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- Page 1 Pyroterra Lighttoys presents FT2 CHIP INSTALLATION GUIDE v1.4 Note: installation of the FT2 chip must be performed only by individuals with knowledge of electronic circuits and soldering skills.
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Page 2: Modes Of Operation
Introduction FT2 chip brings the power of digital pixel LED strips into your custom LED decorations, costumes and props. The FT2 chip offers full compatibility with FT remotes, other Lighttoys props and the LtComposer programming software. Thanks to its cutting-edge features and flexible installation options, FT2 chip opens new... - Page 3 3-wire WS2812 LED strip (including all their variants). We recommend the APA102 based on its superior performance. The FT2 chip has 2 sets of digital outputs, one from each side of the board. The digital output #2 is turned off by default, the digital output #1 comes preconfigured as follows:...
- Page 4 FT2 chip as follows: 3 wire digital LED strip If you have decided to use the 3-wire LED strip type with one data signal (e.g. WS2812, SK6812), connect its digital input pads to the FT2 chip as follows: 3+1 wire digital LED strip If you have decided to use the 3+1 wire LED strip type with extra backup (redundant) data line (e.g.
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Page 5: Battery Connection
Battery connection The FT2 chip is designed to be powered from a single 3.7V Li-ion battery, or several Li-ion batteries connected in parallel (to increase the total discharge current & capacity). When opting for the parallel configuration, make sure the batteries are sourced from the exact same manufacturer, type and batch. - Page 6 (light ramping up) on its LEDs. If you have the WS2812 or WS2813 LED strip type connected, there will be no light output yet, the FT2 chip must be configured in the LtComposer software first.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting And Faq
Click Apply to device to save the new configuration into the FT2 chip and turn it off / on. Your FT2 chip should be now ready to use! Troubleshooting & FAQ Problem: the chip seems dead when the ON/OFF button is pressed and the charging LED is not shining when attached to the USB charger. - Page 8 LED strip at full intensity, the LED strip blinks in red color and the chip immediately turns off. 1) The battery is empty, attach a 5V USB charger to the FT2 chip USB-C port and leave it charge to the full, until the blue charging LED stops pulsing.
- Page 9 The FT2 chip can get very hot, especially when used at the maximum rated output. Never put the FT2 chip into a plastic shrink wrap or airtight confined space.
- Page 10 When opting for an external USB-C connector, please make sure the CC1 and CC2 pins are connected to the ground using two 5.1 KOhm resistors, otherwise the fast charging capability of the FT2 chip won’t work. See the connection diagram below:...
- Page 11 (>0.5mm /22AWG) from the VCC and GND pads of the FT2 chip and connect them to the digital LED strip at several spots along its total run length: If your project doesn’t allow bypassing along the strip run, try to lead...
- Page 12 Radio signal quality In order to enjoy trouble-free, long range radio communication with the FT remote, make sure that the FT2 chip is not enclosed in a metal enclosure and no metal objects are in close proximity to the antenna...
- Page 13 Li-ion batteries. In that case the power supply sources power to both the FT2 chip and the digital LED strip. Caution: when using the external DC power supply, leave the VCC output pins on the FT2 chip unconnected to prevent damage to the FT2 chip.
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Page 14: Warranty And Disclaimer
FT2 chip was rigorously tested and functional when shipped to the customer. Please understand that the installation of the FT2 chip is at your own risk. You agree that Pyroterra Lighttoys do not take any responsibility or liability for the possible damage caused by (mis)use of this product... - Page 15 Team Pyroterra Lighttoys wishes you many great moments with the FT2 technology!
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