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| If you wish to connect the output to another microcontroller (such as another Arduino) you can do so directly - just connect the signal pin of the I/O port to the input pin of your other controller, and also make sure both the TCB and the other controller share a ground connection. | If you wish to connect the output to another microcontroller (such as another Arduino) you can do so directly - just connect the signal pin of the I/O port to the input pin of your other controller, and also make sure both the TCB and the other controller share a ground connection. | ||
| - | However keep in mind these outputs are only rated at 20mA each. That means they will almost surely be inadequate for driving lights, relays or other devices. For that you will need to add an external transistor or MOSFET circuit. A simple 2n2222 transistor circuit will work and there are many schematics on the internet. Or see the [[wiki: | + | However keep in mind these outputs are only rated at 40mA each. That means they will almost surely be inadequate for driving lights, relays or other devices. For that you will need to add an external transistor or MOSFET circuit. A simple 2n2222 transistor circuit will work and there are many schematics on the internet. Or see the [[wiki: |
| There are also various logic-level modules available on eBay that can interface directly with the TCB using a male-to-male servo cable. But be careful when choosing them, because many use a different pinout than the TCB! They can still be used, but you will need to swap the pins on your servo cable. The order on the TCB is Ground/ | There are also various logic-level modules available on eBay that can interface directly with the TCB using a male-to-male servo cable. But be careful when choosing them, because many use a different pinout than the TCB! They can still be used, but you will need to swap the pins on your servo cable. The order on the TCB is Ground/ | ||