smart string nodes not covered?

[chrisatpsu]

after seeing what nodes are available...  string, flex strip, rigid strip, rectangle, square. is there anything missing you'd like to see as far as a different shape?

[Slite]

Round?

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[chrisatpsu]

essentially you can use the metal squares to do the same as that. i meant, is there something people wish they could do with the smart strings that isn't easy to do now because of the current shapes or way they are wired? (for example, icycles)   anything else?

[zwiller]

I wish there was a longer module say 15cm similar to the rectangular module but with 6 discrete leds instead of 3 in series.  It would have tabs on its side instead of the ends so when it was mounted end to end the end, the leds would remain spaced the same between modules as within the module itself.  Also, it would only have 3cm of wire instead of 9cm so that the wire would not obstruct the view of the leds when mounted end to end.  I could work with the rectangular 3 led module if wiring was shorter, assuming the tabs are on its sides, but I believe the tabs are now on the ends like the dumb stuff now…  Can anyone confirm?

I think a smart version of this would be cool (1 more led in square module): You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

Also think smart strings and/or dumb strings with choices of 3”, 6”, or 12” spacing would be a hit.

AND for the piece d’resistance…  Some sort of connector that would allow us to easily splice 3 conductor wire to modules instead of soldering and heat shrinking.  Would settle for a non waterproof solution that would need be heatshrinked which saves the soldering.

Is there a remote chance some of these ideas could actually be made?   

[chrisatpsu]

the technology is still fairly new, so anything's possible.

yes, the rectangle nodes have tabs at the ends.

so for the metal squares, you're looking for this?
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[zwiller]

the technology is still fairly new, so anything's possible.

yes, the rectangle nodes have tabs at the ends.

so for the metal squares, you're looking for this?
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Awesome find!  Never saw them before...  This couldn't have come at a better time Ray and I are working on a transaction. 

 

[chrisatpsu]

those aren't indivually controlled though. just 4 leds controlled as one node

[chrisatpsu]

i'd also point out that since there's an extra led on the node, that it's power consumtion increases.
most likely 90 per ssc max

[zwiller]

Totally with ya.  (Might actually starting to get this stuff)  I just wanted a little more power for my luminaries 

Are there other ss compatible things that maybe I am not finding on Ray's site?

[taybrynn]

I have those 4 LED square modules and they seems the same as 3 LED(s) square modules.  They are controlled the same with the TM1804 controller, but I haven't attached them to a SSC yet.  They use more power than the 3 LED squares, but still less than the 3 led rect. mods.  Wire color is non standard.

[chrisatpsu]

there should be, but one unknown is the order of the r,g and b  RJ's setup utility takes into account the nodes we have in the wiki. if any of the items use a different order, they aren't supported.

[zwiller]

I have those 4 LED square modules and they seems the same as 3 LED(s) square modules.  They are controlled the same with the TM1804 controller, but I haven't attached them to a SSC yet.  They use more power than the 3 LED squares, but still less than the 3 led rect. mods.  Wire color is non standard.

If you could try and let me know if they work I would really appreciate it.   

[Slite]

essentially you can use the metal squares to do the same as that. i meant, is there something people wish they could do with the smart strings that isn't easy to do now because of the current shapes or way they are wired? (for example, icycles)   anything else?

Rope would be nice....

[chrisatpsu]

didn't think of that...

[Rod R]

essentially you can use the metal squares to do the same as that. i meant, is there something people wish they could do with the smart strings that isn't easy to do now because of the current shapes or way they are wired? (for example, icycles)   anything else?

Rope would be nice....

Yes Rope would be cool to have.