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A project log for Raptor12 Wireless AC Dimmer

Christmas, Halloween light string controller that is wireless, 12channel dimmable AC controller, with an AVR for $30

kingofkyatravis-kKingOfKYA(Travis K. ) 05/07/2014 at 21:160 Comments

Specs and inital designs.


Its wireless
--NRF 2.4ghz
Cheap
-No transfomer
-optio isolators
-driver chips.
Expandable
-4/8/12 channel.
-Add 2 expansion boards 4 channels at a time.
Low power
-20-30ma @ 5v consumption.
Small Form factor
-Enclose in a cheap 2inch pipe.
It should be around $17 , competing with wired diy controllers that cost $60+

Triac choosing 

Figuing out what my max current rating should be.

Thinking about 10amps max now (really 12amps), Even so that bigger triac really has no use. Accept if you need extra current for one or 2 channels.

12Chan = .8 Amps Each

8Chan = 1.25 Amps Each

4Chan = 2.5 Amps Each

Current design files here.

http://kneale.us/raptor12/ver1/

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