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Thanks
for the congrats Frank. All is well.
The
hybrid nodes are the chips mounted on a small PCB (DIL20W size) with
supporting components. The second set of pricing I gave were for the
SMD
chips only.
Dimming unit is the next thing, so answer is
no.
The nodes have a zero crossing detect input and a PWM output so the drive
signals are there. Anyone out there got a low EMC dimming circuit and
layout available ?
As for
the 2 zone stereo module. I am using bits and pieces I have lying
around. Hence I went for TDA2050 (around 30W per channel I think)
amplifier chips. Volume contol is using DS1801 (probably same as
Keith's
?). Control is via linet node. Used node in data mode which spits out
a
serial stream. Decided to decode the serial stream with a PIC since
it is
probably the cheapest way to do it and gives a few outputs easily.
Currently laying out the PCB which will be mounted in a 19 inch rack I have
lying around with edge connectors for the backplane.
Interestingly I decided on having source switching
on
another card as a design decision. Meaning I was originally only
going to
accept one source into the amplifier cards. However I decided to add
the
ability to switch between two sources so that I don't need to design a rack
mounted source switching card up-front. In-fact at this stage I am
not
sure how many sources I will really use. Intention is to have usual
stereo
hi-fi gear in family and living rooms so this system will only be used for
lower
volume background home audio. I have a sense that soon a dedicated
MP3
player as a source for each zone won't be too costly and might be the only
source needed in reality - interested in others views on this.
However for
"PA" type announcements eg. TTS, does require a second source. Hence
the
design decision to switch two between two sources on each card.
Switching
is via relays (because I have plenty) and I expect that I will have to
control
the volume when switching to avoid the clicking ?
Finally I have switched the 40V feeds on the
amplifiers
so I can turn each zone on and off beside muting them.
As for
user interface - I just don't know at this stage. RCS keypads or web
tablets or both in different places. Via homevision or Misterhouse or
comfort or ..... My mind is still busy on this
one.
Audio
and hardware design aren't my strong points - was a hardware engineer of
sorts
for awhile but changed to software. So anyone feel free to comment
etc.
Cheers
Shane
Hi Shane
Firstly congrats on your new arrival, hope all are ok. I
take it those prices are just for the chips? Have you had a chance to put
some
form of dimming unit together yet ? How about more info on your 2
zone
stereo module sounds interesting.
Frank Mc
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