RobbySchwarzbach
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- Dec 26, 2019
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So I’ve looked around a bit think it’s time to take the plunge. The community on this forum is so kind to share it’s wisdom with the likes of me. Thanks for any comments you have about this.
I want to start small. Real Small. I might HATE this, you know. I might find it tedious and complicated. So It’s just one strand of 50 lights to begin.
Ok, I have a Mac Mini running xlights (which I think is a really cool piece of software!) out thru ethernet. I don’t need DMX and not LOR so my network protocol will be E1. Right now it does all I need. I think DC 5v suits me best right now. Amazon sells a string of 50 for under 20 bucks.
BTF-LIGHTING WS2811 Diffused Digital RGB LED Pixels Lights Addressable Color 50pcs DC5V 12mm
Link:
I think I am reading the specs right. It even comes with its own power supply! But if I’ve got this wrong I can always go to Ray Wu!
Now for the pixel controller. I think PixLITE 4 MkII Control Board is best at $120.
Link: https://www.advateklights.com/shop/pixlite-pixel-mapping/57-pixlite-4-controller.html
Also, I’ve looked at E6804 from Sandevices for $99
Link: http://sandevices.com/product/e6804-assembled-tested/
And the AlphaPix Classic 4 V3 from HolidayCoro for $109
Link: http://www.holidaycoro.com/AlphaPix-4-V3-RGB-Pixel-Controller-p/722-v3.htm
Still I think PixLite is best. So if I just get a power supply for the controller, that’s it, right?? Maybe I’ve missed something… but I’m getting out the Credit card soon
I want to start small. Real Small. I might HATE this, you know. I might find it tedious and complicated. So It’s just one strand of 50 lights to begin.
Ok, I have a Mac Mini running xlights (which I think is a really cool piece of software!) out thru ethernet. I don’t need DMX and not LOR so my network protocol will be E1. Right now it does all I need. I think DC 5v suits me best right now. Amazon sells a string of 50 for under 20 bucks.
BTF-LIGHTING WS2811 Diffused Digital RGB LED Pixels Lights Addressable Color 50pcs DC5V 12mm
Link:
I think I am reading the specs right. It even comes with its own power supply! But if I’ve got this wrong I can always go to Ray Wu!
Now for the pixel controller. I think PixLITE 4 MkII Control Board is best at $120.
Link: https://www.advateklights.com/shop/pixlite-pixel-mapping/57-pixlite-4-controller.html
Also, I’ve looked at E6804 from Sandevices for $99
Link: http://sandevices.com/product/e6804-assembled-tested/
And the AlphaPix Classic 4 V3 from HolidayCoro for $109
Link: http://www.holidaycoro.com/AlphaPix-4-V3-RGB-Pixel-Controller-p/722-v3.htm
Still I think PixLite is best. So if I just get a power supply for the controller, that’s it, right?? Maybe I’ve missed something… but I’m getting out the Credit card soon