How To - Chain Pixel Props Like a Champ

In this video, I show how to successfully chain groups of 50 and 100 pixels (e.g. 50 pixel props and 100 pixel props). I demonstrate the value of “Self Power Injection” and also demonstrate how to layer both “Self Power Injection” with “Tee Power Injection” to chain up to six sets of 100 pixel props (600 pixels), with 10’ extensions to each prop.

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Timeline
00:00 Intro
01:22 Why Chain Props?
03:43 Example 50 and 100 Pixel Props
05:09 The Test Setup
06:25 Power for 200-300 Pixels
10:05 Maximize My Controller Plan
11:47 Chaining 50 Pixel Props and the Value of “Self Power Injection”
14:51 Example Boscoyo 24” Snowflake wired for “Self Power Injection”
20:17 Chaining 50 Pixel Props with 10’ Extensions
26:45 Chaining 100 Pixel Props and the Value of “Self Power Injection”
28:35 Chaining 100 Pixel Props with 10’ Extensions
31:12 Chaining 100 Pixel Props with 10’ Extensions w/o Self Power Injection
32:50 Chaining 6 - 100 Pixel Props with One Controller Output
33:57 Tee Power Injection Wiring
36:40 Why chain 6 - 100 Pixel Props off one output?
38:30 Let’s Do It!
41:59 Data Line Length of 264’
42:36 Summary


Music Credit:
Better by Anno Domini Beats


Referenced Videos and Links

How To - Setup CG1500 Pixel Controller Builds (for Differential Receivers)
   • How To - Setup CG1500 Pixel Controller Bui...  

How To - Setup a GE Rosa Wreath (or other HD Prop)
Wiring and Self Power Injection is shown at 17:26
   • How To - Setup a GE Rosa Wreath (or other ...  

Testing the Specs of 12V WS2811 Pixels (Part II)
How to Wire the V/A Meter Testers is shown at 06:47
   • Testing the Specs of 12V (Regulated) WS281...  

Link to Volt/Ammeter Device (red/blue color)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/11552...

Alternative Volt/Ammeter Device (supports high current measurements)
https://amzn.to/3HDiNM7

Chaining 12V Pixels Like a Champ - Power Calculations Spreadsheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M006...

Spiker Lights Power Calculator
http://spikerlights.com/calcpower.aspx

WAGO Lever Nuts
https://amzn.to/3QwdbaB

Monoprice Nimbus Series 18AWG 4-Conductor CMP-Rated Speaker Wire, 100ft (pure 100% oxygen free copper)
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_i...