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Renard Main Page

2012-04-13T01:47:06Z

CaptKirk: /* General Information and How-To's */

==General Information and How-To's==

:Renard is the name of a computer-controlled, PIC-based dimmer scheme, and also refers to dimming controllers that people have built based on this scheme. The designs all use mid-range PIC micro-controllers, are generally modular in units of eight channels (dimmable circuits), and use medium-speed, daisy-chainable, one-direction serial communications for input. Renard controllers do not have stand-alone show sequencing capabilities, and rely on a separate computer (usually a PC) to send it real-time sequences of dimmer commands.

:Renard is strictly a do-it-yourself project, and there aren't any commercial (hardware or software) products available. There are, however, a number of PCB designs that people have created and made available for others to order on a coop basis. These include:

----
:*'''Ren4Flood''' - a small 4-channel (single PIC) board for controlling a RGB+W LED flood such as the DIYC Flood (pcb design by budude)
:*'''Renard8''' - a small 8-channel (single PIC) board for use with external SSRs.
:*'''Renard SS8''' - a 8-channel (single PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by xmus)
:*'''Renard SS16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard24LV''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board for use with external SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard SS24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Ren48LSD''' - a 48-channel (six-PIC) board that can be used to drive LED SuperStrips.
:*'''Renard64''' - a 64-channel (eight-PIC) board that uses external SSRs.
:*'''Ren-T''' - a transformer board for use with Renard to supply power, zero-crossing signal, and/or RS485 conversion
:*'''Ren-C''' - a board that converts a 595/Grinch (normally non-dimming) board to a dimming 64-channel board.
:*'''Ren-W''' - a board that converts a wired Renard controller into a wireless controller. (pcb design by Dirknerkle. See [http://www.diychristmas.org DIYChristmas.org])
:*'''Ren816XB''' - a 8 or 16 channel board (two PIC) based on the SS16 but designed for external SSRs and is wireless. (pcb design by Dirknerkle. See [http://www.diychristmas.org DIYChristmas.org])

----

==General Renard Information==

:[[Renard]]: General Overview

:[[Renard Data Cables]]: Information for Current Renard Board Design Data Cables

:[[Renard Standard Setup]]: Simplified Connection Instructions

:[[Renard Firmware]]: Description and Download

:[[Renard Connection Instructions]]

:[[PIC Programming Hints]]: p16f688.inc error, PIC16F688 Programming Socket/Adapter.

==Renard Board Designs==

:[[Ren4Flood]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[The Renard SS8 Controller Board | Renard SS8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 16 Controller | Renard 16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS16 Controller Board | Renard SS16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions | Renard 24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 24LV| Renard 24LV]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS24 Controller Board | Renard SS24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Ren48LSDv3c | Ren 48LSD]]: PCB Documentation (BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A)

:[[Renard64 |Renard 64 XA/XB ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard 64XC |Renard 64 XC ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard-595 Converter]]: REN-C. Description of a Board for 192-level Dimming of the 64-Channel Olsen Controller or the GRINCH Controller

:[[Ren-T Assembly Instructions|Ren-T]]: A transformer board that can supply power and ZC for the Renard boards.

:[[Renard Wireless Converter]]: REN-W. Documentation (PCB layout, Schematic, BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A, Troubleshooting)

:[[Media: REN816XB_r2.pdf‎]]: REN816XB. Documentation (BOM, build, and configuration instructions)

[[Category:DIYC Controllers]]
[[Category:DIYC Hardware]]
[[Category:Renard]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

Renard Main Page

2012-04-12T23:59:55Z

CaptKirk: /* General Information and How-To's */

==General Information and How-To's==

:Renard is the name of a computer-controlled, PIC-based dimmer scheme, and also refers to dimming controllers that people have built based on this scheme. The designs all use mid-range PIC micro-controllers, are generally modular in units of eight channels (dimmable circuits), and use medium-speed, daisy-chainable, one-direction serial communications for input. Renard controllers do not have stand-alone show sequencing capabilities, and rely on a separate computer (usually a PC) to send it real-time sequences of dimmer commands.

:Renard is strictly a do-it-yourself project, and there aren't any commercial (hardware or software) products available. There are, however, a number of PCB designs that people have created and made available for others to order on a coop basis. These include:

----
:*'''Ren4Flood''' - a small 4-channel (single PIC) board for controlling a RGB+W LED flood such as the DIYC Flood (pcb design by budude)
:*'''Renard8''' - a small 8-channel (single PIC) board for use with external SSRs.
:*'''Renard SS8''' - a 8-channel (single PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by xmus)
:*'''Renard SS16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard24LV''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board for use with external SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard SS24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Ren48LSD''' - a 48-channel (six-PIC) board that can be used to drive LED SuperStrips.
:*'''Renard64''' - a 64-channel (eight-PIC) board that uses external SSRs.
:*'''Ren-T''' - a transformer board for use with Renard to supply power, zero-crossing signal, and/or RS485 conversion
:*'''Ren-C''' - a board that converts a 595/Grinch (normally non-dimming) board to a dimming 64-channel board.
:*'''Ren-W''' - a board that converts a wired Renard controller into a wireless controller. (pcb design by Dirknerkle. See [http://www.diychristmas.org DIYChristmas.org])
:*'''Ren816XB''' - a 8 or 16 channel board (two PIC) based on the SS16 but designed for external SSRs and is wireless.

----

==General Renard Information==

:[[Renard]]: General Overview

:[[Renard Data Cables]]: Information for Current Renard Board Design Data Cables

:[[Renard Standard Setup]]: Simplified Connection Instructions

:[[Renard Firmware]]: Description and Download

:[[Renard Connection Instructions]]

:[[PIC Programming Hints]]: p16f688.inc error, PIC16F688 Programming Socket/Adapter.

==Renard Board Designs==

:[[Ren4Flood]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[The Renard SS8 Controller Board | Renard SS8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 16 Controller | Renard 16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS16 Controller Board | Renard SS16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions | Renard 24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 24LV| Renard 24LV]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS24 Controller Board | Renard SS24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Ren48LSDv3c | Ren 48LSD]]: PCB Documentation (BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A)

:[[Renard64 |Renard 64 XA/XB ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard 64XC |Renard 64 XC ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard-595 Converter]]: REN-C. Description of a Board for 192-level Dimming of the 64-Channel Olsen Controller or the GRINCH Controller

:[[Ren-T Assembly Instructions|Ren-T]]: A transformer board that can supply power and ZC for the Renard boards.

:[[Renard Wireless Converter]]: REN-W. Documentation (PCB layout, Schematic, BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A, Troubleshooting)

:[[Media: REN816XB_r2.pdf‎]]: REN816XB. Documentation (BOM, build, and configuration instructions)

[[Category:DIYC Controllers]]
[[Category:DIYC Hardware]]
[[Category:Renard]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

Renard Main Page

2012-04-12T23:57:04Z

CaptKirk: /* Renard Board Designs */

==General Information and How-To's==

:Renard is the name of a computer-controlled, PIC-based dimmer scheme, and also refers to dimming controllers that people have built based on this scheme. The designs all use mid-range PIC micro-controllers, are generally modular in units of eight channels (dimmable circuits), and use medium-speed, daisy-chainable, one-direction serial communications for input. Renard controllers do not have stand-alone show sequencing capabilities, and rely on a separate computer (usually a PC) to send it real-time sequences of dimmer commands.

:Renard is strictly a do-it-yourself project, and there aren't any commercial (hardware or software) products available. There are, however, a number of PCB designs that people have created and made available for others to order on a coop basis. These include:

----
:*'''Ren4Flood''' - a small 4-channel (single PIC) board for controlling a RGB+W LED flood such as the DIYC Flood (pcb design by budude)
:*'''Renard8''' - a small 8-channel (single PIC) board for use with external SSRs.
:*'''Renard SS8''' - a 8-channel (single PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by xmus)
:*'''Renard SS16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard24LV''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board for use with external SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard SS24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Ren48LSD''' - a 48-channel (six-PIC) board that can be used to drive LED SuperStrips.
:*'''Renard64''' - a 64-channel (eight-PIC) board that uses external SSRs.
:*'''Ren-T''' - a transformer board for use with Renard to supply power, zero-crossing signal, and/or RS485 conversion
:*'''Ren-C''' - a board that converts a 595/Grinch (normally non-dimming) board to a dimming 64-channel board.
:*'''Ren-W''' - a board that converts a wired Renard controller into a wireless controller.
:*'''Ren816XB''' - a 8 or 16 channel board (two PIC) based on the SS16 but designed for external SSRs and is wireless.

----

==General Renard Information==

:[[Renard]]: General Overview

:[[Renard Data Cables]]: Information for Current Renard Board Design Data Cables

:[[Renard Standard Setup]]: Simplified Connection Instructions

:[[Renard Firmware]]: Description and Download

:[[Renard Connection Instructions]]

:[[PIC Programming Hints]]: p16f688.inc error, PIC16F688 Programming Socket/Adapter.

==Renard Board Designs==

:[[Ren4Flood]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[The Renard SS8 Controller Board | Renard SS8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 16 Controller | Renard 16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS16 Controller Board | Renard SS16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions | Renard 24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 24LV| Renard 24LV]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS24 Controller Board | Renard SS24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Ren48LSDv3c | Ren 48LSD]]: PCB Documentation (BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A)

:[[Renard64 |Renard 64 XA/XB ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard 64XC |Renard 64 XC ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard-595 Converter]]: REN-C. Description of a Board for 192-level Dimming of the 64-Channel Olsen Controller or the GRINCH Controller

:[[Ren-T Assembly Instructions|Ren-T]]: A transformer board that can supply power and ZC for the Renard boards.

:[[Renard Wireless Converter]]: REN-W. Documentation (PCB layout, Schematic, BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A, Troubleshooting)

:[[Media: REN816XB_r2.pdf‎]]: REN816XB. Documentation (BOM, build, and configuration instructions)

[[Category:DIYC Controllers]]
[[Category:DIYC Hardware]]
[[Category:Renard]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

File:REN816XB r2.pdf

2012-04-12T23:54:27Z

CaptKirk: Ren816XB Wireless 8 or 16 channel external SSR BOM, build tips and configuration guide

Ren816XB Wireless 8 or 16 channel external SSR BOM, build tips and configuration guide

Renard Main Page

2012-04-12T23:52:28Z

CaptKirk: /* General Information and How-To's */

==General Information and How-To's==

:Renard is the name of a computer-controlled, PIC-based dimmer scheme, and also refers to dimming controllers that people have built based on this scheme. The designs all use mid-range PIC micro-controllers, are generally modular in units of eight channels (dimmable circuits), and use medium-speed, daisy-chainable, one-direction serial communications for input. Renard controllers do not have stand-alone show sequencing capabilities, and rely on a separate computer (usually a PC) to send it real-time sequences of dimmer commands.

:Renard is strictly a do-it-yourself project, and there aren't any commercial (hardware or software) products available. There are, however, a number of PCB designs that people have created and made available for others to order on a coop basis. These include:

----
:*'''Ren4Flood''' - a small 4-channel (single PIC) board for controlling a RGB+W LED flood such as the DIYC Flood (pcb design by budude)
:*'''Renard8''' - a small 8-channel (single PIC) board for use with external SSRs.
:*'''Renard SS8''' - a 8-channel (single PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by xmus)
:*'''Renard SS16''' - a 16-channel (two-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Renard24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard24LV''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board for use with external SSRs (pcb design by fkostyun)
:*'''Renard SS24''' - a 24-channel (three-PIC) board with integrated SSRs (pcb design by Wayne J)
:*'''Ren48LSD''' - a 48-channel (six-PIC) board that can be used to drive LED SuperStrips.
:*'''Renard64''' - a 64-channel (eight-PIC) board that uses external SSRs.
:*'''Ren-T''' - a transformer board for use with Renard to supply power, zero-crossing signal, and/or RS485 conversion
:*'''Ren-C''' - a board that converts a 595/Grinch (normally non-dimming) board to a dimming 64-channel board.
:*'''Ren-W''' - a board that converts a wired Renard controller into a wireless controller.
:*'''Ren816XB''' - a 8 or 16 channel board (two PIC) based on the SS16 but designed for external SSRs and is wireless.

----

==General Renard Information==

:[[Renard]]: General Overview

:[[Renard Data Cables]]: Information for Current Renard Board Design Data Cables

:[[Renard Standard Setup]]: Simplified Connection Instructions

:[[Renard Firmware]]: Description and Download

:[[Renard Connection Instructions]]

:[[PIC Programming Hints]]: p16f688.inc error, PIC16F688 Programming Socket/Adapter.

==Renard Board Designs==

:[[Ren4Flood]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[The Renard SS8 Controller Board | Renard SS8]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 16 Controller | Renard 16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS16 Controller Board | Renard SS16]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions | Renard 24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Renard 24LV| Renard 24LV]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[The Renard SS24 Controller Board | Renard SS24]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM, Assembly Instructions)

:[[Ren48LSDv3c | Ren 48LSD]]: PCB Documentation (BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A)

:[[Renard64 |Renard 64 XA/XB ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard 64XC |Renard 64 XC ]]: PCB Documentation (schematic, layout, BOM)

:[[Renard-595 Converter]]: REN-C. Description of a Board for 192-level Dimming of the 64-Channel Olsen Controller or the GRINCH Controller

:[[Ren-T Assembly Instructions|Ren-T]]: A transformer board that can supply power and ZC for the Renard boards.

:[[Renard Wireless Converter]]: REN-W. Documentation (PCB layout, Schematic, BOMs, Assembly Instructions, Q&A, Troubleshooting)

[[Category:DIYC Controllers]]
[[Category:DIYC Hardware]]
[[Category:Renard]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

Display Construction

2012-04-12T23:40:23Z

CaptKirk: /* Going Green */

This is the page to talk about how to build the things that people see in your display. If you have custom made anything for your display write an article about it in step by step instructions and post it here. We are always looking for cool and unique ideas and items to add to our displays. Remember a picture is worth 1000 words!

===Planning===
[[Hookup]]: An organized way to wire your display.

===Electrical & Wiring===
[[Electrical Tools]]:Recommended tools that you should have on hand.

[[GFCI]]: Why GFI Ground Fault Interrupter is so important.

[[Shared Neutral Cables]]: Specialized cables that can combine multiple channels into a bundle.

[[Shorten Mini Lights]]: How you can cut or shorten a set of 100 Mini style Christmas lights

[[Extension Cord Adapters]]: How you can adapt a regular extension cord to handle two control channels.

===Building===

[[Mini Trees]]: What Mini Trees are and how to make them.

Easy [[Light Arch]]: How to build a 10 channel Light Arch.

[[Happy Holidays Sign]]: How to build a Happy Holidays sign using PVC pipe.

[[Plywood Cut Outs]]: This page has patterns for cutting display items out of plywood.

[[How to Convert Mini Strings to Simple Homemade Led Strings]]: This page will tell you how to create your own led strings using old mini lights, standard leds, and diodes/resistors. They are full wave and very easy to do. Now you can shorten an existing string or custom make your own.

[[How to Make a 3ft Star out of PVC]]: Easy way to build a 3ft star out of Sch40 PVC

===Going Green===
[[Led Lighting]]: Ways that Light Emitting Diodes are making headway into our designs

[[Media: Converting_LEDs.pdf]]: Converting cheap chinese LED strings to full wave & dimable for light control

[[Category:Display Construction]]
[[Category:How To]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

Display Construction

2012-04-12T21:10:34Z

CaptKirk: /* Going Green */

This is the page to talk about how to build the things that people see in your display. If you have custom made anything for your display write an article about it in step by step instructions and post it here. We are always looking for cool and unique ideas and items to add to our displays. Remember a picture is worth 1000 words!

===Planning===
[[Hookup]]: An organized way to wire your display.

===Electrical & Wiring===
[[Electrical Tools]]:Recommended tools that you should have on hand.

[[GFCI]]: Why GFI Ground Fault Interrupter is so important.

[[Shared Neutral Cables]]: Specialized cables that can combine multiple channels into a bundle.

[[Shorten Mini Lights]]: How you can cut or shorten a set of 100 Mini style Christmas lights

[[Extension Cord Adapters]]: How you can adapt a regular extension cord to handle two control channels.

===Building===

[[Mini Trees]]: What Mini Trees are and how to make them.

Easy [[Light Arch]]: How to build a 10 channel Light Arch.

[[Happy Holidays Sign]]: How to build a Happy Holidays sign using PVC pipe.

[[Plywood Cut Outs]]: This page has patterns for cutting display items out of plywood.

[[How to Convert Mini Strings to Simple Homemade Led Strings]]: This page will tell you how to create your own led strings using old mini lights, standard leds, and diodes/resistors. They are full wave and very easy to do. Now you can shorten an existing string or custom make your own.

[[How to Make a 3ft Star out of PVC]]: Easy way to build a 3ft star out of Sch40 PVC

===Going Green===
[[Led Lighting]]: Ways that Light Emitting Diodes are making headway into our designs

[[Media:Converting_LEDs.pdf]]: Converting cheap chinese LED strings for light control

[[Category:Display Construction]]
[[Category:How To]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

File:Converting LEDs.pdf

2012-04-12T21:05:17Z

CaptKirk: How to convert cheap Chinese 10m 100 LED light strings to full wave and dimable light strings especially for light control.

How to convert cheap Chinese 10m 100 LED light strings to full wave and dimable light strings especially for light control.