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Excel user interface to configure the LEDs without programming at all improved by the engagement of Pattern_Configurator and Program_Generator!
To start the excel program press the Win+r key together and copy the following line into the "Run" dialog and press enter: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Mobaledlib\extras\Prog_Generator_MobaLedLib.xlsm
The use of RGB LEDs offers fascinating possibilities for lighting a model railway:
- Infinite number of lighting effects - Brightness and color of each LED can be set individually and dynamically
- Easiest cabling - The objects (houses, traffic lights, ...) are simply plugged into a multiple socket
- Extremely affordable - 100 LEDs for the price of three "normal" lights
- Up to 256 RGB LEDs (768 channels) can be controlled by an Arduino
- Controlling other components is just as easy
- Sound modules
- Servo and stepper motors
- Charlieplexing light signals
- Power devices
- Additional module to read 80 and more switches with 10 signal wires
- Stand-alone operation or networked with other components possible
The lighting and some additional functions are controlled via the WS2812 / WS2811 chips. For this, only a single signal is required which is forwarded from one chip to the next. This makes the wiring extremely easy.
A lot of examples show the usage of the library. They could be use as startup for own programs.
This library is described in detail here:
https://wiki.mobaledlib.de/doku.php
https://www.stummiforum.de/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=165060&sid=e3b7f6122766c330d04cecf18b7b4878
Several videos which demonstrate the library are available in the following pages in the forum You could also search for MobaLedLib in the internet.
ATTENTION: Always use the actual Arduino IDE (Old versions 1.6.x and below don't support the directory structure used in the library examples)
Installation from the Arduino IDE: Sketch / Include library / Manage libraries Type "MobaLedLib" in the "Filter your search..." field Select the entry and click "Install"
Installation in der deutschen Arduino IDE: Sketch / Bibliothek einbinden / Bibliothek verwalten "FastLED" in das "Grenzen Sie ihre Suche ein" Feld eingeben Gefundenen Eintrag auswaehlen und "Install" anklicken
Questions / suggestions / praise / ... [email protected]
Revision History:
Ver.: 0.7.0 20.12.18:
- First released version
Ver.: 0.7.5 19.01.19:
- Added examples:
- Burning house (Push button action with fire, smoke, sound and fire truck). Shown in the video: https://vimeo.com/311006857
- DCC (Digital Command Control) decoder example with two Arduinos. Shown in the video: https://vimeo.com/311996452
- Added function Bin_InCh_to_TmpVar() and RGB_Heartbeat2()
- Added zip file with the RGB LED distribution PCBs
- Improved the fire algorithm
- Corrected the binary mode of the counter (CF_BINARY)
- Corrected the initialization of the Pattern function if the Goto mode is used.
- Updated the English documentation to the same state like the German.
- Using the correct version of the Pattern_Configurator.xlsb
Ver.: 0.7.7 17.02.19:
- Added Support for Sound modul JQ6500
- Corrected the random mode of the Counter() function
- Improved the serial input debug function
- Moved the Heartbeat function in own H-file"
- 12.03.19:
- added ButtonNOff() macro
Ver.: 0.7.8 09.04.19:
- Added examples
- 00.Overview
- 25.Analog_Push_Button
Ver.: 0.7.9 09.07.19: Moved the Pattern_Configurator to the "extras" directory and updated the excel version.
- Nice graphical display of the LED brightness and the Goto mode
- Reduced the size by extracting the examples
- Added a menu to save/load/delete example sheeds
- User interface is automatically switched to English (Example descriptions still German)
Ver.: 0.8.0 16.07.19:
- Added new assembly document for the main PCB from Alf and Armin
Ver.: 0.9.0 27.09.19:
- New Excel User interface to configure the LEDs
- Single LED functions for the House() macro
- Macros for Light signals, Construction lightning, ... added to the library
Ver.: 0.9.1 06.10.19:
- Corrected the functions Flash(), RandWelding() and PushButton_w_LED_0_? in the Prog_Generator
- Corrected single LEDs in the House() and GasLights() function.
Ver.: 0.9.2 30.10.19:
- Corrected the XPattern function (used in the Light signals)
- Corrected the Excel Programs
Ver.: 0.9.3 08.12.19:
- Engagement of Pattern_Configurator and Program_Generator => Easy exchange between the tools
- CheckColors function: Live view of the colors and brightens of the LEDs
- Existing lines could be edited in the Prog_Generator
Ver.: 1.0.0 16.01.20:
- New Charlieplexing program for the Servo_LED module which could be used to drive Viessmann and other "Multiplexed" light signals
- Configuration upload from the Pattern_Configurator over the LEDs "Bus" to the Charlieplexing module. The module is configured on the railway layout.
- Direct programming support for the Tiny_UniProg module from excel (One click to install the software)
- Flashing of the software for the Charlieplexing Module from excel (One click to install the software)
- Enhanced Color Test program with a lot of new features
- New Black and White TV simulation (configurable)
- Simulation of defective neon lights added
- 1001 of other small changes and improvements
Ver.: 1.0.1 17.01.20:
- Corrected the upload in version 1.0.0 because some files have not been update ;-(
Ver.: 1.0.2 18.04.20:
- Test of switch and variables
Ver.: 1.0.3 01.05.20:
- Test of additional LED channels and EEPROM Storage
Ver.: 1.0.4 23.05.20:
- Automatically detecting COM port the Arduino is connected to
- Improved the HV_Reset() in the Tiny_UniProg according to Juergens tipp
- New macros InCh_to_TmpVar1() and Bin_InCh_to_TmpVar1() which start with state 1 instead of 0
- New macros for Servos and Herzstueck polarisation
- New Push Button macros which read DCC and hardware buttons
- Added macros Andreaskreuz with lamp test
Ver.: 1.0.5 31.05.20:
- Automatically install all libraries
- Using the Sketchbook path for the working directory
Ver.: 1.0.6 06.06.20:
- Added Mishas LED Previev and Mux functions to the Pattern_Configurator
- Using Harolds new pyProgGen_MobaLedLib
- Using the new USB port detection also in the Pattern_Configurator
Ver.: 1.0.7 07.06.20:
- Corrected the LED Animation, the "Start LedNr" in combination with "HerzHerz_BiRelais()"
Ver.: 1.9.4 14.06.20:
- Added Misha's Multiplexer to the Prog_Generator
Ver.: 1.9.5 15.06.20:
- The versions 1.0.2 - 1.9.4 are not released test versions.
- Since there are a huge number of changes since version 1.0.1 all details are described here: https://www.stummiforum.de/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=165060&sd=a&start=2410
Ver.: 1.9.6 22.07.20:
- Preview LEDs in the Pattern_Configuarator could be moved on top of a picture or under a transparent picture (by Misha)
- Speedup building and uploading of the Arduino program 10 sec. instead of 23 sec. (by Juergen)
Ver.: 1.9.6 C 28.07.20:
- Corrected Servo programming (Flash was erased when setting the Reset pin as output)
- Corrected decimal separator problem when loading pattern examples
- New macros for servo with SMD WS2811 Herz_BiRelais_V1...
Ver.: 1.9.6 D 04.08.20:
- Improved the servo functionality
- ATTiny uses 16MHz CPU clock instesd of 8MHz to increase the PWM measurement to read the 2kHz WS2811 signals (Old WS2811: 400Hz)
- Limit the maximal servo value to 210 (Old 220) to avoid promlems with measurement errors at 2kHz
- Corrected the hits in the "House" dialog