RGB Lighting
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
Dumb RGB lights are any RGB LED that cannot be individually controlled. This mean you can use a DCssr, REN48LSD, or any other DC Controller to control the lights. You can control a whole string or strip with 3 channels instead of each led being 3 channels like the intelligent. More information will come as i get it compiled.
Intelligent Pixels
Here is a list of what are considered intelligent pixels and some places you can pick them up. There are alot of places you can get them and the prices vary. To use these types of pixels you will need some sort of a controller to make them work. When choosing your controller make sure it will work with the protocol type of pixel you are using.
GECE Lights
Sold in stores as a stand alone string that can be used with E680/681 controllers to allow full control of lights. Once connected to a controller you can control individual lights and increase the flexibility of what you can do with them.
More information at http://sandevices.com/documents/GE_Pixel_Wiring.pdf and http://www.deepdarc.com/2010/11/27/hacking-christmas-lights/
RJ Smart String
Stellascapes Pixel Strings
Very well made and commercial grade strings that are completely waterproof and ready for any environment.
More information at http://www.stellascapes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=61
WS2801 Pixels
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