Recent content by Xmas Beans

Points to think about, thanks. I'm looking at just buying "off the rack" per say, strings of 5v WS2811 50 nodes etc. guess I'll just keep grazing Youtube and forums when I have the energy 🙃

the current ex rate isn't looking too flash atm and the tree Id like on there comes in at $2,200 NZ delivered. Im sure I can cobble something together from Aliexpress suppliers for the majority and I like the look of the pixel controller mentioned above from Australia.

I was just going to stick with the 50 pix per strand bullet style 5v. I intend to purchase all the correct parts like the mounting strip, the correct topper to hold the strip etc.. those parts I can work out. a 270 deg tree minimum but if we are talking 8 extra strands makes it 360 then why not...

If I wanted to build a 10ft/3m MT where do I start? can anyone help me with a shopping list? Excluding the rigging part of all this (I can get my brain around how to construct the physical tree rigging etc) Id like to make a minimum of a 10ft tree 270deg(min) probably with 2-2.5" spacing as...

Much appreciated.

OMG 🤩 I just showed my Husband your vid... first off he said... NO.. No... n..... then he watched and ended with... they need some on the carport roof 😂😂😂 Very impressive, that would be an awesome display to witness. I think I'm being pretty conservative with my 12m 60L/pm install now 🤣

Hi! Ok are the ones in your profile pick yours? O_O

Hi i13. I'm keen to give it all a go and as I'm doing a permanent install in my lounge using 45 degree Ali channel with diffusers I think the 60 density will look nicer, give me more scope for learning and playing with effects. also I don't see me running them past about 25% brightness, Ive...

Mean Well China Store. sold via Amazon (usa) and aliex Wellforces are using the exact Imagery, ali appears to only be about $20nzd cheaper than the prices in your images (excluding the tax issue) totally get the insurance angle however.

Big Thanks! ok I was pretty close then, I'd worked out the 250w bit xD and was looking at that exact LRS-350, thinking - if the math checked out - that I could add a 2nd strip later on. Yes re Power Injection! I have that sorted and yes the intention was to PI every 120 nodes 👍 Thank you...

Im ok with Ali, they are genuine, Ali is just cutting out the middle man. Im buying from a trusted supplier on there who many of the USA based pixel heaads buy off. :)

I will! Thank you!

Meanwell are on Aliexpress my friend! other than my drivers I source everything via Aliexpress.

Hi Guys. can someone please help me with some math for working out what PSU I need? its seriously doing my head in. I am 100% new to this and am planning on working towards upgrading the strip on my house to proper 5v ws2812b. However to learn and play I want to do a basic set up in my lounge...