From a6fdca0b228ee097dff25ae559fc479394289094 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: karrika Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:16:05 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add DiscoHAT --- src/en/overlay/discohat.md | 86 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 86 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/en/overlay/discohat.md diff --git a/src/en/overlay/discohat.md b/src/en/overlay/discohat.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c9cc4c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/en/overlay/discohat.md @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ + +#DiscoHAT + +###DiscoHAT is a small board allowing you to do computer controlled lights, sounds and special effects. + +It is an essential building block for making custom light and sound systems. You can easily create your own home disco based on it. It is also usable for small theatre groups, bands or school projects. + +With DiscoHAT you can control DMX equipment and LED strips. It also has interfaces for up to 8 pushbuttons that can be configured to start light and sound sequences. + +DiscoHAT was created to be used with QLC+ an Open Source light and sound control software that is absolutely AMAZING. The push buttons can trigger scenes (steady lights), chases (lights changing in a pattern) and shows (lights synced to music) from stage without need for displays, keyboards or mice. With a WiFi dongle you can also control the lights from your tablet or mobile phone. + +The Raspberry Pi 2 has a bit more power and is recommended for DiscoHAT. You can also exchange the 40 pin connector with the 26 pin connector for using it on older Raspberries but then you lose HAT functionality and 4 buttons. The connectors are not soldered to DiscoHAT. It uses SMD through pin sockets. + +DiscoHAT is being used by myself in our theater productions. The DMX output and the pushbuttons are optically isolated to cope with static electricity that easily builds up on stage due to long wires, hot air, plastic surfaces and nylon clothing. + +The system has been in use for two plays so far and it is time to share the good things with other entertainers. + +Break a leg, + +Karri From 4f2e5cec20e7ac63a14dd32e7511e489b46ea5a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: karrika Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:56:53 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Add DiscoHAT --- src/en/overlay/discohat.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/en/overlay/discohat.md b/src/en/overlay/discohat.md index c9cc4c3..74c7373 100644 --- a/src/en/overlay/discohat.md +++ b/src/en/overlay/discohat.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ DiscoHAT was created to be used with QLC+ an Open Source light and sound control The Raspberry Pi 2 has a bit more power and is recommended for DiscoHAT. You can also exchange the 40 pin connector with the 26 pin connector for using it on older Raspberries but then you lose HAT functionality and 4 buttons. The connectors are not soldered to DiscoHAT. It uses SMD through pin sockets. -DiscoHAT is being used by myself in our theater productions. The DMX output and the pushbuttons are optically isolated to cope with static electricity that easily builds up on stage due to long wires, hot air, plastic surfaces and nylon clothing. +DiscoHAT is being used by myself in our theater productions. The DMX output and the pushbuttons are optically isolated and ESD protected to cope with static electricity that easily builds up on stage due to long wires, hot air, plastic surfaces and nylon clothing. The system has been in use for two plays so far and it is time to share the good things with other entertainers. From e2f811f9fcde6dc45f2aa96cd8ddb22886e3ee92 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: karrika Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:00:22 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Add DiscoHAT --- src/en/settings.yaml | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/src/en/settings.yaml b/src/en/settings.yaml index be22bb4..3ca6a8d 100644 --- a/src/en/settings.yaml +++ b/src/en/settings.yaml @@ -45,3 +45,4 @@ overlays: - iqaudio-pi-dac - piano-hat - sense-hat +- discohat From b5b379a9836d47b139f4cfbde290a4c2e22c1fb3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: crtvalentincic Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:39:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Remove duplicate pin --- src/en/overlay/discohat.md | 4 ---- 1 file changed, 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/en/overlay/discohat.md b/src/en/overlay/discohat.md index 74c7373..b66a8cd 100644 --- a/src/en/overlay/discohat.md +++ b/src/en/overlay/discohat.md @@ -56,10 +56,6 @@ pin: name: MOSI mode: spi description: LED strip data - '19': - name: MOSI - mode: spi - description: LED strip data '23': name: SCLK mode: spi