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DMX-512 LED Controller with LED Display

Step 5Optional Headers

Optional Headers
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Kits are sold as a base type, Full Kit ncludes all the parts shown, including, Panel Mount XLRs both male and female, Headers, Housings, Crimps,(Interconnects) for the controller PCB and wire  for the XLR(3-pin), PWMOUT(4-pin), and Power input(2-pin)

If assembling the Regular Version, all connections to and from the PCB will be soldered directly onto the controller PCB, no plugs. Solder up all your required connections, view Step 6 if you are unsure how to connect the XLRs, otherwise skip to Step 7.

Or continue this step if assembling the Full Version.

Headers pair up with housings and crimps to make it easy to plug or unplug the PWM outputs and power input connectors. They are optional, if you are not using them you will just solder the wires directly to the PCB so you can skip this step.

Please View This Webpage for details of how to use the crimps and install them in the housings.

Headers: Before soldering them in, note they are polarized and consider any connectors that are already assembled so they will be compatible.
  • PWR, 2-pin header is for the power,  its a tight squeeze with C4 right there, but it fits.
  • XLR-IN, 3-pin is for the DMX connections
  • PWMOUT, 4-pin header is for the 3 PWM outputs and GND reference.

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