Thank you!

absolutely! There are always many/creative ways that tree structures can be built. We may do a video on how our other (shorter) tree is setup. Also nothing permanent in the ground and very stable.

We haven't added it yet - we need to modify it to work with our more generic layout. Our personal show is a bit different as it covers 2 structures (house/shop) and is pretty wide. We try to modify the sequences to be a bit more traditional so mapping is easier!

This is now available, for free, on our website! Charleesprops.com and locate the Sequences link!

sounds like a good video to discuss. Those terms are used interchangeably (even by us) but they are actually 2 different ways of ensuring pixels have enough power. Stay Tuned!

That depends on the type of pixels. Standard WS2811 pixels you can assume that 30% brightness means they will draw, at full white, 30% of their normal draw. In our personal show we don't push much past that in the even of a pixel failure, which could "bypass" that brightness limit and pull a higher draw. Both EVO and DUO pixels are native 12v - so they're a little different than your typical 2811. The EVO pixels pull full draw whether on, off, or any brightness effect (in actuality they do pull a little less if brightness is lowered, but you should factor a constant draw with EVO's).

Thank you for the input. I am using a different video editor now and have more control over varying clip audio levels.

Yes, as we work through them. We use a generic layout so we need to modify the sequence from our personal display to the generic layout.

Well - that depends on how you look at it. The 4 PSU's in the 12v tree each have 25% of the tree connected and the other 75% of the tree is not connected to that particular PSU. So, if the PSU were to go out, "dimming" wouldn't happen, simply 25% of the tree would stop working. The 5V tree is similar in that it has 2 PSU's - so 50% would go out. The PSU's don't provide equal power to all pixels to back one another up. The strap on the 5V tree/controller box has served me well!

Let us know! They are great pixels! I've heard a couple murmurs about the adapters, but otherwise good comments!

The center base was a fixture (free) from a store that went out of business. It's a large plate steel with a welded gusseted steel "nut" and a threaded pipe. Our center pipe then sleeves over that pipe. There's a unistrut that bolts to that pipe, then to some brackets I welded to the steel plate, then out to the modified round haybale feeder.

thank you for the input. I am using a different video editor now and have more control over varying clip audio levels.

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That would be great! I look forward to watching it when it comes out!@@CharleesProps

Unfortunately I don't have capacity to easily read the amperage draw. While there may be truth that they require less power as being native 12v - you need to remember that they will act like 5v in the sense they will need power balancing or shorter extensions to combat voltage drop. Further the number of pixels per port isn't really upped either since the limitation is the FPS, not the power.

12V pixels, for typical WS2811, actually draw more current because they're actually a 5v pixel that are individually dropped to 5v using either a resistor or a regulator. This doesn't apply to native 12v pixels (like EVO and 8208's) - but most 12v pixels are this way. This, in part, is why the 5V pixels actually take less power. Further, the wire size and length of extension will play a big part of the voltage drop through resistance in the lines.

@CharleesProps Yes. Almost half the current draw @12v with 12v pixels. I will do a video. Again, I was surprised too.

Two questions here: you say 12v pixels consume same power as 5v pixel, since they dissipate power through the voltage drop resistor… so why do you need power injection for 5v strings but not for 12v strings? Regarding the many failures you mention you had with 5v bullet strings, I had same problem with an indoor installation, from 500 bullets after around 50 hours of usage, 3 have died already. Other people say they never had problems. Is it a matter of luck which lot you get, or are there different qualities sold?

@@CharleesProps Hello, I'm very happy to have found your videos . I'm waiting for all my stuffs (12 v Strings and components) to be received from China and USA (Falcon F16V5) and will assembled with a trampoline base already bought; It is the first time that I see trees with such kind of diy base as mine. Here in Quebec Canada we have a lot of snow in Christmas Time on the ground so it is a must to install the base tree at 2 feet from the ground. I follow you for sure.