# Grove DMX512

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Grove-DMX512/raw/master/img/DMX512_01.jpg)

The Grove – DMX512 is a adapter from Grove interface to DMX512 interface(industry standard EIA-485 interface. The module is based on SN75176 chip which can balance transmission lines and meet ANSI Standard EIA-485 interface. Now it is convenience to control stage lighting and DMX512 console for Arduino.

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## Feature

* Grove Interface and standard EIA-485 interface
* Easy to use
* Strong practicability

## Usage

Arduino can easily control DMX512 device by using the Grove - DXM512 module. Take the LED crystal magic ball light as an example. The Specific Operation as follows:

* Connect Grove interface of Grove - DMX512 to D3 port of [Grove - Base Shield](https://app.gitbook.com/Grove-Base_Shield) and plug Grove - Base Shield to Arduino.
* Connect DMX512 interface of Grove - DMX512 to the DMXIN interface of the LED crystal magic ball light using a DMX cable. And power for the LED crystal magic ball light.
* Set the LED crystal magic ball light to DMX512 control mode. The control panel display "A001" at the moment.

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Grove-DMX512/raw/master/img/DMX512_Usage.jpg)

* Download [File: DmxSimple Library](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Grove-DMX512/raw/master/res/DmxSimple.zip) and Unzip it into the libraries file of Arduino IDE by the path: ..\arduino-1.0.1\libraries.
* Open the code directly by the path:File -> Example ->DmxSimple->Fadup1.
* You can see a interesting scene. Try to change code for your enjoy.

## Resources

* [SN75176 Datasheet](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Grove-DMX512/raw/master/res/Sn75176a.pdf)
* [Grove - DMX512 Eagle File](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Grove-DMX512/raw/master/res/Grove-DMX512_Eagle_File.zip)
* [DmxSimple Library](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Grove-DMX512/raw/master/res/DmxSimple.zip)