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One of the most important assumptions of this project was to create an 8-channel driver, which can become an interesting decoration of a party. In addition, this device should be safe and aesthetic.
Support by lpt and winamp-discolitez plugin. Bulbs of maximum 40W. Unfortunately, moving a computer with hardware is tiring, and modern laptops usually do not have a parallel output, so it is good to add an USB port.
The system is soldered on universal board with paths. It uses MOC3041 and triac BT138. Also FT245RL is applied in this device, it is closed inside the driver on a stand, which is connected to the system inputs. When you worry about the strength of the soldered USB slot to the factory board, you can make an extra slot and derive it on the housing. In that way, you get a safe board, which can be easily disconnected. In the back, next to the USB, there is a power socket and power switch, which cuts off 230AC from the device. All the pins in the slots are connected to the ground in the power socket.
Base of the housing was made of 5mm plywood. PVC strips for laying cables were used for the rear and front wall. To control the operation of the device, upper cover was made of bent PET. The cover can be screwed by 4 allen screws.
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Link to original thread (useful attachment) - Sterownik Discolitez/Lightning, 8 kanałów + USB FT245RL
