Using a Typhon (or Uno) for input to custom LED driver

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So, I've got myself a new toy, now I've got to understand what I can do with it. While I'm no newbie to coding, it has been a while.

I bought an Uno from the Shack a while back along with all the starter goodies (resistors, LEDs, breadboard, etc) and so I have used the PC program just to mess around, again, a while back.

Now, I actually need to learn.

I had a custom LED driver board developed that has 3 output channels and inputs for 3 PWM signals. I got a Typhon controller to play around with. By default, the programming is set up to control lights over an aquarium/etc, just a peak value and then ramp up/sunrise and ramp down/sunset. Pretty basic.

I'm using it for something completely different. So to start, before I get too detailed as to what I would like to do, here are a few newbie questions that anyone can feel free to answer yes or no to, individually or en mass. I have a feeling that the answer to all of these will be yes, but I hate that assuming thing.

Feel free to tell me if the Typhon limits my ability (to perform any of these) compared to an Uno or another model.

Can I:

  1. Program a repeating pulse pattern (quick ramp up to a peak, then back down, repeat)

  2. Program such a pattern to repeat for a given amount of time (say, 5 hours/day) and be able to make that a user settable/selectable duration

  3. Program such that the pattern changes daily, both in peak and duration, over a period of time (like 7 days, 10 days, etc)...oh yeah and make that period of time a user settable/selectable item.

  4. Program in multiple pattern sets for which the user to choose from (applicable to 1-3)

Well that's kind of the basic thing I am wondering about...thanks in advance for any answers!

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Yes to all.

It is possible, just depends on your programming ability.

Start simple with one part and get that going. Add another part etc. Make sure you save a backup of the working program so you can start again if you stuff it up!

Weedpharma

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Thanks for the confirmation, on to the next phase then: concept and flow chart

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If you want the pattern to run for a fixed time each day, you will need a RTC. There's another thing to think about.

Weedpharma

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I'm pretty sure that the Typhon I have has an RTC built in, I can take a few pics and post them later

It's this one

http://shop.stevesleds.com/Typhon-Typhoon-LED-Controller-8794102479.htm

Maybe someone familiar with it can save me the time. I popped off the LCD screen and there is a battery and a few other things.