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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Huge fseq file
« on: November 19, 2016, 06:09:11 AM »
Wow that did it Thank you the file is only 134,991KB Now
Thanks again
Thanks again
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Huge fseq file
« on: November 19, 2016, 05:55:55 AM »
ok Thank you I will give that a try
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Huge fseq file
« on: November 18, 2016, 08:48:25 PM »
I have one fseq file that is huge. 1,416,825KB the sequence is alittle over a minute long.
the next closest size fseq is 637,468KB and the sequence is over 3 min. long.
The huge file wont play on my Rpi to my matrix.
What should I look for? or what other info do you need to help
Thank you
the next closest size fseq is 637,468KB and the sequence is over 3 min. long.
The huge file wont play on my Rpi to my matrix.
What should I look for? or what other info do you need to help
Thank you
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Need some help on singing faces
« on: October 23, 2016, 02:57:22 PM »
I did resize the picture, Both screen shots above are the same picture. One was put on the timeline using the face icon and one using the picture icon.
is there some place in xlights that I can change that? I know I am just over looking something simple.
Thanks again
is there some place in xlights that I can change that? I know I am just over looking something simple.
Thanks again
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Need some help on singing faces
« on: October 23, 2016, 07:00:17 AM »
I have itdown pretty well except having one problem and I dont know what I am doing wrong.
Everything works well until I use the Face Icon as you can see it distorts the image.
When I use the Picture Icon it works fine.
Is there a setting I am missing somewhere.
Thanks for the help
Everything works well until I use the Face Icon as you can see it distorts the image.
When I use the Picture Icon it works fine.
Is there a setting I am missing somewhere.
Thanks for the help
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Traditional Christmas Lights
« on: September 18, 2016, 06:21:21 AM »
Thank you everyone,those tips did the trick.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Traditional Christmas Lights
« on: September 17, 2016, 03:04:39 PM »
I want to have my eave pixels and windows pixels look like a traditional christmas light strand. Red,white.green and blue. I have tried several differant ways but cant seem to get what I want.
Would anyone know how to accomplish this.
Thanks
Would anyone know how to accomplish this.
Thanks
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 11, 2016, 04:24:35 PM »
Kris this might help you
I found this from Jim StJohn (owner/designer for Sandevices). Sadly it is not definitive. He says "test" various resistor values and gives the range. I hope we can find more ..
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If you are encountering issues such as pixel flickering when trying to drive pixels over a long cable run (say more than 15-20 feet) with the E682, this can sometimes be cured by replacing the pluggable resistor network that drives that output with a different value.
There are 8 pluggable networks on the E682, each drives the 2 output connectors immediately beneath it. The default value is 270 ohms, indicated by a part number containing "271" 27 followed by 1 zero = 270.
A smaller value can often help when driving long pixel leads. There are a couple of ways to test this without having to have different resistor networks available.
You can use individual 1/4W or 1/8W resistors (say from Radio Shack), or you can use small wire jumpers (effectively 0 ohm resistors).
Remove the resistor pack above the output to be tested. This will leave 8 empty socket holes, 1 thru 8 from left to right. Form the resistor or jumper leads into a "U" shape with the legs equal lengths (about 1/2") and about 1/10" apart.
For 3 wire pixels such as 2811/2812, only one resistor or jumper is needed per output. For the upper jack of the pair, insert the resistor or jumper between contacts 5 and 6, for the lower jack use pins 7 and 8. Power up and test the output.
If you are using resistors, I would try starting at 33 ohms and working up. Go one standard value less than the highest value that works reliably. For example, if 56 ohms works, but 68 ohms appears flaky, go with 47 ohms.
If you are doing the test with jumpers, if the output works properly with the jumper in place, then I would suggest purchasing the Radio Shack resistors to identify the best value.
The resistor networks can be purchased from any electronic supplier. They are "83" series, 8-pin networks containing 4 individual resistors. A typical part number would be: 83S560. The resistance is shown by the 3 digits after the S. 2 significant digits and the 3rd digit represents the number of 0s. So 83S560 is a 56 ohm resistor, "56" followed by no zeroes.
83S101 would be 100 ohms "10" followed by 1 0 = 100.
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Here's a user reply to Jim:
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I have replace all of my resistor packs with 33 ohms. On short or long runs that solved my flickering problems. I have 5 682's.
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I found this from Jim StJohn (owner/designer for Sandevices). Sadly it is not definitive. He says "test" various resistor values and gives the range. I hope we can find more ..
**************************************************
If you are encountering issues such as pixel flickering when trying to drive pixels over a long cable run (say more than 15-20 feet) with the E682, this can sometimes be cured by replacing the pluggable resistor network that drives that output with a different value.
There are 8 pluggable networks on the E682, each drives the 2 output connectors immediately beneath it. The default value is 270 ohms, indicated by a part number containing "271" 27 followed by 1 zero = 270.
A smaller value can often help when driving long pixel leads. There are a couple of ways to test this without having to have different resistor networks available.
You can use individual 1/4W or 1/8W resistors (say from Radio Shack), or you can use small wire jumpers (effectively 0 ohm resistors).
Remove the resistor pack above the output to be tested. This will leave 8 empty socket holes, 1 thru 8 from left to right. Form the resistor or jumper leads into a "U" shape with the legs equal lengths (about 1/2") and about 1/10" apart.
For 3 wire pixels such as 2811/2812, only one resistor or jumper is needed per output. For the upper jack of the pair, insert the resistor or jumper between contacts 5 and 6, for the lower jack use pins 7 and 8. Power up and test the output.
If you are using resistors, I would try starting at 33 ohms and working up. Go one standard value less than the highest value that works reliably. For example, if 56 ohms works, but 68 ohms appears flaky, go with 47 ohms.
If you are doing the test with jumpers, if the output works properly with the jumper in place, then I would suggest purchasing the Radio Shack resistors to identify the best value.
The resistor networks can be purchased from any electronic supplier. They are "83" series, 8-pin networks containing 4 individual resistors. A typical part number would be: 83S560. The resistance is shown by the 3 digits after the S. 2 significant digits and the 3rd digit represents the number of 0s. So 83S560 is a 56 ohm resistor, "56" followed by no zeroes.
83S101 would be 100 ohms "10" followed by 1 0 = 100.
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Here's a user reply to Jim:
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I have replace all of my resistor packs with 33 ohms. On short or long runs that solved my flickering problems. I have 5 682's.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 10, 2016, 05:51:36 PM »
Not sure about using individual ones
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 10, 2016, 05:12:46 PM »
My gosh I think I had it right the first time. 330ohm.
Like I said I have some I would be happy to send you and you can give it a try.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 10, 2016, 05:09:22 PM »
This is right from the owners manual for San Devices.
Pluggable Resistor Networks:
There are 8 pluggable resistor networks on the E682 located just above the upper row of pixel string connectors. Each
resistor network affects the 2 string connectors immediately beneath it. These resistor networks may be changed to a
different value in certain situations, depending on pixel type, and/or type and length of pixel wiring. These networks may
also need to be changed for outputs that are driving DMX devices. The resistor networks must be in place for the E682 to
operate. The standard “as-shipped” value for these resistors is 270 ohms (part number containing “271”. Smaller resistor
values may be needed in cases where the distance between the E682 and the start of the pixel strings is unusually long.
These are the exact ones Iam using and they do work. Sorry goofed again should be 33ohm the part number 0n the resister network said 330.
Pluggable Resistor Networks:
There are 8 pluggable resistor networks on the E682 located just above the upper row of pixel string connectors. Each
resistor network affects the 2 string connectors immediately beneath it. These resistor networks may be changed to a
different value in certain situations, depending on pixel type, and/or type and length of pixel wiring. These networks may
also need to be changed for outputs that are driving DMX devices. The resistor networks must be in place for the E682 to
operate. The standard “as-shipped” value for these resistors is 270 ohms (part number containing “271”. Smaller resistor
values may be needed in cases where the distance between the E682 and the start of the pixel strings is unusually long.
These are the exact ones Iam using and they do work. Sorry goofed again should be 33ohm the part number 0n the resister network said 330.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 10, 2016, 03:03:22 PM »
Sorry I did point you in the wrong direction,those from ebay wont work.
The resistors I have are 330ohm 8 pin.The ones you have I would assume are black in color and are
271ohm.
I do have extra's pm me your info and I will drop a set in the mail.
The resistors I have are 330ohm 8 pin.The ones you have I would assume are black in color and are
271ohm.
I do have extra's pm me your info and I will drop a set in the mail.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 10, 2016, 07:54:52 AM »
ops meant to add if you have trouble finding them I have a bunch I could send you a set.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Set up Help
« on: September 10, 2016, 07:51:56 AM »
I changed my resistor packs to this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-330G-DALE-330G-SIP-RESISTOR-NETWORK-NEW-LOT-OF-3-PIECES-/371039201521?hash=item5663a8e8f1:g:v~IAAOxy4eJTNx40
And I have 2 runs at 45ft doing well.
And I have 2 runs at 45ft doing well.
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Do You Need Help? Post it here / Re: Do I need to upgrade my computer
« on: September 06, 2016, 06:33:15 AM »
No Iam an HVAC contractor and we used to sell Trane equipment. I own both computers lol
It has 8gb ram and yes a Solid State HD
It has 8gb ram and yes a Solid State HD