Hardware Interface
This very simple and cheap hardware controller plugs into your PC's USB port and povides a 3 pin XLR interface to DMX controllable lighting fixtures and devices.
How to build the USB to DMX hardware controller
Parts:
- FTDI Basic Breakout 5V http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068QKQEA/
- TI SN75176BP http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Texas-Instruments/SN75176BP/
- Micro USB to USB B cable http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TH7GUK/
- 1x3" breadboard http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040Z6OK6
- XLR connector
- 1 100 Ohm resistor
- Project box (optional) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062280 - Wire / soider /etc
