Are the output ports for the LED strips bridged, or does it allow for independent control of each strip?
1940283
Good question. I don't have an answer since I only have one strip plugged in. My assumption is that the LED's will operate as one. There aren't any switches or buttons to seperate their function. Personally, I'd have a controller for every strip (even though it accepts 3 strips). The effects are incredible. I'm looking into a controller with many functions as my next purchase. Hope this helps your decision.
1940284
I only used it a couple times , I pretty sure its bridged, for as cheep and cheezy as it is I dont see it being separate channels .
1940285
This controller will not treat strips individually. They'll all be the same pattern/color.
1687619
Not all strips are truly RGBC, make sure that you are lining up the correct inputs with the correct terminals. I had to switch some of mine around.
1109782
The included power supply provides 5 amps at 12 volts, each strip uses about 2.6 amps at full brightness, so connecting 3 strips will work, but they will become dimmer at the ends when you make them fully bright. To connect 3 strips to 1 single power supply you must buy one that can provide at least 7.8 amps at 12 volts, or your led strips will not be as bright as they could be. This power supply will power 3 LED strips: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Adapter-Prong-Output-3224-12V/dp/B0057KIHAI/ This adapter will let you connect the controller in the middle instead of at one single end: http://www.amazon.com/Ledwholesalers-Splitter-LED-Changing-Strips/dp/B0077IPRAG/ Hope that helps! :)
1510009
Yes, they will connect two LED strips. The distance between the contacts is about 4 mm.
1592661
You would need to check the max wattage for each strip and add those values together. The sum should be greater than 150 watts for it to not blow the LEDs. I would recommend for there to be at least about a 25% difference in wattage, so the strips should have a max of about 160 watts. This is to make sure the LEDs don't overheat too badly if left on for longer periods of time.
209273
Hi Williams castillo Is each of your LED strips is 24 watts for every 5m? Then just sum the total and as you can see the led driver is 100 watts from the power output so if you use 4 strips you will be ok (96 watts) and within the range of the driver
2035403
You can rather easily solder these together. There are defined split points along the length of the LED strip as well as at the end.
353647
Hi Eric... Exactly.... 2 output are slave and the other one is independent.
709927
No. One port is one signal. You couldn't even get two displays with one port and a splitter.
430180
It's definitely possible - the connector is from NZXT, but the strip itself appears to be a totally standard analog RGB LED strip like the kind described here: http://learn.adafruit.com/rgb-led-strips/overviewYou would just have to do some simple wire soldering to use a different strip with the HUE controller.HOWEVER I'm not sure what the max current output of the HUE is - so you can't be sure that it will support extending the current strip or using a different strip with more LEDs per meter...
34358
This is true, they connect end to end. however the signal and strength of the lighting itself deteriorates after 3 - 4 strips. I suggest separate the strips with a repeater which is supposed to boost the signal. I am not an expert by any means. just trial and error here.
1861943
The amount and (amperage) of the power supplies is determined by how many LEDS will be powered. I highly suggest calling the vendor. They are GREAT folks, and are more than accommodating. They make extension/jumper wires, to go between the segments. Also, if you have custom lengths (as I did) they will make one to your specifications.
2035992
Directions say must be to power supply but I don't see why couldn't be cut and spliced between two sets of light strips.
1979214
No, not by just connecting one strip to another. Anything beyond 2 5meter strips will be to far from the power source.That amount of length would probably require a data repeater for every 10meters of light strips.
435992
I did actually did the very same to some degree. I connected only two light strips & it works fine. Can't see why only one strip won't work.The draw [amps] is well under the transformer's limit. If you think about it , if one section goes out. the remaining should still power up. Hope this helps, Edwood
657086
Yes, just add a 12 volt power supply, there should be a power connecter at the beginning of each strip.
821781
If you want to control RGB strip, you need the item (ASIN: B00HP0H4MA). Thanks.