This article describes the implementation of a tunable white light design, which enables a user to change the color temperature of white light between 2000K to 25000K using RGBA LEDs. The design uses ...

This reference design describes a Z8051-based DMX512-A receiver that is built with Zilog’s Z51F0811 MCU. It is primarily designed to function as a light controller and as sound generator. The receiver ...

If you’ve done anything with modern lighting effects, you’ve probably heard of DMX, also known as DMX512. Ever wonder what’s really happening under the hood? If so, then you should have a look at ...

Despite having been a part of the lighting scene for almost 20 years, the DMX512 control protocol still seems to be shrouded in mystery for far too many of its users. The key facts are that DMX512 ...