Heyo! So in my obsessive planning for next year, I'm working out how to build a mini-Megatree (10ft) using dumb RGB strings for DIYLedexpress. Now normally, I would use cheap 2a Ebay amplifiers like I did with my RGB strips this year but the RGB strings I'm looking at are rated at 5V rather than 12v. That means buying the more expensive 5v capable amplifiers which would run over $160 (32 strings). Not to mention the bulk of all those extra boxes and the wiring.
I'm looking at the Simple Renard RGBW and the Ren48LSD. Each has a rating of about 400-500ma per channel but I'd be looking at running 1A continuous per channel. Running DCSSRs wouldn't be any cheaper so I'm wondering if there would be a way of modifying either existing board with a different transistor or FET that could handle the doubled load. Alternatively a low cost, 12 channel (4 strings from 3 outputs), medium current (1-2A) board to interface between the controller and the board. It would also make possible the running of higher 650-700ma RGB leds for flood light projects.
I know enough about electronics but not nearly enough to go picking replacement parts. Maybe this is a long shot or maybe something is already under works. Either way I figure I've got a year to ask questions and hopefully figure something out.
I'm looking at the Simple Renard RGBW and the Ren48LSD. Each has a rating of about 400-500ma per channel but I'd be looking at running 1A continuous per channel. Running DCSSRs wouldn't be any cheaper so I'm wondering if there would be a way of modifying either existing board with a different transistor or FET that could handle the doubled load. Alternatively a low cost, 12 channel (4 strings from 3 outputs), medium current (1-2A) board to interface between the controller and the board. It would also make possible the running of higher 650-700ma RGB leds for flood light projects.
I know enough about electronics but not nearly enough to go picking replacement parts. Maybe this is a long shot or maybe something is already under works. Either way I figure I've got a year to ask questions and hopefully figure something out.