Hi!
this is my first post and I expect it won't be the last
I have a problem with Adalight. I follow the instructions, but it seems like there are some "gremlin" in the installation.
Step by step: Microcode uploaded to the arduino board:
Processing running Swirlcolor:
Power supply connected:
Arduino connected to the ws2801 strip:
and power supply specs:
This is the behaviour of the setup. As installed, only the led closer to the data entry is lit.
If I "ground" the blue cable with my fingers, the LEDs blink as shown in this video (yes, that's me on the TV reflection )
http://imageshack.us/a/img35/2810/94cig ... fzsebu.mp4
And this is what happens if I plug the blue cable to the GNC pin of the board.
http://imageshack.us/a/img11/5397/zgbhk ... aivdcv.mp4
My Arduino board is a Mega 1280. Is there anything different to bear in mind with this model?
Any ideas will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Problem with Adalight
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Re: Problem with Adalight
BTW I checked the power supply and it reads 5V with the multimeter. I cannot test the amperage, though, my multimeter tops at 250mAh.
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Re: Problem with Adalight
Most likely culprit: clock and data lines are reversed. Try swapping the wires in pins 11 and 13.
Unrelated, but an important safety suggestion: clip off the tips or put heat shrink over the exposed power wires on the Arduino end!
Unrelated, but an important safety suggestion: clip off the tips or put heat shrink over the exposed power wires on the Arduino end!
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