RGB Lighting

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RGB vs Pixels

RGB vs Pixels

Great information to review if you are just getting into RGB Lights. Will help you try to decide how and which direction you would like to go with RGB lights. There are alot of great options from the budget minded to over the top.

What is a Pixel or a Strip Good information talking about the terminology.

Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels?? Great comparison of what both are.

"Dumb" RGB Lights

Intelligent Pixels Pixels

GECE Lights

Sold in stores as a stand alone string that can be used with E680/681 controllers to allow full control of lights.

More information at http://sandevices.com/documents/GE_Pixel_Wiring.pdf and http://www.deepdarc.com/2010/11/27/hacking-christmas-lights/

Controllers

Here are the controllers that work with either RGB or Pixel lights. They range from Renard, DMX, SPI, E1.31, Etc. Find what suits yours needs.

For full list of Controllers

Power

Everything you will need to power up your lights

Wiring

Information about different wiring of RGB and Pixels

Pixel Wiring Colors

Important Information