This is more of a pixel controllers versus props versus power question.
I have my display converted to pixels from incans over the years and I've encountered a few problems.
My props are spread out over the yard.
all ws2811 12vdc pixels
megatree has 32 channels and 2 e682 controllers handle that prop using 4 power supplies
arches have 8 channels and a single e682 controller handles those using 2 power supplies
etc
etc
Pixel poles have 7 channels and a single e682 controller, due to the distances between poles and pixel count per pole I use 2 power supplies to run them. If I add another prop to that controller I encounter problems with misfires and all white lockups.(I have already changed the SIP resistors to account for the long null lengths between controller and pole
Arches have to be split to 2 groups, e682 ports 1-1 to 1-4 and 3-1 to 3-4 to allow proper power to run them due to power consumption leaving 8 channels/ports on that e682 empty
Everything is wired, no wi-fi used.
My star uses a serial driven Px1 due to its isolated location but that requires a com port and I would like to change that to join the rest of my e1.31 universe.
most of my props are in the 5-8 channel count and using only half a controller seems wasteful.
using 2 e6804's to replace 1 e682 adds more data lines and control boxes to the yard and I dont have enough 6804's so before purchasing more I would like recommendations
I am adding more props in the 5-8 channel range this year which may only increase wasted channels per controller depending on location in the yard
Also several 1 channel props are being added (Px1 controlled) which adds to even more com ports and/or cat5 daisy chaining across the yard
Now to the questions;
What controllers are available out there that offer 4 to 8 channels?
What can be used to convert a serial Px1 to e1.31/sCan?
Suggestions to add/inject additional power supplies single power input controllers
I have my display converted to pixels from incans over the years and I've encountered a few problems.
My props are spread out over the yard.
all ws2811 12vdc pixels
megatree has 32 channels and 2 e682 controllers handle that prop using 4 power supplies
arches have 8 channels and a single e682 controller handles those using 2 power supplies
etc
etc
Pixel poles have 7 channels and a single e682 controller, due to the distances between poles and pixel count per pole I use 2 power supplies to run them. If I add another prop to that controller I encounter problems with misfires and all white lockups.(I have already changed the SIP resistors to account for the long null lengths between controller and pole
Arches have to be split to 2 groups, e682 ports 1-1 to 1-4 and 3-1 to 3-4 to allow proper power to run them due to power consumption leaving 8 channels/ports on that e682 empty
Everything is wired, no wi-fi used.
My star uses a serial driven Px1 due to its isolated location but that requires a com port and I would like to change that to join the rest of my e1.31 universe.
most of my props are in the 5-8 channel count and using only half a controller seems wasteful.
using 2 e6804's to replace 1 e682 adds more data lines and control boxes to the yard and I dont have enough 6804's so before purchasing more I would like recommendations
I am adding more props in the 5-8 channel range this year which may only increase wasted channels per controller depending on location in the yard
Also several 1 channel props are being added (Px1 controlled) which adds to even more com ports and/or cat5 daisy chaining across the yard
Now to the questions;
What controllers are available out there that offer 4 to 8 channels?
What can be used to convert a serial Px1 to e1.31/sCan?
Suggestions to add/inject additional power supplies single power input controllers
