Box on Rails Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi friends. I am looking at getting the Pixie 16 and based on what I have read, it can control a total of 1600 pixels. 100 per channel. what I want to do is convert my vertical dumb strips on my house to smart pixels for better effects and I have 750 dumb pixels to convert. Question 1, Will the Pixie 16 control 1600 Pixels? Question 2, If yes to Q1 will I need to use multiple networks to control all 4800 channels? Question 3, If I run each unit at 100 pixels will I be able to create a 100 pixel string in the Visualizer or will I have to start using the Pixel editor? I have been doing all my house effects with CCP strings going horizontal and dumb strings running Vertical which makes for great left and right chases. now I want to be able to make up and down effects in addition to left and right. I have been using Visualizer for so long I have been hesitant to dive into the Pixel editor but I have a feeling with the purchase of the Pixie 16 There will be no choice. Correct me if I'm wrong but I have a feeling that with the addition of the Pixie 16 the house now being all smart pixels will become a Matrix? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Question 1 - Yes with power injection as the ports are only rated at 4 amps and a ws2811 strip of 50 pulls 3 amps. LORs LPD6803, used on their CCRs pull less power. Question 2 - You can use on a E1.31 network with a LOR Advanced license or on an LOR Enhanced network (high speed) with a Pro license. Question 3 - I believe the strips in Visualizer only does 50 but I could be mistaken. Edited February 11, 2017 by Mr. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box on Rails Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Mr. P, Thank you sir. From my experience with Visualizer's CCP/CCB/CCR simulation only allows for 50 pixels per unit ID so I will probably keep each unit to 50 or less and forgo the Power inject. 16 units at 50 pixels will give me 800 pixels and I do have the advanced license. Will one USB485B adapter be sufficient to run the network for the 800 channels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 7 hours ago, Box on Rails said: Mr. P, Thank you sir. From my experience with Visualizer's CCP/CCB/CCR simulation only allows for 50 pixels per unit ID so I will probably keep each unit to 50 or less and forgo the Power inject. 16 units at 50 pixels will give me 800 pixels and I do have the advanced license. Will one USB485B adapter be sufficient to run the network for the 800 channels? If you want to use a USB485 and an LOR network then you will need a Pro license. Pixcon must be used on a ELOR network which is only available with a Pro license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box on Rails Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) I knew that but I'm not getting the Pixicon I'm looking at the Pixie 16 http://store.lightorama.com/pismpico2.html It appears that the basic software and one network will run the controller but I was hoping someone who has used this had some solid info on it. Edited February 13, 2017 by Box on Rails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Box on Rails said: Mr. P, Thank you sir. From my experience with Visualizer's CCP/CCB/CCR simulation only allows for 50 pixels per unit ID so I will probably keep each unit to 50 or less and forgo the Power inject. 16 units at 50 pixels will give me 800 pixels and I do have the advanced license. Will one USB485B adapter be sufficient to run the network for the 800 channels? You will need a Pro license to use a USB485b as it rquires an ELOR network. An Advanced license will allow it to run on a E1.31 network through the computers ethernet port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box on Rails Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 I knew that but I'm not getting the Pixicon I'm looking at the Pixie 16 http://store.lightorama.com/pismpico2.html It appears that the basic software and one network will run the controller but I was hoping someone who has used this had some solid info on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Just now, Box on Rails said: I knew that but I'm not getting the Pixicon I'm looking at the Pixie 16 http://store.lightorama.com/pismpico2.html It appears that the basic software and one network will run the controller but I was hoping someone who has used this had some solid info on it. Sorry, I misread the post. Yes the pixie will work just bump the network speed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box on Rails Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 No Problem. Thanks again for the Info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdlouke Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Box, I built my tree with the Pixie16 connecting 16 strands of 50. I ran it on one network which also had 3 CTB 16 PC controllers. As Mr. P said just bump the network speed up and it will work fine without lag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 13 hours ago, Box on Rails said: No Problem. Thanks again for the Info. I was gonna ask did you read the UM? cdlouke posted a good response. as soon as I get all of my stuff I will have my 2 up for a test. My tree and matrix will all have channels per 50 to KISS method. Maybe by Christmas if I can get sequencing down I will use my tower for a 36 channel 100 pixel nod tree. That's what I am hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 9 hours ago, cdlouke said: Box, I built my tree with the Pixie16 connecting 16 strands of 50. I ran it on one network which also had 3 CTB 16 PC controllers. As Mr. P said just bump the network speed up and it will work fine without lag. How did you mount (box). I have my CG 1500 but the pixie 16 and PS will not fit into the base mount so I am mounting my PS in the door. I am looking for options though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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