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...

Please email eric@www.colorsynth.com if you wish to discuss custom kit options. ColorSynth Standard DIY Kit 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...

Please email eric@www.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...