Lightsupchapman Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hi I was wondering if I need a certain software to program and run dumb rgb strips? Do I just daisy chain the dumb controller to my ctb16 ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) No special software is needed to run dumb RGB as SE works just fine as long as you set up the channels correctly. As far as daisy chaining if you are using something like the CMB24D then it daisey chains just like any other LOR controller. Just make sure you set the unit ID correctly. Edited May 13, 2017 by Mr. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Only 2 other things to take into consideration when using the CMB24D, Strip voltage and maximum length of each strip. The CMB24 has 2 banks, so you could have Bank 1 (4 RGB ports) be 12V and Bank 2 at 5V (another 4 ports) (you will need 12V Aux power if both banks run at 5V) Oh! and power supplies are not included. 12V strips can be up to 100 long, 5V need TLC over 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsupchapman Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Ok so I am using the cmb24 with 8 strips of 12v strips and a 12v power supply how do I go about setting up the channels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) If you open an existing sequence you can right click on the last channel in the sequence and click "Add device below". a new box will open, then click on LOR device and select CMB24D and select Unit ID. It will add the channels for the CMB24 automatically. Keep in mind that the Unit ID for the CMB24D is set by the dip switches on the board and NOT the HU. Edited May 14, 2017 by Mr. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 the channel assignment switch positions ar in the book, but it is basic Binary LSB on the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsupchapman Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks again so if the dip switch is set to 9 on the board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsupchapman Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Sorry for reposting that I'll see how it goes in the morning...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightingnewb Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 http://www1.lightorama.com/rgb-controllers/ http://www1.lightorama.com/dumb-pixels/ Look into these webpages as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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