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LED Infinity Mirror Controller, 32 LEDs, Multiple Patterns

LED Infinity Mirror Controller, 32 LEDs, Multiple Patterns
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As simple a circuit as can be. A 12F675 controls a high-power shift register, which in turn controls up to 48 LEDs at 20ma per, (~120mA per channel) in 8 channels(groups),

Software controlled patterns create seamless effects from group to group. With 4-state greyscale ( 4 states of LED of brightness ) a vast amount of patterns/effects are possible.

It was designed to go along with my 8"x8" 32 LED Infinity Mirrors. Instructable will be Posted Soon

A Gallery of all my Infinity Mirrors

A single momentary-pushbutton cycles through the programmed patterns. Comes loaded with 5 patterns, and the ability to add more through re-writing the firmware.

Kits, Including 32 LEDs, colors buyer's choice, can be bought from my store  at www.ChromationSystems.com

More Updates and Info will be Posted to the 8 Channel LED Controller Webpage

The Eagle Schematics, PCB layout, and Source Code in Assembly can be purchased  all together in a Developer Package

UPDATE: Code in ASM is available for download below, or on the Main Website

The Schematic, HEX File, and Datasheet are in the ZIP below.


DISCLAIMER: Recreate this project at your own risk.


 
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Step 1Parts

Parts
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To Purchase a Full Kit with all the parts, including 32 5mm LEDs.
Visit my Store

Also Available with no LEDs Here

Layout all the Parts: 
- programmed 12F675 Buy One
- 8 pin socket
- PCB Buy One
- 8 Position Screw-Down Terminal, with 0.1" (DIP) spacing
- TPIC6C596, high power shift register
- 0.1uf Capacitor
- 16 pin socket
- 10k 1/4w resistor (Brown, Black, Orange)
- 8  resistors, value depends on LED Color Approx: 20 - 40 ohm
- 32 LEDs, choice of colors
- board mount momentary push-button ( kit comes with an extra panel-mount button )
- scrap of perfboard
- Dual-Strand wire, 22 ga
- ~2" of solid strand for jumping
- 5 volt, 600ma+ PSU Optional: with barrel Jack Buy One

Optional: ( supplied with the Kit )
- panel mount DC jack
- PSU with correct DC Plug

Tools:
- Soldering Iron

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6 comments
Dec 7, 2010. 1:36 PMcfvgcfvg says:
Isn't it against some rule to charge for a part of the Instructable?
Jan 17, 2011. 1:23 AMdomdomgin says:
how to wire the leds anode cathode
Jan 17, 2011. 12:53 AMdomdomgin says:
whers is the anode cathode connected
Jul 7, 2010. 12:23 PMbrunoip says:
Awesome !!!
Jul 7, 2010. 5:02 AMRedMeanie says:
Oh My God! My wife and I were just talking about looking for one of these mirrors a couple of days ago. I had the image of these burned in my brain from childhood for some reason. I saw one as a child and have been amazed by them ever since. I know that is weird but hey, everyone has that childhood memory of something that amazed them as a child. Thanks for posting this and all your projects are great! Now I can make an awesome Coffee Table.

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