DiyLightAnimation
Hardware => Lynx Smart String => Topic started by: taybrynn on March 02, 2011,
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Ok,
I'm also working on another project which is using an RF RGB controller and some RGB modules. I can either use some SS modules (rectangular, lets say) or buy some 4 wire RGB modules for just this.
Can a 4 wire controller control these 3-wire SS modules ?
I'm just wondering if a traditional 4 wire dmx controller can work with these 3 wire modules or not.
I'm inclined to think not.
And I'm also thinking that a SS controller woudl not work with 4 wire RGB modules either.
Sorry if this is as dumb as is sounds, just wanted to check.
Thx in advance.
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No.
The pixel nodes use a different protocol for the data transfer.
The ssc converts pixelnet starting at the assigned address.
Pixelnet is 1mbs
The pixels use either 400 kbs or 800 kbs
Dmx i can't remember, but it is much slower...
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I think there maybe some confusion when you say "4 wire" RGB. There are RGB modules - pixel and basic that both use four wires. For a pixel module it would be:
+ Positive
- Negative
Data
Clock
For a basic module it would be (common anode):
+ Positive
- Negative Red
- Negative Green
- Negative Blue
I believe the controllers you are referring to (from an ACL discussion about dancing heads?) are basic RGB controllers. So, you would use just basic RGB modules – not pixels. I’d review the RGB Basics videos for more information on the differences between RGB pixels and basic RGB devices.