This is my first year working with pixel lights and got to a part of my setup that requires power injection. I’m using a Falcon F16v3 and 12V power supply. My garage outline requires 130 pixels and I’m about 25 feet from my controller box containing my power supply. I have 2 empty/unused ports on my F16. Can I simply plug in a pigtail into one of those ports (just positive and ground while leaving data unplugged) and run a line from that unused port connecting to the end of the pixel string to inject power? Or do I have to go directly from the power supply? Thanks for your suggestions.
Power Injection Question
- Thread starter Bmac99
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You can do that or lower the intensity of the output a little bit. You should be able to go 130 12v nodes with no injection
Jayxdallis
Bayrise Lights
Yes! I would go from power supply to fuse to prop! I also use 4mm twin cable to power inject, this gives me ability to inject many local props
For only 130 pixels it should be fine on one port on 12V.
TerryK
Retired Elf
Either will work. Most individuals I think would take it from the power supply through a fuse. Taken from the controller, the on-board fuse will handle the protection. From the supply not the controller would remove any wiring rearrangement if your display grows and the ports would be needed.
I think, from reading the full description of the setup, there is only 1 power supply and there are only 2 ports on the F16 left. That indicates to me there are way more pixels running off that F16 than just 130. At 100% a 30A PSU (12V 360W) can power about 500 bullet nodes. Obviously, that's all on, all white... but you get the point.