[simpits-tech] MM5451 LED Driver

[Gene Buckle]

Actually, Rob made my day and uploaded THIS one to the web server. :)
(Thanks Rob!)

g.


On Tue, 29 Oct 2002, Robert Favre wrote:

> No problem Mike.
>
> Ok.here we go.I've uploaded the program to the ftp server
> (Falcon2_4.zip).  The installation instructions are fairly simple.put
> the vbio.dll file into the \windows\system directory, click on the
> Falcon2_4.exe program to run. I've also included an excel spreadsheet
> that lists which lights are on which pins.  Questions are welcome
>
> Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org] On Behalf Of Mike Williams
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 3:23 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] MM5451 LED Driver
>
> Thanks Rob, I may ask your help on this as I move forward, no heavy
> bugging though :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Robert Favre
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 5:57 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] MM5451 LED Driver
> Yup.I'll put together a zip and post to the server.
>
> Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org] On Behalf Of Mike Williams
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 1:56 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] MM5451 LED Driver
>
> Rob,
> no idea how to code, maybe I will have to learn some if I must, do you
> already have a program written to for the w/ 5451 to interface w/
> Falcon?
>
> Thanks
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Robert Favre
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 2:40 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: [simpits-tech] MM5451 LED Driver
> Ok folks.I've uploaded (circuit.jpg) the circuit diagram for the 5451
> LED driver to the ftp site.  In a single chip configuration, the chip
> connects to pins 2,3 and 18 of the parallel printer port.  As always,
> please be careful in working with ports on your PC.  If anyone needs
> help with the code portion, I can only help if you're interested in VB.
> Also, my code requires the use of a 3rd party driver called VBIO (it's
> free, and I believe I have a copy somewhere as well).  When I last
> played with the code, I was running a Win98SE PC, so I haven't tested on
> any other OS.
>
> Rob
>
>