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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The RS485 splitter is a 4-port non-isolated splitter, designed for driving the color stick, but useful for driving any RS485 devices, including DMX or Renard. Please note that there are a number of options that can be selected when building the splitter.<br />
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==BOM==<br />
Note that none of the components are critical; feel free to substitute parts with similar ratings.<br /><br />
From Mouser: <br /><br />
TS78L05CT|1 <br /><br />
81-GCM188R71H104KA7J|3 <br /><br />
810-C1608X7R1A334K|1 <br /><br />
701-SP485RCN-L|1 <br /><br />
595-AM26LV31ID|1 <br /><br />
301-120-RC|1 <br /><br />
301-100-RC|1 <br /><br />
538-22-03-2021|2 <br /><br />
649-65474-002LF|2 <br /><br />
651-1935161|1 <br><br />
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Optional - for on-board power-on indicator<br /><br />
301-1.0K-RC|1 <br /><br />
720-LYQ971H1K136|1 <br /><br />
Optional - output connectors, may chose other connectors or hardwire. Add two more if desired for input and passthrough<br /><br />
22-28-1040|4 <br /><br />
Optional - RJ45 input connector <br /><br />
571-5520260-4|1 <br /><br />
Optional - if using the RJ45 input connector with the Renard pinout. Not needed for DMX pinout <br /><br />
301-0-RC|2 <br /><br />
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==Schematic==<br />
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/e/e6/Splitter_sch.pdf Schematic (PDF)]<br />
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==PCB==<br />
[[File:ArchivedChristmasWiki_Splitter_front.jpg|300 px]]<br /><br />
[[File:ArchivedChristmasWiki_Splitter_back.jpg|300 px]]<br />
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==Assembly Manual==<br />
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/fc/RS485_Splitter_assembly_instructions.pdf Assembly manual (PDF)]<br />
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