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[QUOTE="i13, post: 120811, member: 21708"] Hi HarryIX and welcome to ACL I am also in Canberra and I converted the traditional LED strings in my display to computer control with DMX. The biggest pain point was that the original plugpacks on the light sets were slightly different voltages; I am now using central power supplies. The solution for me was to test and modify the light sets so that they run at the same voltage as each other. Starting with nine strands was a good idea for this year considering that we're now in September. The first year of computer control is the most challenging but very rewarding. Once you have something working, that gives you a setup to add to. One thing that you will need is a source of DMX signal. I'm not hugely familiar with the Raspberry Pi; hopefully someone here will clarify whether it can output DMX and how. As far as I know, your options are to use an E1.31 to DMX bridge (most pixel controllers have at least one built in) or a USB dongle connected to the Raspberry Pi (not sure how well this option works in practice but hopefully someone else has tried it and can comment). Assuming that you have a Windows computer, this can run the show without a Raspberry Pi if you prefer but you'll still need a source of DMX signal. We're obviously in lockdown but I'm happy to arrange a video call. [/QUOTE]
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