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Our new PCB design is streamlined to make assembly quicker and easier. The white Solder mask acts as a reflector and should improve color linearity. A new pricing structure will be posted soon that will allow people to pick and choose the components of their DIY kit. Assembled fixtures continue to be labor intensive and will increase in price to $199 each Read More...
Here is a great how-to on converting a standard computer ATX power supply into a desk power supply: http://www.wikihow.com/Convert-a-Computer-ATX-Power-Supply-to-a-Lab-Power-Supply The ColorSynth v1.0 PCB can be used to make a 1 in, 12 out MIDI thru device: Detailed instructions on assembly and firmware for 16F88 coming soon Read More...
JP1 is the power connector: Pin1) This is connected to Pin2 of JP2 which is DC+ from power over MIDI. Pin2) This is the DC+ input to the board, 12 to 15V is ideal. Pin3) Is not connected Pin4) Is ground -If you only want to use power over MIDI, wire pins 1 and 2 together. -If you only want to use a wall wart power supply, wire the positive terminal of your power jack to pin 2 and the ground terminal to pin 4 Read More...
The ColorSynth DIY kits offer the opportunity to build ColorSynths into custom fixtures. Some users may want to drive an array of LEDs from a single ColorSynth to make the fixture brighter. To do this, all you need to do is duplicate the existing LED driver circuit (or build your own). [caption id="attachment_143" align="aligncenter" width="364"][/caption] Above we see the LED driver circuit that the ColorSynth uses Read More...
Pictured: eight ColorSynths controlled via Ableton Live. Eight MIDI clips from Ableton are routed to the eight ColorSynths by way of a max4live patch that is controlled by a Novation Launchpad. CONCEPT ColorSynths are stage lighting effects, designed by and for electronic musicians. They translate MIDI messages into light and colors Read More...
Please email eric@colorsynth.com if you wish to discuss custom kit options. ColorSynth Standard DIY Kit - $99 + shipping and tax (where applicable) Note: The following items are not included with the Standard DIY kit: -8" Globe -Black ABS enclosure/fixture -Standoffs, screws and mounting hardware -Power on/off switch -Cables/wiring -Cable headers for PCB Standard DIY kit part list: Index Description Value QTY Notes IC1 16F1827I/P Microprocessor 1 Loaded with ColorSynth firmware v2010-12-30 18P IC socket for IC1 1 IC2 PC900V optocoupler 1 For MIDI RX VREG1 LM7808 +8VDC regulator, 1A 1 For use with LED included in this kit VREG2 78L05 +5VDC regulator, 100mA 1 For microcontroller and POTs Q1 Crystal 12Mhz 1 SW1 6 Position DIP switch, right angle 1 Assigns MIDI channels, power TX, and Knob/local control C1 Capacitor 1uF 1 Power smoothing C2 Capacitor Read More...
