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« on: February 18, 2019, 02:34:03 AM »
I toyed with the idea of putting leds mid way across each side but the hotspots and current panel design caused me some issues so I never went forward. Also need to watch how many leds you are trying to drive In total.
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« on: February 15, 2019, 01:28:39 AM »
Sspenning - It looks like your LED strip might use WS2812's instead of the newer WS2812b's - they added reverse polarity protection in the newer model: https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/1/0/5/WS2812B_VS_WS2812.pdf
I've almost plugged mine in the wrong way a bunch of times too - i think having a polarised latching connector is a great idea, but it might require some modifications to the print model to fit.
Well there ya go.... That's why I didn't have a problem. def good to know, thanks!
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« on: February 13, 2019, 01:05:34 AM »
Wow I did this last week on my last panel, but nothing happened. The panel simply didn’t light up. I flipped the cable and all was good. Guess I got lucky.
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« on: February 09, 2019, 05:52:51 PM »
I havent checked Ioalby's design closely , the Y ones fit the original 2nd version one , I dont think there is any diffrence in size between the Y ones and the normal ones since its just one more female connector added.
ok, if they are the same, than no they will not fit loalby’s modified model.
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« on: February 09, 2019, 05:49:28 PM »
Not sure if it is a code thing or a physical LED limitation. As I understand the LEDs are serially addresses. So if you split your signal wire you cannot address both paths individually. I’m a newb at all this too so I could be wrong.
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« on: February 09, 2019, 03:57:05 PM »
Oh I like the Y connector idea. Speaking of connectors. I printed this last night and the standard servo cables don’t fit. Will the Y cables fit?
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« on: February 09, 2019, 12:41:02 AM »
Ioalby, thanks for the mod. Going to print one of these now, looks pretty nice. Do you have any issues with the wires staying in the tracks underneath?
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« on: February 07, 2019, 08:43:16 PM »
Awesome, will def print one of the alternate tops with the thicker sides.. Nice work guys...
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« on: February 04, 2019, 10:18:33 PM »
Agreed, moving the top farther away from the light source helps a lot. I’m also using three leds per corner which brightens things up considerably. I didn’t want to go any thicker than the power box though. Felt it started to get a little too bulky . Would def be interested in a redesigned bottom which would allow us to use a thinner top with the same diffusion though. Was thinking about smaller connectors also, didn’t find anything quickly. Will keep an eye for your updates. Tnx.
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« on: January 21, 2019, 08:10:26 AM »
I have this strip too - the fine pitch soldering is tricky but not impossible, but be aware that if you're using a stock v2 moodlite model, the LED strip is slightly too wide (by about 1mm) so you'll need to carefully trim it.
Thanks for the advice. already started modelling in solidworks a ground up version. I'm going to emulate as much as the original design as possible and only print the base.
Epic - I'll look forward to trying it out! To reference the thread topic, one thing I'm very curious about is the effect and advantages of the RGB LED + pure white LED arrangement of the original. I don't necessary think it's essential to the experience, but one of the key reasons I also opted for a higher density RGB strip was because I really think we'll benefit from the brightness and colour saturation of 9 vs 3 LEDs per tile. I assume the white LEDs in the Nanoleaf boost the perceived brightness of the tiles tremendously.
I’m doing nine leds per panel with the standard size leds. You guys should be able to be even more. Will be interested in seeing your results. The 9 standard leds is much better than the 3.
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« on: January 18, 2019, 12:01:41 PM »
Love seeing all the ideas, please post your results. A couple of us have tried a reflective base, however it didn’t seem to help but maybe with your other mods it will. I also tried throwing some batting inside to diffuse the light, but again it didn’t help. The three lights per corner is definitely a good option and will brighten up your panels.
Welcome to the group and happy making...
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« on: January 17, 2019, 09:58:13 PM »
I thought about it and I don't like when there smaller.
Understood there. Def not the same effect. I think the current one is even a little small but still viable. Looks like a printer upgrade is on your future.  .
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« on: January 17, 2019, 09:55:09 PM »
Update: It doesn't look like I'll be doing this project.
Spliting the pieces prooved unsuccessful. The gaps won't work right because they a)let light through and b) the margin of error between parts doesn't allow you to align them perfectly.
If you have any ideas please reply.
See ya
If interested, instead of splitting, I thought there was someone in one of thenbthe build logs who was creating a smaller panel to fit smaller print beds.
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