DiyLightAnimation

Hardware => Lynx Smart String => Topic started by: sittinguphigh on October 17, 2012,

Title: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: sittinguphigh on October 17, 2012,: I don't know what kind of chip is in the smart strings.
But I wonder if this RGB string would work?
For my application these would work great.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/led-pixel-module-WS2801-DC12V-input-IP68-100pcs-a-string-IP68/701799_529753561.html

Mort
Title: Re: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: rrowan on October 17, 2012,: Those strings are Not Compatible with the Smart String Controller. The chart in the wiki lists all of the ones that will work. http://www.diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=Equipment#Nodes.28Lights.29_Info_.26_Order_Chart

Rick R.
Title: Re: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: injury on October 17, 2012,: Key seems to be TM1804IC chip, 12 Volt, and 3 Wire which at least cursory search seems only Ray has that specific combo setup for us.
Title: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: ratroder on October 19, 2012,: They won't work. You would need something like a sandevices e682 to control these or a dmx decoder that ray also sells.
Title: Re: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: JonB256 on October 19, 2012,: Ray does have a new TM1804 model that I've not noticed before:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/26mm-diameter-TM1804-LED-pixel-module-3pcs-5050-RGB-SMD-LED-DC12V-input-IP68/701799_597351990.html

Look just like the D-Light Firefli modules but no Cutting!
Title: Re: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: chrisatpsu on October 19, 2012,: I wonder if it's the wrong picture, they have 4 wires going to them... remember, even if you find something that meets the requirements of a smart string, the colors could still be off. If you proceed, make sure to buy a small enough sample that you wont be out (financially) in case it doesn't work for you.
Title: Re: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: sittinguphigh on October 19, 2012,: Yes they have four wires. I think I will message Ray. See if he can find these the way DLA wants them.
This could work for alot of things.
Title: Different type of RGB string node.
Post by: rm357 on October 19, 2012,: There is also a speed setting. If you want to try them, start with a small sample to test before placing a big order.