NRF24L01 DMX Relay Module

Transmit DMX over NRF24L01 to an Arduino controlled relay module

Step 1: Materials

2x Adruino Uno

2x NFR24L01 2.4GHz Module

2x Socket Adapter plate Board for 8Pin NRF24L01 Module

2x MAX485 Module

1x 5v Relay Module

1x TM1637 4 Digit 7 Segment Display

1x Rotary Encoder (5pins, push switch)

1x 3D printed rotary encoder knob

1x Male 3pin DMX connector

2x Male 3pin DMX connector

Atleast 3 >5v LEDs

2x DC-DC SX1308 Step-UP Boost Converter 2-24V to 2-28V 2A

2x 3.7 A Batteries and battery holders

1x 12v Battery

1x 12v LED

Various resistors and wire based on your parts and set up

Step 2: Lay Out Your PCB Shield

I could not find a large enough PCB to use on Fritzing, so I left my diagrams on the breadboard, but the goal of this project is to produce PCB Shields for your Arduinos.

You will want two different shields, one for your transmitter and one for your receiver. I have attached a bunch of pictures of how I laid out my receiver, but this was my first time working on a PCB and I definitely think you can come up with a more efficient version of your own.

In the next steps I will have fritzing of the breadboard layouts so you can at least see where all the connections are made.

If you need a deeper step by step of the breadboard see my "DMX Relay Module" Instructable, but please note that some of the pins needed to change so you will need to watch that if you decide to look at those fritzings

Step 3: Transmitter Layout

Fritzing of Transmitter Layout, recommended you use your own PCB layout

Step 4: Reciever Layout

Fritzing of Reciever Layout, recommended you use your own PCB layout

Step 5: 3D Print an Encoder Knob

3D Print a knob for your Rotary Encoder if you want one or if its part of your assignment

Step 6: Transmitter Code

See file attached due to formatting

Step 7: Receiver Code

See attached file due to formatting

Step 8: Test

I am traveling and have not been able to verify a change in the code I have made. Previously I was able to receive DMX over wire on both modules and transmit that DMX over NRF24L01, but I was not able to receive that DMX over NRF24L01. The video above is previous test I did to confirm that my PCB was wired correctly. I think the code adjustments I have made have resolved that problem, but I will not be able to test that until 3/14/18. Please check back for updates then

Comments

[tytower]

This is what you should at least include in your poor work.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX512

[richardbloenk]

who hurt you?

and good lord, don't you have anything better to do than be disparaging in the comment section of other peoples instructables?

[tytower]

Whats a DMX ?

[JadinA2]

If you have to ask then this project isn't for you. 😜

You can google it for a better definition, but it is a control protocol traditionally used to control stage lighting. It has evolved to allow all sorts of devices to be controlled using either a physical lighting desk, or software on a PC/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS etc.

So you could choose to use DMX to control all the lights/appliances in your house if you want. But it is more interesting to use it in actual stage lighting situations.

[tytower]

I think I will be the judge of what projects are for me .
If you use Nemonics then you should print out the full name when you first use it in any article.