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Link to the CromaStones:
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Amazon links to Tools:

100pcs Crimp B Wire Gel Filled Bean Type Connectors

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Non-hardening gel moisture barrier and filled with a corrosion resistant silicone gel. Blue color for identification. Waterproof for outdoor use. Forms a corrosion resistant splice. Solid dependable splice in wires ranging from 18 to 30 gauge. Non-ha... read more

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125pcs Heat Shrink Butt Connectors, Sopoby Electrical Wire Connector Set, Waterproof Marine Automotive Crimp Terminals Kit, 22-18GA Copper, Red

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Material: Polyamide Hot-melt Adhesive. Waterproof --- Ideal used in Outdoor, Marine and Automotive Applications. Performance --- High Tensile Strength, Resistance to stretch and mechanical damage. Usage --- Heating with a hot air gun until it reduces... read more

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Hilitchi Professional Insulated Wire Terminals Connectors Ratcheting Crimper Tool for 22-10AWG

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High quality professional crimping pliers tool with self adjustable ratchet mechanism, for easy operation. Ratcheting action ensures a perfect crimp every time Applicable to most types of semi-insulated and fully insulated butt terminals connectors C... read more

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Wagner Spraytech 0503008 HT1000 Heat Gun, 2 Temp Settings 750ᵒF & 1000ᵒF, Great for Soften Paint, Caulking, Adhesive, Putty Removal, Shrink Wrap, Bend Plastic Pipes, Loosen Rusted Nuts Bolts, Yellow

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DUAL TEMPERATURE HEAT GUNS: The HT1000 Heat Gun offers a 750ᵒF and 1000ᵒF temperature setting to easily help complete household home improvement tasks HEAT GUN FOR HOUSEHOLD PROJECTS: Use this heat gun to soften paint, electrical wire shrinking, caul... read more

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IRWIN VISE-GRIP North American Lineman's Pliers, 9-1/2", 2078209

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Durable nickel chromium steel construction ProTouch grips provide extra comfort and reduces hand fatigue Induction hardened cutting edge stays sharper, longer Machined jaws for maximum gripping strength Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications

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IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, 8 inch, Cuts 10-22 AWG, Plier Style Nose, ProTouch Grip for Maximum Comfort (2078309)

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Wire cutter with induction hardened cutting edge stays sharp longer Strips and cuts 10-22 AWG Pliers style nose allows wire stripper to pull and loop in wire Bolt cutter cuts bolts to size and leaves perfect lead thread Crimps insulated and non-insul... read more

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Amazon Links to Pixel Tester (simple pixel controller for one universe):

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This video will walk you through the entire process of building a prop and inserting it into xLights. We also cover the whole process of getting the F16v3 Pixel Controller setup to receive e1.31. If you have trouble getting to your pixel controller's GUI, this will help you even if you're not using a Falcon.

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MeanWell LRS-350-5 Power Supply - 300W 5V

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Output Voltage: 5V Approx. Wattage: 300W Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature

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BEST CONNECTIONS 12 Gauge Automotive Primary Wire Bundle (100ft Each, Red & Black) | Ideal for Car Audio, Automotive, and Trailer | Durable Primary/Remote, Power/Ground Electrical Wiring

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM (CCA) - Unleash unmatched performance with our primary wiring cable. Its unique composition boasts higher copper content for exceptional conductivity and electrical prowess. The significantly thicker copper coati... read more

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AdirOffice Acrylic Plexiglass Sheet 12’’x12’’ 1/8'' Thick- Durable, Water Resistant & Weatherproof - Multipurpose & Ideal for Countless Uses - Black

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THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO GLASS: This acrylic sheet is safe, practical, durable and easy to use! Moreover, it will be shipped to you with a protective film cover, assuring you of its excellent condition. Glass panes are impressive. However, they are ea... read more

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Small Parts M410D7985AB Steel Pan Head Machine Screw, Black Oxide Finish, Meets DIN 7985, #2 Phillips Drive, M4-0.7 Thread Size, 10 mm Length, Fully Threaded, Import (Pack of 100)

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The package length is 1.524 centimeters The package height is 11.684 centimeters The package width is 9.652 centimeters Package Weight : 0.159 kilograms

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Hillman 140015 Hex Machine Screw Nut, 6-Inch by 32-Inch, 100-Pack , Zinc

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Zinc coating for a corrosion resistant finish Be sure not to strip your nuts by over tightening Be sure to use a nut that is consistent with your other fasteners These zinc-plated carriage bolts feature 10-24 coarse screw thread, measure 3/16" in dia... read more

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The Hillman Group 90129 6-32-Inch x 3/4-Inch Round Head Combo Machine Screw, 100-Pack,Zinc

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Nylon 6/6 Flat Washer, Plain Finish, Off-White, #6 Hole Size, 0.15" ID, 0.44" OD, 0.04" Nominal Thickness (Pack of 100)

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Flat washer provides a bearing surface for fastener load distribution or acts as a spacer Nylon 6/6 provides resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and many chemicals, is nonconductive, and is a strong yet lightweight plastic

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DOWELL 8 inch Multi-Tool Wire Stripper,Multi-function scissors/Crimper/Cutter with Spring,Stripping 10-22AWG and Crimping Insulated and Non-Insulated Terminals

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SPECIFICATION: Stripping wire from 10-22 ,Crimps 10-22AWG insulated, 10-22AWG non-insulated and 7-9mm ignition terminals. MULTI-FUNCTION SCISSORS: The use of high-quality stainless steel, Processed by vacuum heat processor, Hardness HRC ≥ 55. DESIGN:... read more

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In the 2015 Leechburg Lights display, we had to use power injection to any sets of lights that were not fully powered and show a "dim" color or tint at the end of the set.  This video shows a new board produced by Andy Harrison that makes power injecting much easier than any homemade way I've found to date.

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(The red LED on the right indicates DMX data being received by the test USB adapter)

(very tiny, needs a case)

Potentially this adapter can run 512 channels of DMX from most any computer with lighting software.  This USB adapter could be less expensive than purchasing the leading brand of professional DMX adapters, typically at $50 up to $100 or more!  I'm currently in the process of housing this adapter and making it available to other hobbyists.

So WHY am I testing a USB adapter?  Well, I've been testing a multitude of adapters with marginal success at best.  I want an adapter that will go from my windows XP computer to my Win 7 or Win 8.1 desktops.  Many of the adapters I've ordered over the past month have not done this successfully.  However, the higher cost DMX adapters all seem to work on every computer in my arsenal.  This USB adapter (pictured above) seems to work on all my different OS platforms.  I think I've found the common thread as to why the others did not work.  If you are interested, please continue to read  🙂

The Back Story:
I began testing out different USB devices around 2 months ago.  I was first excited when I found some USB adapters on Amazon Prime and Alliexpress that worked great on Windows 7.  But, the same adapter did not work with Windows 8 or 8.1.  These adapters cost anywhere from $8 - $20.  It took some digging, research, and a whole lot of time to learn what was going on.

Warning! Geek Material Ahead - - - Proceed with caution! 😀

Cheaper items can work!

My quest to find an inexpensive adapter for Light-O-Rama began in 2013 with the purchase of a $15 USB to RJ45 serial adapter.  I was not so "schooled" in such devices and I could never get it to work for my intended purpose.  So, this unit went into the junk drawer and sat for over 2 years!  Last month, December 2015, I connected this device to the USB port and Windows automatically downloaded/installed the driver.  I changed some settings, fired-up Xlights 4, and pressed "output to lights".  Bam, the DMX controller was receiving signal from this adapter!  However, my excitement was subdued when I plugged into my current main desktop computer, Windows 8.1, and the device did not work at all.

What (or Who) is behind this?
In both cases, the driver was automatically downloaded and installed by Windows Update when the device was connected to the USB port.  This driver is owned by a company called FTDI.  FTDI is a manufacturer of micro processors.  The driver assigns an ID to the device, as well as a unique "comm port".  This ID is saved in the FTDI chip.  Once this comm port is assigned, the computer can send data out to various remote devices.  In my case, it carries DMX signal out to the DMX controllers.

Episode IV: A New Hope!
When an overseas manufacturer wants to compete with a US product they may try to duplicate the micro processor to cut costs.  If they can clone the FTDI chip and use the already-available FTDI driver, they wont have to pay for a license and signed driver through Microsoft.  Many manufacturers were able to duplicate such a chip, and began selling them in all sorts of devices now found on eBay, Amazon, and countless other online vendors.  The prices of these devices usually is much cheaper than a device with a genuine FTDI chip.  And, in most cases, the consumer has no clue as to the authenticity of the components included with the device

Episode V: FTDI Strikes Back!
FTDI is a private company who pays Microsoft a very pretty penny to have their drivers "signed" by Windows.  Having a device with a true FTDI micro processor allows the end-user to connect their device to multiple computers.  This means they can go from a computer with Windows XP, to a Windows 10 system and not have to worry too much about the driver.   Their genuine chip generally works with all windows computers.  Because of the flexibility afforded to the end-user, the micro processor manufacturer can charge a premium for their genuine chip.  This premium is passed on to the consumer by way of a more expensive device.

FTDI began combating the growing issue of counterfeit micro processors with the release of a  driver (v2.12.0.0) in July 2014.  This driver update was able to render a cloned or copied FTDI chip useless by assigning it a zero-value.  This is known as "bricking" or "soft-bricking".  Anytime that same chip is connected to another computer, the FTDI driver would see this zero value saved in the micro processor and ignore the fake chip.  With a useless device in-hand, consumers were angered!

Episode VI: Return of the Consumer!
This action by FTDI affected the end-user greatly.  One day your device worked just fine, then after a Windows Update your device would stop working.  Users considered this an unethical business practice by FTDI.  People felt their device was sabotaged and believe FTDI had no right to modify their personal property.  Besides, how is the consumer to know the difference between a genuine chip, or a cheap knock-off?

FTDI back-peddled and replaced the driver with a new one that only allowed communication with genuine FTDI chip.  Supposedly the user is to have a warning displayed which states the device can not be supported.

I have several different USB devices that claim to have an FTDI chip.  Some of them worked perfectly on my old Win7 computer with a driver listed as pre-July 2014.  However, they do not work on my current Win8.1 desktop.  I have not received any notification from Window saying my chip is "fake", but I do know that the device does not work with the most recent FTDI driver (v2.12.12).

Why the long Post?
If you have read this entire report, then you are more than just my average visitor.  Maybe my experience can help you make an informed decision.  If you do purchase an inexpensive USB to DMX adapter from eBay, Amazon, or any other vendor either foreign or domestic, you will have been warned.  While I had a number of successes, many of cheap FTDI-chip devices failed to work.

As I said earlier, I'm hoping to produce a reliable and inexpensive solution for new people getting into the hobby.  I hope to spare you the grief when making a decision to purchase a cheap solution to run your RGB DMX lights using a computer with a Windows operating system.

At this time, I'll note that I have not tested these devices on a Linux Operating System.  Apparently these devices are not as volatile on an OS other than Windows. Many people have claimed they work just fine on Mac as well.  Let the buyer beware.

Below are some of the resources I've read through over the past 18 months.  Please forgive me, I have forgotten some of the earlier sites I've researched.

https://www.sparkfun.com/news/1629#comments

FTDI Screws Up, Backs Down

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FTDI

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

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Here is a walk-thru and demo of the tiny pixel controller. This video will demonstrate how the controller to the DIYLED express.com e1.31 bridge, connecting WS 2811 Pixabulbs to the controllers output, an the power connection from the power supply.

The Light O Rama Showtime S3 program and the e1.31 bridge were setup prior to the test. Those are not demonstrated in this video.

Link to item on eBay if you are interested
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMX-to-WS2811...

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