testing new lights

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Those little $3 testers are brilliant for testing lights. Unfortunately some only have 2 wires out. If they are only 2 wire out then theoretically the wires should be 0V and data and the power to run the pixels will have to be supplied "around" the tester.
 
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You can't use test software unless you have an E1.31 pixel controller. These are not from Ray but you'll need one for your display.

Just plug a string/strip into the pixel tester (first) and then apply 12V to the tester (second). There will be a limit to how many strings/strips you can run end-to-end in this configuration due to voltage drop but it'll confirm that they work.
 
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Yes that's what I mean and it's worth testing that with the test software especially if you can't get it working with your sequencer.

I still suggest trying the pixels with the little pixel tester to make sure the lights work first.
 
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heathwithnoteeth said:

i have a pixlite 16, is that what you mean? cheers
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The Pixlite will do the job nicely. You can hook up your lights to the Pixlite 16 and use da e131 to test. The test function in Xlights/NC is pretty good too, but da e131 is easiest and a great piece of kit.

The little tester is the easiest, just supply power to v+ & v- & connect the other end to your strips/strings (one strip/string at a time though). Hit the button and away you go.

Hooking up to the Pixlite will give you many more options and you can test each individual led with David's software
 
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The pixlite 16 also has a hardware test where you just press a button for 3 secs.
Make sure u upgrade to the latest firmware and use the latest manual which explains which button .. I can't recall.
 
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