Project:The Octopus
From Oxford Hackspace
Uses a TLC5940NT with 16 PWM outputs to control 2 * 8 strips of white LEDs
Datasheet: [1]
There are two ethernet ports on the main board. The one to the right of the blue power connector is for connection to a microcontroller. The one on the left is to daisy chain more TLC5940 chips. The pinout for the former is as follows:
- VCC (+3.3v - 5v)
- SIN
- SCLK
- XLAT
- BLANK
- NC
- GND
The connection between the main board and the light is via DB9 connectors, both female, and requires a male-to-male DB9 cable to connect them.
- 10/10/2013 - 4 1.8m DB9 Cables have been bought