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Category Archives: DMX
8 ch dc dmx
Finally got time on these 8 Channel DC DMX controllers Capable of 2 Amps per channel, they Rock. The input voltage is rated at 30v but at a pinch they will operate on 36Vdc. if this is a problem, I … Continue reading
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RGB Floods Revisited
A good 5 years ago I came up with my RGB PortaFloods. I have decided it is time to revisit the RGB Flood for Christmas 2013. Parts in use so far: 10W RGB High Power LED Panel 10 Watt Lamp … Continue reading
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Tagged ATMega, AVR, DMX, LEDs
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Hacking a Grinch Dimmer
I needed a Grinch dimmer fast and I wasn’t able to buy a PCB from RPM in a hurry, so I hacked one. So this is how I made it: next the Bottom – it isn’t as complicated or hard … Continue reading
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DMX Start Address
All my controllers and most other DMX controllers used in the Christmas Lights hobby don’t use switches to set the start address like most commercial applications. As far as I can see, there are two main reasons for this: Our … Continue reading
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HOW TO: 3D 4ch RGB Stars
MikeH65 over at DIYC.com posted a design for a 3d star. Check the thread here: New Star for my 2012 display 1 Design I had always intended to add more stars and Mike’s was the trigger to get on with … Continue reading
Single RGB strip controller
In order to replace the house outline with RGB strips, I need the ability to control individual strips. I still have way too many RGB Kittys made up so I decided to create a new shield for the kitty to … Continue reading
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RGB + Strobes Mini Tree
Let me say first and foremost, I am still trying to find good uses for RGB strip lights out on the display and not against a flat surface or tacked up under an alcove. This is another attempt. Some time … Continue reading
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RGB Kittys
Back in 2007 I stumbled across a house decoration that had fading RGB lanterns high lighting a path to the front porch. John Chapman of Engineering Solutions Inc Developed a suite id LED Based RGB Pixel projects/products. the one that … Continue reading
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Falling Icicles
Falling Icicles made their debut in my area 2009. Initially they were hideously expensive and hard to find. But secretly I always knew I would get some. Then least year Big-W / K Mart started sell small falling Icicles sets … Continue reading
8 Channel RGB LED Flexible Strip Controller
My leaping arches were a disaster this year. originally constructed by cutting 36″ lengths of white rope light that was bent back on itself, to form a 18 section, about 8 of the 32 sections failed to turn on! So … Continue reading
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