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31  Using Arduino / LEDs and Multiplexing / [SOLVED] TLC 5940 Max current sink. on: March 30, 2013, 03:58:48 am
Apologies in advance but I'm scratching my head over the data sheet.

I am planning on running this on a 3.6V circuit and my prototype scrolls through 15 20mA led's.
Will this chip be able to handle running 4 led's on each pin? (80mA?) while (on rare occasion) fade all 60?

Sorry but i'm having (whats know in the UK) a blond moment here.
32  Using Arduino / Project Guidance / Re: Wave/mp3player+15 led scanner on a 328p-pu? on: March 24, 2013, 05:12:27 am
I'm still trying to get to grips with the various code but, Cant the tlc5940 be triggered but having the arduino just out put this one line after the other?
Code:
1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1; Step 1
1,1,1,1,1,1,2,3,2,1,1,1,1,1,1: Step 2
1,1,1,1,1,2,3,4,3,2,1,1,1,1,1; Step 3
1,1,1,1,2,3,4,3,4,3,2,1,1,1,1; Step 4
1,1,1,2,3,4,3,2,3,4,3,2,1,1,1; Step 5
1,1,2,3,4,3,2,1,2,3,4,3,2,1,1; Step 6
1,2,3,4,3,2,1,1,1,2,3,4,3,2,1; Step 7
2,3,4,3,2,1,1,1,1,1,2,3,4,3,2; Step 8
3,4,3,2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2,3,4,3; Step 9
4,3,2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2,3,4; Step 10
3,2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2,3; Step 11
2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2; Step 12


1=10%
2=30%
3=60%
4=100%

This of course does not take into account any of the other code.
33  Using Arduino / Project Guidance / Re: Wave/mp3player+15 led scanner on a 328p-pu? on: March 23, 2013, 03:50:07 am
Um anyone know how to use the liberary and write the code for the LEDs?
34  Using Arduino / Project Guidance / Re: Wave/mp3player+15 led scanner on a 328p-pu? on: March 22, 2013, 12:20:21 pm
One way would be to use TLC5940 to control the LEDs, provides PWM control of up to 16 LEDs.
http://www.ti.com/product/tlc5940

Then add an MP3 player with SD card for the audio, under Arduino control, such as
http://www.mdfly.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_53&products_id=1030
or
http://www.mdfly.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_53&products_id=284

May need something like LM386 for higher output levels if driving a speaker.


Oh mate thanks, I knew there was a chip that did it but for the life of me I couldn't remember what it was.

Interesting mp3 units. I have the adafruit wave shield so was looking to butcher it.
35  Using Arduino / Project Guidance / Wave/mp3player+TLS5940 on a 328p-pu? on: March 22, 2013, 01:32:15 am
I am looking into building a gun prop that has a 15 led scanner in the grip.
all 15 leds glow dim but when working, the center led glows bright the 2 next glow at 2/3's bright, the next 2 glow 1/3 bright the he pattern moves out to the end with the middle getting darker the further the pattern moves out .
It very hard to explain. so here a vid
the effect can be seen in the top half at 22 seconds.
I also need to put in an audio player.

How can I do this but then have the minimum of electronics in the prop?
36  Using Arduino / Installation & Troubleshooting / Re: Samsung Galaxy Tab+Arduino Mega ADK has issue, Tab+Google ADK works OK on: March 06, 2013, 01:53:58 am
Please how did you sort it?
Was it just a case of vendor product ID codes like I found with my sony? (documented on my wordpress blog!)
37  Using Arduino / Project Guidance / Re: Hobby train (n-scale) track switch controller system on: February 24, 2013, 02:51:51 am
In the old days the simple way was to connect all the neutrals (negative) on the 4 wire solenoids (converting to 3 wire), Use swithches to set which side you want to switch the use a single momentary push button to discharge a capacitor discharge unit through the path.(ofter 16VDC)

And yes model railway motors (conventional not DCC) was controlled just but switching the direction that the dc current flowed through the motors coil.

A simple way of doing the change ove was using a DPDT switch.

A good old ref book is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PSL-Book-Model-Railway-Wiring/dp/1852601736/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1361691905&sr=8-42

With the Arduino, there are hundreds of ways to do a single thing but the Arduino must allways be isolated from the circuit control side to protect against damage.
38  Using Arduino / Motors, Mechanics, and Power / Re: How do NiCad and NiMh chargers detect -deltaV to stop charging? on: February 16, 2013, 03:24:24 am
Something that may be of interest (very loosely) is that I was able to revive some Li-on cells that had dropped down to 0.2 volts and wouldn't charge.
http://ajb2k3.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/psp-110-battery-revive/ Not very informative but it did work.
39  General Category / General Discussion / Re: Gnome Flytouch 3 hacking (Info 220 processor) on: February 05, 2013, 01:10:49 pm
Unless I can go strait to the processor core like an arduino or normal mc I'm stuck as the tablet is stuck on Android 2.2 !
40  General Category / General Discussion / Gnome Flytouch 3 hacking (Info 220 processor) on: February 03, 2013, 11:43:23 am
So I have an old 10.2 inch resistive tablet using the info X220 processor but the tablet was a bit waist of cash (tablet wise) is there anything I can do with it ?
41  Using Arduino / Displays / Re: Opel TID Display on: January 21, 2013, 04:05:23 pm
if you mean this sketch, i just tried: keeps saying "no i2c devices found"


Yup thats the one.
Hmn not good then.
Thanks for answering yet another daft question.
42  Using Arduino / Displays / Re: Opel TID Display on: January 21, 2013, 01:15:00 pm
Out of blind curiosity..... Did the i2c scan sketch work with the TID?
43  Using Arduino / Displays / Re: Opel TID Display on: January 19, 2013, 12:09:41 pm
Do you have a blog?
Have you tryed hackaday?
I would dry AOC (Astra Owners Club but don't know my password.
EDIT: Back into the forum and just spread the word.
44  Using Arduino / Displays / Re: Opel TID Display on: January 16, 2013, 03:34:35 pm
Ok something interesting on the data sheet, it's SPI!
45  Using Arduino / Displays / Re: Opel TID Display on: January 15, 2013, 04:31:22 pm
Interesting, mine reads
40376-00
980 P1B65004PJ
F21-33A5EEW
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