DIY Smart String?

[soakes94]

I was wondering if someone could tell me if this would even be possible, I have made some strings using RGB LED's and ping pong balls. The LED's are inside the ping pong balls to diffuse the light and I have 12 LED's on each string. I am able to control each color individually and the first 6 and last 6 desperately. So 6 channels per string, red for the top and bottom, green for the top and bottom and blue for the top and bottom.

While it gives a nice effect and looks great I was wondering if it would be possible to install the IC's that are used in smart strings inside the ping pong balls. That way I could control each ping pong ball individually. I would just buy the strips or strings but I've already starting making my strings and would rather try changing them.

Is it possible?

Thanks Steve

[tbone321]

The problem is that it's more than just the IC.  It's the IC, its support circuitry, a board to mount it all on as well as the LED's.  I would bet that it would cost more to make them yourself then it would just to by the pixels.

[soakes94]

Thats fine with all of the boards and stuff, I was just really after a price for everything, to see if its worth it. I have no idea what ics im looking for or where to even get them haha.

cheers
stephen

[SGInut]

The cheapest way is to just purchase a string of pre-made.  You'll be hard pressed to find just the parts needed cheaper.