Will these work with the SSC's

[bwhite505]

Does anyone know if these are compatible with the Smart String controllers?

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Thanks,

Brian 

[mykroft]

nothing else in the Wiki listed light strings uses the TM1803 chip, and the listing for them does not have the specs listed.  They are from the same MFG - Rita

Don't know if these are some of the new ones RJ was looking at or not - think I will throw Ray a note and see what he says....

Myk

[mykroft]

The tester Ray sells that lists our compat LED modules, also lists this 1803 chip set that it can control/test as well - so they might be compat - am waiting on Ray's reply

Myk

[rm357]

The 18xx family of chips support several different data rates that are set by a pin on the chip. We use the 800khz data rate. If those are set for 400 or 1600(?) Khz they won't work.

RM

[taybrynn]

The controller from Ray also allows you to adjust the data rate ... but that doesn't mean it'll work with a SSC.  But I will say that "I think" the SS flex strips use a higher data rate (on the ray controller) and a lower rate on the modules and nodes (I think) ... so perhaps they might work. 

I ordered the 4x5050 (4 RGB LEDS each) square modules which have R,G,Y wiring and they work the same as SS modules, but use slightly more power, so have a max modules limit of 80 to 90 instead of 120 (for the square metal backed modules).  I just ordered them and gave them a shot it was a bit of a gamble on my part, but they were TM1804 and not TM1803.

[mykroft]

Still waiting on Ray's response.... 

[RJ]

Ray does not know. Do not spend lots of money until you test.  They always so yes. It is just a culture thing.
The last new item I got to test did not.

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RJ

[bwhite505]

I think I am going to order a string a see if they work. If not they are not that expensive and I'm sure I could find another use for them.

Brian

[mykroft]

is the data rate settable in the pic or hardcoded?

[mykroft]

I think I am going to order a string a see if they work. If not they are not that expensive and I'm sure I could find another use for them.

Brian

ya, not that expensive if you use post - but it can take up to 30 days to get them 

[bwhite505]

They are coming DHL with some sample covers he is sending me.  We will see.  This is my first order from him.

[rm357]

The current firmware for the SSC only supports the "fast" (800 KHz) data rate.

Can the firmware be updated to support the "slow" (400 KHz) data rate?
Maybe, but it involves more than just the SSC firmware. It would also require a change to the SSC programming utility to select which speed to use. Then it would have to be tested to make sure it works correctly, and then finally released. With all of the other things he is working on right now, I think this would be a very low priority - but hey, what do I know...

Just fiddling with my nodes and the tester from Ray, the strings and 4x5050 square nodes that I have will run on the slow speed. The rigid strips will not.

RM

[mykroft]

did you get these yet and are they compatable?

Thanks
Myk

[bwhite505]

I have not got them yet.  According to DHL they are in Van Nuys so I would guess first thing next week.

Brian

[mykroft]

Hm.. slow

I have gotten both of my orders (not these modules) in less than a week...

Myk