You really can use anything, I use mine with a 12vdc relay connected (as that controller uses 12vdc) to one channel as you only need on and off, so you could even use an AC controller if you drive an AC relay from 1 channel. You can also connect it straight upto any DC controller even if the controller voltage is not 5vdc. Refer to the wiki example 2 or 3 from this wiki page link , just ensure you dont use dimming or shimmer or twinkle effects
I'm just trying to get my head around running the 5v strobes on a 12v controller. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60010181/Strobe%20Connections.docx
Just wondering if I have this correct? Using option 3b on the strobes with a trigger line, do I wire the 12v PSU +ve to the board then connect the -ve to the 5v PSU -ve which connects to the board. The strobe power connects direct to the +/- of the 5v PSU and then the trigger line connects on the channel output?
Does the trigger line need to connect back to anything?