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[QUOTE="i13, post: 114977, member: 21708"] That does make sense. If you choose to get the Light-O-Rama controller or a DMX controller alongside pixels, I recommend choosing a pixel controller that has a DMX output. This will allow you to connect the Light-O-Rama or DMX controller to the pixel controller which is the source of DMX signal. Light-O-Rama uses a slightly different wiring standard for DMX in a Cat5 cable but it is easy to make or buy an adaptor. Some pixel controllers support both standards without an adaptor but you'll still need at least one if you want to daisy chain both a Light-O-Rama and another brand of DMX controller on the same DMX line. If the light sets have no plugpack and the mains voltage runs along the entire length then that Light-O-Rama controller would probably be compatible but it isn't my area of expertise. You might be able to pick up one of those much cheaper second hand from forum members here. Just make sure it can support the correct voltage. From memory, I thought there was a problem with Light-O-Rama AC controllers' channels getting stuck on when their load was too small. This was a long time ago and I don't know whether Light-O-Rama has fixed it. I generally wouldn't bother with an AC controller for light sets with a plugpack. If the pixel lights have 3 wires then that rules out dumb RGB and any 4-wire pixel types. Hopefully they're WS2811 compatible because that's a very common pixel type. A way to check would be to try a source of WS2811 data and see whether the pixels work with it. This is an example: [URL]https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC5V-12V-Mini-3-Keys-LED-Lights-Controller-Pixel-Dimmer-for-WS2812B-WS2811-N-S7/193715028799?hash=item2d1a50c33f:g:EcUAAOSwZo5fh9kV[/URL] There is a small chance that this check could fail if there's something slightly different in the WS2811 signal that's present compared to what the pixels were designed for. [/QUOTE]
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