Description
Slaves do not include a USB-port nor USB-controller for programming to save cost and space on the PCBs. Instead, use this FTDI adapter to upload your sketches. It’s just as easy as with a regular Arduino, just plug in the adapter to your slave, select the COM-port and upload.
A micro-usb cable is required and not included.
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.
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