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WS2801 pixel problem.

Discussion in 'RGB Lights - Intelligent Pixels and 3-Channel RGB' started by Daniel1973, Mar 23, 2015.

  1. Daniel1973

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    Hi all,

    I am having issues with my WS2801 pixels. I have them on a pixel tree, (63) and I am planning on connecting 5 trees together. However after testing first tree, the last pixel will not light up. I thought it may be dead, so I cut it off. Next thing the new last pixel wont light up... I appreciate your help guys and girls.

    Daniel
     
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    Have they been outside? It could be moisture getting in.
     
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    All sorted .. Thanks Ben ( BensChristasLights) and Adam (LizardKing)
     
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    Benslights Dedicated Elf Global Moderator

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    your welcome Daniel
     
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    :) Another happy customer Ben
     
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    just what I like to see John :D
     
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    lizardking IT IS STILL ALL BENS FAULT

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    and this is why i want to use a J1SYS controller or 2
     
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    For future reference, what was the cause / solution?
     
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    yes has left me wondering what the solution was as well
     
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    Using ECG-P2 and WS2801 pixels. Last pixel would not light up.

    Bens Solution .
    1.) set correct Baud rats for WS2801 (750 not 3000)
    2.) Have correct pixel count on Universe 1 - I had set to 170

    Once Ben remoted in and set to Uni 1 to have 61 pixels all lights burning bright.

    I guess the pixel count was enducing an error.
     
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