Project Status: Ready to manufacture
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Out of our passion to solve the issue of time waste in the robot creation process, ARC was born. The ARC software platform reduces the time it takes to get from idea to implementation. Since 2011 we have been listening to the challenges robot builders encounter and continue to provide them with an ever expanding toolbox of solutions. Join us on this journey!
We didn't stop at the software, we also made time saving hardware solutions. This Blaster Bit reference design is one of them. The Blaster Bit connects to the E-21 Neopixel Blaster. With ARC you can create colorful Blaster bit animations! A unique feature of the blaster bit is that it has a 5V regulator on-board so that it can be powered by, or protected from, higher voltages. We want to share these files with you so you can create your own version for your community and customers to enjoy!
Features:
- Output Connector to chain Neopixels using one channel
- 80 Blaster bits can be used per NeoPixel Blaster channel
- 5V tolerant data pin
- Can display 1 of 16 million different colors
- ARC Skill available
- Voltage requirement: 6-24VDC (7.4V Typical)
- Current draw: WS2812B off - 0.5mA, WS2812B white - 39mA
- Dimensions: 16.3(W) x 18.3(L) x 10.4(H) (mm)
- Weight: 1g
Major components:
- WS2812B Addressable RGB LED
- AP2204K-5.0TRG1 5V Linear voltage regulator
Manufacturing notes:
- Manufacturer: Single side placement and soldering of SMT components
- Manufacturer: Single Side soldering of THT components
Note: This reference design requires the E-21 NeoPixel Blaster: https://github.com/synthiam/E-21_Neopixel_Blaster
Documentation: Schematic PDF, Datasheet PDF, BOM, Assembly Instructions, Test Procedures
Hardware: Altium PCB design File, Altium SCH Design File, Gerbers
Altium Libraries are also available here
This Roll-out Video includes:
- Feature set
- Hook-up guide
- Using Synthiam EZ-Builder Software Behavior Control
- Custom firmware location
- Schematic overview
- Bill of Materials (BOM) overview
- Assembly instructions
Link: https://youtu.be/iWZ4e5sMYgQ
The ARC Neopixel Blaster Skill makes it easy to control the Blaster Bit. The LED colors can be chained and activated with a simple code segment.
Link: https://synthiam.com/Software/Manual/Neopixel-Blaster-16172
For profit use of these files requires written consent. Contact partners@synthiam.com. For everyone else, party on!
For support check out our Synthiam Community: https://synthiam.com/Community
This project is released under the following license:
Hardware: Creative Commons Plus Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC+ BY-NC 4.0)
Please see LICENSE.md for license details.
