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<blockquote data-quote="Crabstick" data-source="post: 1104626" data-attributes="member: 76521"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>I stumbled on these atmolight projects, saw some videos on youtube how cool it looks and thought I need my abilight too!</p><p></p><p>Went on and ordered WS2801 led chain (pixels with wires):</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/25Pcs-DC-5V-12mm-WS2801-full-color-RGB-pixel-LED-module-string-IP68-Transparent-/281450642383?" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/25Pcs-DC-5V-12mm-WS2801-full-color-RGB-pixel-LED-module-string-IP68-Transparent-/281450642383?</a></p><p></p><p>and a chinese arduino clone:</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNO-R3-Development-Board-MEGA328P-ATMEGA16U2-Compatible-USB-Cable-For-Arduino-/181433800259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a3e4c1643" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNO-R3-Development-Board-MEGA328P-ATMEGA16U2-Compatible-USB-Cable-For-Arduino-/181433800259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a3e4c1643</a></p><p></p><p>and a cheap power for the leds:</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/110-220V-AC-In-DC-5V-6A-30W-Switch-LED-Power-Supply-For-LPD8806-WS2812-WS2801-/281454743208?pt=US_Car_Lighting&hash=item4188028ea8" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/110-220V-AC-In-DC-5V-6A-30W-Switch-LED-Power-Supply-For-LPD8806-WS2812-WS2801-/281454743208?pt=US_Car_Lighting&hash=item4188028ea8</a></p><p></p><p>Went and assembled the leds, connected wires and powered it on. Tested the board with Arduino IDE with basic blink scetch and it worked (led on board blinks). Then started the problems <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>Loaded FastSPI and uploaded the test program in Arduino IDE, but leds are not lighting up.</p><p></p><p>Installed atmolight MP plugin along with atmowin. In atmowin I can select the device and set it to COM3 and it says "connected". The hardware button stays grayed out.</p><p></p><p>Now I'm not 100% sure the wires are correct but I think they are: data, clock and gnd connected on board. Power from both ends to the power source.</p><p></p><p>Now I would like someone to give me some pointers, where is the problem. I think the power is busted anyway (makes buzzing sound and heats up). But why don't I see the hardware button in atmowin? The device is recognized as CH340 something and drivers installed automatically (not by Arduino, but Win7 installed them automatically). And do I need to do something with Arduino IDE other than test that the leds work?</p><p></p><p>Any help appreciated. Anyway I will continue and maybe scrap this and start over with some WS2811 led strip...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crabstick, post: 1104626, member: 76521"] Hi, I stumbled on these atmolight projects, saw some videos on youtube how cool it looks and thought I need my abilight too! Went on and ordered WS2801 led chain (pixels with wires): [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/25Pcs-DC-5V-12mm-WS2801-full-color-RGB-pixel-LED-module-string-IP68-Transparent-/281450642383?[/url] and a chinese arduino clone: [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNO-R3-Development-Board-MEGA328P-ATMEGA16U2-Compatible-USB-Cable-For-Arduino-/181433800259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a3e4c1643[/url] and a cheap power for the leds: [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/110-220V-AC-In-DC-5V-6A-30W-Switch-LED-Power-Supply-For-LPD8806-WS2812-WS2801-/281454743208?pt=US_Car_Lighting&hash=item4188028ea8[/url] Went and assembled the leds, connected wires and powered it on. Tested the board with Arduino IDE with basic blink scetch and it worked (led on board blinks). Then started the problems :( Loaded FastSPI and uploaded the test program in Arduino IDE, but leds are not lighting up. Installed atmolight MP plugin along with atmowin. In atmowin I can select the device and set it to COM3 and it says "connected". The hardware button stays grayed out. Now I'm not 100% sure the wires are correct but I think they are: data, clock and gnd connected on board. Power from both ends to the power source. Now I would like someone to give me some pointers, where is the problem. I think the power is busted anyway (makes buzzing sound and heats up). But why don't I see the hardware button in atmowin? The device is recognized as CH340 something and drivers installed automatically (not by Arduino, but Win7 installed them automatically). And do I need to do something with Arduino IDE other than test that the leds work? Any help appreciated. Anyway I will continue and maybe scrap this and start over with some WS2811 led strip... [/QUOTE]
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