login
Waveshare DALI2 expansion Module is designed for customized control of multiple lighting groups
Waveshare has recently launched the DALI2 expansion Module for ESP32-Pico series boards. The board is designed to enable DALI communication for customized control of multiple lighting groups. This new board is compatible with various ESP32-based modules such as ESP32-S3-Pico and similar boards like the ESP32 PowerFeather which we have written about in our previous posts. This new module connects to the board via email sockets and the screw terminal is used for connecting external DALI devices.
DALI or Digital Addressable Lighting Interface is a standard protocol for controlling lighting in building automation systems. The newer DALI2 version improves on the original by offering better interoperability, multi-master configurations, and improved energy management. DALI2 also supports bidirectional communication, allowing controllers to both send commands and receive feedback from lighting devices, enabling more advanced automation and diagnostics. For more details, you can check Wikipedia.
Waveshare DALI2 expansion Module Specification
- Communication Protocols:
- DALI2
- RS232
- RS485
- CAN
- Interfaces:
- Pico header for Chx-Rx, Chx-Tx, +5V, and GND
- DALI communication screw terminal
- Miscellaneous:
- DALI bus power LED
- Module power LED
- Supports customized control of multiple lighting groups
- Power Input:
- 5V via Pico header
- Dimensions:
- 52 x 21 mm
- Package Includes:
- 1x Pico-DALI2 module (156 grams, excluding ESP32-C6-Pico board)
In terms of software support, Waveshare provides SDKs to simplify DALI2 integration. The Pico-DALI2 module can be controlled using the Arduino IDE with languages like C/C++, Python, and C#. It comes with an Arduino demo and source code for the ESP32-C6-Pico and ESP32-S3-Pico boards, supporting communication protocols like RS232, RS485, CAN, and DALI2.
In the box, you will get the Pico-DALI2 module, with a total weight of 156 grams and more details about the product can be found on the wiki page. The Waveshare DALI2 expansion Module Expansion Module is available on Waveshare where it is priced at around $5.49
RELATED POSTS
24 May, 2016 Build a Cloud-Connected ESP8266 Power Meter
31 July, 2020 Super Bright Nixie-Like Linear Dot Display
18 July, 2022 Meet SmartBond DA1470x Family of Bluetooth Low Energy ― the World’s Most Integrated SoC for Wireless Connectivity
10 July, 2019 OurPCB Published a Guide on ‘Bluetooth Circuit Board-How To Count As a High-Quality Bluetooth Board’
7 September, 2021 PICO-TGU4: Powering Edge AI Evolution with 11th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
6 December, 2016 HiFive1, An Open-Source RISC-V Development Kit
