Megatree modeling with Boscoyo Studio Steel MegaTree True Toppers 46

[alwomack]

Hey team - Need some guidance on how to model this 2300 node megatree in XLights.
Present Node layout: 23-100 Node Strings, 2 Strands per string. Yielding 46 - 50 Node physical strands to match the True Toppers 46 from Boscoyo.
I require the connections to be at the base of the tree, so I need the Node/Strings to be divisible by 100
Here's My problem - I am unable to determine the #Strings -> Node/String -> Strands/String Ratio to allow me to have 2300 nodes, to meet the requirement of having the connections at the base.
Controller - Falcon f16
Any help is appreciated.

[jnealand]

strings = the number of connections to the controller
stands = the numbe of up and  down on the above string
nodes =  the number of nodes on a string connected to a port

Assuming 12v nodes and based on my experience using 120 node physical strings.
I would lie and assume 24 strings.  connect two physical strings into one logical string of 200, except for the last one which would only be 100 nodes.
strings = 12
strands per string = 4
nodes per string = 200
I would program it like 24  strings and just pretend the last 100 nodes are not working, LOL  Otherwise you are getting into a custom model situation.  You should try testing your strings by putting 200 nodes on one port and see how they look.  That is how I ended up with 240 per port with no power injection.  I run my tree at 20% brightness.  Works great and looks great.  Lower brightness gives better color resolution and less washed out photos and videos.  If you are not using 12 v nodes, then it is a different situation and I'm out.

[alwomack]

Excellent info. Thank's Jim.