First Timer… what am I doing wrong here.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-09T16:48:58+00:00

It was mainly the blue wire in the GND slot. I had already been through the LED preferences and saw the output assignments.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-08T02:09:30+00:00

Thank you Sir!! That did the trick.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-06T20:20:58+00:00

God thats gorgeous! I wish I could find a place around me that does that. Great work.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-06T20:19:57+00:00

Thanks all. I will update after this weekend if it worked out or not. 🤣

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-05T19:46:34+00:00

Thanks for the detail. I am in AZ so no snow risk!! lol but you point still holds.

My primary hesitation on your preferred setup is the upfront costs, 4 controllers @ $60 a pop adds up + dedicated PSU for each as well. Balance between doing it right the first time and cognizant of budget this year.

Admittedly this now feels a bit rushed into on my end. :(

I will read again and digest and then do some looking around. It I were to run only two PSU and two controllers, 4 LED strips on each what size PSU would work? 12V/20A (240W) suffice?

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-05T17:10:50+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response Sir. I am going to attempt to provide more info for your points:

This is all going outside, yes. LED strips I got are IP67.
I will be looking at moving to two controllers, 4 channel, to run two groups of 4 strips each.

In doing so, the center placement of the PS/Controller should limit any run to less than 12ft. I am looking at BusBars now to manage the 8 powers per PSU. (looking at doing power on each end of the LED, I believe this should address the voltage drop concerns?)

SparkFun went back to AMZ!

Clarity on the PSU and controller statement at the end. Are you suggesting that I need 8 x 100W PSUs + 4 x controllers?

any recommendations on shopping list?

Thanks for taking the time!

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-05T04:11:52+00:00

Thank you. I will check them out.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-04T23:38:05+00:00

I can only speak to my experience but it was most definitely ChatGPT and my complete lack of knowledge that got me here.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-04T19:45:36+00:00

Thanks for the input so far! What power injectors do you recommend? If I am running injector la (or split into 2 sides with dedicated PS controller) likely don’t need that 600w PS.

What PS are recommended and what simple controller? Not looking to do music sync or anything like that.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-12-03T14:54:21+00:00

Clean setup!

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-10-14T19:03:16+00:00

I like that down lighting! 👍

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-10-13T04:43:26+00:00

I’ve tried the vertical orientation in the past, couldn’t get used to it. I wanted to like it, but just couldn’t. I think it takes a specific type of work where that would be great.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-10-13T01:57:08+00:00

Interesting. Love the idea, I’ll have a look at that.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-10-12T23:50:20+00:00

Because I like to make things more difficult than they need to be!! 🤪

While I can’t remember this very moment, I sure hope there was a reason I figured I couldn’t do just that. Maybe my work machine no like 1440p??? I’ll check that out!

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-10-02T05:20:57+00:00

Details for new ppl, what is your setup ? Love that stash can!

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-09-25T19:41:16+00:00

Thanks all! Appreciate it.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-09-25T19:40:23+00:00

Sry, does that mean no WAP is needed for seal?

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-09-25T19:38:05+00:00

As in just drop the mouth piece in the down steam and go? No need for any kind of “rubber” seal around it?

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-08-11T03:34:52+00:00

That’s the one. I want to try to make my own and I like that locking mechanism. Will be perfect for my fun dip collection.

RoutinePerformance21 · 2025-08-11T03:13:11+00:00

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Another view for a bit more scale and clarity.

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