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Hardware => General hardware => Topic started by: danj on November 11, 2014, 09:01:16 PM

Title: Multiple E682s
Post by: danj on November 11, 2014, 09:01:16 PM

I am going to run two E682s this year for my RGB megatree and my six  RGB arches.   I plan to have the E682s "under" the megatree then run the pixel output signals out to the arches, using null pixels on those pixel outputs.

If I understand correctly, I need to connect my show PC to a switch/router, then send two cat5 outputs from the switch to the two E682 controllers.   Am I thinking about this correctly?   Or will I need to get a "bridge" to multiply the outputs to the multiple E682s?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: flyinverted on November 11, 2014, 09:26:54 PM

A switch is all you need and different IP addresses on each E682. Unicast is recommended.

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: flyinverted on November 11, 2014, 09:29:57 PM

How many LEDs on your megatree?

I have 1200 on mine and run 12 strands of 100, folded at 50 for 24 legs.  I use 12 ports on the E682 and have 4 free for other items.  No power injection needed with the WS2811 pixels I got from Ray.

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: danj on November 11, 2014, 09:30:36 PM

Thanks.   Info appreciated!!!  I used multicast last year with my E682 but I can look into unicast.  As I remember it's not rocket science choosing multicast or unicast...

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: Dave Nibeck on November 17, 2014, 01:06:02 PM

Or,  if you could put your switch in a box with one of your  682's. If it's  5v, you can power from the 682.

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: danj on November 17, 2014, 09:00:18 PM

Thanks Dave.  That's what I was thinking about doing.  I figured that is a pretty easy way to address this concern.  One Ethernet out to the switch, then <10' runs to two E682s and one Renard SS24 and one ~20' run to a Renard SS16

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: danj on November 30, 2014, 09:20:07 AM

Now that I ALMOST have my megatree assembled (wow did I every underestimate that....), I am thinking about driving my Renard SS16 & SS24.  Can I go "directly" from my PC to a switch (as mentioned earlier in these posts), then just have two of the cat5 runs going to each Renard?   Or do I actually have to use my E682 as a "bridge"?  I will have plenty of capability in my E682s, but I figured if I could drive the Renards "directly" that would be the best way to go.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Multiple E682s
Post by: ranjanpa on December 05, 2014, 09:29:28 PM

My mega tree with 6811 pixels are crashing when output-ing white. 682 controllers, 12 v 25 amp power. 16 strands with 50 . Any tips


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