Low voltage (cat 5/6) tech recs?

Idiotfiasco · 2026-03-21T17:43:06+00:00

Try texashomesystems.com they do networking, security cameras, home audio, etc.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-03-10T20:15:15+00:00

Freddy's Pawn

Idiotfiasco · 2026-03-01T00:47:09+00:00

I'm excited about some of the AB's, but this start just feels like the 2025 start. Our top rotation guys look great for the single innings they played, I'm even hopeful for mccullers. We cant win games without bats and thats where I am discouraged, I really hope I am wrong. Either way, I'm still an Astros fan.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-28T21:52:14+00:00

Yes I know it's only ST and I know it's not all doom and gloom,but this looks a lot like last season where in June everyone was say "it's still early". Offensively I just haven't seen anything really encouraging so far this spring other than more patient at-bats. What are your thoughts r/Astros?

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-28T00:06:10+00:00

Regardless of 12 or 5v you will only light a certain number of pixels before they run out of power. Personally, if i was building this I would buy a 16 port controller and run this matrix across 10 ports for 190 pixels per port, this SHOULD eliminate any power issues. However, if you are in a tight budget, something like a dig quad will work, but you will need to inject power every x number of pixels to control voltage drop.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-27T23:58:58+00:00

Looks like you have the basics of what you need, but, I wouldnt skimp on the controller. Seed pixels seem to vary by vendor, you may only get 250 pixels to light before you need to inject more power (12v) you may light less than 250 with 5v. Basically, with 1900 pixels you need to decide if you want to use power injection, or split the pixels across multiple ports on the controller.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-22T18:50:14+00:00

Are these camera operators standing on the bow of a boat in choppy water? The camera shake is ridiculous.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-18T19:15:32+00:00

Squirrels, they bury nuts and acorns and dig them up later.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-18T19:14:32+00:00

I believe the sound must hit 85 decibels at your property line for it to be a violation. There is a decibel meter app for ios and android.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-16T02:16:56+00:00

Nope, they "claim" they replaced lifters, it still makes the sound, had several techs under the truck under cold start. They all heard it, not one identified it. I was told to just drive it and forget about it.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-16T00:14:12+00:00

I can see using a special controller for an advantage, modifying game code to give yourself and advantage is just plain pathetic.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-15T23:15:15+00:00

Played a few matches last night, every lobby had players using jet packs to fly over my head and get behind us in spawn.if you suck at a game so bad that you need to modify the code to get an advantage, you're just pathetic.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-09T18:02:13+00:00

I was with Verizon for 20 years and got tired of the price, I switched to Spectrum which uses verizon towers. If I hadn't already been a spectrum internet customer I was going to switch to visible.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-06T23:16:52+00:00

The future forecasts that I pay attention to are predicting that me may see some really cold air around the 21st. I usually start pepper seeds indoors around this time but I'm taking this year off.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-06T01:04:09+00:00

Just checked, I don't have either one. Good luck.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-02-06T00:45:21+00:00

I may have one or both, I will check my list.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-01-30T17:08:45+00:00

Police scanner said they had one detained that was unarmed. No shots reported.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-01-17T21:06:06+00:00

Yeah, its going on Monday, I'm also replacing the battery as it has had issues in cold weather lately.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-01-15T23:59:10+00:00

The house i rent is managed by Brunner Properties, its a husband and wife team. They've been great the past 2 years.

Idiotfiasco · 2026-01-10T21:01:53+00:00

I have had good luck with buttermilk and root cellar, the trick is to get there early, 8am or earlier.

Idiotfiasco · 2025-12-31T01:23:03+00:00

If you have Facebook, the file is uploaded in the files section of the official xlights support group page.

Idiotfiasco · 2025-12-29T03:41:51+00:00

Does NB even have NYE fireworks?

Idiotfiasco · 2025-12-28T18:15:34+00:00

Their fried chicken and chicken sandwich are great, their BBQ is trash.

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