How to spread programs across 3 strings of lights

[gregcrago]

I have tried adding G35String lights_3(11, 5); lights_3.enumerate(); string_group.AddString(&lights_3); to orinigal MultipleStringsAsOne.ino but UNO hangs with add RED (enumerating?)

Anyone using more than 2 strings?

[medpixman]

I haven't tried - but, if you find a solution, please share it.

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I have tried adding G35String lights_3(11, 5); lights_3.enumerate(); string_group.AddString(&lights_3); to orinigal MultipleStringsAsOne.ino but UNO hangs with add RED (enumerating?)

Anyone using more than 2 strings?

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[gregcrago]

I got it working by downloading skandragon's fork from MEOG35 by MarkEMarkEMark, he fixed a lot of items and my assumptions of adding the following to MEOXmas.ino:

MEOG35String lights_1(13, 36, 36, 0, true); MEOG35String lights_2(12, 36, 36, 0, false); MEOG35String lights_3(11, 6, 6, 0, false);

lights_1.enumerate(); lights_2.enumerate(); lights_3.enumerate();

string_group.AddString(&lights_1); string_group.AddString(&lights_2); string_group.AddString(&lights_3);

How do we get this fixes into 'sowbug' and 'MEOg35' masters so others can benifit without searhing through everyones fork?

[sowbug]

Glad you're up and running! If you'd like to contribute a pull request to this project, either as a set of bug fixes, or as just a documentation pointer to the other project, I'd be happy to consider it.

[medpixman]

It would be great if this project could be updated.

Several years ago - inspired by Sowbug - I was able to get several sets of G35 strings with after Christmas markdowns. I would love to update my programs and tinker with some new patterns.

My original G35 are still working after six years - although the clear plastic has now yellowed a little from UV exposure.

Thanks to all who work on this!

Be well!

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Glad you're up and running! If you'd like to contribute a pull request to this project, either as a set of bug fixes, or just a documentation pointer to the other project, I'd be happy to consider it.

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[MarkEMarkEMark]

It's nice to know that this project is still in use. They were my favourite lights, being durable and a decent wire length between lights. But there weren't enough colours for me, so I had to graduate to other RGB LED pixels. These were my first, though and sowbug's code really helped me.

[medpixman]

Hi Mark: You are right on all counts.

I have also invested in strips and rings of WS2812 RGB LEDs.

But, the "old" G35 are among the easiest to deploy outdoors - and they come with their own waterproof power supply. I

t's 6V - but merely putting one diode in line to supply 5.3V to the Arduino works great.

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It's nice to know that this project is still in use. They were my favourite lights, being durable and a decent wire length between lights. But there weren't enough colours for me, so I had to graduate to other RGB LED pixels. These were my first, though and sowbug's code really helped me.

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[gregcrago]

I have been looking for additional outdoor programmable pixels. I have studied the WS2812B, but the 'stringed together version (10" apart) is not waterproof. I do not like the IP65 strips because I cannot turn 90 deg easily. Is there anything on the market that can replace the G35 outdoors?

[medpixman]

These are not easy to mount - although you could punch holes in a plastic strip and insert the LEDs into the holes: https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-Diffused-Individually-Addressable-Waterproof/dp/B0775CC559/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ws2811%2Brgb%2Bleds&qid=1587657490&sr=8-2&th=1

These can be mounted in various ways: https://www.amazon.com/Lansan-Individually-Addressable-Diffused-Waterproof/dp/B07KYDBFPM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=square+ws2811+rgb+leds&qid=1587657554&sr=8-3

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I have been looking for additional outdoor programmable pixels. I have studied the WS2812B, but the 'stringed together version (10" apart) is not waterproof. I do not like the IP65 strips because I cannot turn 90 deg easily. Is there anything on the market that can replace the G35 outdoors?

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[gregcrago]

I was trying to stay away from WS2811, The silicone version, i read, can have water leaks traveling up the wires. I just found some WS2818 C9 type bulbs as AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32768456768.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.39.5bec269cA54QSd)

Or some WS2818 (12vdc) here at AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32872083300.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.58.5bec269cN1LPTt) The 12VDC makes long runs more stable.

I do not know if there is a LIBRARY that can drive the WS2818. I just cannot see any outdoor string that uses WS2812B

[medpixman]

I think the WS2818 use the same protocol as the WS2811/2812 - they just have two data lines - one is redundant until one of the nodes fails.

FASTLED supports multiple different types of serial RGB, did you check it out on GitHub?

The C9 type is just a clear shell over top of the WS2818 - from the photos, it doesn't look like it adds any additional water-proofing.

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I was trying to stay away from WS2811, The silicone version, i read, can have water leaks traveling up the wires. I just found some WS2818 C9 type bulbs as AliExpress ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32768456768.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.39.5bec269cA54QSd )

Or some WS2818 (12vdc) here at AliExpress ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32872083300.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.58.5bec269cN1LPTt ) The 12VDC makes long runs more stable.

I do not know if there is a LIBRARY that can drive the WS2818. I just cannot see any outdoor string that uses WS2812B

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[medpixman]

https://www.witop-tech.com/what-is-the-difference-ws2818-vs-ws2811-usc1903-magic-color-digital-led-strip/

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I was trying to stay away from WS2811, The silicone version, i read, can have water leaks traveling up the wires. I just found some WS2818 C9 type bulbs as AliExpress ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32768456768.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.39.5bec269cA54QSd )

Or some WS2818 (12vdc) here at AliExpress ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32872083300.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.58.5bec269cN1LPTt ) The 12VDC makes long runs more stable.

I do not know if there is a LIBRARY that can drive the WS2818. I just cannot see any outdoor string that uses WS2812B

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[gregcrago]

Can someone please explain how to properly configure Multiple Strings of lights. I did get all 3 strings working, but I think I did not configure: G35String lights_1(13, 36, 36, 0, false); G35String lights_2(12, 6, 6, 0, false); G35String lights_3(11, 5);

Properly. 1st. Can you explain a simple Pin13 >-----------> Pin 12 >-----------> Pin11 >----------->

I don't know if bulb_zero is 0 for all 3 sets? Not sure if Is_Forward=false for all 3 sets?

I am actally wiring mine up as <-----------<pin12 <------------<pin 11 pin13 >------------> |___

This way I can put UNO in 1 place and run all 3

[gregcrago]

for consistancy you can use 54,55,56 for the data lines

[gregcrago]

Thank you for your work, I have a NANO (programmed with UNO bootloader) driving 3 strings (58 bulbs + 36 bulbs + 40 bulbs). I am using 2 power injections and its all running from 5V ! Awsome :) Suggestion: I am usinga Pill Bottle with a hole drilled through top. Nano is very small.

[medpixman]

Thanks so much to Mike Tsao !!!

I hope everyone continues to be healthy, happy, and safe!

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