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Very easy project completed today. Pixel spiral tree. I used 2 rolls of 5 meter 50 pixel WS2811 strips purchased from Ray Wu. Strips were $30 each, but I didn't use every pixel, maybe 43-45. The star is made up of 5 bullet-node type pixels (WS3811s) that were hot-glued into the star. Used some GE Silicone II to seal up all the unprotected connection. The spiral tree used to be lined with incandescent mini lights. It was used for 5 seasons before I began animating the show. The whole grove of spiral trees were retired in 2008, and now this year they will be re-introduced. What an awesome effect!

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Found these spiral pathway trees at Home Depot after Christmas for $5 per box. I picked up 4 boxes, and wanted to convert them over to RGB pixels. Used a total of 27 ws2811 5v pixels for this test. Soldered a 3-core male and female pigtail connection on the string. I plan on injecting 5v power every 3 trees using a T-connector . Expect to use a total of 20 of these on the lower roof for next year 🙂

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Very easy project completed today. Pixel spiral tree. I used 2 rolls of 5 meter 50 pixel WS2811 strips purchased from Ray Wu. Strips were $30 each, but I didn't use every pixel, maybe 43-45. The star is made up of 5 bullet-node type pixels (WS3811s) that were hot-glued into the star. Used some GE Silicone II to seal up all the unprotected connection. The spiral tree used to be lined with incandescent mini lights. It was used for 5 seasons before I began animating the show. The whole grove of spiral trees were retired in 2008, and now this year they will be re-introduced. What an awesome effect!

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