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Hardware => Lynx Smart String => Topic started by: zwiller on November 23, 2012,

Title: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: zwiller on November 23, 2012,

I have one pixel (#14) on a flex strip mounted to frame that I really don't want to splice out.  It goes pink when programmed for a start channel but is fine with test firmware or white flashing with programming.  Tried different sscs, reflashing, restarting pic ware, restarted channel utility.  Any thoughts?   

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: rrowan on November 23, 2012,

the node is flaky ?

Rick R.

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: zwiller on November 23, 2012,

Yes but only when programmed. Strip was burnt it for hours and was fine.

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: zwiller on November 23, 2012,

Just swapped it and same pixel is out on another strip.  I seem to recall this is similar to the boundary pixel issue.  It's channels 3,582-4.  Gonna try to move channels around a bit to see if this helps. 

 

Title: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: mitch09 on November 23, 2012,

I found a similar issue with boundary pixels on my smart strings when using e131 over DMX. I had to move the entire window frame to a new "universe"  in LSP

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: zwiller on November 23, 2012,

OK.  I am done for today.  Was trying to get some lights up but it's just one them days...   <fp.  Programming my ssc's was a nightmare. 

(grabs a homebrew)

Now around channels 5320 it starts getting much worse.  Larger sections out and finally around 5600 half the strand is out.  I am running etherdongle with pixelnet with LSP.  Starting to wonder if it is LSP.  Running 2.5 but one or two update behind on my work pc.  Downloading now. 




 

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: zwiller on November 23, 2012,

Installed latest updates for LSP and no dice...  Reflashed hub, no dice... 

In actuality I am only running about 4k pixels with 2 universes so I have some wiggle room, I am just trying to nail down what is going on.  On a positive note, I am happy I decided to test the programmed ssc's before I spent the day putting my elements up   ;D 

Wife says if nothing else get the star up running test firmware.  Our favorite new element this year.  Wood frame, fluorescent light lens, with 36 rectangular ss nodes. 

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: rrowan on November 23, 2012,

at least test your channels with xLights. See if your hardware or if its software issue

Rick R.

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: zwiller on November 24, 2012,

I think I figured it out!  I had the old firmware for the etd.  Updated and reflashed and all is working good so far.  That's what I get for testing all year long starting with channel 1...   8)

Title: Re: Errant pixel but fine with test ware.
Post by: sielbear on November 25, 2012,

Sorry I didn't see this earlier - I had a similar moment of horror earlier in the year when I started testing my Etherdongle that was running the old firmware.  Upgraded and resolved the issue.  Glad it's working!

Looks just like my star! :)