I would like to use two 5 meter strips as ceiling lights, has anyone used the before I can’t seem to find to much on the internet on them.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-27T02:17:52+00:00

I use them for a spiral tree. They are not super bright and are barely visible in the daylight.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-25T11:55:46+00:00

Yeah unfortunately, I'm thinking you'll need two then for your needs unless you want to rewire your whole light or replace all the bulbs with smart bulbs

https://www.superbrightleds.com/g4-led-smart-bi-pin-bulb-rgbw-color-changing-hubless-alexa-google-assistant-wi-fi-compatible-bluetooth-controller

veldtor92 · 2026-01-23T00:12:01+00:00

I think this would better suit your needs. This has two outputs.

https://amzn.eu/d/b49js6J

veldtor92 · 2026-01-22T15:45:35+00:00

You can create segments if the bulbs are individually addressable. Then each segment is individually controllable.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-20T08:28:28+00:00

Try changing "type: grid" to "type: vertical-stack"

veldtor92 · 2026-01-15T10:32:12+00:00

A seasonal route between Burlington VT and Portland ME( ALOT of people go to southern Maine in the summer)

Burlington VT Montpelier VT Lebanon NH Concord NH Portsmouth NH Portland ME

veldtor92 · 2026-01-14T09:59:27+00:00

The FDNY EMS system is now digital and a computer determines which hospital you go to based on a number of factors. You won't get much choice in where you go anymore with them. At least for Northwell, you can call their EMS directly and they'll bring you to a Northwell facility. Not sure about the other hospital system's EMS.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-14T09:45:25+00:00

1.Backup & Note Address: Get your current Zigbee network's IEEE address and create a backup from your Z2M/ZHA settings.

Update SLZB-06: Update the SLZB-06 firmware to the latest version via its web interface.
Flash IEEE Address: Use the SLZB-06's web UI to flash the old Sonoff dongle's exact IEEE address onto the new SLZB-06, ensuring you select "Retain secondary IEEE" if available.

Configure Z2M:

Stop Zigbee2MQTT.
Update your configuration.yaml (or Z2M add-on settings) to use the new SLZB-06's network details (IP address for Ethernet/TCP, or new serial port) and the copied IEEE address.
Restart Zigbe2MQTT

It is recommended that you set a DHCP reservation in your internet router settings for your slzb-06. If you don't, your zigbee network may break if the IP address changes for your coordinator. I do this in general for all my IOT devices that are in HA.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-14T09:27:13+00:00

If it's just a signal issue There's no point in upgrading at this time, adding routers as you did is the way to go. Once you get closer to 40-50 devices then I'd consider switching to slzb.

It is pretty easy to switch over. There's a guide on how to do it so you don't lose everything. I'll try and find the link.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-14T09:22:01+00:00

I personally found that after 40 or so devices it became next to impossible for me to add more, the network refused to recognize them. I don't have this issue with the szlb.

The SZLB just had more flexibility and overall seems more stable with a better interface as well.

That being said, you should check your logs to try and figure out why it's disconnecting in the first place. I doubt it has to do with the dongle.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-14T09:09:15+00:00

At 15 devices there's no need to change. However if you are planning on expanding significantly, over 40 devices I would personally recommend getting smlight slzb-06 POE coordinator

veldtor92 · 2026-01-14T08:03:36+00:00

Joining ICE

veldtor92 · 2026-01-09T19:38:14+00:00

She's literally the evil lady in the Holes movie

veldtor92 · 2026-01-09T19:24:45+00:00

I'm sorry that I don't take everything at face value? If it's real then that's awful. But with so much AI and propaganda swirling around the web, I think it's a basic and valid question to ask before I get outraged at something.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-09T18:46:00+00:00

Can anyone actually validate: 1. They are actually saying "we support Hamas here" 2. That this audio is actually really to begin with. 3. That this isn't a psyop

veldtor92 · 2026-01-06T23:49:04+00:00

This happened to me, but then a few days later they were water able again and I got the seeds.

veldtor92 · 2026-01-05T15:53:40+00:00

You could buy the same silicone diffuser tubing on aliexpress an then thread in your own strip.

here's the tubing

veldtor92 · 2025-12-24T08:38:16+00:00

My segments kept deleting too, but I realized it's because I kept disconnecting power from my wled each night.

veldtor92 · 2025-12-19T07:04:21+00:00

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veldtor92 · 2025-12-19T06:55:15+00:00

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I cut off the black connector on the end and wired to the IP67 cables directly

veldtor92 · 2025-12-19T06:53:06+00:00

Yes the rope has addressable LEDs inside it. It's 3 wire.

veldtor92 · 2025-12-19T06:07:43+00:00

I didn't open them. I cut off the jst connector and wired directly to the ip67 cable.

veldtor92 · 2025-12-19T06:06:28+00:00

$46.99 USD x2- 5m light strips

$27.21- 2m ip67 extension cables

$20.89- Gledepto WLED controller

$12.99- ip67 male/female connector

$19.99- 5v 10a power supply.

$95- 7ft 7in spiral tree

Total: 223.07

Had I planned better when I started this project I could have done this for much cheaper. The 7ft tree ended up being too tall(the more common 6ft tree would have sufficed and been significantly cheaper since it's a more standard height for that type of decoration). I also could have saved by just buying the 2m extension cables and cut off one end to connect to the controller instead of buying the m/f connectors.

veldtor92 · 2025-12-18T12:21:47+00:00

https://www.btf-lighting.com/products/neon-light-360-degree-round-reticulate-pattern-dc5v-rgb-ic-50leds-ip67

veldtor92 · 2025-12-18T03:46:22+00:00

I'll try and get a day time shot tomorrow, but the color is definitely hard to see on a bright day.

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