Width (2.5ft?)
  • E - Beside-Ladder Width (B - D) (2.5ft?)
  • F - Cross-brace Length (7ft?)
  • G - Top Rail Support Height
  • H - Ladder Section Height (4ft?)
  • n - Number of Modules (3)
  • x - Number of Main Modules (2)

(note: F and C can't possibly be the same as they are now!)

Layout Proposal A

  • Vertical Mains: A * 4 * n = 5.083 * 4 * 3 = 61ft
  • Beside-Ladder Boxes: (E * 2 + H) * 2 * x = 36ft?
  • Cross-braces: F * 2 * 2 * x = 7 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 56ft?
  • Top Rail: B * 2 + C * 2 = 24ft?
  • Top-Middle Rail: C * 2 = 14ft?
  • Top Rail Supports: G * 2 = 3ft?
  • Toe Board (double strip): B * 4 = 20ft
  • Total: 214ft? / 65.2m?

Layout Proposal B

  • Vertical Mains: A * 4 * n = 5.083 * 4 * 3 = 61ft
  • Beside-Ladder Boxes: (E * 2 + H) * 2 * x = 36ft?
  • Cross-braces: F * 2 * 2 * x = 7 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 56ft?
  • Top Rail: B * 2 + C * 2 = 24ft?
  • Top-Middle Rail: C * 2 = 14ft?
  • Toe Board: B * 4 = 10ft
  • Total: 201ft? / 61.3m?

StrichLux Enclosures

  • Each StrichLux controller with its 4 output modules, 1 input module, and 1 power module will need an enclosure of some kind.
    • Pelican case? Could do one larger one with all 3 controllers in it, or 3 smaller ones
    • Assuming each StrichLux box has its own enclosure, would need a bunch of connections made through it:
      • Power - 2x12V @ 20A each - 4 20A power pins
      • Ethernet input - RJ45 - 1 RJ45
        • Connec has plastic bayonet-style IP67 industrial Ethernet connectors which are somewhat reasonably priced, so far this looks like the best option even though it is a lot more expensive than regular non-weatherproof Ethernet
      • Strip outputs - SPI+5V - 2 signal pins, 2 10A power pins each x 4
        • JAE SRCN2A16-7S / SRCN6A16-7P would be good and extremely rugged, but the cost may be too high
  • Need inter-strip connectors too
    • Molex MX150 or Amphenol ATP connectors look good, sealed high-current automotive connectors that aren't too expensive

Test Equipment

  • Want to be able to power the whole setup from AC power for configuration/testing/programming
    • ATX power supplies provide plenty of +12V which could feed the PWR-DC5 modules
      • A modular supply like the OCX ZT-series would be cleanest, could modify the cables with Sabre connectors on the ends
      • Need 100W per channel, 200W per board, 600W total @ 12V
      • 100W per channel @ 12V means 8.33A
      • PCI-E and 8-pin CPU power connectors on ATX PSUs provide 6 amps per pin
        • PCI-E connectors have 3 pin pairs each
        • 8-pin CPU power connectors have 4 pin pairs each
      • Need four pins per board
        • Two boards get 8-pin CPU power -> Sabre connectors
        • The last board gets a 2xPCI-E power -> Sabre connector
      • OCZ ZT-series 750W power supply has all the required connectors

Cost

Item Status Cost
IO-DMX + IO-BO Rev. 1 PCBs Obtained $40.69
IO-DMX + IO-BO Parts Obtained $18.31
IO-SPI Rev. 1 PCBs Obtained $49.65
CORE + IO-ETH + PWR-DC5 PCBs Obtained $454.66
CORE + IO-SPI + IO-ETH + PWR-DC5 Parts Obtained $184.40
Test LED Strip Obtained $25.00
OCZ ZT 750W Test PSU Obtained $107.34
60m LPD8806 LED Strip Future $1320.00
Fit-PC 2i Future ~$350.00
Lightjams License Future $149.00
Ethernet Switch Future ~$100.00
2 sets of StrichLux IO-CORE + IO-ETH + PWR-DC5 Parts Future ~$350.00
Enclosures Future ???
Enclosure Connectors Future ???
Inter-Strip Connectors Future ???
Total Obtained $880.05
Total Future ~$2269.00
Grand Total ~$3149.05
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