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Almost there but getting crazy disco light show #86
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I like that you are thinking about the grounds. It is important that the RPi, the LEDs, and the power supply all are grounded AT A SINGLE POINT. I used a barrier strip at my power supply. 4 Amps would be ok for a short strip. My strip is something like 105 LEDs long (for a 65" monitor), and I use a 12A 5VDC supply. Also for even power to the LEDs, you should connect the power to BOTH ends of the strip. That's all I can offer now, i'm not at home, so I can't look up details. Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S®4. -------- Original message -------- From: beefsnaps notifications@github.com Date:04/22/2015 5:58 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gkaindl/ambi-tv ambi-tv@noreply.github.com Subject: [ambi-tv] Almost there but getting crazy disco light show (#86) I'm painfully close to getting this sorted and would appreciate some help. This is what I've done (I've tinkered a bit so hopefully I can remember everything): Got an RPI B, LPD8806 LEDs, Fushicai USBTV007 USB grabber connected to component out of Sky HD box Cheers! — |
Those lights draw about 1A per meter. If you haven't cut the light strip to size and are connecting the whole roll, it's likely you're not supplying enough current for the LEDs to function properly. 4A is not enough for a 5m light strip PLUS the Pi (which has to power the usb video card too). |
I agree. I used the 12A supply for my 5m strip. Also powers the RPi, splitter, HDMI to AV conv, and USB converter. Better to have more capacity, than not enough. Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S®4. -------- Original message -------- From: Mrjohns42 notifications@github.com Date:04/22/2015 6:33 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gkaindl/ambi-tv ambi-tv@noreply.github.com Cc: "Geoffrey H. Goldberg" GHG@GeoffreyGoldberg.com Subject: Re: [ambi-tv] Almost there but getting crazy disco light show (#86) — |
Thanks for the comments everyone. I've cut and attached my LEDs (power connected in a loop) and there is no flickering. I'm still using the old power supply and waiting for a 5v 12a one from Amazon to be delivered. Still getting flashing random lights from the first 18 leds. Will feedback after I've added the new supply to see if that is fixed. One thing software based, once I've run ambi-tv and quit, the program won't reopen as it says it is out of memory and I have to reboot. Not sure if anyone else has experienced that? I can't help thinking my issue is software/hardware as apposed to power supply. Cheers! |
What do you mean powered in a loop? Also did you remember to expand the file system via raspi-config? |
Hi All, Right, I've bought a bigger power supply - 5v 12a - and wired the rpi and the LED to the +V and -V terminals. Still getting constant colour on the first 18 LEDs and when I fire up Ambi-TV I get flashing of the same LEDs. The bottom row seem to be working fine but the sides are a bit random. Any ideas? Could it be an error on the LED reel? Could I switch the top row for some of the spare LEDs? Or is it a software problem? I've expanded the file system and think I've installed everything as it should be. Cheers. |
Is the usb converter attached to the power supply grounds? I am sure that you have done this, but I'll say it anyhow: the LED strip signals are unidirectional. Are you feeding the signal in the proper direction? G- Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S®4. -------- Original message -------- From: beefsnaps notifications@github.com Date:04/26/2015 5:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gkaindl/ambi-tv ambi-tv@noreply.github.com Cc: "Geoffrey H. Goldberg" GHG@GeoffreyGoldberg.com Subject: Re: [ambi-tv] Almost there but getting crazy disco light show (#86) Right, I've bought a bigger power supply - 5v 12a - and wired the rpi and the LED to the +V and -V terminals. Still getting constant colour on the first 18 LEDs and when I fire up Ambi-TV I get flashing of the same LEDs. The bottom row seem to be working fine but the sides are a bit random. Any ideas? Could it be an error on the LED reel? Could I switch the top row for some of the spare LEDs? Or is it a software problem? I've expanded the file system and think I've installed everything as it should be. Cheers. — |
Also, have you checked your config files? Are the LEDs properly identified? Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S®4. -------- Original message -------- From: beefsnaps notifications@github.com Date:04/26/2015 5:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gkaindl/ambi-tv ambi-tv@noreply.github.com Cc: "Geoffrey H. Goldberg" GHG@GeoffreyGoldberg.com Subject: Re: [ambi-tv] Almost there but getting crazy disco light show (#86) Right, I've bought a bigger power supply - 5v 12a - and wired the rpi and the LED to the +V and -V terminals. Still getting constant colour on the first 18 LEDs and when I fire up Ambi-TV I get flashing of the same LEDs. The bottom row seem to be working fine but the sides are a bit random. Any ideas? Could it be an error on the LED reel? Could I switch the top row for some of the spare LEDs? Or is it a software problem? I've expanded the file system and think I've installed everything as it should be. Cheers. — |
Hi G, What do you mean USB converter? Do you mean the USB hub? It is plugged into the DC adapter in the wall. How can I connect the grounds? LED cables are connected to the bottom of the one with the arrow going away from it, assume this is correct. The power and ground are connected in in a circuit from the end of the reel back to the start again. The ambi config file is set up correctly I think from counting the LEDs - the LEDs that light up correctly seem to correspond to what is happening on the screen. Thanks Matt |
I meant the video-to-usb converter. But you should power the usb hub also from your 5V power supply. Common grounds everywhere. G- From: beefsnaps [mailto:notifications@github.com] Hi G, What do you mean USB converter? Do you mean the USB hub? It is plugged into the DC adapter in the wall. How can I connect the grounds? LED cables are connected to the bottom of the one with the arrow going away from it, assume this is correct. The power and ground are connected in in a circuit from the end of the reel back to the start again. The ambi config file is set up correctly I think from counting the LEDs - the LEDs that light up correctly seem to correspond to what is happening on the screen. Thanks Matt — |
Hey,
I'm painfully close to getting this sorted and would appreciate some help. This is what I've done (I've tinkered a bit so hopefully I can remember everything):
Any help would be appreciated! Let me know if you need any more info.
Cheers!
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