DMX code for renard boards

[soakes94]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there is a more up to date version of the DMX fireware than here? As it says that extensive testing has not taken place.

Also will this DMX code be fine running external DC SSR's?

Thanks Stephen

[ErnieHorning]

This is the newest version and the one that everyone is using. Be sure to change

#define DC_build 0

to

#define DC_build 1

before compiling.

[perrcait]

Looking for the link to the newest DMX code.

[budude]

Looking for the link to the newest DMX code.

The first post has the link - it has not changed.

[michaelc]

Do I need any other mods to code to run an ss16? I have dcbuild set to o. What are the other valid settings

[mschell]

I don't have any of the SS boards, so I can't give you a definitive answer.

However, here's some general rules:

Set DMX_START_ADDRESS of the first PIC to your desired starting DMX channel address for that whole board

Set DMX_START_ADDRESS for the rest of the PICs on the same board to 1

If you are NOT using PWM on some or all channels, set PWM_MAP to the correct value

If you find that all the channels come on when you think they should be off, you need to change the value of SINK_MAP - default is FF, to reverse it, change it to 00. This is controller model dependent. Try it as it is first, and change if necessary.

BAUDRATE and CLOCKRATE should be left alone - they are correct for DMX

Not sure what value CTR_LOCKOUT needs to be for non-PWM and non-DC builds.

[angus40]

I don't have any of the SS boards, so I can't give you a definitive answer.

However, here's some general rules:

Set DMX_START_ADDRESS of the first PIC to your desired starting DMX channel address for that whole board

Set DMX_START_ADDRESS for the rest of the PICs on the same board to 1

If you are NOT using PWM on some or all channels, set PWM_MAP to the correct value

If you find that all the channels come on when you think they should be off, you need to change the value of SINK_MAP - default is FF, to reverse it, change it to 00. This is controller model dependent. Try it as it is first, and change if necessary.

BAUDRATE and CLOCKRATE should be left alone - they are correct for DMX

Not sure what value CTR_LOCKOUT needs to be for non-PWM and non-DC builds.

to program the pic with the dmx firmware for incans on all 8 outputs of a ss8 do in need to change the pwm settings ?

Any help would be appreciated .

Richard

[budude]

You should use PWM for all of the SS series and regardless of Renard/DMX or Renard/Serial code.

[DanoNJ]

I'm running a SS16 and a SS24 using LOR software, LOR 458usb dongle to the Reanrds. I'm having issues with channels not responding correcty at all. I'm wondering if the hex has the correct setting for PWM. I have no idea what I'm looking for, so any help would be great.

Is this .asm set to what I need?

[RavingLunatic]

The file is fine for the PWM settings.

If you are having issues with the boards responding correctly try using the internal oscillator.

Change these settings:

#define CLOCKRATE 18432000

to
#define CLOCKRATE 8000000

And


;; Use the internal clock of the PIC
;; __CONFIG _FCMEN_OFF & _IESO_OFF & _BOD_ON & _CPD_OFF & _CP_OFF & _MCLRE_OFF & _PWRTE_ON & _WDT_OFF & _INTOSCIO
;; Use external clock

__CONFIG _FCMEN_OFF & _IESO_OFF & _BOD_ON & _CPD_OFF & _CP_OFF & _MCLRE_OFF & _PWRTE_ON & _WDT_OFF & _EC_OSC


to


;; Use the internal clock of the PIC
__CONFIG _FCMEN_OFF & _IESO_OFF & _BOD_ON & _CPD_OFF & _CP_OFF & _MCLRE_OFF & _PWRTE_ON & _WDT_OFF & _INTOSCIO
;; Use external clock

;; __CONFIG _FCMEN_OFF & _IESO_OFF & _BOD_ON & _CPD_OFF & _CP_OFF & _MCLRE_OFF & _PWRTE_ON & _WDT_OFF & _EC_OSC



RL