Theron Schaefermeyer wrote: I know the new 9 channel fountian controller is not released but I was wondering if there are any preliminary specifications available?
I am so sorry for the production delay of this device. The hardware has been in use and working very well for over a year. The Chinese production process has been excruciatingly slow. Here is a brochure I wrote for the device:
I am so sorry for the production delay of this device. The hardware has been in use and working very well for over a year. The Chinese production process has been excruciatingly slow. Here is a brochure I wrote for the device:
The Chinese have about the same economic problems we have...were feeling it from every end...lol
However, that board looks rather impressive. Those capacitors are HUGE. I am looking at and can't seem to find the outputs. Does the board have two sides...AC and DC? How will the LED's attach? Will we be able to control RGB LED's via this device?
Thanks for the prompt reply. That was just the info I was looking for. Now I await your announcement of availability. . . . . or even limited availability.
Ponddude wrote: The Chinese have about the same economic problems we have...were feeling it from every end...lol
However, that board looks rather impressive. Those capacitors are HUGE. I am looking at and can't seem to find the outputs. Does the board have two sides...AC and DC? How will the LED's attach? Will we be able to control RGB LED's via this device?
Now, is there a brochure for the DIO 32 as well?
It usually takes some big capacitors to make variable frequency 120VAC for the pumps....
There appears to be a row of terminals across the top, that could be the DC channels, but difficult to tell for sure..
Probably the key specs to focus on are the 240W per pump limit, and the 1A per LED or 2.5A total limit on the 12V..
As for RGB support, with 6 channels, you would only get two RGB sets. However, from what is in the brochure, I don't see anything to indicate if you need common anode LEDs, like with the DC card, or common cathode, if the positive supply were switched. Of course, if you have six lead RGB LEDs, you are set to do it either way...
Davidt wrote: Thanks for the info. The brochure talks about support for 120VAC pumps. Do you know if the controller is designed to support 240VAC operation as well?
The fountain controller will be produced in two versions. One for 90-120 vac and one for 220-240 vac. There are a few component differences so this is not a jumper option.
The screw terminals on the upper right are for 6 channels of common anode LEDs -- very much like the CMB16D. There are quick connects near the left and right edges for the pump motors.
The DIO32 is actually in use commercially. It will be availabe during the June sale.
I wish I could give a date for the fountain controller, but am afraid because of the China manufacturing unknowns. Dan and I have spoken about a limited production run here in the US, but the board is quite complex so the build cost is higher than previous controllers and we're not sure if people want it that badly.
LightORamaJohn wrote: Davidt wrote: Thanks for the info. The brochure talks about support for 120VAC pumps. Do you know if the controller is designed to support 240VAC operation as well?
The fountain controller will be produced in two versions. One for 90-120 vac and one for 220-240 vac. There are a few component differences so this is not a jumper option.
The screw terminals on the upper right are for 6 channels of common anode LEDs -- very much like the CMB16D. There are quick connects near the left and right edges for the pump motors.
The DIO32 is actually in use commercially. It will be availabe during the June sale.
I wish I could give a date for the fountain controller, but am afraid because of the China manufacturing unknowns. Dan and I have spoken about a limited production run here in the US, but the board is quite complex so the build cost is higher than previous controllers and we're not sure if people want it that badly.
Not to get off the topic of the fountain controller...cause I am sure I will own serveral of them at one point or another...but can we talk about the DIO32 a little more.
It's great to know that it will be on sale during June sale. However, do you have a completed manual, a pricing point or even an idea of an earlier release? I had spoken to Dan last week and he gave me a lot of great info regarding it. I just need one ASAP to run my 10 servos. The more info, the better I will be...I will even be able to start to sequence.
LightORamaJohn wrote: The fountain controller will be produced in two versions. One for 90-120 vac and one for 220-240 vac. There are a few component differences so this is not a jumper option.
Excellent news. Thanks for the info and quick reply John.
LightORamaJohn wrote: I wish I could give a date for the fountain controller, but am afraid because of the China manufacturing unknowns. Dan and I have spoken about a limited production run here in the US, but the board is quite complex so the build cost is higher than previous controllers and we're not sure if people want it that badly.
John,
I sent you a PM.
We're your target market, give us a balpark price for a limited US production run and I'm sure you'll find out our committment level.
I think we all understand that this board will not have the same universal appeal as the lighting and servo boards so recovering the engineering and design costs will also make the price higher. That being said, we're all a bunch of "do-it-yourselfers" so price is always a question.
BTW Is this board too complicated for a few "self assembly" units, perhaps without all the fancy step by step instructions?
