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[QUOTE="i13, post: 83998, member: 21708"] These are hit-and-miss. Some people use them but some people can't get them to work including AAH from Hanson Electronics who designs and sells controllers. See his post here [url=https://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,8580.0.html]https://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,8580.0.html[/url] A rock-solid option is the 27 channel controller here [url=https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/HD712]https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/HD712[/url] Just be careful with its Cat5 sockets. I've had no problems with them but lithgowlights tells me their contacts are fragile. They can be replaced with a $5 part from Jaycar if this happens. The dip switches for setting the start address can misbehave too but that can also be repaired and it's easy to work around without repairing. There's plenty of forum documentation on this controller including a way to increase the maximum current that it can handle. Despite what the listing says, these can handle up to 35V. Mine have been running at 31V for the last 4 seasons and haven't missed a beat. You have some 2 wire light sets and ordinary DC controllers like the 27 and 30 channel ones can only turn on every 2nd light on these. The only controller that'll give you full control of them is this one [url=http://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/dmx2-18/]http://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/dmx2-18/[/url] Another option for ON or OFF control is to use them with relays on the 27 channel controller. This will work but IMO it is well worth spending the extra US $30 for the MKII version which supports much larger numbers of pixels per output [url=http://www.advateklights.com/shop/pixlite-pixel-mapping/50-pixlite-16-mkii-control-board.html]http://www.advateklights.com/shop/pixlite-pixel-mapping/50-pixlite-16-mkii-control-board.html[/url] The PixLites also output DMX so they can provide signal for the dumb controllers. These are a good choice. These will work and they're a bit sturdier than the ones in silicone tubing. The ones in silicone tubing are better in the sun so I'd only suggest the dumb strip you've linked to if it's going in a sheltered location. This is the one in silicone tubing that lasts better in the sun [url=https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LED-strip-5050-SMD-12V-flexible-light-30LED-m-5m-150LED-White-White-warm-Blue-Green/701799_2047639598.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.vGDbgH]https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LED-strip-5050-SMD-12V-flexible-light-30LED-m-5m-150LED-White-White-warm-Blue-Green/701799_2047639598.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.vGDbgH[/url] Remember to specify RGB because single colour strips are sold through the same listing. Another thing to note is the number of LEDs per metre. There's no need to get anything with more than 30 LEDs per metre; 30 is still insanely bright. Higher LED counts will increase the price and voltage drop. The one you've linked to seems too cheap so it might be worth checking whether that's the price per metre. For the price difference (or lack of it), you may as well stick with pixel strips. They offer the control in 10cm increments and it is easier to power inject pixels. These look ok. I haven't heard of anyone ordering them from this supplier though. The outer casing will gradually deteriorate in the sun but it doesn't affect the light output. I have benbrown's black ones which seem better in the sun but I don't know if that's solving or just masking this minor problem. It is also very difficult to tell which wire is which on the black ones. Excellent choice. The free software options are overtaking the ones that we have to pay for. Have you thought about power supplies? [/QUOTE]
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