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Grove - DMX512

SeeedGrove - DMX512

MPN: 103020000
Seeed Technology Co., Ltd
SN75176 DMX512 Lighting Interface Grove Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The Grove - DMX512 is an interface expansion board designed to bridge the Grove ecosystem with the DMX512 serial communication standard used in stage lighting. It utilizes the SN75176 differential bus transceiver to provide robust EIA-485 signaling for controlling professional lighting fixtures. The board operates on a supply voltage between 3.3V and 5V, making it compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers.

Why Choose This Part

It simplifies the hardware setup by replacing complex breadboard wiring with a standardized Grove connector. The use of the industry-standard SN75176 ensures electrical compatibility with long-distance EIA-485 bus requirements.

Applications

Stage Lighting Control
Acting as a master controller to send DMX512 packets to moving heads, par cans, and fog machines.
Arduino DMX Console
Creating a custom physical lighting desk using Arduino-compatible boards and Grove sliders or buttons.
Architectural Lighting
Interfacing low-power embedded systems with high-power industrial RGBW LED installations.

Key Specifications

Type Interface
Contents Board(s)
Function DMX512 Lighting
Platform Grove
Utilized IC / Part SN75176

Getting Started

Connect the board to an Arduino-compatible Base Shield using a standard 4-pin Grove cable and utilize the DMXSerial or Arduino-DMX libraries for software implementation. Ensure the supply voltage matches your microcontroller logic level, as the board supports 3.3V to 5V operation.

Also Consider

MAX485EPA+ Maxim Integrated - A standalone through-hole transceiver for engineers building a custom PCB without the Grove form factor.