bobnova 59 Posted December 27, 2012 I'd go easy on these things on USB ports. I measured my 60LED strip at a bit over 2 amps of 5v (with a cheap multimeter) with all 60 at 255. Some USB port fuses are that size or less, and are one-time fuses. Don't want to kill your USB ports! (USB2 ports are rated for 500ma. USB3 ports are rated at 1500ma) These are hungry little things. On the topic of another GB, I want two more meters, at least. 1 PTB reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,891 Posted January 3, 2013 Just FYI, a new 8mm RGB LEDs with built in 2811 will be available next month. Also, found a source of 30LED/m non-waterproof strips for about $9/m. Possible GB near the end of Feb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted January 3, 2013 Just FYI, a new 8mm RGB LEDs with built in 2811 will be available next month. Also, found a source of 30LED/m non-waterproof strips for about $9/m. Possible GB near the end of Feb. I'm in for more of the 5050's (meter strip or 50 individual) whenever this comes around. Thanks for taking the time to run these RobG! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,264 Posted January 3, 2013 Fancy, any teasers on the 8mm ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,891 Posted January 3, 2013 Fancy, any teasers on the 8mm ones? They will look just like those, but hopefully the price will be much lower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted January 7, 2013 FYI - I used the 5050 footprint with the larger pads - much easier to solder by hand. Thanks for that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted February 13, 2013 I'm in for 100 loose LEDs if RobG is up for another GB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,891 Posted February 15, 2013 How about pixels, anyone interested? WS2811 $22-$37 depending on qty (10-1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke 9 Posted February 15, 2013 I'm interested, although these are 12mm right? Any news wrt the 8mm ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,891 Posted February 15, 2013 Those are 8mm LEDs but the chips are on the PCB (12mm with case.) You are probably thinking about 8mm with integrated chip. Ray supposedly has them, but they are not for sale yet. We can wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,891 Posted March 3, 2013 I am thinking about ordering 30LEDs/m strips and some pixel strings very soon, anyone interested in something from Ray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted March 3, 2013 Will the individual pixels still be $0.20 ea? I'm still in for 100 of those, or maybe 3M of strip - which ever is cheaper per pixel. I'll knock 'em off with a heat gun if I need to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke 9 Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Rob Did you go ahead and order extra led strips? Or pixel strips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,264 Posted April 11, 2013 For what it's worth, I just ordered a full reel of the white waterproof 60 LED/m strips from Ray (RobG's supplier I believe) ... Incredible shipping times; ordered 4/1, shipped 4/3 and arrived 4/9 (all the way from Shenzhen China, via FedEx). Price ended up being about $15/m pretty close in price to the GB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,891 Posted April 11, 2013 Looks like many prices were lowered this month, I'll see if we can get better deals for next GB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
