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[QUOTE="i13, post: 121842, member: 21708"] I'll try to answer these questions as well as I can but I am not sure whether you want to use traditional LED strings with DMX512 or pixels with E1.31. Could you please clarify this? You mentioned forgetting the lights that you already have (which would be controlled with DMX512) but you continue to mention the DMX512 option and voltages above 12V (uncommon for pixels) throughout your post. There are no viable DMX512 options for controlling pixels but you can have pixels with E1.31 and traditional LED strings with DMX512 at the same time. :) I suggest posting your planned shopping list here on the forums before buying items. That will clear up any confusion. [B]Point 1[/B]: Strip lighting is okay to use but it needs to be installed in such a way that it does not bend when the wind blows. This is one reason that it can deteriorate. Strip in silicone sheaths tends to be weatherproof but you need to check that there is enough silicone glue at the ends and you shouldn't pinch it too hard with cable ties. This can cause it to leak. I agree that pixel nodes last longer than strip lights. [B]Point 2[/B]: If you're only using pixel lights then I would suggest using E1.31 instead of DMX512. Popular controller options include those sold by: [LIST] [*]Falcon: [URL]https://www.pixelcontroller.com/store/[/URL] [*]Kulp: [URL]https://kulplights.com/[/URL] [*]Advatek: [URL]https://www.advateklights.com/products/pixel-control[/URL] [*]Hanson Electronics: [URL]http://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/he123mk2/[/URL] [/LIST] You might notice that these controllers are more expensive than DMX controllers. These support a large number of pixels. 5V and 12V pixels are common. There are not many 12V traditional LED strings available unless you place a custom order directly with a manufacturer like those listed in this (old and maybe outdated) thread: [URL]https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/8814/[/URL] I have a few tips on placing a custom order in this thread: [URL]https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/12719/[/URL] [B]Point 3[/B]: I don't know how to determine the maximum voltage that a controller can handle. I hope that someone with more knowledge will post a reply in this thread and answer this question. I only know about the 27 channel controller because AAH (with more knowledge) told me and I tried it. If you power a pixel controller with 12V then it will output 12V to the pixels. That said, it is still possible to run 5V lights from the same controller if you power the 5V lights directly from a separate 5V power supply. This is an example of power injection. For single-polarity traditional lights, you can connect multiple power supplies to the same controller like in example 2 here: [URL]https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Controller-Setups-and-Settings[/URL] I don't think this is possible with reverse-polarity traditional strings. [B]Point 4[/B]: You won't use a DMX controller for pixels; you'll use E1.31 regardless of whether you're testing or running the display. DMX is usually only used for items like traditional LED strings, dumb RGB (non-pixel RGB without individual control) and smoke machines. xLights seems to be the most popular software. It is a free download. Note that its scheduler is not supported on Apple computers. If you're using E1.31 alongside DMX, I would suggest choosing a pixel controller which outputs DMX as well as the WS2811 pixel signal. [B]Point 5[/B]: Yes, it is possible to use DMX and E1.31 at the same time and (usually) with the same software. I do this in my own display. My Falcon controller outputs the WS2811 signal to the pixels and the DMX signal to the DMX controllers. I do not know what DMX-SPI is. [/QUOTE]
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