RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Any way to code this lightning into the current cloud software?
--Colin
--Colin
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
I found it
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int a=random(5);
for (int i=0;i<a;i++)
{
int newdata=4095;
Wire.beginTransmission(0x40);
Wire.write(0x8+(4*2));
Wire.write(newdata&0xff);
Wire.write(newdata>>8);
Wire.endTransmission();
delay(20+random(50));
newdata=0;
Wire.beginTransmission(0x40);
Wire.write(0x8+(4*2));
Wire.write(newdata&0xff);
Wire.write(newdata>>8);
Wire.endTransmission();
delay(30+random(20));
}
delay(random(1000));
Roberto.
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Nice. I might steal it.
--Colin
--Colin
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
So would something like this:
Essentially taking over for 5 seconds, cause any timing problems with anything else if it hits in the middle of, say, top-off or dosing?
--Colin
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if (lightningchance && (NumMins(hour(),minute())==(cloudstart+(cloudduration/2))) && second()<5)
{
int a=random(5);
for (int i=0; i<a; i++)
{
analogWrite(daylightPWMPin, 255);
delay(20+random(50));
analogWrite(daylightPWMPin, 0);
delay(30+random(20));
}
delay(random(1000));
}
--Colin
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
It works great! Will try to post a video later.
--Colin
--Colin
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Is there a thread of the official(?) cloud/lightning code anywhere? If there is can we sticky it? If not, can we get one posted. Too often I see the requests for it, and no idea where to find it
Colin, you should post your code somewhere if you don't already have it.
Colin, you should post your code somewhere if you don't already have it.
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
been considering upgrading my lights. I should probably hold off to see what happens here..
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Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
How many channels is each driver going to have? Is this going to be a RANet Dimming Expansion?
What is the range of voltages it can handle? Fixed voltage input, or selectable/tolerant of 12 to 48 volt range?
LMK.
Thank You,
GC
What is the range of voltages it can handle? Fixed voltage input, or selectable/tolerant of 12 to 48 volt range?
LMK.
Thank You,
GC
.....Your forefathers wisely set aside their compassion - Steeled themselves for what needed to be done.......
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Each module has 3 channels capable of delivering anywhere from 350mA to 1000mA each channel.
You can use a power supply from 12V all the way up to 48V, depending on the number of LEDs you want to have in each string.
You can use a power supply from 12V all the way up to 48V, depending on the number of LEDs you want to have in each string.
Roberto.
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Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Does it need a separate power source to run the electronics, or does it sample from the led source?
Many uses this RANet has. (In Yoda speak)
Late,
GC
Many uses this RANet has. (In Yoda speak)
Late,
GC
.....Your forefathers wisely set aside their compassion - Steeled themselves for what needed to be done.......
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Yes, you will need a power supply to feed power to as many LEDs you wish to light up.
For example, 3 LEDs, you only need 12V, but for 12-13LEDs, you need 48V.
It's the same as the LDD drivers.
Each channel is configured individually so you can set them to run at different amperages if you wish. Anywhere from 250mA to 1000mA each channel.
For example, 3 LEDs, you only need 12V, but for 12-13LEDs, you need 48V.
It's the same as the LDD drivers.
Each channel is configured individually so you can set them to run at different amperages if you wish. Anywhere from 250mA to 1000mA each channel.
Roberto.
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Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Forgive me. Let me ask a different way.
Does the RANet LED Driver need a power source of its own - to run the wireless communication portion of the driver. ( Not the LED power source - A separate source independent of the led power source .)
LMK,
GC
Does the RANet LED Driver need a power source of its own - to run the wireless communication portion of the driver. ( Not the LED power source - A separate source independent of the led power source .)
LMK,
GC
.....Your forefathers wisely set aside their compassion - Steeled themselves for what needed to be done.......
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
No....
It has a built-in DC-DC converter to reduce the 12V-48V down to 5V to run the internal circuit.
It has a built-in DC-DC converter to reduce the 12V-48V down to 5V to run the internal circuit.
Roberto.
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Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Update? I'm sure more than one person is wondering how it's going.
LUK,
GC
LUK,
GC
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Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Someone is already running it on his system
Maybe he will post some pics
Maybe he will post some pics
Roberto.
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
rimai wrote:Someone is already running it on his system
Maybe he will post some pics
Pics will be here shortly dimmer is running great however my cheap ebay power supply burned out. Waiting on a new one to get here to take pics.
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Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
How much do these cost and how can I order a couple of them?
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Im getting an overheat problem with the LED driver, channel 0 was shutting off for a few seconds about every 10 seconds. I unplugged the driver and checked the temp inside the case and found it at 150 degrees. I took the cover off and let it cool. Plugged it back in and it appears to be ok for now except the green power led is no longer working.
I have the driver in my cabinet that is running about 72 degrees right now.
Channel 0 is being run at 950 ma
Channel 1 and 2 are run at 600 ma
This is going to end up being a problem in the summer when my thermostat will not be set at 66 degrees.
I have the driver in my cabinet that is running about 72 degrees right now.
Channel 0 is being run at 950 ma
Channel 1 and 2 are run at 600 ma
This is going to end up being a problem in the summer when my thermostat will not be set at 66 degrees.
Re: RANet Ready Dimmable LED Driver
Ok well the dimmer does not dim anymore everything is just at 100 percent or off nothing in between for all 3 channels