From 30dfd380709604780c2b5074e1cfdb148cb4c01d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmitry Shalnoff Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 20:52:14 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] readme update --- README.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 89a21a1..6118abc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ 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 -- 2.39.5