im looking at building a display above my dj setup like this : however, i want to source the parts from the uk... major parts needed (not specifying cable, solder etc that I can get easily) - rgb led strip dmx controllable. - dmx controller (i call it a decoder, as it connects to the led strip and converts dmx to the rgb led strip) - usb dmx controller (creates dmx using hardware from software on a computer) possibly need power supplies... easily sorted though.
cool I've got some behind the living room unit's / tv. And little keir has them on his bed (he's got as den underneath) I got a kit from this eBay shop. and you can then get more strips for cheap from, http://www.chinabuye.com/led-light/led-strips
i dont think that these led strips are the type that have a microchip with each led (so each led works as a pixel, and is independently controllable using dmx) unless you know differently? what id need is dmx controller connected to the led strip with power and a usb dmx controller to send the data to run it. basically its pixel tape / digital tape
Not sure sorry, I'm was assuming the dmx controller would send a signal to a certain led with a colour & on/off code. The ones we have can change colour and flash/fade in patterns.
There are different types of LED strip, the standard ones that just light up when they receive power (which is what I think keir has) and those that accept a control signal (most likely serial connection) and can be controlled individually to create patterns like the video.
yes. this is correct. another option could be to get this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180707331611
ok... this isnt from the uk, but it is the tape/strip im after: 20M 4x 5M Black 30Pixel/M 150 WS2812B WS2811 Digital 5050 RGB LED Strip Light 5V http://bit.ly/18Xlizi would like to find a uk supplier though... (quicker delivery, no unknown possible customs charges)
ok... so I can't get the strips in the UK I've thought a more practical solution is to get another monitor, and mount it above my existing monitor I have a redundant computer (media computer that is no longer used downstairs) so I can use the graphics card from it to rum the second monitor. I will put visuals on the top monitor when DJ'ing live and also use it for putting vst (virtual music instruments) interfaces on, freeing the bottom monitor to just show the main program for music producing. (Ableton Live) I have got a couple of the single monitor desk clamps, so I know that this should do the job: http://cablemountain.com/epages/esh...jectPath=/Shops/eshop186554/Products/TWINVERT just need to find which monitor to go for? I currently have a Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22inch what would go with it? Should I start a new thread for monitor?
