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Offline taybrynn

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Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« on: August 27, 2013, »
Can anyone who has seen the Z8 and Z16 describe any key differences, if any.

I can already guess one is 8 jacks vs. 16 jacks ... but are there any other differences,
or is it just less parts for the Z8 ?

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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2013, »
Main difference is the 8 does not have the ATX power supply connector. It only has the 2 wire positive and negative terminal. As far as operation everything else is there same.

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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, »
So if you needed 20 or 24 strings in one location you could put a z16 and z8 in one box with one power supply and feed the z8 power from the z16?  This is assuming the ATX power supply is large enough for the number of strings.

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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, »
Hi All

I just added two pictures to the wiki equipment page for the Zeus Family

I am not ready for the assembly manuals but they are mostly done and will be posted soon.

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Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2013, »
Like Roger said the 16 takes power from a pc power supply and the 8 takes it from a 12v power source.  With some wiring from your pc supply I don't see why you couldn't but I probably wouldn't though.
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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2013, »
I was hoping the z16 would have the 12v port like the current active hub does (option) but looking at the picture it doesn't so powering the z8 from the z16 isn't a reality.

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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2013, »
You can always use the unused connectors from the pc power supply, just have to look for the 12 volt yellow wires and black 0 volt wires.
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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2013, »
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You can always use the unused connectors from the pc power supply, just have to look for the 12 volt yellow wires and black 0 volt wires.

Yes this is correct. I was attempting to keep the controllers cheap as I could and since this was the case I did not see a requirment to add another connector which would make the pcb larger ($$) and add an expensive connector. It is alway a matter of compromises.

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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2013, »
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You can always use the unused connectors from the pc power supply, just have to look for the 12 volt yellow wires and black 0 volt wires.

Yes this is correct. I was attempting to keep the controllers cheap as I could and since this was the case I did not see a requirment to add another connector which would make the pcb larger ($$) and add an expensive connector. It is alway a matter of compromises.

RJ
If we use the PC power supplies, will we then need to "jumper" or permanently connect the "power" wire?  (this is done for us in your original 16-port hubs)
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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2013, »
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You can always use the unused connectors from the pc power supply, just have to look for the 12 volt yellow wires and black 0 volt wires.

Good idea, thanks.  And thanks RJ for confirming.

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Re: Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2013, »
No if you use a 16 it hooks up just like a hub. If you use a 8 it hooks up just like a 4 port passive hub.

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Zeus Z8 vs Z16 differences
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, »
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