So for the co op if i want to do a mega tree like show in video here how many controllers do i need for a mega tree like 10ft high
each line up the mega tree does not "have" to be on it's own controller.
a 128node string seems to be close to 40 ft. so half of that (64) would be close to 20ft.
if you were to have a 16 line mega tree, you could run 8 20ft strings from base to top, and then down again.
if that were the case,
you could create a 10ft mega tree with:
Qty 1 of Lynx Dongle
Qty 1 of Smart String Hub
Qty 8 of Smart String Controllers
Qty 8 of 64 nodes of Smart Strings (EDIT: I just read in another post that the strings might be purchased in set lengths. 70 nodes might be an option)
Qty 1 of a computer ATX Power Supply with 1 12v rail. There is a post of here with a link to a decent power supply from RJ. I'm getting this one, myself
(EDIT: found link of power supply You are not allowed to view links.
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Of couse there's more than one way to do mega trees with Smart Strings, This is what I could think of to lower costs.
Your Mileage may vary.
And for this example, i used 10 ft, as the distance down the slope of the tree, not the vertical distance of the tree or pole itself.
I would also include extra Nodes in case you need to replace. Nothing is completely indestructable.