Proffieboard V2.2

The Proffieboard (or just Proffie) is a sound/motion/effect electronics board for lightsaber props. It contains all the electronics and software required to play audio files, show amazing LED effects and sense motion. All integrated in a tiny little board. It's the bleeding edge in lightsaber electronics technology, and it's being continuously updated, improved and supported by the community. Packed with features, the Proffieboard is fully customizable. Follow our quick hook-up guide, or one the many community guides to create the perfect lightsaber. You can use the Proffieboard even if you don't know much about electronics or programming, but if programming is your thing, you can optionally customize up to the last bit of the Proffieboard by writing code using the Arduino IDE (both the software and the hardware are open-source). Optionally, with your purchase, you can choose to include a 16GB microSD card with the stock audio files and settings. The board is assembled and fully tested in Italy by Artekit Labs. The microSD currently shipped is Kingston Canvas Select Plus 16GB The Proffieboard is designed by Fredrik Hübinette. A portion of each sales goes back to Fredrik to support his amazing work, continued development and product support.

Features

Hardware

• STM32L4 series microcontroller.
• High quality, matte black PCB.
• Gold ENIG contacts to prevent oxidation.
• Support for Neopixels.
• 6 high-brightness LED drivers.
• 6-axis motion sensor.
• 5V boosted, class-D audio amplifier.
• USB 2.0

Software

• 100% open source, you may add any feature you like (GPLv3 license).
• Support for WebUSB for configuration through a browser.
• Thermal Detonator support.
• Blaster support.
• Support for remote control via Bluetooth (with external don).
• Speedy 32-bit processor makes advanced features like sound filters, synthesizing and mp3 playback possible.
• 16-bit digital output.
• Default sample rate is 44kHz.
• 22kHz and 11kHz samples are supported and upsampled to 44kHz automatically.
• Gapless playback, with 2.5ms cross-fade when you interrupt one sample to go to another.
• Polyphonic playback, currently configured for up to 5 simultaneous samples.
• Support for Ws281X, PL9823, SK68** or Neopixel strings (including RGBW).
• Support for APA102 and dotstar strings.
• Support for arbitrary 1/2/3/4/5/6-color stars/strings.
• Supports segmented string blades (with flash string).
• Multi-blade support for dual and crossguard setups.
• Crystal chamber support.
• Power-level indicator with Neopixel blade.
• OLED PLI display.
• IR sending and receiving.
• MTP support (drag-n-drop files from windows through USB connection).
• POV (persistance of vision) mode.
• Multiple blades (at the same time).
• Accent LEDs. (also implemented as additional "blades").
• Spoken error messages.
• Easy software updates.

Resources

• Manual
• Fredrik Hübinette's Official Proffieboard page
• ProffieOS page
• ProffieOS Wiki
• Proffieboard hardware page
• Support forum (community)
• Top/bottom pictures

AK-3232L – TTL to RS232 Converter Breakout with LEDs

The AK-3232L is a TTL-to-RS232 converter board that converts UART TTL signals into RS232 standard communication signals. This allows you, for example, to connect a microcontroller UART to a RS232 port like the ones you can find in a PC. It is much like our AK-3232 board, but with the difference that this board has 4 LEDs to indicate the communication status. The LEDs will blink at every RX, TX, CTS and RTS signal positive transition (RS232). This board mounts an STmicroelectronics ST3232B, in charge of doing the 3V up to 5.5V into RS232 conversion. We also have TTL-to-RS232 converters but with a DB9 connector, with or without LEDs. The board has 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced pads, with two inputs and two outputs (so it can drive a full RS232, including CTS/RTS or DTR/DSR), and four mounting holes for easy mounting. We have a user guide that shows you how easy is to use this board.

Features

• Converts signals from TTL to RS232 and from RS232 to TTL.
• Input from 3V up to 5.5V.
• On-board LEDs that shows the communication signals levels.
• High speed (300 kbps minimum guaranteed).
• Works with any PC or Laptop (including USB-to-serial adapters).
• Suitable to interface any microcontroller, such as Microchip PIC, Atmel and any Cortex.
• 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced pins.
• Mounting holes.

Documents

• User manual
• ST3232B Datasheet

Hardware

• Eagle files
• Schematics
• Board dimensions

AK-APDS-9250 – Color and Ambient Light Sensor Breakout

This is a breakout board for the APDS-9250 chip from Avago Technologies, a color and ambient light sensor with four independent channels (red, green, blue and infrared). With this RGB+IR sensor you will be able to measure ambient light while reading separated values for green, red, blue and IR. The APDS-9250 has multiple photodiodes arranged in a matrix placement to achieve optimal angular response, making it a high-sensitivity device that can be used under a wide range of lighting conditions, like behind attenuation materials or dark glass. The sensor can be accessed through I2C (Arduino Wire for example), and it's very easy to use. We have prepared a library for Arduino and the related hook-up documentation so you can start measuring with this sensor in no time. On the board you can also find the optional I2C and interrupt pin pull-up resistors, that can be enabled by convenient solder jumpers on the back of the board. Use this sensor to make ambient-mood LED light effects (by measuring the color tone of the surroundings and shifting the colors of the LEDs to match the environment) or you can use it to make a marble color sorting machine!

Features

• Colour and Ambient Light Sensing (CS-RGB and ALS)
• Accuracy of Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)
• Individual channels for Red, Green, Blue and Infared
• Approximates Human Eye Response with Green Channel
• Red, Green, Blue, Infrared and ALS Sensing
• High Sensitivity in low lux condition
• Ideally suited for Operation Behind Dark Glass
• Wide Dynamic Range: 18,000,000: 1
• Up to 20-Bit Resolution
• Low Active Current – 130 μA typical
• Low Standby Current – 1μA typical
• I2C-bus Fast Mode Compatible Interface
• Up to 400 kHz (I2C Fast-Mode)
• Dedicated Interrupt Pin
• Power supply: from 1.7V to 3.6V
• On-board I2C and interrupt pin pull-ups
• 2 mounting holes

Documents

• User manual
• Avago APDS-9250 datasheet

Hardware

• Schematics
• Board dimensions
• Eagle files

Software

• Library for Arduino

More Info

• About the I²C Communication Protocol
• About Logic Level Converters

SOT223-6 Adapter – Pack of 4

This adapter board breaks out a SOT223-6 IC into 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced pins that match most breadboards and protoboards in the market. This is a high quality PCB, with all the copper pads and contacts plated with Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) process, that offer an excellent surface planarity and oxidation resistance. By purchasing this item you will receive a pack of 4 SOT223-6 adapters boards.

Features

• Standard thickness, high quality PCB.
• Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) contacts.
• Fits any SOT223-6 package.
• 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced pins.

More Info

• Hand-soldering SMT components

Board and Land Pattern Dimensions

SOT223-5 Adapter – Pack of 4

This adapter board breaks out a SOT223-5 IC into 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced pins that match most breadboards and protoboards in the market. This is a high quality PCB, with all the copper pads and contacts plated with Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) process, that offer an excellent surface planarity and oxidation resistance. By purchasing this item you will receive a pack of 4 SOT223-5 adapters boards.

Features

• Standard thickness, high quality PCB.
• Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) contacts.
• Fits any SOT223-5 package.
• 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced pins.

More Info

• Hand-soldering SMT components

Board and Land Pattern Dimensions