Quickstart

First step is to check the Kit contents to make sure nothing is missing, and to familiarise yourself with the terminology used.

Wiring Up

The headers on the main breakout board are all labelled to show what they connect to, and there is a label at the end to show which row of pins is what

• S - Signal/Data

• V - Voltage (5v)

• G - Ground

Make sure that the S,V, and G pins are connected to the correct pins on the light boards.

Recommended Cable Lengths

These cable lengths should be good if you mount the breakout board on the back of the RLD. The mounting holes are designed for this.

• Breakout board -> RLD = 1 x 10cm

• Breakout board -> FLD = 1 x 30cm extension + 1 x 10cm

• FLD -> FLD = 1 x 10cm

• Breakout board -> FPSI = 1 x 30cm extension + 1 x 20cm

• Breakout board -> RPSI = 1 x 30cm

• Breakout board -> THP = 1 x 30cm extension + 1 x 10cm

• Breakout board -> RHP = 1 x 20cm

• Breakout board -> FHP = 1 x 30cm extension + 1 x 30cm

First Power

For testing, simply plug the ESP32 board into any USB socket. If powering from the screw terminals make sure it is a clean 5V supply. (ie, don't use a bunch of AA batteries to 'approximate' 5V)

Whilst it is fine to use the USB connector for initial testing, they are fragile so shouldn't be used in a final install.

For more detailed information on powering the Astropixels check the Power page