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Hardware => Lynx SSR4 => Topic started by: klaasb01 on January 09, 2017, 12:13:01 pm

Title: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: klaasb01 on January 09, 2017, 12:13:01 pm

I have a few SSR4's and want to add the DMX option.
Does the new BOM on Mouser work. I have concerns about the transformer and wanted to check before I order.

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: tbone321 on January 09, 2017, 01:45:24 pm

What version of the SSR4 board do you have?

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: taybrynn on January 09, 2017, 02:07:15 pm

For a while there, the transformer was no longer available, this may be a new part that appears to be available now.

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: klaasb01 on January 09, 2017, 06:04:59 pm

The board is version 2

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: tbone321 on January 09, 2017, 07:59:10 pm

If the board is a version 2, then the BOM is correct for it and you are good to go.

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: taybrynn on January 10, 2017, 03:33:44 pm

one warning, programming the DMX start address isn't always easy.   You can also change the ch# in the firmware, then burn it in when you flash the firmware.

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: klaasb01 on January 11, 2017, 09:43:23 am

I had that problem with the other SSR4's  I have. It is almost easier to just set it in the firmware

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: klaasb01 on January 16, 2017, 01:15:14 pm

It appears that v2.0 boards do not support the new transformer in the BOM.

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: tbone321 on January 16, 2017, 11:10:25 pm

It appears that the BOM is for the SSR4 V3  but nobody bothered to update the WIKI for it and that was 4 years ago. 

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: chrisatpsu on January 17, 2017, 01:55:04 pm

could you just grab a 10vac power supply that outputs 50mA and use that to connect to the output side of where the transformer should have been?

with the board unplugged, just use a multitester's continuity test on the transformer pins and the ac input screw connector. If you find continuity with either of the ac input terminals, DON'T use that side for the power supply.

Title: Re: Convert SSR4's to DMX
Post by: loveroflife96 on January 18, 2017, 08:09:05 pm

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It appears that v2.0 boards do not support the new transformer in the BOM.

I have some of the v3 boards if you want them....$2.50 a piece plus PP and SH.  Just let me know.