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| − | A pixel megatree is just a normal megatree but fashioned using strings of pixels instead of strings of normal LED or incandescent lights. The same considerations for height and width apply to pixel megatrees as they do to basic megatrees in that the lengths of the materials you choose to use will help determine the general shape of the tree. A major difference, however, is that | + | A pixel megatree is just a normal megatree but fashioned using strings of pixels instead of strings of normal LED or incandescent lights. The same considerations for height and width apply to pixel megatrees as they do to basic megatrees in that the lengths of the materials you choose to use will help determine the general shape of the tree. A major difference, however, is that strings of pixels are much bulkier and heavier, which puts significant stress on the wiring between each pixel as the pixel string length increases. The additional stress can cause electrical connection problems and ruin the display. To combat this problem, DIY'ers use additional support materials such as zip-tieing the pixel strings to guy wires or ropes or using pixel mounting strips that hold the pixels firmly and eliminate the stress on the pixel wiring. |
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| + | Google '''pixel mounting strips''' and you'll find many sources; two excellent sources are Boscoyo Studios (https://boscoyostudio.com/) and Holiday Coro (http://www.holidaycoro.com/). Both of these companies provide a great many additional products and have been solid supporters of DIY'ers for many years. | ||
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Revision as of 07:13, 12 May 2020
A pixel megatree is just a normal megatree but fashioned using strings of pixels instead of strings of normal LED or incandescent lights. The same considerations for height and width apply to pixel megatrees as they do to basic megatrees in that the lengths of the materials you choose to use will help determine the general shape of the tree. A major difference, however, is that strings of pixels are much bulkier and heavier, which puts significant stress on the wiring between each pixel as the pixel string length increases. The additional stress can cause electrical connection problems and ruin the display. To combat this problem, DIY'ers use additional support materials such as zip-tieing the pixel strings to guy wires or ropes or using pixel mounting strips that hold the pixels firmly and eliminate the stress on the pixel wiring.
Google pixel mounting strips and you'll find many sources; two excellent sources are Boscoyo Studios (https://boscoyostudio.com/) and Holiday Coro (http://www.holidaycoro.com/). Both of these companies provide a great many additional products and have been solid supporters of DIY'ers for many years.
