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[QUOTE="TerryK, post: 117531, member: 32169"] No rule of thumb that I know of; personal preference I think. I prefer black wire although for quite a few of my purchases it has been black only. I so far have not tried asking for something different. Having all wires the same color can be (and was) a bit thought provoking at first. But I have since become familiar with the WS2811 pixels I use and can quickly determine the V+, Data In, and Data Out wires. In the case where the wires are twisted in the epoxy I may need to look more closely. Also, at least so far, the Gnd/V- wires have had 'inked' horizontal dashes and the Data is always in the center. I color code splices in the string and at the connectors (Red V+, Data White, Gnd/V- Black) with hookup wire and/or heat shrink. I started with xConnect connectors but have since moved to different connectors. I use a small 2 pin connector for data (Gnd/V- and Data, no V+) and a 2 pin automotive type for power injection. Both types are waterproof. I try to use marine grade heat shrink (internal adhesive). [/QUOTE]
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