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Okay, that makes sense. So the pigtail at the left end of the second strip is not used when it is all hooked up and running.

Thanks for the pic but I'm still not getting it... Where exactly does the cable from the right end of the first strip? Does it connect to the right end of the second strip and then the left end of the second strip connects to the left end of the third? So it's like a zig zag all the way from...

I'm really interested in the matrix, can you give me a better idea of how that is wired up? It looks like they all have a pigtail at the left hand end but then it looks they are joined in pairs at the right hand end? Steve.

I just looked at your display Dale, looks great. Did you even use that strip for the matrix? That is the one place that I was thinking the 3 pixels limitation could be an issue.

Okay, it only gives you control in groups of three because there are 3 pixels per IC is that right?

Hi Fing, Thanks for that info. So let's say I want to join two 5m strips. Do I just join the DATA and GND wires and run new + supply to the second set?

Hi Gerry, Good question regarding strips or strings for the trees. At this point I just want to start playing around with it, so I think I'll just stick with strips (it's not going to be a display for his year). I've seen mini tress with strips and mini trees with strings, what's the general...

Yeah, I realise that I need a controller. I'm looking for advice on which specific items to buy to ensure that they will work together as I'm not 100% sure on the different lights and controllers and which will work together. This is what I was thinking I will need: Lights - WS2811 pixel...

Okay, so I've read the 101 and a heap of posts and I'm starting to get my head around things but I think the best way to learn is going to be to jump in and have a play. As I'm still not 100% on everything (different lights and controllers etc) I thought it might be a good idea to ask for a...

Hi Kane, thanks for the offer. I might actually be up Quinns Rock way over the weekend so I might see if I can come past on Sunday. How do I find your address?

I think self adhesive magnets might possibly be a better solution. Something likes this: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=380942164157

Okay, it's starting to make a bit more sense now. So essentially, using the software, you can 'map' a particular pixel to any display item. For instance you can specify that the first 50 pixels are 'Item 1' and the next 50 are 'Item 2'? So presumably you just run some sort of interconnect...

This is where I'm getting lost. The pixlite 4 is a 4 channel controller yet you have 16 'features' running off it. Are you running each group of features as one channel each? ie. One channel for the poles, one for the canes and one for the trees? That would mean you still have one channel left...

Hi cdbrown, how many pixlite4's are you using and where did you buy them?

I like the idea of magnets on the back of the suntuff end caps but how do you secure the strip in the end cap?