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    Suntuff Endcap strip install

    Hi All, Need some advise on the best way to attach suntuff end cap to colourbond gutters. Wanting to use magnets but not sure what is the best way to secure the magnets to the end cap. I've read people have used heat shrink to secure the magnets to the end cap or glued the magnets to the end...
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    Need help!

    Ok cool. And how do I go about connecting multiple controllers together? For the one I've got?
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    Need help!

    So I could run say my roof outline using the 12v PSU with the 12v strips and buy a 5v PSU with another controller to power my 5v strips? But I won't be able to run them all together?
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    Need help!

    5V-24V WLED RGB RGBW Digital Strip Light Controller Over 100 Dynamic Lighting Modes DIY Pixel Lamp Controler WiFi APP Control https://a.aliexpress.com/_mt5fKQk
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    Need help!

    Thanks for the reply! 1. Ye thought so. If I was to get a 5v PSU, is there a way to use both strips? 2. That's similar to what I would be looking at. Do I need a controller with multiple outputs or can I just daisy chain off the one output? What about using an LED signal repeater? Thanks
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    Need help!

    Hi All, Complete newbie here! Slowly buying bits and pieces to put together a very basic roof outline this year. My problems/questions are this: 1. I accidentally purchased 5v ws2812b pixel strips instead of ws2811 12v which I already have sets of. Can I incorporate 5v strips with my...
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    Pixel strip wrong colour

    Hi Everyone. I have made a window frame display out of 25mm conduit. Cut 4 lengths of pixel strips for each side and connected with corner snap connectors. 3 of the sides work fine and run a pattern but the last section is just white and won't do any other colour or pattern. I've checked the...
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    Server PSU

    Hi Alan How many strips does that make it? When you say pixels, is that the same as leds? Unfortunately they are all at work but I recall them looking similar to the one pictured. What connections do I need? Thanks
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    Server PSU

    Hi Everyone. I've been able to get my hands on a few server PSU's. See photo. As I'm am absolute newbie I have no idea how I can use these. How many pixel strips can I power with these? And how do I connect them? Cheers
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    Simple pixel controller for beginner

    That should be plenty for what I want to do this year. I've gone ahead and purchased a few already.
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    Simple pixel controller for beginner

    Thanks mate. Sounds like what I'll probably do this year. How many strips can you run off these testers?
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    Simple pixel controller for beginner

    Hi Everyone, After reading the 101 manual and some research I am still confused as to what controller to use. Just looking at doing a couple of small displays this year. Around a large window, around a pillar. Would be looking at approx. 8m of strips for window display and 10m for pillar...
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    Pixel string window display

    Thanks for that. How long does delivery normally take to Oz?
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    Pixel string window display

    Hi Everyone. As I've left it abit late to start anything substantial this year, I'm looking at doing a little light display around my windows with pixel lights instead to get me started. Windows are approx. 200x1500. Can anyone recommend the below: Best type of light. Strings or strips? Best...
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    Beginner wanting to start basic show

    Hi Everyone, I am wanting to start a very basic set up using either strings or strips. Wanting the lights just to do basic functions for now. Looking at just doing the outline of my roof and around front window to start. I've read the manual but still dont really understand what I need to...
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