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| − | [[http://www.ultimarc.com/images/Pacdrive.jpg|thumb|right|The PAC-DRIVE circuit board]] | + | [[MaLaHW.jpg|thumb|right|MaLa Hardware circuit board]] |
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| − | Low-cost driver board for devices such as LEDs, solenoids, lamps etc
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| − | Ideal for use with our UltraLux illuminated pushbuttons
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| − | Will drive up to 16 standard LEDs with no additional power.
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| − | Up to 4 boards can be used (more by request). Different IDs available.
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| − | 500mA per channel
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| − | 500mA total current without external power supply. Higher current draw will require additional power.
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| − | 5 volt outputs without external power supply.
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| − | Up to 48 volt outputs with external power supply.
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| − | Open-Source software. No driver required.
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| − | Downloadable example VB application.
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| − | C++ code on request.
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| − | Support as a LED driver for several MAME front-ends soon.
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| − | Click for Order Page
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| − | Basic Connection Method
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| − | The picture below shows a schematic representation of 3 LEDs connected. These are 5 volt LEDs as used in our UltraLux buttons
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| − | In actual usage the connections would be made using quick-disconnects to the button lampholder.
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| − | up to 16 can be connected in this way. No external power required.
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| − | To simplify connection, for the power "daisy-chain" you can use our pre-made daisy-chain harness.
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| − | Advanced Connection Methods
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| − | For connecting devices requiring a higher total current than 500mA for all devices, or devices requiring more than 5 volts,
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| − | Instead of connecting the red power "daisy chain" to the "+" connection on the PCB, simply connect to an appropriate voltage source.
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| − | For example a PC disk power connector will provide 12 volts through the yellow wire.
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| − | When powering from a PC, there is no need for a ground wire since the ground return is via the shield of the USB cable.
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| − | IMPORTANT: When connecting solenoids you must connect a diode across each coil to eliminate "back-EMF" discharge through the driver board. The diode is connected with the end marked with a line to the power-supply end of the coil.
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| − | Click here to download sample VB application with source.
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