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[QUOTE="i13, post: 81181, member: 21708"] The APC718 takes in a DMX512 signal. I would not usually recommend the DMX512 route if you want a setup that includes pixels. A DMX universe can only support 170 pixels and the APC718 is limited to 25 pixels each. It is ok if you only ever want a small number of pixels but there isn't much room for expansion. [url=https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/APC718]https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/APC718[/url] It can be a bit more to learn in the first place but E1.31 signal is the way to have a setup with more pixels. It's also a more reliable way to have DMX512 versus using a USB dongle because the E1.31 signal is more efficient for the computer to send out and some pixel controllers can convert the E1.31 signal to DMX512. The APC718 would also be useful in a situation where you have a controller that sends out DMX512 but doesn't support WS2801 pixels if you particularly wanted to use them. It really comes down to the question of how many pixels you ever want to have. If it is more than 170 then go with E1.31 The WS2801 is not the cheapest option and they're a relatively old pixel type but they certainly work if your controller still supports them. They have a reputation for being reliable. That said, I would recommend using modules instead of nodes because they have three RGB LEDs per pixel instead of one. This is a good thing when you want enough light output to shine through the corflute. This is a WS2811 example [url=https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LED-digital-module-WS2811IC-5050-3LEDS-DC12V-input-waterproof-20pcs-a-string-256-gray-scale/701799_564861370.html]https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LED-digital-module-WS2811IC-5050-3LEDS-DC12V-input-waterproof-20pcs-a-string-256-gray-scale/701799_564861370.html[/url] If you want a last resort demo mode then one of the US $2.50 units might be useful because it will get your pixels to light up if all else fails. I use these for testing purposes so they're well worth having anyway [url=https://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799/search?origin=y&SearchText=smart+pixel+controller]https://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799/search?origin=y&SearchText=smart+pixel+controller[/url] Remember to contact Ray directly because Aliexpress's automatic shipping calculator can overcharge you if you order more than one type of item. [/QUOTE]
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