Has anyone seen or tried these from Ray's store?

[jwilliams31]

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100nodes DC12V input TM1804 pixel smart node,IP68 rated

For the most part, they seem similar to the ones in the Wiki:

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100 node LED pixel string ;DC12V input;new model,IP68;TM1804IC

However, in the product description, it states:

Product Description

rgb LED pixel lighting  (TM1804 IC)
DMX512 controllable &compatible with Madrix

Working voltage:            DC12V                         

Working current:             30ma                         

Working consumption:     0.3W                         
Working temperature:    40°C- 60         

IP grade:                       IP68                           

Dimension:                    25L*18.5H*22mmW     

LED type:                       1pcs  stawhat             

 LED qty:                        1pcs
Lifespan:                        MTBF>50000h             

Viewing angle:                >90

Since it says this one is compatible with DMX 512, then does that mean that it will not work with the smart strings?

I liked these because they could be mounted flat (I know there is a technical term but I'm having a senior moment).

Thanks.

Jason

[zwiller]

Jason,
I used these exclusively for the SSCv4 beta.  IMO they are the approved DIYLA strings (12V 1804IC) with a different mounting style.  They work perfectly and in fact I will be using close to 1,000 this year (if my order ever ships  )  The flat mounting is why I went with them too.  Anymore questions, just ask. 

[sittinguphigh]

Is the 0.3 draw correct per node om those? I read that Ray may have changed the LED bulb that change the current draw to 0.67 watts.

[zwiller]

I think the draw is still .3W for these.  I ran 100 of them off a SSCv4 all summer during beta and no issues.  If they really draw .67 then I suspect I would have blown fuses or other weirdness.  In fact, I am planning on running full strings of 128!  You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

[sittinguphigh]

Very true. Unless there has been new changes every thing should be OK.

[jwilliams31]

So I would use the SSC with pixelnet to control them?

I just wanted to confirm, because the whole DMX in the description threw me off.

Thanks.

Jason

[zwiller]

Yes, pixelnet for our purposes. 

[arw01]

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The link says WS2811, the description says:

rgb LED pixel lighting  (TM1804 IC)

[jwilliams31]

The link says WS2811, the description says:

rgb LED pixel lighting  (TM1804 IC)

That's scary.  Although the description does seem correct for the 1804.  I wonder if it's just a reused URL.

[zwiller]

When I place my orders with Ray I send a word doc with the links pasted into it.  I have seen bad URLs more than once.  When I order something with a bad URL I add corrective info about the item to clarify what I want and my orders have been ok.  Ordering from Ray is not without it's challenges...   

[sittinguphigh]

Yes it is. You need to over do the information part.

[jwilliams31]

On a bit of an aside, how do you all order from Ray?  Do you order directly from the aliexpress shopping cart or is there some other method you use?

Thanks.

Jason

[mitch09]

On a bit of an aside, how do you all order from Ray?  Do you order directly from the aliexpress shopping cart or is there some other method you use?

Thanks.

Jason

I email him a text or word document with a detailed description of what I want. He then sends me a PI(invoice). I pay via the Paypal address in the invoice making sure to put my PI number in the note on Paypal. Then I email Ray letting him know in have paid.

[jnealand]

+1

[arw01]

+1 and check back in a couple of days to make sure all was understood and check on the stock status of what you wanted.  He won't necessarily let you know he is waiting 2 weeks on this piece or that piece.

Alan