Help getting started with per-pixel LED strips
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:21 am
Hello fellow Madrix Users!
I have a question regarding hardware to experiment per-pixel LED mapping.
I understand DMX addressing and nightclub fixtures but only am getting into these LED per-pixel mapping. I've seen some very impressive Madrix installations. I'd like to expand that with an LED per-pixel lighting.
After some reading: It seems the best / cost effective way to start is:
15M WS2801 LED Strips: the one with the IC chips and the WS2801 specification (eBay)
SanDevices E682 controller: It says it could go up to 6 universes. That would be perfect because if I do take this installation into the nightclub it would be for walls wash effects.
Powersupply (eBay)
Do I need a DMX box or does the SanDevices act as the direct controller/interface for Madrix?
Also would I need to purchase power supplies for the LEDs?
Essentially I want to control the LEDs in like in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLx71pCJIM8
Thanks everyone for the help!
I have a question regarding hardware to experiment per-pixel LED mapping.
I understand DMX addressing and nightclub fixtures but only am getting into these LED per-pixel mapping. I've seen some very impressive Madrix installations. I'd like to expand that with an LED per-pixel lighting.
After some reading: It seems the best / cost effective way to start is:
15M WS2801 LED Strips: the one with the IC chips and the WS2801 specification (eBay)
SanDevices E682 controller: It says it could go up to 6 universes. That would be perfect because if I do take this installation into the nightclub it would be for walls wash effects.
Powersupply (eBay)
Do I need a DMX box or does the SanDevices act as the direct controller/interface for Madrix?
Also would I need to purchase power supplies for the LEDs?
Essentially I want to control the LEDs in like in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLx71pCJIM8
Thanks everyone for the help!