ebrown1972 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Does anyone know if LOR makes lead extensions for their cosmic pixels? Not the cosmic color ribbons. I plan on using 2 ccp's to run 2 arches and 2 circles and I would like to space these apart a little further from one another. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 We do not recommend extending the leads for Cosmic Color Bulbs, Pixels, or Ribbons. CCDs are digital devices - that means there is not just power running on the wires, but data as well. The timing signals sent across those wires have little room for tolerance and after about 6 feet this becomes a real issue. Best practice is to keep the controller as close to the Cosmic Color Device string as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 No disrespect intended, but while they might not RECOMMEND it, it is indeed possible to add extensions to CCP/CCB strings. I know of at least one other person besides me who has used 10' home-made extensions between the controller and light string with no problems whatsoever. YMMV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think if you cut their cable to add an extension, you just voided the warranty, but you may be able to buy 4 pin extensions cables from say DIYledexpress, HolidayCoro, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 You are both of course correct. Can you do it? Probably a few feet without a problem... However cutting or otherwise modifying the string will void the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrown1972 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixnight Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I have extended my 12 ccr since I keep my controllers and sandevices into the garage, I do have a set of 16 cat 5 cables and they are 20' long each cable, each cat 5 has 8 wires so I grouped each cat 5 in four pairs of wires for the four pin connection. Last year I used one cat 5 cable of 40' long with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 George and mixnight,What connectors did you find that fit with the CCPs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixnight Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm using a sandevice E682 and it has a 4-pin screw-terminal that screws the wires, as I mentioned I'm using cat 5 cables that I grouped each cable in 4 pairs of wires, each pair was soldered at each end, one end goes to the E682 4-pin screw-terminal and for the other end I soldered the cat 5 to a single CCR connector that connects into the connector that came originally soldered to the CCR. my CCR are ws2811 from Ray Wu.I will post some pictures later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixnight Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I have some pictures, please visit http://gamamediagroup.com/LightsOrlandoFl and scroll down to see the cat 5 cables, the E682 connectors came with the E682. Edited May 2, 2015 by mixnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks mixnight but when you said CCR I thought you were referring to LOR CCR, not 2811 strips. I am interested in making extensions for LOR CCP strings that George mentioned earlier. I am wondering where to purchase the connectors that will fit the CCP string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Friendly reminder: Let's watch it with the name calling. Even if you don't like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks George. I will check around for those connectors. I just want to extend the controllers 8 feet or so. If anyone happens to know of the correct connectors I would appreciate the info. ~Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve synek Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 This is an old discussion that might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattlemusicguy48 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I note LOR's warranty applies for one year but then provides for a 60% replacement even if 'eaten by dog'. So if I cut my three year old CCBulb cable I still have the option of a replacement for 60% of the original cost. (Hey, my dog can perform as a wire cutter!) So from the many entries to this thread, there appears to be no source for original connectors but many have cut the cable and extended them. I my case I'm only looking at an extension of about 6 feet. Am I correct or is there a source for the connectors I have missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayburn Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Check out the old discussion Steve pointed out. Ron Boyd posted a link to Seasonal Entertainment. They sell extension cables that fit ccp's and ccb's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 'Eaten By Dog' or 'Don't like color' imply that you did not intentionally damage/modify the item You missed this section-> Warranty Exclusions: Light-O-Rama will not be liable for product failures caused by misuse, faulty installation, failure to follow product instructions or environmental specifications, negligence, accident or product modification. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Have your dog modify them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Have your dog modify them If you have a dog that can modify Cosmic Color devices, we have a job for him/her at the factory doing assembly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 If you have a dog that can modify Cosmic Color devices, we have a job for him/her at the factory doing assembly! Don't tell my wife, he's on his way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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