My idea is the two RGB "stage lights" could operate together, or they could be "complimentary". But, I'm thinking about an RGB project and it would have 2 RGB channels (6 channels). In another configuration I use 16 smaller white floods with the 4-channels arranged in a line, square, or circle for chasing/sequencing effects. And of course the color-pairs are plugged in together so both reds come on at the same time, etc. One of my effects is a 4-channel AC controller and depending on how I'm using it, I control 4 different colors of flood lights and I plug-in 2 red, 2 blue, 3 green, and 2 amber floods. It's up to you, but you may just try 3 channels for the 3 colors. An 8 x 8 RGB matrix is 192 channels! (An 8 x 8 single-color matrix can be wired as an actual matrix requiring only 16 channels, but the common cathode or common anode on RGB LEDs means they can't be wired as a matrix.) 4 separately controlled RGB strips requires 12 channels. With multiple separately-controllable RGB strips the number of channels can get BIG quickly, and that means lots of MOSFETs and lots of wiring. (I've built 3 sound-controlled lighting effects and none of them use dimming.) If you don't need dimming you can have almost an unlimited number of channels by using shift registers. If you want to dim, you pretty-much need one Arduino output for each channel. For LED strips a MOSFET (one per channel) is probably best.Īlso, with a MOSFET you can dim the LEDs. Mechanical relays are NOT the best for rapidly blinking/flashing lights. and also would like to try at first using an 8 channel relay module and then upgrade it to a larger setup. I am planning to start the project next month and would like to setup up my light show starting October this year and also would like to try at first using an 8 channel relay module and then upgrade it to a larger setup.Ĭan you help me on what hardware/software that is best to use. I would like to ask anybody here for a favor or help on what hardware and software best i will be needing to accomplish my simple project, i have learned that here in the Philippines there is an authorized distributor or seller of Arduino products.Ĭan you help me on what hardware/software that is best to use, how do i configure the music codes to sync with the lights and how to go about the setup process. Since 2010 i have used and re-purposed from an old xmas parol/lantern a basic on/off light controller board and i am getting tired of my xmas light display and wanting badly for a better light show by creating a simple light show that is synced with a music. I am from the Philippines and i haven't seen anything like it here compared to the one's i viewed from youtube. Hello i am a newbie on Arduino based concept of controlling xmas light and LED RGB strips, i have watch a few members shared youtube video's and was really amazed with the xmas light show.
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