Robo-tank outlets schematic

[bishoptf]

Hey @robsworld78 I am thinking of getting one of your outlet bars. I know its made for your boards but was hoping I could use it with my Micahael Lane hats. I have one 12v that is used for the DJ power strips but I also have an 8 port available that supplies 5v. Do you have a schematic/pin out available or can you tell me what is needed to drive your power strips via the db9? Thinking about ordering one since I am so lazy and not wanting to wire one up myself and thought I would ask, thanks.

Robo-Tank 120v-240v AC Power Bar Fully Assembled

This is the Robo-Tank 120v-240v AC power bar for the deluxe controller and comes fully assembled. Available with 8 North American or 6 Universal outlets for use in most countries. The power bars use high quality Omron relays, includes a replaceable fuse a

www.robo-tank.ca

 

[robsworld78]

Hey @robsworld78 I am thinking of getting one of your outlet bars. I know its made for your boards but was hoping I could use it with my Micahael Lane hats. I have one 12v that is used for the DJ power strips but I also have an 8 port available that supplies 5v. Do you have a schematic/pin out available or can you tell me what is needed to drive your power strips via the db9? Thinking about ordering one since I am so lazy and not wanting to wire one up myself and thought I would ask, thanks.

Robo-Tank 120v-240v AC Power Bar Fully Assembled

This is the Robo-Tank 120v-240v AC power bar for the deluxe controller and comes fully assembled. Available with 8 North American or 6 Universal outlets for use in most countries. The power bars use high quality Omron relays, includes a replaceable fuse a

www.robo-tank.ca

Hey @bishoptf yeah you can connect it directly to any 3.3v - 5v source such as any GPIOs on the Pi, the DB9's on my controller are untouched GPIO's so they can be repurposed easily using other extensions I have or DIY. I always put the circuits in the extensions so they can connect to any microcontroller / Pi directly without needing the main controller. Aside from the signals you need a common ground going to the DB9, the power bar has an AC/DC module to power the relays so no external power is required.

Here's an image showing the pinout of the DB9's on the controller and power bar.

Robo-Tank Controller Wiring Diagrams.docx

docs.google.com

Early next week I'm going away for a few weeks so I won't be able to ship anything until late October. I'm also going to PM you a coupon code if you decide to order.

 

[bishoptf]

Hey @bishoptf yeah you can connect it directly to any 3.3v - 5v source such as any GPIOs on the Pi, the DB9's on my controller are untouched GPIO's so they can be repurposed easily using other extensions I have or DIY. I always put the circuits in the extensions so they can connect to any microcontroller / Pi directly without needing the main controller. Aside from the signals you need a common ground going to the DB9, the power bar has an AC/DC module to power the relays so no external power is required.

Here's an image showing the pinout of the DB9's on the controller and power bar.

Robo-Tank Controller Wiring Diagrams.docx

docs.google.com

Early next week I'm going away for a few weeks so I won't be able to ship anything until late October. I'm also going to PM you a coupon code if you decide to order.

So if I am reading this correctly I will not need to bring 5v over from my hat, just ground and the gpio pins, here is what I would be using...

Dang going away for a few weeks sounds nice, if i went away for a few weeks I'm pretty sure I would not want to come back, lol....Will need to make up my mind what I want to do, appreciate the coupon code. When do I need to pull the trigger before you leave?

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[robsworld78]

So if I am reading this correctly I will not need to bring 5v over from my hat, just ground and the gpio pins, here is what I would be using...

Dang going away for a few weeks sounds nice, if i went away for a few weeks I'm pretty sure I would not want to come back, lol....Will need to make up my mind what I want to do, appreciate the coupon code. When do I need to pull the trigger before you leave?

Thanks for the quick reply.

Yeah that's perfect, just the 8 GPIO pins and the ground.

Excited to go away, been 5 years since I've gone anywhere and yeah for sure I won't want to come home as it's getting cold out now. Sorry I won't be shipping until I get back, Monday's a holiday here and I'll be tied up Tuesday and gone Wednesday.