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Today, 05:29 PM

2k05gt replied to a thread WS8212B Strip LEDs, Capacitor Question in Arduino

I was planning in that, I layed out the Strips and put them together and each strip got dimmer so I wired the Strips to have that capability I know...

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Today, 05:29 PM

angus40 replied to a thread WS8212B Strip LEDs, Capacitor Question in Arduino

I agree with Martin adding fused injection wiring to the input of all secondary strips is best method .

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Today, 05:26 PM

lamplighter started a thread Arduino Due E131 XMAS LIGHT Controller for Xlights or Vixen3 in Arduino

Hi everyone. Since i figured this on my own I thought i share - not sure if others have done this or not in the past. I coded an Arduino Due with...

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Today, 04:57 PM

Keith R replied to a thread Wilmar... Ironman? in 3D Printers/CNC and supporting technology

http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?54673-Something-different

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Today, 04:40 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread WS8212B Strip LEDs, Capacitor Question in Arduino

You do realize that you will need to inject between each set of strips and yes adding a cap will not hurt.

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Today, 04:17 PM

2k05gt started a thread WS8212B Strip LEDs, Capacitor Question in Arduino

I have seen several Posts that say to use a capacitor across the power before the Strip, but if you have multiple strips, do you need a capacitor...

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Today, 03:44 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

The next big hurdle is getting gulp installed and working. There is a seperate README for that.

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Today, 03:06 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

You are correct. I will add a note for that.

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Today, 02:38 PM

Srmorgan replied to a thread Can't change XLights pixel color in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Post screen shots of the setup for you falcon and you xlights controller an model setup tabs

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Today, 11:37 AM

2k05gt replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

Well I did a complete un-install, deleted the folders in the Programs and in the Registry. Starting fresh. installed only what items that are...

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Today, 11:29 AM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread Triple layer arches - what do you like? in Arches of Light

1St reaction - WAAAAAYYYY Cool. 2nd reaction - OMG how many PSUs would I need to do that for 5 arches. Head exploded.

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Today, 11:25 AM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

Sorry for the frustration. I do know it can be built because others are doing it. FYI just deleting the Arduino folder most likely wont fix the...

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Today, 10:24 AM

2k05gt replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

I think I am going to delete the entire Arduino Folder and start over. I have no idea what is going on, I spent all night on this and I have...

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Today, 09:31 AM

Mike1 replied to a thread Can't change XLights pixel color in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Thanks, I know, indeed when I use it there is no change in the output color. I feel something simple got checked or something.

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Today, 09:29 AM

Mike1 replied to a thread Can't change XLights pixel color in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I understand...that's my frustration--it has no effect and doesn't change the color output.

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Today, 09:12 AM

2k05gt replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

that's what I thought, but it's not in the Libraries directory. Directory of C:\Users\scott\Documents\Arduino\Libraries 05/26/2020 12:38...

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Today, 07:30 AM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

It looks like you downloaded AsyncUDP AND ESPAsyncUDP. AsyncUDP was not in the list in the README and is conflicting with the ESP version.

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Today, 12:59 AM

dim bulb replied to a thread Megatree power configuration and F16v3 in Power/Electric

I have only had one issue, had a doe come in my yard and tried to pick a fight with a blow mold. Only thing I can figure, she was passed at Santa for...

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Yesterday, 11:52 PM

MikeKrebs replied to a thread Can't change XLights pixel color in Pixels and Pixel controllers

@Admin - this thread belongs in Nutcracker which should be renamed xLights. There is a color selector in xLights. The check marks indicate...

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Yesterday, 10:31 PM

2k05gt replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

Yes Sir, I did each one. I just re-did them just incase I did miss one. Since I already have seval ESP8266-12E, WeMos ESP8266 D1 Mini's and ...

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Yesterday, 10:01 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

The name does not matter as long as they are in the "Libraries" folder. That name is important and cannot be changed. ALL of the libraries mentioned...

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Yesterday, 09:21 PM

rayhjr replied to a thread Triple layer arches - what do you like? in Arches of Light

I'm in the process of building some like this. How long is your base pipe? Is the center ring mounted into center pipe? or something else? Is 1/2...

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Yesterday, 09:17 PM

angus40 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

Ah . I just use the links for each . Both show data without a 404 error.

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Yesterday, 09:09 PM

2k05gt replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

Thank you for clarifying that, for some reason I was not getting that through my thick skull.. so now the Only error is AsyncTCP.h In file...

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Yesterday, 08:10 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

It is supposed to be ...\Documents\Arduino\ESPixelStick NOT ...\Documents\Arduino\Libraries\ESPixelStick. Note that ESPixelStick is an...

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Yesterday, 06:12 PM

2k05gt replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

I followed your instructions, here are screen shots The arduino Folder with library and Tools cloned the \Documents\Arduino\ESPixelStick to...

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Yesterday, 05:10 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread How can I control 6 WS2812B Light Strips that are in different locations in Arduino

It is not broken. It is TWO locations concatenated to build both the ESP32 and the ESP8266 so it is not properly called a link but a "Configuration...

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