QuinLED AN-Penta-Deca

Micro-Controller and Connectivity

• Based on the Espressif ESP32 Micro-controller chip
  • 2.4Ghz WiFi connection with External Antenna
  • USB-C plug with programming capability
    • USB-C ESD protection chip
    • Expandability and no lockdown!
      • No hardware lock-downs (you buy it, you own it!)
      • No problem installing updates to firmware
      • Program whatever you want to it!
• Great WiFi coverage
  • Using an external antenna, although small, WiFi reception is strong and allows for easier placement in your house or project location.
• Optional Internal Temperature sensor (Add-on board, see Expandability section)

Power and Dimming/PWM

• High Voltage capable
  • The QuinLED An-Penta-Deca is 12v-48v compatible
    • 48v support enables new generation LED strips with less voltage drop issues over long distances!
    • Please see the power handling article for more details surrounding that subject
• Power Supply friendly
  • Fully custom DC-DC stage for internal power conversion  (board electronics only)
    • Includes multiple built-in protection circuits
  • Custom capacitor circuit layout with multiple capacitors per positive output channel to prevent current spiking for the power supply (and over the power wires) as much as possible
  • “Low noise” PWM dimming
    • Design is fully optimized to prevent any “PWM noise” coming from the controller or power supply as much as possible!
• Built-in Fuses
  • Internally fused positive output channels
    • 6x 6.3A user replaceable fuse
      • 1 on each positive output channel
    • Onboard electronics have their own auto-reset fuses
• High Quality modern MOSFET packages
  • Including 10v MOSFET drivers and resistors to create smooth PWM in conjunction with the custom capacitor circuit
    • Allows better dimming granularity, especially at higher bit depths
  • Tuned MOSFET circuit
    • Ability to dim to low levels
    • Medium current handling of up to 5A per channel
    • “Slowed down” PWM pulse to be more EMI compliant
      • Designed to run ~20kHz PWM without a problem
      • Freewheeling (Flyback) Diodes
        • To prevent back feed from blowing up the MOSFETs

Flexibility and Current capabilities

• 15x analog PWM output channels
  • 15x “medium” power channels up 5A
  • Because of programmability of the controller these can be used “as seen fit” such as:
    • 15x white individually controllable
    • 7x CCT
    • 5x RGB
    • 3x RGBW
    • 3x RGBCCT
    • Or any combination of the above!

Expandability

• Stemma QT/Qwiic connector allows easy expansion with I²C devices
  • Hooks into existing eco system providing easy to buy and hook up sensors such as:
    • Temperature sensors
    • Humidity sensors
    • Light sensors
    • extra input pins, etc.
  • Can also be used as 2x GPIO, 3v3 and GND connector for custom accessories
• Multiple button input, 3v3 and GND terminals
  • 3x Button inputs with HW debounce circuit
    • Rotary encoder possible using 3x input!
  • 1x GPIO input without circuit, can be freely used for other applications!
• Onboard QuinLED I²C temperature sensor socket

Housing

• Housed in a strong aluminum housing with clear labelling, Software and integration
• 100% Native WLED and ESPhome compatible
  • Built around hardware that is natively compatible with ESPhome and WLED
  • Multiple ways to natively integrate board into Home Assistant