what do you guys think of this RGB pixel strip?

[canadianchristmas]

Hi everyone I wanted to get some more pixels for this year and was looking at these: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/5m-led-digital-strip-DC12V-input-WS2811IC-256-scale-10pcs-IC-and-30pcs-5050-SMD-RGB/701799_568458133.html They look ok, but I can't find any protection raiding (such as ip68) and even though I know some times those ratings can be extremely incorrect its still a nice bit of info to know and also I contacted Ray Wu and haven't got a reply yet so I wanted to know what you guy think or even if you own this strip yourself what you think of it. Thanks.

[bbayjohn]

hi CC

I tried to buy some back ups of this string this week from ray. But I my invoice came back with that item missing. I was able to order everything else just not that item. Maybe he doesn't have it in stock. I do have 12 of these strings already and they are working well. I would probably look at sealing each end with heat shrink and silicon to keep the water out. The strip comes encased in a silicon housing and is thin, could be prone to punchers, so I would keep it away from sharp edges. I believe there is a new version of this strip ws2811B. More info can be found on it at http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/board,28.0.html

 

cheers

John

[SoCalJimH]

I have ribbons like this and got them from Ray Wu a few months ago.  They come in a silicon tube with end caps.  I believe at the time they were rated at IP67.  The end caps would be the only weak area and can be easily reinforced with a dab of silicon sealer.   I know Ray Wu does stock spare caps for those who need to custom cut their ribbon.   See  LINK

 

As the "tube" is crush able you might have to be a bit careful how it's mounted.  Ray Wu does have some silicon "clips" for mounting on a flat surface.  See  LINK

 

Enjoy!

[canadianchristmas]

I have - 10 C to -30 C here in Canada so would they be ok in such cold weather?

 

And one more thing I wanted to mount these on the sides and rooflines of my house using PVC just was wondering if you guys knew or could find me a link on how to do it.

Edited August 14, 2013 by canadianchristmas

[bbayjohn]

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_{are rays new pixel string types. Full description in the above link}

 

_{Sorry mate I'm in Australia, It gets very warm here during December. But what I can show you is the ice test with technicolour pixels.}

_{And this is a very creative way to mount the pixels}

_{http://vimeo.com/68865492}

_{http://vimeo.com/68891351}

 

_{mounting strips}

_{http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,1463.msg11861.html#msg11861}

_{http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,1736.msg14065.html#msg14065}

 

_{http://forums.lightorama.com/index.php?/topic/22908-mounting-rgb-and-ccr-strips-solution/?hl=%2Bmounting+%2Bstrips}

_{http://forums.lightorama.com/index.php?/topic/22166-tip-how-to-mount-rgb-strips-ccrs-or-ropelight-to-roof-line/?hl=%2Bmounting+%2Bstrips#entry216582}

 

_{There ya go, plenty of reading info}

_John

[canadianchristmas]

_{http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/5m-DC5V-WS2812B-led-pixel-srip-IP68-T-1000S-sd-car-controller-5V-60W-power-supply/701799_949800505.html}

_{are rays new pixel string types. Full description in the above link}

Thanks for the info but Im on a low budget this year and I don't think I have much choice These strips you mention look great, but I don't have the money this year for them.