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Hi everyone,

This year I am looking to connect around 100 led candles to 9 relays in sets of 3.

Im not exactly sure what would be the best, quickest, simplest and cheapest method to do this so I'm looking for some ideas.

They only run 5v and current is low.

And the plan is to run 6 connection points (two connection points per relay set)

Thanks in advance for your ideas.
 
burnt said:
Do you have a link to the candles to see if they can be run from Alan's 2811dc15 https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/2811dc15/ .
If you use this controller, you will be able to dim the LEDs.

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Nah, can't dim them they are animated already, I'm putting them in little jars I found, yes I am making my own candles, why because I wanted to.

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I'm not really after individual control, just a simple way to connect like 5-10 to a single wire that connects to a dmx relay.

I'm more using these as an atmospheric light I guess.
 
What do you want to do with the relays? Synchronised on/off lots of times or just on at the start of the night and off at midnight?
 
Iain said:
What do you want to do with the relays? Synchronised on/off lots of times or just on at the start of the night and off at midnight?
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More like basic control. Not really tuning on and off lots, more tun on here and there, I'm not sure exactly how it will be placed, but I'm looking at more groups then anything.

I don't really do sequenced lights I just like to have a more cohesive display that allows for different elements to take centre stage, and more overall design and control. I've always found built in sequences of standard lights to be either boring or over the top flashy and annoying.

Normally my display is interactive but this year it won't be as I still haven't figured a solid way to make it interactive in a way I like.
 
If you just want manual control, you can get a three pack of Arlec remote control power outlets. They work pretty well. The remote lets you target one of the outlets or all of them together.

If you have an xlights sequence then you might want to look into one of Alan’s relays above and see if you can use it for on/off control without dimming (I think you can but don’t want to give you the wrong advice). Or if you want to make your own, there’s plenty of Arduino and raspberry pi options.
 
Iain said:
If you just want manual control, you can get a three pack of Arlec remote control power outlets. They work pretty well. The remote lets you target one of the outlets or all of them together.

If you have an xlights sequence then you might want to look into one of Alan’s relays above and see if you can use it for on/off control without dimming (I think you can but don’t want to give you the wrong advice). Or if you want to make your own, there’s plenty of Arduino and raspberry pi options.
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Thanks, I use QLC+ for my display. I find it easier for me to program and I believe it's easier to make interactive via Arduino acting like keyboards for user input.

I was just looking for ways to connect something like 20 wires in a non permanent way to one wire. I think I'll go for a post style, maybe use banana plugs for the post and fork crimps on the wires, alternatively I could use those snap wego connectors. I'll have to think a bit more. Still open to ideas. Thanks again.
 
Iain said:
Oh I thought you were asking a different question!

Search “power distribution”, there’s heaps of things from terminal blocks to this more purpose built: power8 fuse board.
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All good.

The power8 fuse board is probably a bit over kill for this particular use. But thanks for your help anyway.
 
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