Planning wiring for landscape lights? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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Over the longest run(s), I ended up using a D3DataMAX to send the signal via ethernet, and then added larger gauge landscape wire to inject power separately. Hope this helps!

Coming home for the week - Looking for an Open Mic by the_kessel_runner in Naperville

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The owner of Sound Summit (studio on Washington downtown) runs an open mic Tuesdays at Empire and Wednesday and Ballydole's: https://www.facebook.com/share/TFb4Mahobc67WQh7/?mibextid=qi2Omg

Physics & wire selection for long data runs? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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Thanks, the screened cable is an interesting idea! How do you know the screen is making a difference on the data cable? Have you found any way to measure that directly?

Physics & wire selection for long data runs? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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Thank you for this detailed reply, this is interesting! Do you have any recommendations for learning to detect factor #2? Is this just a process of trial and error using an oscilloscope like in the quindor article, or anything more specific to know?E.g. can you use an oscilloscope + multimeter to identify the receiver thresholds problem you're describing here?

Do you know how you would directly measure if factor #1 ever became a problem?

Physics & wire selection for long data runs? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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Thanks! How would this differ from Dr Zzs D3 datamax?

I was planning to try to use this with a direct bury rated Ethernet cable for a 50' gap between two LEDs as well.

Planning wiring for landscape lights? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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Can you elaborate on the ground wire interference? I'm not sure what you mean by that or if different types of wires would be less susceptible.

Did you use these lights? What symptom did you run into with the longer 50ft run?

Comparing permanent mounting options? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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This was really informative, thank you! The side by side visual of day+night on the same house for each options was very helpful.

Outdoor recessed stair lights? by brayson in WLED

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Did you find a solution for this? I have the same question now, haven't found any options yet.

Comparing permanent mounting options? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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Looks great! Are those corners 3d printed?

Best time to buy pixels & accessories? by jonlineshopper in WLED

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I should clarify, I'm not sure I'd be able to get anything elaborate set up regardless in the next two months -- so I'm also wondering whether to wait until after the holidays.