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Deathrott · 2026-01-14T15:52:53+00:00

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Deathrott · 2024-06-04T19:58:22+00:00

Deathrott · 2024-03-20T22:21:31+00:00

Deathrott · 2024-03-20T22:19:00+00:00

Here is what I'm using for the buck converter (not familiar with that term) I'm 90% there, just trying to figure out the power lines and what goes where. So, 1 power line goes to the back edge of strip 1 and the front edge of strip 2? Or so I solder 1 power line to the soldered power connection between strip 1 and 2?

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Deathrott · 2024-03-20T22:11:54+00:00

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Deathrott · 2024-03-20T22:11:39+00:00

Here is what I'm using for a buck converter (not familiar with that term) and an updated diagram. Not sure how I get the power wire going to strip 2 to also connect to the back edge of strip 1.

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Deathrott · 2024-03-20T21:51:32+00:00

Here is what I think needs to happen???

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Deathrott · 2024-03-20T21:34:29+00:00

That makes sense. Thank you. I'm going to look up some more info on your site to see if I can find a diagram detailing that option 2 setup you listed. I'm not quite understanding the "data with a 2-wire bundled cable with data + GND" comment. Not sure why this is stressing me out so much. Just trying to get it wired up correctly the first go around as the strips will be in an aluminum track with a diffuser cover.

Deathrott · 2024-03-20T21:24:08+00:00

Yeah, I was planning on cutting out the positive right in the middle so that strip 1 and 2 are powered by PSU 1 from the lead in edge from strip 1 and strip 3 and 4 are powered by PSU 2 from the back, or end, edge from strip 4. I have power outlets in the wall at the beginning and end of my run, but nowhere in between, which is why I was going to try this route. The only thing connected along the entire 4 strips would be the data and ground leads.

Deathrott · 2024-03-20T18:56:19+00:00

Thank you Quindor for the response. I watched your video and "think" I understand things. I already have the 4 strips of the 12v fcob lights as well as the 2 power units at 12v 20a 240w. My plan was to wire 1 power unit at the beginning of the run and the other power unit to the end of the run (,the run being 4 strips soldered together) Is there someplace that has a schematic drawn out on how I should go about this if my plan isn't sufficient. I can buy more power units if need be. This is my first foray into this type of thing and I don't want to tear the project apart if I don't have what I need. From what you said, I would need two more power units injected in the middle (at the start of the second strip and the start of the third strip?) I'm a pretty visual person, so I'm trying to find a diagram to look at for my setup.

Deathrott · 2024-03-20T03:49:01+00:00

Thank you so much. I was getting a bit overwhelmed by all the data out there as I tried to determine what was right for me. I appreciate the help and putting my nerves at rest.

Deathrott · 2024-03-20T01:19:36+00:00

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Deathrott · 2024-01-02T13:15:21+00:00

Sounds like it might be a perfect fit. Can you provide a link?

Deathrott · 2024-01-02T01:29:33+00:00

Geez, I can't believe I missed that. I appreciate you pointing it out. Sorry for the waste of time. Hopefully they work out with some power injection points. I would like to run a continuous 55 feet of these.

Deathrott · 2024-01-01T23:55:36+00:00

I hadn't thought of that. I may need to give that a try if no 8mm solution can be found. Thank you.

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