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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. ) 05/14/2014 at 04:170 Comments

There seams to be some variation in the nrf modules The cheap $1-2 ones are off set to one side of the pin header. While the PA($10-30) aka: amplified version has the same width but it is centered rather than offset. So now my layout has 2 sockets that do the same thing.

I have ditched my conventional 3.3v regulator and instead I have built a very simple negative 3.3v regulator, that gives me a little bit more protection from burning up the nrf chip, that  can happen if the 5v data lines come up before the 3.3v lines.  Now the nrf module VCC is at 5v and GND is at 1.7v. So as far as the NRF can see it is being powered by 3.3v and data is at that level as well.

You can see in the pcb layout I am using 3 10ohm resistor, the reason is very simple:) Less parts on the bom.

Also I removed the lower screw holes there really not needed the top too provide plenty of suport.

The other change i did is Expand the board up by 6mm, now it should be aligned with the top pf the box. Also some status leds you can never have too many especially if you play to sell something as a kit. Also i got relly lucky here to match my other leds I need a 4.7k resistor @ 5v and i already have 4.7k in the bom another great coincidence.

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