Connect to your computer and create your own 3D LED effect.

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R K8018W R K8018BILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLY MANUAL H8018IP’1

K8018

3D LED CUBE5x5x5

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Leds and how to use them

FeaturesLEDs: 5 x 5 x 5 = 125 LEDs•user programmable via USB • (creation of animation/scenes)large amount of user programmable frames•frames are separately dimmable•4 transition speeds•available frames: 3200•5 levels LED dimming available•no coding skills required•regulated power supply: 9VDC•

Build your 3D led cube and created unlimited 3D effects. The unit comes standard loaded with effects. Connect to your computer (USB) and create your own!

It is advised to start with the mini 3D LED cube MK193.

View the assembly movie of MK193 as guideline for assembly of the LEDs.

Expert soldering skills required!

For software, visit www.vellemanprojects.eu

Supply voltage (V) - led voltage (V)

required current (A)= series resistance (ohms)

required current (A)= series resistance (ohms)

Required resistor power handling= voltage over resistor x current passed trough resistor

9V - 1.7V

0.005A= 1460 ohm

9V - (3 x1.7V)

0.005A= 780 ohm

(9V - 1.7V) x 0.005A = 0.036W

closest value : use a 1k5 resistor

use an 820 ohm resistor

a standard 1/4W resistor will do the job

Supply voltage (V) - (number of leds x led voltage (V))

How to Calculate the series resistor:Example: operate a red led (1.7V) on a 9Vdc source. Required led current for full brightness: 5mA (this can be found in the datasheet of the led)

LEDs in series:

Example: 3 x red led (1.7V) on 9V battery Required led current for full brightness: 5mA (this can be found in the datasheet of the led)

Ledsfeatureaspecificvoltagedrop, depending on type and colour. Check the datasheet for exact voltage drop and rated current !

Never connect leds in parallel

Leds and how to use them

An open collector output can be compared to a switch which switches to ground when operated

Example: How to switch an LED by means of an open collector output

open collector outputs

Build your 3D led cube and created unlimited 3D effects. The unit comes standard loaded with effects. Connect to your computer (USB) and create your own!

assembly hints

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1. Assembly (Skipping this can lead to troubles ! )Ok, so we have your attention. These hints will help you to make this project successful. Read them carefully.

1.1 Make sure you have the right tools:A good quality soldering iron (25-40W) with a small tip.•Wipe it often on a wet sponge or cloth, to keep it clean; then apply solder to the tip, to give it a wet look. This is called ‘thinning’ and •will protect the tip, and enables you to make good connections. When solder rolls off the tip, it needs cleaning.Thinraisin-coresolder.Donotuseanyfluxorgrease.•A diagonal cutter to trim excess wires. To avoid injury when cutting excess leads, hold the lead so they cannot •flytowardstheeyes.Needle nose pliers, for bending leads, or to hold components in place.•SmallbladeandPhillipsscrewdrivers.Abasicrangeisfine.•

For some projects, a basic multi-meter is required, or might be handy )

1.2 Assembly Hints :Make sure the skill level matches your experience, to avoid disappointments.•Follow the instructions carefully. Read and understand the entire step before you perform each operation. •Perform the assembly in the correct order as stated in this manual•Position all parts on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) as shown on the drawings. •Values on the circuit diagram are subject to changes, the values in this assembly guide are correct*•Use the check-boxes to mark your progress.•Please read the included information on safety and customer service•

*Typographicalinaccuraciesexcluded.Alwayslookforpossiblelastminutemanualupdates,indicatedas‘NOTE’onaseparateleaflet.

1.3 Soldering Hints :

Mount the component against the PCB surface and carefully solder the leads1.

Make sure the solder joints are cone-shaped and shiny2.

Trim excess leads as close as possible to the solder joint3.

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1. Assembly (Skipping this can lead to troubles ! )Ok, so we have your attention. These hints will help you to make this project successful. Read them carefully.

1.1 Make sure you have the right tools:A good quality soldering iron (25-40W) with a small tip.•Wipe it often on a wet sponge or cloth, to keep it clean; then apply solder to the tip, to give it a wet look. This is called ‘thinning’ and •will protect the tip, and enables you to make good connections. When solder rolls off the tip, it needs cleaning.Thinraisin-coresolder.Donotuseanyfluxorgrease.•A diagonal cutter to trim excess wires. To avoid injury when cutting excess leads, hold the lead so they cannot •flytowardstheeyes.Needle nose pliers, for bending leads, or to hold components in place.•SmallbladeandPhillipsscrewdrivers.Abasicrangeisfine.•

For some projects, a basic multi-meter is required, or might be handy )

1.2 Assembly Hints :Make sure the skill level matches your experience, to avoid disappointments.•Follow the instructions carefully. Read and understand the entire step before you perform each operation. •Perform the assembly in the correct order as stated in this manual•Position all parts on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) as shown on the drawings. •Values on the circuit diagram are subject to changes, the values in this assembly guide are correct*•Use the check-boxes to mark your progress.•Please read the included information on safety and customer service•

*Typographicalinaccuraciesexcluded.Alwayslookforpossiblelastminutemanualupdates,indicatedas‘NOTE’onaseparateleaflet.

1.3 Soldering Hints :

Mount the component against the PCB surface and carefully solder the leads1.

Make sure the solder joints are cone-shaped and shiny2.

Trim excess leads as close as possible to the solder joint3.

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DO NOT BLINDLY FOLLOW THE ORDER OF THE COMPONENTS ONTO THE TAPE. ALWAYS CHECK THEIR

VALUE ON THE PARTS LIST!

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Construction

R...

R1, R2 : 2K2 (2 - 2 - 2 - B) R3 : 10 (1 - 0 - 0 - B) R4 ... R8 : 390 (3 - 9 - 1 - B) R9 : 4K7 (4 - 7 - 2 - B) R10 : 470 (4 - 7 - 0 - 0 - 1) R11 : 1K1 (1 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 1)

Resistors

Ceramic CapacitorsC2..C6, C8 : 100nF (104)

Diodes (Check polarity!)

CATHODE

D...

D1...D3: 1N4007

4

2

1

SMD IC3

Quartz crystal5X1 : 12MHz

X1

IC2, IC3: STP16CP05

Watch the position of the notch!

IC socket6

IC1: 28p

COLOR= 2...5

LD...

CATHODE LD1 : 3mm RED

Watch the polarity!

LED7

SW...

SW1 : Mode SW2 : SPEED

Push buttons8

Ceramic Capacitors9

c...

C7 : 470nF (474) C10 : 10nF (103) C11, C12 : 22pF (22)

1

ICSP SERVICE

ONLY

USB

SK4

WWW.VELLEMAN.EUP8018'1 3D LED CUBE

5x5x5 = 125 LEDS

MODE SPEED

9V

DC

USB

CONTROLLER-PCB

5x5x5 = 125 LEDS

P8018'1 3D LED CUBE

WWW.VELLEMAN.EU

this side faces down!On final assembly

OK!

NOT OK!

AC

SK5

C

A

C

A

C

A

C

A

C

A

LED-PCB

PLANE-1

PLANE-2

PLANE-3

PLANE-4

PLANE-5

R11

R3

C14

IC1

C1

C2

C3

C4 C5

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10

C11

C12

C13

COL1.1

COL1.2

COL1.3

COL1.4

COL1.5

COL2.1

COL2.2

COL2.3

COL2.4

COL2.5

COL3.1

COL3.2

COL3.3

COL3.4

COL3.5

COL4.1

COL4.2

COL4.3

COL4.4

COL4.5

COL5.1

COL5.2

COL5.3

COL5.4

COL5.5

D1

D2

D3

IC3PLANE1

PLANE2

PLANE3

PLANE4

PLANE5

R1

R2

R4

R5

R6

R7

R8

R9

SK1

SK2

SK3

SW1 SW2

T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

X1

IC2

LD1

R10 VR1

1x3mm

P8018 - TOP

!Watch the position of

the notch!

10

J ...

J ...

11

12

13

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Construction

IC socket6

IC1: 28p

LD1 : 3mm RED

LED7

SW1 : Mode SW2 : SPEED

Push buttons8

Ceramic Capacitors9C7 : 470nF (474) C10 : 10nF (103) C11, C12 : 22pF (22)

C...

Female Header10Watch the polarity!

C9 : 4,7µF C13 : 100µF C14 : 10µF C1 : 470µF

J ...

J ...

SK4 : 30pins

Transistors11

T1 ... T5 : BC640

DC-Jack12

SK3 : 9VDC

USB connector13

SK2

Electrolytic capacitors14

IC13Watch the position

of the notch!

IC1: VK8018 (programmed PIC18F27J53ISP)

!

P8018 - BOTTOM

1ICSP SERVICE

ONLYUSB

SK4

WWW.VELLEMAN.EU

P8018

'1 3D LED CUBE

5x5x5 = 125 LEDS

MODE

SPEED

9VDC

USB

CONTROLLER-PCB

5x5x5 = 125 LEDSP8018'1 3D LED CUBEWWW.VELLEMAN.EU

this side faces down!

On final assembly

OK!

NOT OK!

AC

SK5C A

C A

C A

C A

C A

LED-PCB

PLANE-1 PLANE-2PLANE-3PLANE-4PLANE-5

R11

R3

C14

IC1

C1C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10

C11

C12

C13

COL1.1COL1.2COL1.3COL1.4COL1.5

COL2.1COL2.2COL2.3COL2.4COL2.5

COL3.1COL3.2COL3.3COL3.4COL3.5

COL4.1COL4.2COL4.3COL4.4COL4.5

COL5.1COL5.2COL5.3COL5.4COL5.5

D1D2

D3

IC3

PLANE1PLANE2PLANE3PLANE4PLANE5

R1

R2

R4

R5R6

R7

R8

R9

SK1

SK2 SK3

SW1

SW2

T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

X1IC2

LD1

R10

VR1

1x3mm

J ...

MOUNT ON TOP-OVERLAY SIDE

VR1 : LM317

Voltage regulator15

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Construction

ASSEMBLY OF THE LEDS

Step 1 x 100

Bend

a

+ 2mm

C

+ 2mm

C

Step 2 x 20

Solder

! Bend

Step 3 x 4Solder

CUT

Step 4

View the assembly movie of MK193 as guideline for assembly of the LEDs.

COLOR= 2...5

LD...

CATHODE

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Construction

ASSEMBLY OF THE LEDS

Solder

BendSolder

Step 4 Step 5

Step 6

x 1 x 25

x 5

A

Bend

a

+ 2mm

C

Solder

! Bend

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Construction

Solder

CUT

Step 7 Step 8x 1 x 1

Solder

C!

C

Step 9

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Construction

Step 9 Step 10

Solder

Step 11

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Software PCB

Donwload the LEDcube software on our website www.velleman.eu

Create, edit or remove your own animation

Help instructions

Choose 5x5 to send or read the animations of your 5x5x5 LED cube.

For software, visit www.vellemanprojects.eu

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PCB

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VPP

1V

DD

2G

ND

3PG

D4

PGC

5ICSP CONNECTORSK1

GND

1N4007

D1

GND GND

470µ

-25V

C1

SDO22

SDI2

CLK3

LE/DM14

VD

D24

OUT0 5

OUT1 6

OUT2 7

OUT3 8

OUT4 9

OUT5 10

OUT6 11

OUT7 12

OUT8 13

OUT9 14

OUT10 15

OUT11 16

OUT12 17

OUT13 18

OUT14 19

OUT15 20GN

D1

R-EXT23

OE/DM221

STP16CP05MTRIC2

GND

+5Vpic

+5Vpic

GND

PLANE1

PLANE2

PLANE3

PLANE4

PLANE5COL5.5

COL5.4

COL5.3

COL5.2

COL5.1

COL4.5

COL4.4

COL4.3

COL4.2

COL4.1

COL3.5

COL3.4

COL3.3

COL3.2

COL3.1

COL2.5

COL2.4

COL2.3

COL2.2

COL2.1

COL1.5

COL1.4

COL1.3

COL1.2

COL1.1

SDO22

SDI2

CLK3

LE/DM14

VD

D24

OUT0 5

OUT1 6

OUT2 7

OUT3 8

OUT4 9

OUT5 10

OUT6 11

OUT7 12

OUT8 13

OUT9 14

OUT10 15

OUT11 16

OUT12 17

OUT13 18

OUT14 19

OUT15 20GND

1

R-EXT23

OE/DM221

STP16CP05MTRIC3

COL1.1

COL1.2

COL1.3

COL1.4

COL1.5

COL1.1COL1.2COL1.3COL1.4COL1.5COL2.1COL2.2COL2.3COL2.4COL2.5COL3.1COL3.2COL3.3COL3.4COL3.5COL4.1

COL4.2COL4.3COL4.4COL4.5COL5.1COL5.2COL5.3COL5.4COL5.5

COL2.1

COL2.2

COL2.3

COL2.4

COL2.5

COL3.1

COL3.2

COL3.3

COL3.4

COL3.5

COL4.1

COL4.2

COL4.3

COL4.4

COL4.5

COL5.1

COL5.2

COL5.3

COL5.4

COL5.5

PLANE1

PLANE2

PLANE3

PLANE4

PLANE5

PLANE1PLANE2PLANE3PLANE4PLANE5

GND

GND

+5Vpic

+5Vpic

GND

GND

2K2

R1

2K2

R2

GND

GNDGND

VU

SB1

USB

_D-

2U

SB_D

+3

GN

D4

65

USB CON MINISK2

D-D+

D-

D+GND

100n

C6

100n

C5

100n

C4

100nC3

100nC2

470NC7

GND

100n

C8

4µ7

C9

GND

3R 01

OE

BU

TTO

N 2

10nC10

+5Vpic

GND

4K7R9

+5V

GND

22PC12

22PC11

BC640T1

4R 093

+5V

GND

BC640T2

5R 093

+5V

BC640T3

6R 093

+5V

BC640T4

7R 093

+5V

BC640T5

8R 093

+5V

SW

-

+

DC JACK

SK3

KR

S061

1SW

1

KR

S061

1SW

2

GN

DG

ND

1N4007

D3

+5V1N4007

D2

100µ

/16-

25V

C13

12MHz

X1

RA0/AN0/C1INA/ULPWU/RP02

RA1/AN1/C2INA/VBG/RP13

RA2/AN2/C2INB/C1IND/C3INB/VREF-/CVREF4

RA3/AN3/C1INB/VREF+5

VD

DC

ORE

/VC

AP6

RA5/AN4/C1INC/SS1/HLVDIN/RCV/RP27

RB0/AN12/C3IND/INT0/RP3 21

RB4/CCP4/KBI0/SCK1/SCL1/RP7 25

RB2/AN8/C2INC/CTED1/VMO/REFO/RP5 23

RB3/AN9/C3INA/CTED2/VPO/RP6 24

RB1/AN10/C3INC/RTCC/RP4 22

RB5/CCP5/KBI1/SDA1/RP8 26

RB6/CCP6/KBI2/PGC/RP9 27

RB7/CCP7/KBI3/PGD/RP10 28

RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI/RP11 11

RC1/CCP8/T1OSI/UOE/RP12 12

RC2/AN11/C2IND/CTPLS/RP13 13VU

SB14

RC4/D-/VM 15

RC5/D+/VP 16

RC6/CCP9/TX1/CK1/RP17 17

RC7/CCP10/RX1/DT1/SDO1/RP18 18

VSS

18

VSS

219

MCLR1

RA7/OSC1/CLKI9

RA6/OSC2/CLKO10

VDD

20

PIC18F27J53-I/SPIC1

BUTTON 2BUTTON 1

BUTTON 2

BUTTON 1

SDICLK

LATCHOE

LATCHOE

CLK

OE

CLKLATCH

SDI

ELCO RAD 10µC14

I O

ADJ

LM317VR1

470R10

1K1R11

GND

LED3RLLD1

GND GND

Diagram

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