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Triggering AP16

Started by cs1245, October 21, 2011, 01:52:05 AM

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cs1245

I am looking to make sure I am hooking up my Prop-1 and AP16 correctly.  Using a Prop-1 with the OUT4 as the trigger for the sound, will I run a wire from OUT4 to 12-24V INPUT and another wire from GRD on the Prop-1 to the other (open) terminal on the 12-24V INPUT.


bsnut

October 21, 2011, 02:57:39 AM #1 Last Edit: October 21, 2011, 05:42:45 AM by bsnut
Yes, that is correct hook up.

If, you want to take the full advantage of the AP-16, you can also connect it serially by using a servo cable. This give more access to the SD card sound files.
William Stefan
The Basic Stamp Nut

JackMan

Actually that's incorrect. You would connect one of the 12-24 input terminals to V+ on the Prop-1 and the other to OUTx.

bsnut

I stand corrected and thanks for finding my mistake Jack.
William Stefan
The Basic Stamp Nut

cs1245

The servo cable you are referring to - is it the BS1 serial adapter connected to the USB-Serial Adapter or is it the Serial Inverter PN27112?  If not, what is the part number (PN)?  And it looks like it connects to the "J" on the AP16 diagram?

JackMan

A serial connection (servo wire) from the Prop-1 is typically connected to PIN7 with the ULN pin removed and yes it would go to the 3 pin "J" connection on the AP-16+. If you are just controlling 1 sound file the serial connection isn't really necessary, the voltage trigger is fine. A serial connection gives you a lot more options (thru programming) with one simple hook up.