Smart String Coop

[mr2hogs]

1024 should be a good number for me to start with.

[bwhite505]

I am hoping to get around 1000 nodes.  Still awaiting an ATP (authorization to purchase) from the wife.

I would also be in for about 25 controllers and two injector hubs.


Thanks

[maffeirw]

Between 512 and 1024 depending on when the Coop starts.

[zach stoltenberg]

I'm probably in for about 600 pixels.  If there is the possibility of alternate pixels I would probably go more.  2 hubs, and 2 lynx dongles...

[RJ]

Between 512 and 1024 depending on when the Coop starts.

Work on getting the last of the important not technical issues worked out to move ahead.

RJ

[chrisatpsu]

If i wanted to get 128 nodes, and I'm just starting out, what other equipment do i need? and can i get it in this coop? and what would the cost be?   what is i got 256 nodes?

[TAdamsOK]

I'm new to all of this but it looks like you will need the dongle which is flashed to the smart string (4096 channel) address set up instead of the DMX512. You will also need at least one smart string controler.  They can only address up to 128 nodes (due to power restrictions) so if you are planning on having some distance between two sets of 64 or four sets of 32 nodes then you may want to look at more controllers.  You also need the splitter since that is where the power is injected.  Power comes from a regular ATX computer power supply.

And maybe some software to sequence with of course. 

Again correct me if I am wrong or missing something.

I am thinking 2000 nodes for my first project.  Maybe upto 3000 if I try the mega tree as well.

[dmaccole]

If i wanted to get 128 nodes, and I'm just starting out, what other equipment do i need? and can i get it in this coop? and what would the cost be?   what is i got 256 nodes?

*128 pixels themselves: $90-$100, depending upon shipping from China.

*Dongle (if you don't have one): ~$45.

*Hub: ~$30.

*ATX power supply: ~$25.

*Controllers (need at least one, though your topography may require more): ~$8.

*Cat5 cabling: ~$10.

All these items except the ATX power supply will be available in the coop. So, let's say $200-$250, though I'm just guessing.

At 256 nodes, figure another $100 for the pixels, another $8 or more for the controllers and another $10 for Cat5, so figure $320-$375, but again, I'm guessing.

YMMV, not valid in all 50 states, etc., etc., etc.

\dmc

[tbone321]

Yep, just standard cat 5 cable but make sure that you use the good stuff as the power requirements may overwelm the low cost copper coared aluminum stuff that is now available.

[RJ]

is the cat5 cable built as a normal ethernet 100baseT wiring, or is it custom? i have a spool of normal cat5e cable (not the cheap stuff) witth this work i fi just make my own cables?

No you should not use solid core cat5 use stranded or buy pre made cat5 cables. We will be having a coop for them cheap.

RJ

[onesmoothhead]

RJ I am looking at 512 to 1024

[tri_slarson]

I'd be in for about 700.

[LondoB5]

*128 pixels themselves: $90-$100, depending upon shipping from China.

*Dongle (if you don't have one): ~$45.

*Hub: ~$30.

*ATX power supply: ~$25.

*Controllers (need at least one, though your topography may require more): ~$8.

*Cat5 cabling: ~$10.

Doing the display yourself with parts from DLA....priceless.   

[glinn]

I can use 512 nodes, a hub and 4 controllers.

[cody33rd]

I posted that I wanted 800 nodes.  I no longer will be able to get them.  I am however still staying in on the LE and Dongle coops. Thank you.