Recent content by darrenr

Sounds like a reasonable setup to start with, best of luck!

I'm putting together a new Megatree and am wondering if there's anyway to define it in xlights if it has uneven string lengths? What I want to do is String 1: 12 stands, 50 pixels each (600 total), Stand 2: 11 strands 50 pixels each (550 total). ...and before you ask there are two reasons I...

I have done this and it works fine. I'm about to do it again this year for two more channels to drive my new mega tree. In the remote box I have 12v and 5v power supplies and share the V- across the lot.

I appreciate the post, thanks.

Good points DJ... and how to attach securely to the top of the pole? And the star to the top of that? I’m going to get a quote from a metal fabrication co, see what they can do for me....

I'm doing 24 strands at 270, so additional suggestions for steel toppers welcomed :) In the mean time I'll plan to double up on the ply.

wrong size for me :(

Thanks gents, for the feedback so far, here's my thoughts on the above: As for topper, agree on ply vs steel - any suggestions on where to find a 32 hole steel topper locally? I have tried to contact Overkill Metal with no success - assume because i'm not in the US. I want to keep it all as...

I have plenty of blinky on the front of my house and fence, but no front yard as such. I want a Megatree - real bad... here's my plan for 2020 - the "Elevated Megatree". Verticals planned as 50x50x2.5 Gal Square Hollow Section (SHS) tube - one attached to the low brick wall for extra stability...

Thanks Daryl, I missed that - if you are coming to the Syd mini again this year can you bring please.

LDL, good advice, I'll definitely consider steel. As for a topper - any advice? how to connect to the pole...

Alan - I do like the idea of your strip too for the very reasons you mentioned. I'd just like to see the quality and compare to see if the extra cost is actually worth it. I'd like to do a Pepsi style challenge - physically compare them, at say the Sydney mini (and others if possible). I'll PM...

I just contacted Action Alu and got the following response about if they would sell less than 6m lengths.... On Wed, 4 Mar 2020 at 11:46, <caringbah@actionaluminium.com.au> wrote:

At this stage I'm thinking the same @OzAz :)

I done a bit of searching and I couldn't any direct comparisons on pixels strips. I'm wanting to build a smallish mega tree this year and will need about 50m of strip. Three options I have found available in Australia are: Hansen PIXEL MOUNTING STRIP (50M ROLL)...