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[QUOTE="i13, post: 76702, member: 21708"] jcarlton that is a fantastic post. I'm really pleased to see how much reading you've done and it really shows that you know what you're doing and you're on the right track. The lack of electronics background shouldn't be an issue. I also agree with your approach deciding that different voltages suit different applications. A few little points to note [list] [*]You can use DMX controllers driven from the F16v2 if you prefer. [*]Big W lights bought in 2015 won't work with a DC controller. [*]The correct voltage for the Big W lights varies depending on the colour and the year you bought them. You can test them and modify them so they all use the same voltage but that can be time consuming. Was worth it for me. [*]The diffused neon look of strips in videos is actually due to cameras not picking them up properly. They actually look clear and you can see each LED. 30 LEDs per metre is more than enough. [*]Have a look at the design of the megatree that lithgowlights made. It has a particularly good 360 degree viewing angle. He used very thin rope and cable tied the bullet style nodes pointing upwards. [*]Using the F16v2 without the expansion board means up to 680 pixels per output. You can divide this up into the strands for your tree and work out how many LEDs per strand uses this capability most effectively. One problem with 680 pixels per output is that one dud pixel can halt up to 679 others. You can make spare strands and use the waterproof connectors from Ray to make dud strands easy to swap out quickly. An expansion board might have helped with power distribution too. [*]56 5V pixels per strand might be pushing the limit unless you power at both ends or half way up instead. Haven't needed to try it myself but it would be worth asking about.[/list] The first year is the hardest but your chances of getting it going look fantastic. Looking forward to seeing the shopping lists; it is always a good idea to post them the first time you order. Keep up the good work [/QUOTE]
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