Description
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Includes everything you need to get started with DCSBIOSKit.
Power Delivery
How much current can i draw? Please see table below. Testing has shown that an average panel with LED-backlight draws around 100mA, thus if you use all 3 buses you can connect well over 100 panels. So in practice, if you don’t go absolutely crazy, you don’t really need to worry too much about this.
Please use standard network cables (not the slim-type). At least 26 AWG is recommended, smaller numbers mean more power. Slim-type cables are usually 28 AWG and would limit your Slaves to about 500mA instead of 1A, although even this is usually enough for most panels. If your panels include a lot of servos, steppers or incandescent bulbs, you should calculate or measure your power draw.
| Component | Absolute Limit |
|---|---|
| System as a whole, limited by the Master Controller | 15A, 5A per Bus (180W) |
| Each Slave Controller, including backlight and auxiliary light drive. | 1A Per Slave (12W) |
| ⚠️ Warning! Do not hotplug any cables other than USB. Do not connect to home network, DCSBIOSKit uses RS485 and is not ethernet-compatible. Permanent damage will occur, such damage is not covered by warranty! Only connect DCSBIOSKit-compatible products together. |
| ℹ️ DIY Product! While much effort has been put into ease of use, this is still a DIY product and requires some basic knowledge of electronics and Arduino-programming. If you know how to connect a switch to DCS-BIOS using an Arduino – you will be able to use this product. If you don’t – I suggest you check out the instructions on this site or watch some DCS-BIOS tutorials like this one. |
Physical appearance may vary due to availability of components and other factors, functionality remains the same.
Kye (verified owner) –
I have spent the better part of 3 years trying to get my DCS F 18 sim to work as I would like. The challenge was always a math problem. Whether regular Arduino or Bodnar boards, I always ran into the theoretical limit of USB ports. In a day’s time, I have been able to network all my panels into 1 USB port and have full functionality as I have never had before. What was very easy to set up, I now have what feels like a robust and bulletproof system. This is a high quality product, compared to some of the other solutions I tried where quality in the end was terrible. Never been more psyched about my project. Thank you, Maciej.