P5 Matrix, What else do I need?

[slw2206]

Looking at building a P5 matrix, likely utilizing 12 panels (4x3). If my research was accurate I'll need a Colorlight 75B or E, enclosure with 350 watt PSU, and a USB to Gigabit CAT connector. Probably some cables and odds & ends, but I'll cross that bridge.

Question on the setup of a P5 matrix, does anyone know how I wire it back to my F16 controller or is that not needed since its getting data from my Pi4 over ethernet?

 

[merryoncherry]

Right, the F16 is not involved, it just gets part of the ethernet data from the player. These are square panels?

 

[slw2206]

They are 320x160mm. Are you thinking I should do a 4x4 to keep the aspect ratio?

 

[merryoncherry]

What aspect ratio are you going for? Your 12, 3 columns of 4 rows is approx 3' wide and 2' high, reasonable ratio.

 

[Indigogyre]

So, you will need something to drive the colorlight receiver. There are different options from sender cards or fpp instances, on your flavor of hardware. At what distance will it be viewed from, that might make a difference also. My P5 matrix Tune to was 2x2 from about 30 - 50 feet. I'm going to expand it to 2x3 to give a bit more space on it.

I keep thinking I want to build a 5x4 for a 20 panel for video effects.

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[MikeKrebs]

Yes, use the link Indigogyre posted. It will lay out the "lights" side pretty nicely.

You will need an enclosure of some kind that largely depends on the type of panels you choose.