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    RPi-28D+ Strings Outputs

    That would be great! around 9pm AEST works for me, Thanks for the support :) .
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    RPi-28D+ Strings Outputs

    Are there any tests I can do to verify the EEPROM? Logs attached. They look abit hectic ( probably from me clicking all the buttons over and over :) )
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    RPi-28D+ Strings Outputs

    Hi Skymaster, This is what I get under the troubleshooting section.
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    RPi-28D+ Strings Outputs

    Hi, I am currently trying to set up my new raspberry Pi 4b+ and RPi-28D+ for the first time. I have installed FPP on a 64gb SD card and powered the Pi Cap with 12V from my PSU. I have tried FPP versions 5.5, 6.3, 7 and 7.5 but am still struggling to get things to work. Specifically getting FPP...
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    Has anyone got some good rules of thumb to follow?

    The waterproof PSU's is an interesting idea, definitely something I might look into. I plan to keep the gutter LED strip up year round so using a waterproof PSU on the side of the house might be a good idea and this was the reason why I wanted to use a strip vs pixels for the roofline as it will...
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    Has anyone got some good rules of thumb to follow?

    Hi, This is will be my first attempt at setting up a light show this year and I am reaching out to see if anyone has some good links or tips for doing the calculations prior to ordering and install. Apologies if this is a long read but I appreciate any help. My current plan is: Roofline...
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    Expanding RPI-28D+

    Thanks Skymaster, Makes sense now :) with the difference between the 3, sounds like the best bet to get started is to use the RPI-28D+ and if needed purchase a license key to unlock the additional 2 outputs through the 4 pin connector. I vaguely remember reading that this may cause the audio...
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    Expanding RPI-28D+

    Hi, I am just getting started in blinky lights and looking at starting my first light show and have an existing Raspberry Pi 4B. I plan to use a RPI-28D+ to get me started with the 2 WS2811 channel outputs with FPP loaded onboard. I have read that you can extend the number of channels...
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