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Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Assembly */

2014-03-02T15:11:31Z

Pixel Strip Assembly

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	[[File:Starburst_Cut_Power_Wires.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Cut Power Wires]][[File:Starburst_Wires_With_Tape.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Power Wires]]		[[File:Starburst_Cut_Power_Wires.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Cut Power Wires]][[File:Starburst_Wires_With_Tape.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Power Wires]]
	1. Cut the power wires. I suggesting cutting them 1" LONGER than mine. When I put my starburst together, it worked, but was very tight.		1. Cut the power wires. I suggesting cutting them 1" LONGER than mine. When I put my starburst together, it worked, but was very tight.
			1a. Strip about 1/4"-3/8" off the end of each of the power wires. It is easier to do it all now instead of when you are working.

	[[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Tape_Measure.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Data Wires]][[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Coil.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Data Wire Coil]][[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Tinned Data Wire]]		[[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Tape_Measure.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Data Wires]][[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Coil.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Data Wire Coil]][[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Tinned Data Wire]]
	2. Prepare the data wires. Again, I suggest cutting them 1" longer than mine.		2. Prepare the data wires. Again, I suggest cutting them 1" longer than mine.
	3. Strip a small bit off each end of the data wire and tin them so they are ready to solder to the pixel strips. You only want to strip about 1/8". About the size of the pad on the pixel strips.		2a. Strip a small bit off each end of the data wire and tin them so they are ready to solder to the pixel strips. You only want to strip about 1/8". About the size of the pad on the pixel strips.

	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close_Marked.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Close-Up Marked]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close_Marked.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Close-Up Marked]]

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Assembly */

2014-03-02T15:09:31Z

Pixel Strip Assembly

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	== Pixel Strip Assembly ==		== Pixel Strip Assembly ==

			[[File:Starburst_Cut_Power_Wires.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Cut Power Wires]][[File:Starburst_Wires_With_Tape.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Power Wires]]
			1. Cut the power wires. I suggesting cutting them 1" LONGER than mine. When I put my starburst together, it worked, but was very tight.

			[[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Tape_Measure.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Data Wires]][[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Coil.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Data Wire Coil]][[File:Starburst_Data_Wire_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Tinned Data Wire]]
			2. Prepare the data wires. Again, I suggest cutting them 1" longer than mine.
			3. Strip a small bit off each end of the data wire and tin them so they are ready to solder to the pixel strips. You only want to strip about 1/8". About the size of the pad on the pixel strips.

			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close_Marked.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Close-Up Marked]]
			3. Count out the number of pixels you want in your spoke and ADD ONE. We want the silicone outer strip to overlap both ends of our pixel strip so we're going to cut it one pixel long, pull it back and cut off one of the pixels. Take a look at the picture. See the red line. Cut (I use scissors) along this line through the silicone and the strip. Leave 1/2 of the copper pad on each side of the strip.

			[[File:Starburst_End_Cut_Line.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|End Cut Line]]
			4. Ok, back to the input side of the pixel strip. See the black line in the picture. Cut the pixel strip on this line.

			[[File:Starburst_End_Cut_Single.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|End Cut]]

			[[File:Starburst_End_Pulled_Out.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|End Pulled Out]]
			[[File:Starburst_Cut_Power_Wires.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Cut Power Wires]]

	== Final Assembly ==		== Final Assembly ==

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Background */

2014-03-02T14:46:09Z

Pixel Strip Background

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	== Pixel Strip Background ==		== Pixel Strip Background ==

			For those of you familiar with pixel strips, skip this section. I'm going to try to explain how pixel strips work and how they can be modified.

			'''Pixel Strips:''' Pixel strips come in various shapes and configurations. The ones I have used are 2811 and 2812 pixel strips. Each of these has three wires that supply the needed power and data to the pixels. Pixels are hooked up to power (with the pixels I used, 5V), ground and data. The power is always on -- meaning the pixels are always receiving power. The data line is driven by a pixel controller that tells each of the lights on the strip when to turn on and at what brightness they should be when turned on.

	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]
			When you receive your pixels from your supplier, they will usually be in an anti-static bag.
	[[File:Starburst_Strip_Label.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]		[[File:Starburst_Strip_Label.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]
			The label of the pixel strips I used. These are 2812 pixels, but I've also used 2811 and don't know the difference. I'm sure there is a great, technical explanation, but I don't care -- they both work the same and do the same thing.
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]
			Once you open the bag, you'll see the pixel strips are wound up on a roll.
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]
			Here's where it gets interesting. If you look at this picture, you'll notice copper "pads" between each pixel. You can cut these strips right across the middle of these pads anywhere on the strip. If you want a strip that is 10 pixels long, just cut away -- make sure the power is off first, though. You'll also notice there are arrows. This is the direction of the data. Pixels are sent data and each pixel "consumes" a packet of the data. It then sends the rest of the data (minus the packet it consumed) on to the next pixel. If you wire these backwards, the pixel won't be able to send data on. Make sure your data flows in the direction of the arrows.
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]
			All the pixel strips I've received come pre-wired. I've never used the existing wires. Notice they use silicone in the end to waterproof the strip. We'll do the same thing when we cut ours and re-wire them.
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Plug.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Plug.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]
			I've used 3-wire waterproof connectors that are available from numerous vendors. You can use 3 or more wire connectors on yours -- 4 wire connectors are also common.
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]
			You'll notice once you cut the connector wires, the wires are colored. Pick three and use them every time. I use blue for +V, brown for ground and yellow for data.
	[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]		[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]
			This is my E682 pixel controller. A bit of a mess, but there really isn't much going on in there. There is a connection for your ethernet neetwork, a connector for input power, and connectors for pixel strips. You need a pixel controller of some type to drive pixel strips.

	== Pixel Strip Assembly ==		== Pixel Strip Assembly ==

	== Final Assembly ==		== Final Assembly ==

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Background */

2014-03-02T14:32:54Z

Pixel Strip Background

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	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]
	[[File:~~Starburst_Pixel_Lead~~.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Plug.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]
	[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]		[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Background */

2014-03-02T14:29:14Z

Pixel Strip Background

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	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]
	[[File:~~Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Label~~.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]		[[File:Starburst_Strip_Label.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Background */

2014-03-02T14:28:06Z

Pixel Strip Background

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	== Pixel Strip Background ==		== Pixel Strip Background ==

	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]
			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Label.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]
			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]
			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]
			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]
			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]
			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]
			[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]

	== Pixel Strip Assembly ==		== Pixel Strip Assembly ==

	== Final Assembly ==		== Final Assembly ==

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strip Background */

2014-03-02T14:22:25Z

Pixel Strip Background

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	== Pixel Strip Background ==		== Pixel Strip Background ==

			[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg]]

	== Pixel Strip Assembly ==		== Pixel Strip Assembly ==

	== Final Assembly ==		== Final Assembly ==

Derekbackus at 14:21, 2 March 2014

2014-03-02T14:21:54Z

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	== Pixel Strip Background ==		== Pixel Strip Background ==

			== Pixel Strip Assembly ==

	== Final Assembly ==		== Final Assembly ==

Derekbackus: /* Pixel Strips */

2014-03-02T14:21:35Z

Pixel Strips

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	That's it, your frame is completed.		That's it, your frame is completed.

	== Pixel ~~Strips~~ ==		== Pixel Strip Background ==

	== Final Assembly ==		== Final Assembly ==

Derekbackus at 14:02, 2 March 2014

2014-03-02T14:02:01Z

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	That's it, your frame is completed.		That's it, your frame is completed.

			== Pixel Strips ==

			== Final Assembly ==

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	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_End.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip End]]
	[[File:~~Starburst_Pixel_Lead~~.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Plug.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Waterproof Female Plug]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Lead_Tinned.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Lead]]
	[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]		[[File:Starburst_E682.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|E682 Pixel Controller]]

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	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Bag.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Bag]]
	[[File:~~Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Label~~.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]		[[File:Starburst_Strip_Label.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Label]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Roll.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Roll]]
	[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]		[[File:Starburst_Pixel_Strip_Close.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|none\|Pixel Strip Close-Up]]