solarity Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Curiosity combined with OCD, I decided to do a proof of concept about controlling an analog RGB device with iCue. I used 3x 5mm Diodes (Red, green, and blue) to test this out. I ordered a sheet of ws2811 ICs that are mounted on a PCB. These are compatible with the IC that is embedded in the ws2812 style strips that Corsair uses. I am also waiting on some N-Channel mosfets so I can power 12v as well as higher current 5v loads via iCue. I have some RGB fittings for my custom loop which are analog and run on 5v. The current they draw exceeds the rating for the ws2811, that is why I need to use a mosfet. I am also running some 12v analog devices (res and CPU block), so I can control them to. I plan on adding ~9 devices as a "Corsair 10 LED strip". I would love to see my custom loop flowing with marquee. I am such a geek! Some low quality video as LEDs are hard to record and I was to excited. Maybe Corsair will take the idea and run with it. [ame= ] [/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevBiker Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I'm really interested to see how this plays out. Any chance on some diagrams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarity Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 I'm really interested to see how this plays out. Any chance on some diagrams? It will work, the limiting factor might be time and my soldering skills. Also hope I don't screw anything up lol. Though I guess that is what multi-meters are for. :) My solder skills is why I went with the ws2811 mounted to the PCB, it also has a capacitor and resistor soldered onto the PCB as well. Diagram: Here is the data sheet: http://www.world-semi.com/DownLoadFile/129 I am basing my idea off this, substitute the Arduino with a ws2811 PCB: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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