All the devices in the cylinder would be using 5VDC, but the current power supply was 12V. It was a reliable source, but everything downstream would need to be brought down to a usable voltage. Most controllers have a puny onboard regulator capable of utilizing 12V, but the LEDs would require a DC-DC converter. Two were connected for this stage of the prototype, one for the controller which wasn't strictly necessary, and a larger one for the LEDs.
The small regulator worked without any fuss after a screwdriver tuned in the voltage to less than 1% from target. Unfortunately, the one in the picture above was a step-up DC-DC module and wasn't useable in this case. It was swapped out for a beefy 5V 3A module with no adjustments.
A hole was drilled in the PVC where the LED strips could pass wires to the inside of the cylinder. In this version, the lights met to form a complete ring, whereas in the final version, they will form a helix, and the ends will not be close. Adhering the ends this close to each other created problems with digital lines getting close but it made it simple to connect the power leads to one another and ensure for even lighting at the beginning and end of each strip.
In this, and the final version, the cylinder will be mostly empty. A rod down the middle will be the only part that doesn't move with the pipe so there won't be much need to keep the few parts secured inside.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2019-07-04
Regulators connected to terminal
The small regulator worked without any fuss after a screwdriver tuned in the voltage to less than 1% from target. Unfortunately, the one in the picture above was a step-up DC-DC module and wasn't useable in this case. It was swapped out for a beefy 5V 3A module with no adjustments.
Small 5V regulator
Large 5V regulator
A hole was drilled in the PVC where the LED strips could pass wires to the inside of the cylinder. In this version, the lights met to form a complete ring, whereas in the final version, they will form a helix, and the ends will not be close. Adhering the ends this close to each other created problems with digital lines getting close but it made it simple to connect the power leads to one another and ensure for even lighting at the beginning and end of each strip.
Slot for LED strip connections
In this, and the final version, the cylinder will be mostly empty. A rod down the middle will be the only part that doesn't move with the pipe so there won't be much need to keep the few parts secured inside.
Parts crammed inside the cylinder
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2019-07-04
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