More info will be posted here in the coming weeks including a video on the strip stakes.
As previously stated these props come as a set of 5 and only include the 3D printed parts. The required pixel strips are not included as Inspire Light Shows is not a pixel vendor. While any pixel strip can be used and one can certainly make their own strips to size using a larger spool, we worked with Ray Wu to make available pixel strips that were ready made to fit inside the pathway props. The specifications on the pixel strips in the strip stakes are strips that are 60 LEDs per meter and each LED is its own pixel. The 2815 pixel strip is a good choice for this project as it can be found with these specs and has a redundant data channel. The total number of pixels on each prop is 24 and the overall length of the completed strip is 40 cm. It is important for the silicone end caps to be fairly close to the end of the strip since internal clearance is tight.
We prefer to use 3-4-3 Tee connectors with these strips since it streamlines the connection on each prop to one plug which has 4 pins (standard 3 wires, plus a data return). The beginning and end of each of these Tee connectors is a standard 3 wire connection, so these connect to the controller like any other 2811 pixel. For our own display we use the natural spacing of the Tee’s to place the props which is about every foot. The other advantage of using a 3-4-3 Tee connector is that they distribute power more evenly along their length as opposed every light being daisy chained to the one before. In order to facilitate the data return for the 4 pin connector on the props, at the end of the strip Ray Wu installs a return wire inside the silicone jacket that is then soldered to the data out wire on the plug. That said, you can get your strips made with standard 3 wire pigtails on either end as the stakes support having two pigtails.
We are hoping that Ray Wu decides to place these custom strips on his Ali Express store, but for now you’ll have to message him at ray@rita-light.com in order to have these made.
The 3-4-3 Tee connectors are a standard item and a link to those can be found here. Link to connectors.
While the 3D printed stake base is quite strong, it shouldn’t be treated like a metal spike. Just like many woodworking projects it’s important to predrill your holes and with these stake bases it’s no different. To predrill your stake holes take a 1 foot piece of rebar and drive it into the ground with a hammer where you want to position the stake. Then wiggle the rebar out of the ground so that the hole is adequately sized and insert the 3D printed stake. Don’t put too much force onto the printed parts or side load them or you could damage them. If the ground is very hard it may be helpful to saturate with water to help soften.
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