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I do not have a definitive explanation, but a possible theory: At the start of each frame, there is a quiet time. This resets each pixel. As...

Tapped it with a hammer several times and tried the strap wrenches again and was able to get it off. Thanks again for the advice everyone!

I did try power injection to the middle of the path lights and it didn't help. The whole string is fed 12v. Each path light has a 5v buck converter...

Theory.... Could have that one pixel caused enough resistance, that it was limiting how much power was able to get to the 200th? I would have...

I've dealt with bad pixels that cause the rest of the string to fail. What made this one difficult to diagnose was the bad pixel/pixels caused...

Good to know. Thanks.

+1.

Thats what i use, works flawlessly

Did you ever document this setup, especially the wiring diagram?

Here's an update on my most recent order from Ray. I ordered RGB dumb lights on 9/14. On 9/18 received an email that order shipped destination...

I looks like the Renard boards use RS-485 signaling but with different pins than DMX does.. I think you can use any ESPixel board as long as you add...

Is this the only option or are their alternatives to this board? Does anyone know if the schematic is available as it is not in the user guide.

Ill need to figure out how many i have left. Also will be cheaper to ship if i package them out of the original box. Sent from my iPhone using...

Another possibly related thread: http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?25730-Vampire-Snubbers I retract my comment dismissing the...

Just for the record, the thread 'Channel String Max Question(s)/Discovery...' over in the Renard General forum seems to be addressing a similar...

Changing from sinking to sourcing will not change anything. I think that Barnaby has identified the likely causes for the flickering, and that the...

May I suggest applying some heat to the coupling. A propane plumbers torch should do the job. Be careful. A fire extinguisher in the area is always a...

I have not. I'll try that too.

They are dipped in galvanized but some couplings are harder to remove than others. It may have been sprayed, they don't want coupling to come off...

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I tried with 2 strap wrenches, but one strap kept slipping. I'm wondering if they normally come like this or someone might have returned this one...

Best case would be to put pipe in a vice or some tipe and turn coupling with large channel-lock pliers. Or maybe 2 large pliers, one on pipe and one...

I do have the Renard controllers and it works great...You use something like THIS to convert the E1.31 signal to RS-485 for your controller to use.

Each pixel regenerates the signal to all of the pixels after it. If a pixel has gone bad in a way that corrupts the data stream then ALL the pixels...

It could be a lot of things, including bad grounding, voltage drop, bad solder joint, damaged wires, etc. This video is awesome and explains some of...

The ESPixelStick v3.1 firmware has a Pixel and a Serial version (you can select from the Firmware drop down in the ESPixelStick Flash Tool).. Once...