Ralph A Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 This is my first year to use Dumb DMX pixels. I have a basicunderstand of how it all works, but there is no replacement forexperience. I have read several ways to wire your pixels and wanted toget your opinions on what may be the best way for my application.My set up will be six concentric squares that will be made of PVC. Eachsquare will of course have four sides, and each side will be controlledby one three channel controller like this one; http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29&products_id=186. All pixels are rated for 5vdc. I will have a power supply that israted at 300 watts. The smallest square is 8 x 13 and the largest is 18x 23. Therefore the longest run of pixels will be 23 feet long. Thepixels I'm using are these, http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=65I have read that 5vdc will require a heavier gauge wire than 12vdc. Iwant to be able to take the squares apart for storage. So each leg ofthe square would come apart. Each leg will have it's own 3 channelcontroller attached. I would like to use cat-5 wire and connecters ifthat is feasible. Since each complete square will have four controllersand I need to get power to each as well. Can I use the cat-5 or cat-6wire and connecters? Or is that a poor way of doing things out in theopen? I do plan on running the wire inside the PVC pipe to make itcleaner and safer. I have also seen this type on connector, http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=87 but it would be more expensive. For those of you that have been there what do you think is the best optionfor wiring my display, that will allow for a fast setup and tear downand give me the fewest problems?If anyone can direct me to a wiring diagram or video that would be awesome!!Thanks for all your help!!Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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