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  1. DougieB

    Shopping List

    So finally starting to put together my wish list/shopping list to build my new display after a 10year absence and have a couple of questions for the learned people on ACL How do people find the seed/pebble pixels. are they as bright/reliable/workable as the bullets or strips? Is having a dual...
  2. SmartAlecLights

    Been Having fun with my 10m Seed Matrix

    Since everyone have been having issue's with seed's. I thought it was about time to show off, how well they can really work. Yes, I had many faulty seeds, but only during the build, (cable tied too hard, soldered while they were on) stupid mistakes really. An being that every up/down is...
  3. K

    3D-printable jig for 25mm PVC Conduit

    HI everyone, Just adding this for anyone who might find it useful. This is a 3D-printable jig that I remixed from another design. It is a drilling jig for 25mm PVC Conduit for WS2811 pixels with a 50mm spacing. https://www.printables.com/model/656349-25mm-pvc-pixel-jig-50mm-spacing I...
  4. R

    Pixel tree, 16 x 50

    Hi, I’m starting my 16 x 50 (2” spacing) the build. I’m considering using a 6 foot mini trampoline for the base as I can pickup one for free on Marketplace. Whats the best way to secure the pole with the least chance of killing the lawn with a large footprint base? It cant be a permanent sleeve...
  5. joeyschinella

    the journey has started

    my journey has kicked off , first order done with Controller / power supply / receivers so next step is buying pixels . im going with 5v WS2811 is there anything i need to make sure of IP rating dia i guess just need a go to supplier can strings be cut to suit prop configuration if so...
  6. W

    Is my Wiring OK? - WS2811 LED Strips

    Hi all, New to the forum and I'm not too sure if this question is allowed because im using an Artnet to SPI controller, however it maybe could be of help to others in future! I am looking to install WS2811 LED Strips inside coving on walls for a down lighting effect. I have drawn up a wiring...
  7. firebat

    First WS2811 Pixel System

    Hi All, Firstly, awesome community you have here lads!! Everyone is super helpful and keen for lighting madness! Shoutout to @darylc who is a uber legend sending through a special edition F16v3 quick smart. So anyway.... I've been reading, searching and attempting to answer my own questions...
  8. T

    12V Strip max length without power injection

    hi all, am I right that strips which support 12v or 24V have fewer addressable pixels? so 5V, 60smd/m = 60 pixels 12V, 60cmd/m = 20 pixels 24V.. ? I need to do an installation with multiple strips of 6,2m length. Will this work with 12V strips If I inject at the beginning and at the end of...
  9. David_AVD

    Wi-Fi Pixel / DMX Controllers

    Another board I've made recently uses the ESP-01 wi-fi module to provide a pixel or DMX output. It runs the most excellent ESPixelStick firmware. Pricing is not yet finalised. Here's a temporary product page. The pixel and DMX versions will have different part numbers. The pixel version has...
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