48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller
The 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller by Chromation Systems can be used to independantly control 48 groups/channels (up to 120ma per group) of mono-color LEDs or 16 groups/channels of common anode RGB LEDs. It utilizes 3x TLC5940 LED drivers controlled with a PIC 18F2550 microcontroller. The PIC runs at 48mhz, USB connectivity, and controls the LED drivers through a modified SPI interface. The default firmware uses 8-bit PWM(256 brightness levels) and has a 1.5khz PWM frequency. All LED anodes are connected in parallel and the cathodes are connected to the controller terminals, as the outputs sink current. There are 3 connection options for connecting the LEDs, depending on usage: direct soldering, screw down terminal blocks, and headers/housings.
Chromation Systems ColorMotion Compatible and Chromation Systems MonoMotion Compatible Firmwares are now available. ColorMotion and MonoMotion are multi-platform graphic interface software applications that is used to create settings and patterns which are uploaded to a compatible controller for it to run by itself, without a computer connection. Either ColorMotion or MonoMotion allows Live control of the LED channels over a emulated serial USB connection and a simple serial command interface.
This is the perfect kit for Infinity Mirrors, Case Mods, MAME Arcade buttons, LED art pieces, or anytime LEDs need to be controlled through USB or with dynamic stand-alone sequences and patterns.
Now Shipping Version 2, Please See Update PDF for Information
Information & Downloads
| Purchase A Kit | The Store |
| Project Files |  Download |
| Datasheet v.1 | View/Download |
| Version 2 Datasheet Update | View/Download |
| Instructions PDF | View/Download |
| Instructions Online | Instructables |
Firmware & Software
| ColorMotion Software | Visit Web Page |
| MonoMotion Software | Visit Web Page |
| Upgrade to ColorMotion | The Store |
| Upgrade to MonoMotion | The Store |
| Live Mode Demo Software | Web Page |
Projects
| 18" Round Infinity Mirror | Visit Web Page |
TLC5940 iRef Resistor Calculator
TLC5940 Dissipation Calculator:
This will be added in the future. Here is an article with some good info for the time being.
This Link
code.google.com/p/tlc5940arduino/
wiki/PowerDissipation
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