DiyLightAnimation

Original Post updated.

1.  Pricing reduced on cords
2.  Willing to split SS hardware into 3 batches.

EDIT 1: Added Picture of Extension Cords, Added New Item (power cords)

Life happens while making other plans.   Every year I make a large push to get my animation going to the next level and every year something kills it.  My loss...your gain.   While my masters degree is nearing its end...I can't guarantee even having a shot at it this year as well.

1.  All paypal fees are included.
2.  Shipping is added to the total (I use flat rate where smart...padded envelopes where smart)
3.  I prefer not to split (e.g. taking 1 of something).
4.  Post for questions...PM to initiate sale.
5.  In your PM, please list a phone # and your name.  I will call you to verify what is going on (don't need angry blinky)

PLEASE PM ME IF YOU WISH TO BUY

Qty 4: LynxExpress = $60 each + shipping (flat rate) SOLD
 
QTY 36 v1 Controller + 3 PCB & PARTS w/ 12V Kit : Smart String Controller + Hub = $360. SOLD

QTY 12: Lynx Wirless EX (RX) PCB = $1.50 Each + Shipping  SOLD

QTY 3 : Lynx Wireless TX/RX PCB + Case = $6 per set + Shipping SOLD

QTY 4:  Lynx Dongle PCB + Case = $5 per set + Shipping SOLD

QTY 300+ : Green Extension Cords 6-15 feet : $1.00 each + Shipping (minimum of how many I can pack in a flat rate box of your choice).  Note: I will cut off the "male end" to maximize the amount I can stuff in.  You really don't get to chose your size, I will just add them in even amounts.



QTY 20+: Power Cords..PC Power Length of random shape: $0.50 each + Shipping

Dear Bill...you and your family rock.  That is all   <res.

Does this still get sent as 'goods'?

Don't know why...but the 4 LED ones appeal more to me than the three....especially when outlining a house.    <;d

Kit 1: 0
Kit 2: 3
Kit 3: 3
Kit 4: 0
Kit 5: 12
Kit 6: 8

Things can get a bit confusing on this.

1.  A typical VAC home outlet is 15 or 20 amps.  However, in reality, if you excersie that level, you will tirp.  You need to be ~80% otherwise you are heaidng towards the breaker going "click"

2.  Since we are converting "POWER" from AC to DC, we have to figure out the least amount of power you get from an outlet.  In typcal home that is somewhere between 100-120VAC.  I always assume low..therefore 100V.  However, since most people will be running their show at night, the voltage at the outlet tends to be a bit higher.

3.  If I take the 80% from #1 and the low level from #2, you get 1200Watt (100*15*80%) and 1600Watt (100*20*80%) respectively.

4.  For RJ's system, 99% of the power is from 12V so we will ignore everything else.

5.  A PC power supply is typically 80-90% efficient.  Lets go with 85% assuming the people here are buy decent supplies.

6.  Therefore you get 1200W/12V*85% = 85Amp or 1600W/12V*85% = 113Amp of DC current you can work with out of one AC circuit breaker. The number of supplies you need to use that much is up to you.

7.  A node is ~29mA of DC current.  Therefore, you can support 2900nodes (85A/.029A for a 15A outlet) and 3900nodes (113A/.029A for a 20A outlet) respectively.


Of course all hte numbers above are based upon YOUR setup.  I just gave a pretty conservative estimate. 

If I had to just give a simple rule of thumb, I would say you can support approximatley 200 pixel nodes per amp of AC current out of the wall.