New SSC

[keitha43]

Hey zwiller when you start testing distance here is the symptoms you may see when the distance is too great. It occured for me way back on the v2 mod. Which is why the v3 mod was created. This was way back when there was a ringing problem so I am not sure if the symptom would be the same for these v4 ssc's but you could try the procedure below.

(I run my strings in hybrid mode so I test with the first 3 channels of the string to turn on all nodes of the strand at the same time. First I turn all 3 channels on to create white. I then turn off green and notice node number 1 stays white. The rest are yellow but all should be purple. Turn them all back on then turn red off and the string turns red and the first node stays white. You can turn on and off each channel and the first node will usually be a different color. I have even seen node 1 be blue with all 3 channels turned off.)

[twooly]

Hmm not sure why but I can't get any output on 3 channel or hybrid modes at all.  Change back to individual nodes and it works as I expect.  Tried multiple times and nothing.  test 6 is the version I am using.

[zwiller]

Todd, I have same issue with v6, use some nulls or hybrid doesn't work. 

Keith, thanks check out later, rushing to mow and grill before some rain.  Recommend a distance to start with?

[keitha43]

Todd, I have same issue with v6, use some nulls or hybrid doesn't work. 

Keith, thanks check out later, rushing to mow and grill before some rain.  Recommend a distance to start with?

Nah I don't have a recommended distance to start with. When I converted mine to v3 I left all my distances arount 2 feet as that was what worked with v2 and I really didn't need them any longer at the time. I am not part of this beta either.

[RJ]

Everyone is a part of this beta that loads the code and tests it.   
If you get 30 ft it would be amazing but it might be able to do it, I have not tested it out that far. It seems to handle it better than the earlier versions for sure.   

RJ

[keitha43]

Okay let me rephrase that. I didn't get the new ssc hardware

[RJ]

Ok v7 to test. should have the issue fix in this one. break it and tell me whats wrong with it so I can fix it again!   

I will check back in a little while to see what you guys found out   

RJ

[zwiller]

SSCv4 v6 firmware

forward, individual nodes, 100ct square rear entry 1804 nodes

24" test leads from the Shack + 30' of 3 wire from Ray (34' total)

Each individual node lights and responds well and I can change intensity (vixen).  That said, when I light them all I get lock up...  If I only light about 30 simult channels, I can control well, but anymore than that it gets weird: multi color, flicker, etc.

Try 20'?  (with test leads = 24')

[RJ]

Can you solder the wire directly as the test leads will have a lot of resistance and under the load of full on is dropping the voltage alot on you. It could be very different with no leads.

RJ

[zwiller]

V7 D8D3 pickit 3

Individual pixels, forward, no nulls, 1 group: check
3 channel string, forward, no nulls, 1 group: check
hybrid mode, forward, no nulls, 1 group: check

Individual pixels, backward, no nulls, 1 group: check
hybrid mode, backward, no nulls, 1 group: check

Individual pixels, backward, 10 nulls, 1 group: check (nulls near ssc)
3 channel string, 10 nulls, 1 group: check
hybrid mode, backward, 10 nulls, 1 group: check

Individual pixels, forward, no nulls, 25 group: check (once again groups are kewl)
hybrid mode, forward, no nulls, 25 group: check
hybrid mode, forward, no nulls, 45 group: check

Ok, for my last trick...
Individual pixels, backward, 10 nulls, 5 group: check
hybrid mode, backward, 10 nulls, 45 group: check
hybrid mode, backward, 1 null, 3 group: check

I think you got it!    

Soldering iron warming up...   

[deplanche]

You guys are fast.... just as I am getting test 5 loaded and tested to report, I see everything I found is already posted, fixed, and test 7 is out there.  Good news is hardware is standing up strong to lots of reprogramming and running non-stop for 48 hours.

Stupid question, but do I need to load test 6 before test 7, or can I go right from test 5 to test 7?  I think I can go from a blank to test 7, but wanted to be sure before I have to start over.

[zwiller]

Just jump right into v7 no need to load previous...

Can you solder the wire directly as the test leads will have a lot of resistance and under the load of full on is dropping the voltage alot on you. It could be very different with no leads.

RJ

Soldered the connections and unfortunately acts same and locks up with all channels...  But, I can get about 60 channels on before it gets wonky.  Try 20'?

[RJ]

Go 25 feet it likely will work at that point would be my guess.

RJ

[RJ]

Did anyone take pictures of their build. Is anyone able to work on a manual or if not at least send me images to use to create it. The V4 is different enough I need to get a manual made for it. We will be doing a coop very shortly if nothing turns up in the next few days of testing.

RJ

[rdebolt]

Have not started testing length yet but

Individuals Forward, with or without nulls, 1 or more grouping = ok
Individuals Backwards, with or without nulls 1 or more grouping = ok
3 Channel with or without nulls = ok
Hybrid Forward with or without nulls, 1 or more grouping = ok
Hybrid Backwards with or without nulls, 1 or more grouping= ok