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==Getting Started==


===Checking the Contents===
===Required Hardware===
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'''You should have received:'''
* A 1031 PhidgetLED-64
* A PhidgetLED-64 Advanced board
* LEDs and cables
* A 12VDC 2 Amps power supply
* A power supply
* 16 4-wire cables (for LEDs)
* A USB Cable
* A Mini-USB Cable
* A computer
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'''In order to test your new Phidget you will also need:'''
* Some LEDs
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===Connecting the Pieces===
===Connecting the Pieces===
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[[Image:1031_0_Connecting_the_Hardware.jpg|300px|right|link=]]
#Connect the power supply to the PhidgetLED using the barrel connector.
# Connect the power supply to the barrel jack. If your power supply does not have a jack, you can connect the wires to the power terminal beside it, making sure the polarity is correct.
# Cut one of the 4-wire cables to an appropriate length. Strip the wire ends and solder 2 LEDs to each cable. The longer lead of the LED (the anode) is connected to the red wire, and the shorter lead of the LED (the cathode, also marked with a notch in the base of the plastic case) is connected to the black wire. Insert the end of the 4-wire LED cable into the board connector.
# Connect LEDs to the PhidgetLED's outputs. You can slide the pins of an LED into the connector (short end to a black wire, and the long end to the red wire beside it), or you can cut the LED cable in half and solder the LED on.
# Connect the PhidgetLED to your computer using the MiniUSB cable.
# Connect the PhidgetLED to your computer using the USB cable.
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[[File:1031_0_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg|400px|link=]]
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===Testing Using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7===
 
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===Running Phidgets Sample Program===
 
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Double Click on the [[File:Ph.jpg|link=]] icon to activate the Phidget Control Panel and make sure that the  '''Phidget LED 64 Advanced''' is properly attached  to your PC.
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# Double Click on Phidget LED 64 Advanced in the Phidget Control Panel to bring up LED-full and check that the box labelled Attached contains the word True.
# Select the LED Index.  If you connected your LEDs at the same position as the ones in the picture on the previous page, select 18, 19, 22 or 23.
# Use the LED Brightness slider to increase or decrease the LED brightness.
# Select from the drop-down menu an appropriate anode voltage: 1.7V, 2.75V, 3.9V, or 5V.
# Select from the drop-down menu an appropriate current limit: 20mA, 40mA, 60mA, or 80mA.
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===Testing Using Mac OS X===


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===Using Linux===
==Testing Using Windows==


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===Using Windows Mobile / CE 5.0 / CE 6.0===
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==Technical Details==
==Technical Details==
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For more information, take a look at the [[LED Primer]].
For more information, take a look at the [[LED Primer]].


==API==
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===Functions===
{{UGapi|int LEDCount() [get] : Constant
|Returns the number of LEDs that this board can drive. This may not correspond to the actual number of LEDs attached.
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{{UGapi|int DiscreteLED(int LEDIndex) [get,set]
|Sets/Gets the brightness of an LED. Valid values are 0-100, with 0 being off and 100 being the brightest. This 0-100 value is converted internally to an 7-bit value (0-127).
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{{UGapi|int CurrentLimit() [get,set]
|Sets/Gets the current limit. Valid current limits are 20mA, 40mA, 60mA and 80mA, these will generally be delimited with an enumerator where possible, or an integer where not. The default current limit is 20mA.
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{{UGapi|int Voltage() [get,set]
|Sets/Gets the output voltage. Valid voltages are 1.7V, 2.75V, 3.9V and 5V, these will generally be delimited with an enumerator where possible, or an integer where not. The default voltage is 2.75V.
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===Events===
{{UGapi|Error(String errorDescription, int errorCode) [event]
|1031 uses the generic error event to stream back fault conditions. The fault can be identified by the errorDescriptionstring. The only fault currently reported is Thermal Shutdown (TSD).
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==Product History==
==Product History==

Revision as of 18:46, 29 August 2016


Required Hardware

  • A 1031 PhidgetLED-64
  • LEDs and cables
  • A power supply
  • A USB Cable
  • A computer

Connecting the Pieces

File:1031 0 Connecting the Hardware.jpg
  1. Connect the power supply to the barrel jack. If your power supply does not have a jack, you can connect the wires to the power terminal beside it, making sure the polarity is correct.
  2. Connect LEDs to the PhidgetLED's outputs. You can slide the pins of an LED into the connector (short end to a black wire, and the long end to the red wire beside it), or you can cut the LED cable in half and solder the LED on.
  3. Connect the PhidgetLED to your computer using the USB cable.


Testing Using Windows

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the 1031, the Phidget Control Panel running on a Windows machine will be used.


The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines.

Windows

To open the Phidget Control Panel on Windows, find the Ph.jpg icon in the taskbar. If it is not there, open up the start menu and search for Phidget Control Panel

Windows PhidgetTaskbar.PNG

macOS

To open the Phidget Control Panel on macOS, open Finder and navigate to the Phidget Control Panel in the Applications list. Double click on the Ph.jpg icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel.


For more information, take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:


Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the 1031.

First Look

After plugging the 1031 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

1031 Panel.jpg


The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:

  • Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
  • Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
  • Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.


The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.

Digital Output (LED)

Double-click on a Digital Output object, labelled LED Driver, in order to run the example: [[Image:{{{1}}}_DigitalOutputLED_Example.jpg|center|link=]]


General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

  • From the Forward Voltage drop-down menu, select the appropriate voltage for your LED. It is recommended to set the forward voltage to the first setting above the maximum voltage specified by your LED's datasheet.
  • Use the Current Limit slider to set an appropriate limit for your LED. The current limit will be specified in your LED's datasheet.
  • Use the large button to toggle power to the LED.
  • Use the Duty Cycle slider to precisely control the amount of power supplied to the LED.


Testing Using Mac OS X

  1. Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Mac OS X page.
  2. Download and run the Phidget OS X Installer
  3. Click on System Preferences >> Phidgets (under Other) to activate the Preference Pane
  4. Make sure your device is properly attached
  5. Double click on your device's objects in the listing to open them. The Preference Pane and examples will function very similarly to the ones described above in the Windows section.

Testing Using Linux

For a general step-by-step guide on getting Phidgets running on Linux, see the Linux page.

Using a Remote OS

We recommend testing your Phidget on a desktop OS before moving on to remote OS. Once you've tested your Phidget, you can go to the PhidgetSBC, or iOS pages to learn how to proceed.

Technical Details

The 1031 uses four controller chips that allow you to vary the current and voltage supplied to each channel. It does not use pulse-width modulation, another common control method for LEDs.

Multiple LEDs on a Single Channel

You can have multiple LEDs hooked up to a single channel on the 1031, (for example, a short string of LEDs) to reduce the amount of wiring, although keep in mind that you'll lose control of the individual lights, and can only toggle or dim the entire string. When using multiple LEDs on a single channel, you'll need to increase the voltage limit for that channel. If the LEDs are too dim at the maximum voltage, you should spread them out to other channels.

High-Current Considerations

If you're using high-current LEDs, you should spread your load evenly across the board to avoid having one of the controller chips overheat. There are four controller chips, each controlling the channels on a quarter of the board.

Controller 1: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Controller 2: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Controller 3: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63

Controller 4: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

Board Connector Diagram

1031 0 Connector Drawing.jpg

The connector used on the 1031 LED board is a Molex 70543-0003. The mating connector used on our LED cables is the Molex 50-57-9404.

Further Reading

For more information, take a look at the LED Primer.

What to do Next

  • Programming Languages - Find your preferred programming language here and learn how to write your own code with Phidgets!
  • Phidget Programming Basics - Once you have set up Phidgets to work with your programming environment, we recommend you read our page on to learn the fundamentals of programming with Phidgets.


Product History

Template:UGhist Template:UGrow Template:UGrow |- |style="background: #fff0f0" align=center| January 2013||style="background: #fff0f0" align=left colspan=3| Product Discontinued. Succeeded by the 1032 - PhidgetLED Advanced. The main improvement of the 1032 is the ability to set the current limit of each channel separately.

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