G+_Shooter_FPV (Shooter_FP Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ On the latest Know How you were talking about Christmas lights, and you showed a bundle of lights with individual controllers, and you said the bundle was about $5... any chance for a link to those, was planning for next Christmas... thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Paul Hutchinson Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Everywhere I've looked they cost $12 to $15 which is still cheap enough that I plan to get some for next year's holidays. I guess Fr. Robert got them on special sale from Banggood or similar and most of the time they'll be $15. Being RGB they will be good for all the holidays, reds/pinks for Valentine's, pastel colors for Easter, red white & blue for Memorial and Independence day, Orange/Red/Yellow/Purple for Halloween, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter_FPV (Shooter_FP Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Paul Hutchinson Yea, I agree. That’s my plan... all-year use. And just to have fun messing with them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joe Valasko Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Do mean something like these? aliexpress.com - 50pcs/unit DC5V DC12V WS2811 RGB IC led pixel module 12mm Digital Full Color Independently addressable String waterproof IP65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Paul Hutchinson Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Joe Valasko yes those are the ones and on sale for $11 to $14 instead of the regular $13 to $17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Sorry guys... should have mentioned that they tend to become overpriced during the Christmas season. :( If you can wait, can buy in bulk, and are willing to buy from Chinese eBay sellers, you can get a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Golden Retriever Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 How much are the individually addressable bulb ones, and could you use them to build a Jumbotron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Paul Hutchinson Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Tod Sage The ones linked above are the individually addressable ones. Making a Jumbotron from them would be cool project, not sure how practical it would be though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter_FPV (Shooter_FP Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 Paul Hutchinson who cares if it’s practical??? It’s a freakin’ JUMBOTRON!!! Lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I like the jumbotron idea - or even a minitron for a DIY dynamic sign. Cost would be the biggest issue, but it would be an awesome build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter_FPV (Shooter_FP Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Joe Valasko I assume you order the RGB? Not too familiar with these kind of lights, but figure RGB can show any color, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter_FPV (Shooter_FP Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ You also mentioned in a past episode you used the waterproof case for the Arduino and showed the code. What episode was the code from? I looked back but can't seem to find it. I'm not good with Arduino code, so is there an episode that you show how to wire up the WS2811? I ordered one set of 50 to mess with, but would buy more if I can get it to work. Thanks!!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Ken Jancef That was an Otterbox case. We used to get a few of them every year as freebies from CES. (They've stopped making them... now they only do device cases.) I don't think there's currently an equivalent. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joe Valasko Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Ken Jancef Correct - RGB can show any color by blending the intensity or value for each of the three colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joe Valasko Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 if your going to build a jumbo-tron consider this item: aliexpress.com - SRY P5 320*160mm full color led module P5 RGB SMD2121 indoor high resolution LED matrix display video screen modules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter_FPV (Shooter_FP Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ No worries... but how about the code, and maybe a quick tutorial... or is it as simple as just attaching power to the Arduino and connecting RGB to 3 pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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