http://orbelisk.com/wheel/sw2.jpg

mang’s tasks:

  • dmx low level sending code

    (thanks MikeS!)

  • software uart (only need receive)
  • create protocol for sending TX->RX
    • transmitter UI -> 9600 serial -> DMX output
    • prolly similar to midi
    • need to handle dropped bytes
  • ** send multiple times? only accept complete packets?
  • code to read adc + hw (knobs, sliders)
  • code to read rotary encoder (big spinny thing)
  • pwm code for status LEDs (if time)
  • cut faceplate for TX
    • drill holes for switches, etc
  • mount receivers in project boxes
    • mount battery holders to boxes
  • set up first RX as repeater?

RF TX:

* AVR (mega8)
* ISP header
* TX module
* antenna
* 16MHz xtal + caps
* knobs
* sliders
* battery pack
* big spinny thing (hue wants to wrap and spin)

RF RX:

* AVR (mega8 or mega16)
* ISP header
* RX module
* antenna
* 16MHz xtal + caps
* DMX hardware
* battery pack 


>> Here's what I was thinking for the controller:
>> 
>> - 5 buttons to select different patterns
>> - 1 slider each for R, G, B (or maybe just think param 1,2,3)
>> - a speed knob (maps to -127 to 127)
>> - a strobe speed slider with on/off toggle at the top


Right now the fixture has the following DMX registers:
0 - Strobe speed, 0==off (strobe toggles between max and current Value)
1 - Hue cycling speed, 0==off, use HUE register.
2 - Hue Hi byte
3 - Hue low byte
4 - Saturation 
5 - Value

We'll want to add:
6 - Mode/Pattern

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