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ILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLY MANUAL H8018IP1

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3D LED CUBE

5x5x5

K8018B (Blue LED)

K8018W (White LED)

Connect to your computer and create your own 3D LED effect.

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Build your 3D led cube and created unlimited 3D effects. The unit comes standard loaded with effects. Connect to your computer (USB) and create your own!

Expert soldering skills required!

Features LEDs: 5 x 5 x 5 = 125 LEDs user programmable via USB (creation of animation/scenes) large amount of user programmable frames frames are separately dimmable 4 transition speeds available frames: 3200 5 levels LED dimming available no coding skills required regulated power supply: 9VDC

It is advised to start with the mini 3D LED cube MK193. View the assembly movie of MK193 as guideline for assembly of the LEDs.

For software, visit www.vellemanprojects.eu

Leds and how to use them

Leds feature a specific voltage drop, depending on type and colour. Check the datasheet for exact voltage drop and rated current !
Never connect leds in parallel

How to Calculate the series resistor: Example: operate a red led (1.7V) on a 9Vdc source. Required led current for full brightness: 5mA (this can be found in the datasheet of the led)
Supply voltage (V) - led voltage (V) required current (A) 9V - 1.7V 0.005A = 1460 ohm = series resistance (ohms) closest value : use a 1k5 resistor

open collector outputs

An open collector output can be compared to a switch which switches to ground when operated

Required resistor power handling= voltage over resistor x current passed trough resistor a standard 1/4W resistor will do the job (9V - 1.7V) x 0.005A = 0.036W

LEDs in series: Example: 3 x red led (1.7V) on 9V battery Required led current for full brightness: 5mA (this can be found in the datasheet of the led)

Example: How to switch an LED by means of an open collector output

Supply voltage (V) - (number of leds x led voltage (V)) required current (A) 9V - (3 x1.7V) 0.005A

= series resistance (ohms) use an 820 ohm resistor

= 780 ohm

assembly hints

1. Assembly (Skipping this can lead to troubles ! ) Ok, so we have your attention. These hints will help you to make this project successful. Read them carefully.

1.1 Make sure you have the right tools: A good quality soldering iron (25-40W) with a small tip. Wipe it often on a wet sponge or cloth, to keep it clean; then apply solder to the tip, to give it a wet look. This is called thinning and will protect the tip, and enables you to make good connections. When solder rolls off the tip, it needs cleaning. Thin raisin-core solder. Do not use any flux or grease. A diagonal cutter to trim excess wires. To avoid injury when cutting excess leads, hold the lead so they cannot fly towards the eyes. Needle nose pliers, for bending leads, or to hold components in place. 0.0 00 Small blade and Phillips screwdrivers. A basic range is fine. )) For some projects, a basic multi-meter is required, or might be handy 1.2 Assembly Hints : Make sure the skill level matches your experience, to avoid disappointments. Follow the instructions carefully. Read and understand the entire step before you perform each operation. Perform the assembly in the correct order as stated in this manual Position all parts on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) as shown on the drawings. Values on the circuit diagram are subject to changes, the values in this assembly guide are correct* Use the check-boxes to mark your progress. Please read the included information on safety and customer service
* Typographical inaccuracies excluded. Always look for possible last minute manual updates, indicated as NOTE on a separate leaflet.

1.3 Soldering Hints : 1. Mount the component against the PCB surface and carefully solder the leads 2. Make sure the solder joints are cone-shaped and shiny 3. Trim excess leads as close as possible to the solder joint

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DO NOT BLINDLY FOLLOW THE ORDER OF THE COMPONENTS ONTO THE TAPE. ALWAYS CHECK THEIR VALUE ON THE PARTS LIST!
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Construction

P8018 - TOP
SK1
1 ICSP SERVICE

2 Ceramic Capacitors
C2..C6, C8 : 100nF (104)
C13 SPEED

6 IC socket
!
Watch the position of the notch!

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1 Resistors
R...
NOT OK! OK!
C

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PLANE-5 PLANE-4 PLANE-3 PLANE-2 PLANE-1

R1, R2 : 2K2 R3 : 10 R4 ... R8 : 390 R9 : 4K7 R10 : 470 R11 : 1K1

SK5

On final assembly this side faces down!

(2 - 2 - 2 - B) (1 - 0 - 0 - B) (3 - 9 - 1 - B) (4 - 7 - 2 - B) (4 - 7 - 0 - 0 - 1) (1 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 1)

C5

CONTROLLER-PCB
IC3
COL4.5 COL4.4 COL4.3 COL4.2 COL4.1 COL5.5 COL5.4 COL5.3 COL5.2 COL5.1 PLANE5 PLANE3 PLANE4 PLANE2 PLANE1

T2

T3

T4

T5

T1

R2

R4

R5

R6

R7

R8

SW2

SW1

MODE IC1 C14 C7

COL1.1 COL1.2 COL2.3 COL2.4 COL2.5 COL2.1 COL2.2 COL3.4 COL3.5 COL3.3 C

VR1

R10 R11 C9 SK3 SK2 C3 D1 1x3mm C8 D3 D2 R9 C11

COL1.5 C

9V DC

IC1: 28p

C1 C2

3 SMD IC
Watch the position of the notch!

C4

IC2

USB LD1
USB ONLY

7 LED
COLOR= 2...5

C6

C10

R3 R1

Watch the polarity!

C12

X1

LD...
CATHODE

IC2, IC3: STP16CP05

LD1 : 3mm RED

SK4
COL3.1 COL3.2

COL1.3 COL1.4 C

4 Diodes (Check polarity!)

D... CATHODE

8 Push buttons
SW...

D1...D3: 1N4007

SW1 : Mode SW2 : SPEED

5 Quartz crystal
X1 : 12MHz
X1

9 Ceramic Capacitors
C7 : 470nF (474) C10 : 10nF (103) C11, C12 : 22pF (22)
c...

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10 Female Header

14 Electrolytic capacitors
Watch the polarity!
C...

P8018 - BOTTOM
MOUNT ON TOPOVERLAY SIDE

.. J.

.. J.

SK4 : 30pins

11 Transistors

C9 : 4,7F C13 : 100F C14 : 10F C1 : 470F

15 Voltage regulator
.. J.

T1 ... T5 : BC640

12 DC-Jack
SK3 : 9VDC VR1 : LM317
SK5 NOT OK! On final assembly this side faces down!

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C A

PLANE-5 PLANE-4 PLANE-3 PLANE-2 PLANE-1

SK2

IC1: VK8018 (programmed PIC18F27J53ISP) -8-

.1 .2

Watch the position of the notch!

.3

13 USB connector

.4 .5

.1 .2

OK!

.3 .4 .5

13 IC

5 3 4 1 2

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Construction

Assembly of the LEDs

Step 2

x 20
Solder

View the assembly movie of MK193 as guideline for assembly of the LEDs.

! Bend

Step 1

x 100
CATHODE

COLOR= 2...5

LD...

Bend
C
+ 2mm

So

Step 3

x4

ld

er

CUT
+ 2mm
C
a

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Step 4

x1

Step 5

x 25
+ 2mm
C
a

Bend
Solder

Bend

Step 6

x5

Solder

! Bend

A
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Step 7

x1

Step 8

x1

So

ld

er

C
Solder

CUT

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Step 9

Step 10

Step 11

Solder
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Software Donwload the LEDcube software on our website www.velleman.eu

For software, visit www.vellemanprojects.eu

Help instructions

Create, edit or remove your own animation

Choose 5x5 to send or read the animations of your 5x5x5 LED cube.

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PCB

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Diagram
SK3
+
SW

D1 1N4007 100n

VR1 LM317 ADJ I 470-25V O R10 470 C3

D2 +5V 1N4007 D3 100n +5Vpic 1N4007 +5V PLANE1 LD1 LED3RL PLANE2 PLANE3 PLANE4 PLANE5 +5V R4 39 0 C13 GND 100/16-25V COL1.1 COL1.2 COL1.3 COL1.4 COL1.5 COL1.1 COL1.2 COL1.3 COL1.4 COL1.5

DC JACK

C1

C2

R11 1K1 GND GND GND GND

GND T1 BC640

SK1 ICSP CONNECTOR PGC PGD GND VDD VPP 6 5

SK2 USB CON MINI GND USB_D+ USB_DVUSB C8 100n 47 +5Vpic C4 100n GND SDI CLK LATCH OE GND 22 2 3 4 21 R1 2K2 23 IC2 STP16CP05MTR 5 COL1.1 SDO OUT0 6 COL1.2 SDI OUT1 7 COL1.3 OUT2 CLK 8 COL1.4 OUT3 9 COL1.5 LE/DM1 OUT4 10 COL2.1 OE/DM2 OUT5 11 COL2.2 OUT6 12 COL2.3 OUT7 13 COL2.4 R-EXT OUT8 14 COL2.5 OUT9 15 COL3.1 OUT10 16 COL3.2 OUT11 17 COL3.3 OUT12 18 COL3.4 OUT13 19 COL3.5 OUT14 20 COL4.1 OUT15 VDD GND 1 24 R5 39 0 T2 BC640 +5V

PLANE1 COL2.1 COL2.1 COL2.2 COL2.3 COL2.4 COL2.5

C9

COL2.2 COL2.3 COL2.4 COL2.5 PLANE2 COL3.1 COL3.2 R6 39 0 T3 BC640 +5V PLANE3 COL4.1 COL3.3 COL3.4 COL3.5

5 OE BUTTON 2 4 3 2 1

+5V

D+ D-

GND

GND

4 3 2 1

R3

10

COL3.1 COL3.2 COL3.3 COL3.4 COL3.5

+5Vpic C6 100n R9 4K7 1 C10 10n GND GND MCLR 20

+5Vpic

14

C7

470N GND 11 12 13 15 D16 D+ 17 18 SDI

GND

VDDCORE/VCAP

10 X1 9 12MHz C11 22P C12 22P

VSS1 VSS2

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

VDD

GND CLK LATCH CLK BUTTON 1 OE BUTTON 2 LATCH OE R2 2K2 GND

22 2 3 4 21 23

T4 BC640 +5V GND PLANE4

GND

PLANE1 PLANE2 PLANE3 PLANE4 PLANE5

2 3 4 5 7

RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI/RP11 RC1/CCP8/T1OSI/UOE/RP12 RC2/AN11/C2IND/CTPLS/RP13 RC4/D-/VM RC5/D+/VP RA0/AN0/C1INA/ULPWU/RP0 RC6/CCP9/TX1/CK1/RP17 RA1/AN1/C2INA/VBG/RP1 RC7/CCP10/RX1/DT1/SDO1/RP18 RA2/AN2/C2INB/C1IND/C3INB/VREF-/CVREF RA3/AN3/C1INB/VREF+ RA5/AN4/C1INC/SS1/HLVDIN/RCV/RP2 RB0/AN12/C3IND/INT0/RP3 RB1/AN10/C3INC/RTCC/RP4 RB2/AN8/C2INC/CTED1/VMO/REFO/RP5 RB3/AN9/C3INA/CTED2/VPO/RP6 RB4/CCP4/KBI0/SCK1/SCL1/RP7 RA6/OSC2/CLKO RB5/CCP5/KBI1/SDA1/RP8 RA7/OSC1/CLKI RB6/CCP6/KBI2/PGC/RP9 RB7/CCP7/KBI3/PGD/RP10 VUSB VDD 8 19 6 IC1 PIC18F27J53-I/SP

COL4.1 COL4.2 COL4.3 COL4.4 COL4.5

C5 100n

+5Vpic GND IC3 STP16CP05MTR 5 COL4.2 SDO OUT0 6 COL4.3 SDI OUT1 7 COL4.4 CLK OUT2 8 COL4.5 OUT3 9 COL5.1 LE/DM1 OUT4 10 COL5.2 OE/DM2 OUT5 11 COL5.3 OUT6 12 COL5.4 OUT7 13 COL5.5 R-EXT OUT8 14 OUT9 15 OUT10 16 OUT11 17 OUT12 18 OUT13 19 OUT14 20 OUT15 1 GND 24 R7 39 0

COL4.2 COL4.3 COL4.4 COL4.5

COL5.1 COL5.2

COL5.1 COL5.2 COL5.3 COL5.4 COL5.5

R8

39 0 T5 BC640 PLANE5

COL5.3 COL5.4 COL5.5

C14 ELCO RAD 10 GND BUTTON 1BUTTON 2

GND KRS0611 KRS0611 SW2 GND GND

SW1

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