ACL 5050 Strip Information and Building Help

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General Information

This is a wall washer that was created as just that but it has been used for much more than that.

What is it? It is a 450mm x 18mm (18" x 0.7") PCB on which can be mounted 5050 RGB LED's. LED's are in groups of 3. Each group of three has it's own resistors. 6 or 12 LEDs most be mounted. Jumpers allow for connection to 12V DC or 24V DC. LED spacing is approximately 37mm (1.7")

One end has footprint for a RJ45 socket as well as a 4P header the same as used on the TigerDMX120.

Current draw assuming resistors set for 20mA 12V 6 LEDs.... 40mA per colour/channel, 120mA from positive 12 LEDs.. 80mA per colour/channel, 240mA from positive

24V Half of the 12V figures.

video of strips [1]

How to Build

Supplies Needed

  • Skillet - Large enough to sit atleast 1 on it. Not necessary but makes it alot easier to solder.
  • Solder Paste - A must as regular solder has to much flux and will cause issues
  • 12 PLC6-5050 RGB leds
  • Tweezers
  • 8 150 ohm SMD Resistors (for blue and green)
  • 4 360 ohm SMD Resistors (red Led)
  • 1 RJ45 Jack

Mouser BOM [[2]]

  • The mouser bom does not contain the 5050 RGB Leds, those can be obtained online.


Picture of the supplies needed

Skillet needs to long, atleast 18in. Walmart sells one for 19 bucks.

Step-By-Step Instructions

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