Expansion Board (FX45) Manual

Introduction

The FX45 expansion connector board adds connectivity to the Bad ASS Controller (BAC)/FX450. Available in 2 versions, Basic and Full, the FX45 accommodates a variety of I/O expansion for all those games, puzzles or room controls. Control Neopixel lights, RFID sensors, analog inputs and much more with the BAC expansion board add-on.

Required Hardware

Bad ASS Controller (with or without audio)

or

FX450 – Our Ethernet-enabled, Arduino compatible controller

ERT Hardware Compatibility List

Overview

Basic & Full Versions

  • Dual LED Drive 5V & 12V Logic
  • SPI Exp port
  • I2C Exp port
  • RS485 RFID header port
  • Analog port
  • I2C port
  • Hi-Drive I2C header port

Full Version Only

  • Serial WS2812 LED Driver header port (sometimes referred to as NeoPixels)

Mounting Options

Industry standard 72mm DIN Rail PCB holders

BAC retainer bracket board holder and 2 screws (included)

4 PCB screw holes (Board size 72mm x 177.5mm or 2.8″ x 7.0″)

 

FX45 Basic

  • Dual LED Drive 5V & 12V Logic
  • SPI Exp port
  • I2C Exp port
  • RS485 RFID header port
  • Analog port
  • I2C port
  • Hi-Drive I2C header port

FX45 Full

  • Serial LED Driver header port

Version Information

BAC Rev 4

FX45 V0 (Basic & Full)