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Learn about the redesign project of the WIRELESSBox for controlling LED panels wirelessly with enhanced functionality and reduced power consumption. Explore the use of ZigBee and CC2430 for improved wireless range and efficiency. Discover the circuit design breakdown and key considerations for better control. Have questions about the project? Get answers here!
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CSU RAMBox RADIO-ACTIVEBox Revolutions in Lighting
TERMs / LINGO Dimmer Pack Lighting Board Light DMX 512 Standard Cable
Due to massive success of the “RAMBox,” the program continued
DMX Block Diagram DMX DMX USB PC Light Board DMX Device RAMBox Fogbox DMX DMX Terminating Device (120Ω Resistor) RAMBox Slidebox RAMBox Wallbox DMX DMX
2005-2006 Create wireless control of the ROSCO flicker candle using a DMX light board
WIRELESSBox Block Diagram DMX In DMX Out WIRELESSBox Candle Optoisolation Circuitry Micro-Controller DMX to TTL D/A Converter Micro-Controller 1 555 Oscillator Circuit Micro-Controller 2 Incandescent Bulbs
Design Goals • Wirelessly Controlled LED Panel • Re-Design WIRELESSBox and Candle • Reduce Poser Consumption • Increase Wireless Range • Add Functionality
Selecting a New µController • CC2430 • Has UART • Fewer GPIO Pins • Hard to Mount • Both • System on Chip (SoC) • µProcessor • Radio • Size • Power Consumption • Added Functionality • ZigBee • MC13213 • No UART • More GPIO Pins • Harder to Mount
ZigBee Overview • Pros • Self healing • End devices can be Battery Powered • Cons • Router nodes needs to be mains powered • Ideal Applications • Lighting • Building Automation