Recent content by DougieB

Awesome, thanks for the advice. Was looking at 2.5 and 5, so might go 5 / 10 and double up. Great idea on power injection on the return run. When I start sequencing I will ask how you capture this in xlights.

Thanks Mark I was leaning towards 12v for that reason. decision made

Awesome, thanks for the clear explanation

Thanks Johnny for your seed order, did you go 12v or 5v

So finally starting to put together my wish list/shopping list to build my new display after a 10year absence and have a couple of questions for the learned people on ACL How do people find the seed/pebble pixels. are they as bright/reliable/workable as the bullets or strips? Is having a dual...

After a nine year absence, I have moved back to suburbia and ready to get addicted again. Quick search shows me I have a lot to learn/relearn and considerable $ to spend for next festive season. Good to also see so many original members still part of this. Thanking everyone in advance for...

awesome work, thanks Aah

HI All long time no talk. Tried to go to chat, ipad kept kicking me out. I have aquery about the rj45 pin out for the 12 light rgb strip group buy from 2013 http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php?topic=2061.msg17340#msg17340 Please help Doug

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Hey AHH, great work Do you have a ball park price as yet

HI Raph Most of us on this forum use the pigtails for the fact that they are waterproof. They can be obtained slightly cheaper from Ray Wu The trick with the 5v stuff is to keep your cable run as short as possible with as large diameter cable as you can, I use .75mm2 cable doubled, which is...

When I built I had a "floor" put in my ceiling space for storage, This is where most of my gear is stored, except anything that cannot fit into a 400x900 manhole. It is big enough to take most plastic storage tubs and all that goes in the shed is the matrix tree frame, 5m arches and a frame for...

I agree with Eddy my viewing distance is about 15m to road. I tested 150 v 50 pixel strips and went with 50 as it suited my piupose. Looking at making an horizontal matrix this year and most likely be the 150 strip for that purpose. Horses for courses. At the end of the day, whatever we do will...