A few weeks ago I noticed that Ray was selling 'null pixels' for a dollar which included a input and output connector. These were 12V WS2811's. I had asked him to make me 100 of 5 Volt WS2811's which he did. My specifications were that each 'pixel' had a short input & output cable (3 core male-input and female-output 15mm cable). He did make these correctly and the actual pixel are all encapsulated with some plastic that does not allow me to actually see the pixel or the wiring. I do expect these to emit 'some' light when energized in my strings. These have normal quick disconnect connectors that quickly allow me to easily and quickly add them before any pixel string.
Before I actually use any pixel strings or strips, I always test them with my home made 'pixel tester'. When given 5 volts and data, my pixel strings and/or strips always light up with some sort of a moving test pattern when connected to my pixel tester. Having lots of 5V pixels, this pixel tester is a blessing. It always works and lets me instantly know that my strips or strings are correctly working before I ever hook them up to any pixel controller. It's just a great tool.
When I added this 'null pixel' either before or after any strings or strips of 2811's, it doesn't light up. It should be NO different that any other WS2811. Correct??
It seems to pass data through it correctly, but why isn't it lighting up when hooked up to my pixel tester? Shouldn't this be a normal 2811 pixel? Am I missing something? --Greg--
Before I actually use any pixel strings or strips, I always test them with my home made 'pixel tester'. When given 5 volts and data, my pixel strings and/or strips always light up with some sort of a moving test pattern when connected to my pixel tester. Having lots of 5V pixels, this pixel tester is a blessing. It always works and lets me instantly know that my strips or strings are correctly working before I ever hook them up to any pixel controller. It's just a great tool.
When I added this 'null pixel' either before or after any strings or strips of 2811's, it doesn't light up. It should be NO different that any other WS2811. Correct??
It seems to pass data through it correctly, but why isn't it lighting up when hooked up to my pixel tester? Shouldn't this be a normal 2811 pixel? Am I missing something? --Greg--