X-Git-Url: https://git.shalnoff.com/Serial_RGB_Controller/blobdiff_plain/ce4e3b5ff71b888811a14e88f2490de7b647dc11..4923d0b23fce8675b3e055c5576128844213bb21:/README.md?ds=sidebyside diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 89a21a1..56e5070 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -# Serial RGB LED driver, Interplay Medium dendrite module (for ESP8266) +# Serial RGB LED driver, Interplay Medium™ dendrite module (for ESP8266) This is IM denrite module (remote wifi network device) created for [Interplay Medium™](https://interplaymedium.org) project. -![Interplay Medium RGB Serial LED Dendrite](https://repository.interplaymedium.org/RGBW%20Controller/IM_RGBW_LED_dendrite.jpeg) +![Interplay Medium RGB Serial LED Dendrite](https://repository.interplaymedium.org/Serial_RGB/IMG_2142.jpg) ## Pinouts @@ -11,6 +11,13 @@ For LEDs be sure to add MOSFETs and current limiting resistors appropriately. Wi ![ESP8266 Pinout](https://repository.interplaymedium.org/RGBW%20Controller/esppinout_.png) ![ESP8266 Programming](https://repository.interplaymedium.org/RGBW%20Controller/usbprogram_.png) +## Bidirectional MOSFET level shifter + +To drive an addressable RGB strip along with ESP8266, you need to synchronize logical levels. +I usually use a simple MOSFET solution for single-channel shifting, hovever for multi-channel management, I would recommend using a simple Logic Gate IC like 74HC08 or a level shifter such as TXB0104. + +![Bidirectional MOSFET level shifter](https://repository.interplaymedium.org/Serial_RGB/bidirectonal-mosfet-level-shifter.png) + ## Preparing the building environment Make sure that you have the environment installed as described at