bbkfpptt Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 New to this, have done the mr. Christmas preprogrammed and am ready to move to the next level. What are the differences, Besides the metal enclosure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Pro Models are up listed. Most folks use the PC version for their home displays. Save yourself some money and get the card assembled version and install the cords yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 And for differences between the Pro and Residential controllers, see this page from LOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMeBobO Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Buy PC home version already assembled with the cords attached ready to go. If you like the DIY part you can build or wire yourself. Be sure to allow time for that in your project plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkfpptt Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks for the info. I just purchased 2 of the CTB16PC, one fully installed to get the discount on the software and one partially assembled. Gonna pick up 2 more real soon, can't wait to put them to use! Thinking of getting more after this season, gonna go the complete DIY route. Been doing the electonics thing for the last 16 years in the Navy, these shouldn't be too difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeighty Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I have one of each.The Pro enclosure is much more robust and the unit is UL listed which may be useful if you install it where it has to be inspected by the local building department. The pro has no exposed components. To save money I purchased my second controller from WOWLights during their summer sale and it is a residential model ( complete and ready to go). I really do like the Pro and for my next one, I am not sure which I will pick, but it more than likely will be a Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htebault Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have found it helpful to put lables on my controllers with the current firmware version and assigned address. When they are powered off, it helps keep track of things. I have also found lableing every power cable with the channel number (01-16) is also key to sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkfpptt Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks for all the quick replies! Really excited to get this up and running this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If I remember correctly, the residential only has on power cord to plug in while the Pro has two power cords, one for channels 1-8 and the other for 9-16. Good to know for planning number of power outlet needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If I remember correctly, the residential only has on power cord to plug in while the Pro has two power cords, one for channels 1-8 and the other for 9-16. Good to know for planning number of power outlet needed. Both the Pro and Residential 16 channel controllers have two power supplies. Should be noted, though, there is an option to make each a single power supply. However, the default configuration is for two power supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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