jkrezdorn Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) Hi folks, new here. I have the LOR pixel tree 16x25. I am going to run the show from the basement. My question is, can I use a powered network switch for LOR only? I would like to run a wire to a location I can do programming from to see prop and eventually props and then return the laptop to the basement. All cat5 e will be into the switch. Edited December 5, 2017 by jkrezdorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrezdorn Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Ok so it seems not after a search. How can I do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Lor has to be run in a linear configuration in other words daisy chained from one controller to another. However, the controllers do not have to be in numerical order so the order doesn't matter. You could start the cableing from the basement and order the controllers so the last is connected where you can connect your laptop at the end. When finished what you are wanting to do you can disonnect the laptop and move it to the basement, the beginning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Most LOR controllers use a form of Serial RS485, not Ethernet. The only common thing is the use CAT5 cable because it is easy to come by (and is pretty good for signals) While I usually detest 'couplers', you might use 2 cables and the coupler to your work location. RS485 is supposed to be good for 4000'. A back link from the basement sould not strain that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrezdorn Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Mr. P said: Lor has to be run in a linear configuration in other words daisy chained from one controller to another. However, the controllers do not have to be in numerical order so the order doesn't matter. You could start the cableing from the basement and order the controllers so the last is connected where you can connect your laptop at the end. When finished what you are wanting to do you can disonnect the laptop and move it to the basement, the beginning. Awesome. For now the beginning is the end. I can just run 2 cat5e's to the pixel tree. When I add more controllers just do as you suggest. I plan on house outlining, starting in the spring along with another 25x16 pixel tree and my wife said she wants a bigger tree, so I guess I will build a mega tree about 10to 12 feet tall for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrezdorn Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, TheDucks said: Most LOR controllers use a form of Serial RS485, not Ethernet. The only common thing is the use CAT5 cable because it is easy to come by (and is pretty good for signals) While I usually detest 'couplers', you might use 2 cables and the coupler to your work location. RS485 is supposed to be good for 4000'. A back link from the basement sould not strain that Thanks, I was wondering about a punch down block like used in phone systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 47 minutes ago, jkrezdorn said: Thanks, I was wondering about a punch down block like used in phone systems. Do not Branch RS485. Daisy chain only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrezdorn Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 13 hours ago, TheDucks said: Do not Branch RS485. Daisy chain only Awesome Thanks. I will do as suggested above using the second jack in controller and just switch the laptop when needed. When I add more controllers I will take laptop Cat5 to the end of second controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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