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Wiring your first Pixel Controller, Pixels & Power Supply

In this video we run through the basic wiring of a set of pixels, a Baldrick controller and a Meanwell RSP-320-12 12v Power Supply. We hook them all up detailing what we’re doing and why and run a test mode on the pixels at the end of the video.

This video has not been sponsored, but iLightThat did supply the Baldrick board at no cost and I do not have to return it.

Baldrick Boards & Power Supplies available from:

Austraila:
Hanson Electronics: https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/

Europe:
Pro Pixeler: https://propixeler.nl/

USA:
Gilbert Engineering USA: https://gilbertengineeringusa.com/
Wired Watts: https://www.wiredwatts.com/

UK:
Build A Light Show: https://buildalightshow.com/

Affiliate Links to products used (I do get a small return from products purchased using these links):

Amazon.com (USA)

Workpro Style Scissors: https://amzn.to/42IgyUh
10 AWG Teflon Wire: https://amzn.to/4hRUwmr
IEC Mains Cable (Various Lengths): https://amzn.to/3WScSvo

Amazon.co.uk (UK)

WorkPro Scissors: https://amzn.to/4aRvZLL
10AWG Teflon Wire: https://amzn.to/4jSUJaw
Pro-Elec IEC Cable (2m): https://amzn.to/40XWg6S

Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Connecting Pixels to Controller
5:13 Wiring Phoenix Connector
10:52 Connecting Controller to Power Supply
14:26 Forks & Ferrules
20:12 Power Supply to Mains (110v or 220v)
24:04 LRS-350 Input Voltage Switch
24:24 Review Connections before plugging in!
25:10 Ethernet Connection
27:05 Plugging In
28:10 PC Connecting to Baldrick
29:30 Setup Output
30:27 Start Tests!
31:06 Reset Config & Retest!
32:00 Review what’s been covered in the video
35:00 Wrap-Up!

Pixel Lighting – what do I need to get started ?

In this video we cover the basic hardware needed to get your lights working,
A quick overview of Pixels, Controllers & Power Supplies.

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0:00 Introduction
01:08 Thank You!
02:33 Pixels
06:24 Controllers
11:28 Power Supplies
14:40 What else is needed
16:40 Props
20:08 Conclusion

Useful Stores to get you started:

UK
https://buildalightshow.com/

US
https://gilbertengineeringusa.com/
https://www.wiredwatts.com/
https://wallyslights.com/

AUS
https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/

Want your store to be in this list, or have a product/service you’d like featured?
email: info@gregmacaree.com

Baldrick Switchy – Overview, xLights Setup & Demo

Here we run through the Baldrick Switchy relay board & demo its config, setup with xLights and demonstrate a running sequence with actions on the relay board.

Baldrick products are available now from the following resellers

UK: https://buildalightshow.com/
Australia: https://buildalightshow.com/
Netherlands: https://propixeler.nl/
USA: https://gilbertengineeringusa.com/ or https://www.wiredwatts.com/

To contact Greg, please email info@gregmacaree.com

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0:00 Welcome
0:22 Board Overview
3:55 Connecting Devices
6:25 Device Initial Setup / Firmware Download
8:05 Interface Overview / Setup
13:10 xLights Device Setup
14:40 xLights Layout
17:58 xLights Sequence Setup
20:15 Test Sequence
22:25 Review & Conclusion

4 Wire Pixels – Are they worth it ?

This week we look at 4 wire pixels, explain how they work & demonstrate fail over.
As they are native 12v we also look at the power consumption vs regular 12v WS2811 3wire resistor pixels.

0:00 Introduction
0:42 How does a Traditional WS2811 3 Wire Pixel Work ?
3:20 3 Wire Pixel Failure Demo
4:40 How does a 4 Wire GS8208 Pixel Work ?
10:15 4 Wire Pixel Failure Demo
12:08 Review of Resilience
12:35 Native 12v Power Consumption vs 12v WS2811 Resistor Pixels
16:00 Conclusion

Pixel Wars 2025!

Which Bullet pixels are optimal for 2025!

We review the new 24v Pixels and put them up against 5v, 12v 4 Wire, 12v Resistor & 12v Regulators to see which ones perform the best for luminance, power consumption & heat!

Seed Pixels!

n this weeks video we look at Seed Pixels and compare them to the traditional 12v ‘Bullet’ Style Pixels in common use.

Thanks for watching, let us know what you thought of the video, you can leave a comment (or SuperChat) below or buy us a coffee to help support the channel: https://ko-fi.com/gregmacaree

Visionary Light Shows kindly sent of some of their new heavier duty seeds to include in this video. Thanks Mark! https://visionarylightshows.com/

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