VegasWinner
Well-Known Member
I have been following the 3 in 1 dimming thread. there was discussion about using the dimming function from an arduino device Arduino uno, Coralux Storm or Storm X or Typhon Controllers. All of these devices use a 5v pwm dimming signal to indicate whether the device is set at 0% or 100% OFF or ON.
I found some interesting reading at various arduino sites regarding controlling real world devices. Storm and Typhon are arduino uno devices programmed specific for aquarium light controls.
I found after reading about the ON/OFF function available to European meanwell drivers, the capability was available here, but you have to DIY it or buy it. I chose to DIY. I found the kit KIT-11042 at sparkfun here ->https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11042 You need one for each light fixture. I built two relays.
The article is here which is self explanatory, so I will not repeat it. You can use the 5v dimming signal to turn your drivers on or off via controlling an electrical outlet. here is the build article ->https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/119
If you do not feel like DIY building than you can go here and order the device ->http://yourduino.com/sunshop2/index.php?l=product_detail&p=218 and build your own outlets with your imagination or you can read this article ->http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Arduino-110v-Power-Controller/
Either way. If you have an arduino uno or a arduino style controller; coralux or typhon;, you can now use the dimming function to turn your led drivers on or off without any more electrical timers. Each light needs a single relay and electrical outlet.
there are 8 channel relays available here ->http://yourduino.com/sunshop2/index.php?l=product_detail&p=156
I chose to add a 5v power supply for both relays using a 110vac to 5vdc power supply for both relays using pigtails. each relay gets a separate pwm signal from the fabricated pigtails splitting power to dimming and relay. I built the relays tested both and will install in a fourplex outlet with two outlets and a blank for the relays on the other side.
No more electrical timers to fail or the clutter that goes with it, as well.
peace
VW
I found some interesting reading at various arduino sites regarding controlling real world devices. Storm and Typhon are arduino uno devices programmed specific for aquarium light controls.
I found after reading about the ON/OFF function available to European meanwell drivers, the capability was available here, but you have to DIY it or buy it. I chose to DIY. I found the kit KIT-11042 at sparkfun here ->https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11042 You need one for each light fixture. I built two relays.
The article is here which is self explanatory, so I will not repeat it. You can use the 5v dimming signal to turn your drivers on or off via controlling an electrical outlet. here is the build article ->https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/119
If you do not feel like DIY building than you can go here and order the device ->http://yourduino.com/sunshop2/index.php?l=product_detail&p=218 and build your own outlets with your imagination or you can read this article ->http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Arduino-110v-Power-Controller/
Either way. If you have an arduino uno or a arduino style controller; coralux or typhon;, you can now use the dimming function to turn your led drivers on or off without any more electrical timers. Each light needs a single relay and electrical outlet.
there are 8 channel relays available here ->http://yourduino.com/sunshop2/index.php?l=product_detail&p=156
I chose to add a 5v power supply for both relays using a 110vac to 5vdc power supply for both relays using pigtails. each relay gets a separate pwm signal from the fabricated pigtails splitting power to dimming and relay. I built the relays tested both and will install in a fourplex outlet with two outlets and a blank for the relays on the other side.
No more electrical timers to fail or the clutter that goes with it, as well.
peace
VW
