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Title: 120v ac controlling
Post by: chockleyj on December 25, 2015, 10:17:28 PM
Can anyone please point me to where I can buy a good controller that will work with f16v2 for led lights I already have? I am going to rgbs in 2016 and have foind all knids of support and directions I can go for pixels but nothing to keep the leds I already have. 

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Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: Gilrock on December 25, 2015, 10:20:14 PM
I still use 3 LOR controllers for A/C channels and the serial outputs on the F16v2 can relay the data to them.  You just have to build a crossover cable to go from DMX to LOR wiring.  I like the PRO controllers because they have the push buttons and display inside and are built very solid.
Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: chockleyj on December 25, 2015, 10:42:57 PM
I still use 3 LOR controllers for A/C channels and the serial outputs on the F16v2 can relay the data to them.  You just have to build a crossover cable to go from DMX to LOR wiring.  I like the PRO controllers because they have the push buttons and display inside and are built very solid.
Thanks. Alot that was the direction I was thinging about but dang they cost alot for maybe 6 channels........

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Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: chockleyj on December 25, 2015, 10:43:35 PM
I still use 3 LOR controllers for A/C channels and the serial outputs on the F16v2 can relay the data to them.  You just have to build a crossover cable to go from DMX to LOR wiring.  I like the PRO controllers because they have the push buttons and display inside and are built very solid.
Thanks. Alot that was the direction I was thinging about but dang they cost alot for maybe 6 channels........

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But that also means I can hit up post christmas sales and and more!

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Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: jeffl on December 25, 2015, 11:04:24 PM
Lynx Express or Minleon Express would be some possible cheaper options depending on availability.
Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: arw01 on December 25, 2015, 11:49:46 PM
Second the lynx from diylightanimation.com if you want to solder up your own, or pick up the Minleon commercial version.

The diy version can be 40 amps feed from 2 circuits which you will never need if you use leds. The Minleon is only 20 amps.

They both have a test mode to light up all 16 outputs, you don't read about blown triacs on RJ's design, and they are way less money.

Alan
Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: JonB256 on December 26, 2015, 07:42:11 AM
I will also highly recommend the Express Controllers from Minleon. They are the commercial version of the kit-built Lynx Express.

It is my personal opinion that the Lynx Express 16 channel AC controller is the best DMX based AC controller available. I use many of them in my display. I still have several older D-Light DMX based controllers but they will be the "first retired" as I continue on the the Pixel Path.

http://www.minleonusa.com/shopping/controllers/ (http://www.minleonusa.com/shopping/controllers/)

While they sell it with or without the case, there isn't a big jump in price and it may be worth the money to get them 100% ready to go with case and cables.

Unlike the LOR or D-Light AC controllers, you will NOT need any crossover cables for the the Express. They are 100% standard DMX wiring.
Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: jnealand on December 26, 2015, 08:11:57 AM
If you join the DLA forum http://diylightanimation.com/index.php (http://diylightanimation.com/index.php)  You may find some used LEs for a decent price.  I am down to 10 LEs from 14 and did not use any of them this year.  I am weighing selling a couple of them.  And I'm sure others will be selling them too.
Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: abrianbaker on December 26, 2015, 10:41:05 PM
I just posted 5 LEs for sale on diylightanimation.com

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Title: Re: 120v ac controlling
Post by: chockleyj on December 28, 2015, 10:33:39 AM
If you join the DLA forum http://diylightanimation.com/index.php (http://diylightanimation.com/index.php)  You may find some used LEs for a decent price.  I am down to 10 LEs from 14 and did not use any of them this year.  I am weighing selling a couple of them.  And I'm sure others will be selling them too.
Thanks that would be sick.

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