Multiple E682s

[danj]

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!

[flyinverted]

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

[flyinverted]

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.

[danj]

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...

[Dave Nibeck]

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.

[danj]

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

[danj]

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.

[ranjanpa]

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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