Plecter Labs Petit Crouton V3.5 User Manual

Middle range illuminated saber controller

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Middle Range Illuminated Saber Controller
Important release information
Board is compatible with FAT and FAT32
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MacOS supported
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Simplified gesture recognition settings
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Improved gesture recognition dynamic range and resolution
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3 channel Color mixing with the FlexiBlend™ engine
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On-the-fly Color profiles change
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Audio output up to 1.5W/8 ohm or 2W/4 ohm
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LED current up to 2A on the onboard driver, 2 x 1.5A on the Color Extender
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Supports luxeon III, V, rebel (old or new), seoul LEDs, Ledengin, tri-rebels, tri-
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Cree etc
We spent a lot of time writing this manual to ensure all the important
information is provided for proper use of that board. If you are new to saber
building, to the use of Petit Crouton boards, or simply to electronics in
general, we highly recommend you print a copy of that document and keep
it with you during the whole process of installing PC in your hilt.
Modification, copies or distribution of that document is strictly prohibited
Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of
their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
Petit Crouton™ V3.5
User's manual
© Plecter Labs / Erv' Plecter 2005-2014
© Erv' - Plecter Labs – v 3.5
November 2014
erv@plecterlabs.com
http://www.plecterlabs.com
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  • Page 1 © Plecter Labs / Erv’ Plecter 2005-2014 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 DD A CRYSTAL CHAMBER TO YOUR SABER Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ’ OTES & FAQ ROUBLESHOOTING Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 “candle effect”. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 5 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 6 Real Time Configuration Editor (R.I.C.E.™) Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 7 Rechargeable battery pack Pommel Hand Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 8: Operate The Module

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 9 [very_sensitive_dark_lord_saber]. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 10 Speaker Pads Motion Sensor User’s Notes Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 11: Petit Crouton

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 12 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 13 LED and the speaker are required to be soldered to get 80% of the features the PC board proposes. User’s Notes Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 14 R = (Vsupply – Vled) / LedCurrent Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 15 Please see further in this document for the sequencing of the accent LEDs. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 16 ‘=’ sign and the value of a parameter. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 17 (keep it under 1023). Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 18 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 19 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 20 To be used with the parameter flkrs. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 21: File

    User's Notes: Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 22 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 23: Rebooting The Saber

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 24 R.I.C.E. (see further in this document). Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 25 Power-on LED Power-on LED Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 26 1kΩ. This makes possible to adjust the speed with accuracy. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 27: On Indicator / Accent Led

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 28 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 29 (onboard driver) and the 2 auxiliary channels on a satellite board called the Color Xtender™. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 30: T Echniques

    As an an example, the default focmix value is: Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 31 The first 2 color channels Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 32 5mm LEDs. http://www.adafruit.com/products/302 Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 33: Converting The Petit Crouton To Single Cell Use

    2 pads Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 34: Accent Leds Sequencer

    LED1 (LSB) Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 35 The delays Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 36: D Eep S Leep Flashing Led

    40, the idle LED remains always on. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 37: Force Push" Effect

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 38: User' Note

    User’s Notes Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 39: Using R.i.c.e.(Real-Time Internal Configuration Editor)

    Rx and Tx. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 40 COM2 but I use only one at once. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 41: R Eading The Current Settings

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 42: Reference Current

    Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 43: Rough Color Setup

    (involving a perturbation of all led dice at once). Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 44: Color Mixing Specific Issues

    100% pulse effect should be used with very little to no flicker for preserving the color mixing. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 45: User' Note

    User’s Notes Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 46: T Roubleshooting & Faq

    Increasing ls can also help, but it will make swings more difficult to execute. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 47 “Custom Electronics for Props that WORK!” Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 48 Plecter Labs or for a product not containing a Plecter Labs electronic device. Plecter Labs is in no way affiliated, associated, licensed or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic or any of their associates.All brands and trademarks listed are the exclusive property of their respective owners.

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