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I appreciate the help. I think this discussion is very helpful to people researching and strategizing.

My takeaway is that if I’m using mixed controllers the way to do this is: Home Wifi -> FPP -> Main Switch port 1 F16v3 -> Main Switch port 2 ...

I'm not an expert but I thought about buying the same kit and decided not to because all the strands are sealed at the end. You could probably just...

All of the commonly available controllers receive data in the standard protocols. Most common is sACN (e1.31). This includes, Falcon, Kulp,...

No You need to look at the data going between the Show player and the controllers and how it is delivered. Controllers typically do not know about...

Does the same uncertainty around compatibility exist between main controller boards or is this more an issue with diff controllers/receivers? ...

Will do, thanks for the advise Grumpy!

Yes, mixing is fine, but different sources may have slightly different colors. Even 2 different sources of 12V Regulated strands. So, may want to...

Generally speaking, every ethernet device should connect to an ethernet switch. It's possible to connect device to device without a switch for very...

I asked this question on the controller sub forum - but since we are on the subject: Are differential controllers and receivers inter-compatible...

Yes that will work.

Right. Darn, I made the same mistake again but in reverse :). Controller to controller is ethernet. Long-range Diff connects to receivers using...

I agree with your assessment, but there are some caveats... The tree is only 5v and is 32 strings x 50 nodes - from what I understand I can run 50...

I think you are mixing things up. Typically when we use the term receiver in a Falcon context we are talking about a device that uses CAT5 cables to...

Great call.... They are 12v WS2811's sorry. So I can mix then awesome thanks!

You did not mention what kind of pixels you purchased. If they are WS281x then they are all 5V pixels (12v gets dropped to 5v in the pixel). The data...

I've been searching for weeks, but i have not been able to find any topographical networks/layouts of a show network. I learn through example. Is...

These connectors are ALL I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FU6BBKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1, 3 pin for...

Since you seem to be aware that the finer points of terminology actually mean something, I thought I'd point out that you despite appearances on the...

Correct However reading your OP, I suspect you are wasting ports on the mega tree. Do you have a full 600 pixels (or more) on each port? I also...

I'm a bit embarrassed because I made the one mistake everyone is cautioning - cat5 vs ethernet. I completely overlooked that the board is ethernet. ...

No the F16V3 has built in WIFI to access an Access point, but it is not in current use as of now. You need an access point to allow the ESP to...

I have been using these for past 3 years: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32358233861.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dxZRVnt I love the small...

Welcome to the forum. Have you decided what type of lights you will be putting on the wireframes?

Most recently I have been using MTM30 Ammo Crates. They are actually large enough for a full size 360w PS and a small controller and Distro board if...

Hi, Ray from Oklahoma. I've got 70+ inflatables and growing, started out with 4 or 5 and then the grandson got interested and now I think it's an...