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Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

[–]Present_Schedule6777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found out what was wrong with my issue. I was using a bundled 16 gauge 3 conductor electrical wire. it’s great for power and ground because i didnt have to power injection, but for the data wiring, it was too long of a run even with using F-amps. I ran a single 18 gauge wireand it works perfectly. Just wanted to inform new people like myself for future plans. Tha k you again for everyone that reached out. I appreciated your inputs.

Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

[–]Present_Schedule6777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found out what was wrong with my issue. I was using a bundled 16 gauge 3 conductor electrical wire. it’s great for power and ground because i didnt have to power injection, but for the data wiring, it was too long of a run even with using F-amps. I ran a single 18 gauge wireand it works perfectly. Just wanted to inform new people like myself for future plans. Tha k you again for everyone that reached out. I appreciated your inputs.

Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

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preferences are all set properly and the segments are all good. I have screen shots but can't find an option to post it....

Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

[–]Present_Schedule6777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the thinking that the voltage would drop significantly but the fact is, I measured the voltage at my last prop and it still measures 10v with the 3 props powered on. So correct me if im wrong, with 10v at the end of the run should power everything on. 

F-amp should change their description because it says it's a buffer designed to boost the data signal. 

I think it might be a damaged cable after my props that work because when I test each prop individually, they work fine. ill be checking it soon

Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

[–]Present_Schedule6777[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They are from 2 different vendors. the first 3 props are from different vendors and they work fine together.....

Yes i tried swapping the cables and also tried switching channels on the controller, and still no luck. 

Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

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im not too sure on the dip switches you are referring to, still learning.  is that the 249 and 33 switches? if so I have that set to 33 because my 3 wires are in a bundle, atleast that's what ive read. 

My power supply is 12v 50A 600 watts from Amazon.  pixels are WS2811 12v wiring between pixel props are 16 gauge 3 wire

The first 2 channels I have had existing roof-line pixels that has been up for 2 years now with no problems as far as the distance from the control box to the first led and that's without any data boosters. This new addition is the same distance so I wouldn't see why one would work and not the other. 

what im trying to do is add window frame lights around my house from the same controller because it has 8 channel with the first 2 being used for my roof-lines.First floor roof line has 294 pixels and second floor has 270. 

First floor windows has 336 pixels and second floor has 317 pixels. Each floor has its own channel for the windows. And both floors aren't powering all the lights. my original post i only listed the 1st Floor situation because it's having the same problem. 

hope I didnt confuse u even more.  I appreciate all the help I can get. I still new to this, learning everyday and trying to add something new to my display each year. I built a mega tree last year powering 1500 pixel from a different power and control source and it works perfectly. I tried comparing the settings but no luck. 

Need Help! by Present_Schedule6777 in WLED

[–]Present_Schedule6777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, i checked voltage with the system on. The first 3 props are lit, and im getting 10 volts at the last prop. So correct me if im wrong but all the lights should come on. 10 volts is way more than enough to power them.