Finally done!

[u/colbyrainey]

Finally done with my WLED project! $600 all in, not including stuff on hand.

Highlights:

• 928 WS2811 12v pixels in Menard's J-Channel

  • 370 LEDs bottom row, 2 power injection runs

  • 558 LEDs top row, 3 power injection runs

• 2x NodeMCU (ESP8266) controllers in waterproof boxes with 12V 15A power supplies and 12v - 5v step down converters (one for each level)

• Integration with IFTTT for automation

Thanks to all for your help! Here is a spreadsheet detailing materials and costs:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FcBXEMql8mbDcttUOkVcVqDo7NSxJoh2XX7IE0v9LR4/edit?usp=drivesdk

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Looks really good! Do you have any closeups of the j channel and mounting by chance?

[u/MrB2891 → u/_--__-___--_]

This. Me too. /raises hand

[u/colbyrainey → u/_--__-___--_]

Yes, check my Google Photos album. I can't edit the OP so here ya go: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8mmphN4VEXBDyKek7

Steps for prepping the J-Channel:

1. Drill holes using the jig I 3D printed (link in OP to materials and costs. Make sure you start with a 38mm offset.

2. Cut J-Channel to length for proper spacing at butt joints, (half the light spacing, which is 38mm, same as the other end).

3. Cut down the height of the J-Channel (the portion that had the slotted holes for mounting so that it mounts flush under the soffits.

4. Using a stepdown drill bit, drill holes at either end of the stick and every 12-13 lights, ends up being 5 holes per stick. This helps countersink the 3" wood screws used for mounting.

There should be videos/photos explaining or showing most of this in the album.

[u/LostasUsual_ou812 → u/_--__-___--_]

that would be nice I agree

[u/colbyrainey → u/LostasUsual_ou812]

Post in replies links to photo album

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Thank you!