ClncyFshSlayer90
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Well, I have decided to take on a rather ambitious project to start out my 2016, but I am at a loss on where to start. I know what I want the project to do, and have a decent understanding of what needs to be done, but could use a little guidance in what circuit layouts would work best.
I want to make a circuit/combination of circuits that will drive a series of RGB LEDs in sequence, based on the target audio range (treble, mid, bass). I will be using a car stereo pre-amp outputs for my audio signal so I am working with a line-level audio input.
Essentially, I want to separate my audio in to three channels (treble, mid, bass) and have each channel run it's own sequencer circuit that will run a single leg of the RGB LED. The idea is that all 3 sequencer circuits will be running at different timing intervals, producing a completely random display of colors in the LEDs depending on when 2 or 3 sequences align with eachother. Ideally I would like the LEDs to fade out as it advances to the next one in sequence, that way I have a better variance of color as the sequences will align more often and at varied intensities at each leg of the LED.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. I have no problem messing around with different layouts and combining different circuits to get the desired effects, I just don't know what types of circuits I need to be looking at to produce each step efficiently.
I have an engineering background and do have a fair amount of experience building circuits, but need some advanced thought on this one.
I want to make a circuit/combination of circuits that will drive a series of RGB LEDs in sequence, based on the target audio range (treble, mid, bass). I will be using a car stereo pre-amp outputs for my audio signal so I am working with a line-level audio input.
Essentially, I want to separate my audio in to three channels (treble, mid, bass) and have each channel run it's own sequencer circuit that will run a single leg of the RGB LED. The idea is that all 3 sequencer circuits will be running at different timing intervals, producing a completely random display of colors in the LEDs depending on when 2 or 3 sequences align with eachother. Ideally I would like the LEDs to fade out as it advances to the next one in sequence, that way I have a better variance of color as the sequences will align more often and at varied intensities at each leg of the LED.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. I have no problem messing around with different layouts and combining different circuits to get the desired effects, I just don't know what types of circuits I need to be looking at to produce each step efficiently.
I have an engineering background and do have a fair amount of experience building circuits, but need some advanced thought on this one.