what strip to use for matrix

[the grinch]

Im looking to build a matrix for the roof for this years display . 2.5metres wide and not sure how high yet ? I really like using weatherproof strips found can repair join etc etc relatively easy and they are already straight evenly spaced etc . My conundrum is as trying to keep to 12 v and have mainly used ws2811 30 per metre strips for everything and has been good but pixels are controlled in groups of three and for matrix feel individual pixel control will produce better image quality ! My questions are is the 12v 60 per metre 2811 strip individually controlled each pixel ! Or shall I use a different strip ! As really want too keep too 12v and not really interested in going 5v if can avoid , , because I will definitely blow something up ! And so far touch wood everything has been great and always spare 12v stuff .also not interested in nodes don't make sense to buy strip material too align and house them . any feedback and advice as always is extremely appreciated as always thanks guys and gals

 

[ryanschristmaslights]

Have you considered 12v INK1003 strip? Whilst you power it from 12v, it has built-in 5v dc-dc converters every metre for 30L/m strip or every 0.5 metres for 60L/m strip. So each led is individually controllable (no groups of 3).

Alternatively how about panels? Just see @darylc

 

[darylc]

You could consider something like https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/5m-DC12V-INK1003-led-pixel-srip-IP68-30pcs-1002led-5050-RGB-with-bulit-in-INK1003-IC/701799_1546255452.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.oUwfZB

thats what I build my old megatree out of

 

[the grinch]

Aha cool guys will check out . And yeah not mentally ready for panels ! Will be approx 15m too 20m from road plus approx 4 too 5 m from earth . Already built in my mind lol ! And will be falcon controlled

 

[Kitman]

I still have some of the ink strip that I got from Darylc at the last Mini I can bring along to Deblen's for you to look at.

 

[i13]

There are still some unknowns about where you can cut the INK strip. If this is a display item large enough to require its own power supply then going with 5V shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Roosta]

Dont be afraid of using the 12v 30/10..


I made mine out of it and it worked well.. i guess it depends on wat u are looking to put on it..


Mine is 4m long, 12 strips high, spaced 100mm apart.. for this year i may increase the strip count and reduce the spacing..


Videos:
http://vid100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/Roosta_DFDFDF/Blinky%20Stuff/1F49CD2A-96DD-4BB2-AEEF-B92E52596DE4_zpsneqmzql2.mp4

Text:
http://vid100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/Roosta_DFDFDF/Blinky%20Stuff/D02250CA-DCB2-495C-A9BC-610AED4B4623_zpstt0xdobx.mp4

Effects:
http://vid100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/Roosta_DFDFDF/Blinky%20Stuff/D51C3E67-222D-49F8-87BC-DF06C9EBCB70_zpsvvu5olxe.mp4

Images:
http://vid100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/Roosta_DFDFDF/Blinky%20Stuff/86CD00A3-5DBE-4415-924C-8C77B8BA8CC1_zpsicn0cdnz.mp4


Cheers..

 

[the grinch]

Dont be afraid of using the 12v 30/10..


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Cheers roosta looks great mate


This is my new feature project for this year and dont get me wrong I have huge amount of 2811 30 pm strips running and absolutely too myself are user friendly can repair, join shorten extend etc etc for a reasonable price . Just for this project wanting too go that little step further without going the p panels not really my thing . Also looking similar size too your matrix looking too cut strips in half 2.5m width thx mate

 

[Roosta]

Hey mate,


Thanks.. yer i totally understand.. a matrix and mega tree make over with INK strip was on my maybe list but i think my budget for this yer is not likely to allow for it, probably make do for another year or 2..


Cheers