Hello, I want to add RBG Mood Lighting to my bedroom ceiling. A idea of what i mean: Lights here: The hole size will be 1.2m by 2m so i will need 6.4m of lights. What would be the cheapest way of doing it? buying a kit or buying RGB LED strip. What controller would be the best? i would like to controll it from my pc and by remote (if possible) Thanks
yup you can use a RGB strip lighting to make that effect - i use these -> have a look at my post here -> http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=2015954&postcount=166 or here -> http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=2015954 thats using RGB strip on a 12 Volt system that can be controlled via remote, you cannot both both pc and remote unless you program your own PCB and that will be expensive. The system i use can go up to 30 meters on 12v
Thanks I have found places that sell RGB LED strip in 5m lenghts. But then i would need a controller for it. do you think that controller would cope with a 7m strip?
the controller i use is £25.00 If you what one i can get you one. up to 30 meters mate. there are more expensive controllers out there costing any ware from £25 to £250 (but alot of them are rip off's)
i can do up to 5 meter but its not cheap inc controller you looking at about £75. Delivery would take about 2 weeks as i only some 30 cm strips left with controllers in stock..
ive found a 5m reel for £59 and i think they can suply a custom length, so ill see how much a 7m length will be then get a controller seperate.
well with controller you going to pay more than the price ive just said , have a look around any way and if you interest pm me ... the strips normally come in 30 cm / 1 meter / 5 meter / 10 meter / then 100 meter's all can but cut to length. But a 10 meter one is not cheap and you don't get the controller with it. just been checking sizes this Controller can handle and it cannot handle more than 6 meters. The 30 meter controller is far to expensive.
They can cope with 7m but they will have a bit of interferance. i think i will order 7m (whether 10m, 2x5m or 2m+5m) and see how bad it is. Edit: I have found an amplifier for it. It will add an extra 5m of avalible strip. I might get 10m of it then use the amplifier and add more LED's over my room.
