Mega Tree Build
Design Overview
Target height of 24' tall with 32 strands in 50% circumference, each strand having 1.5" pixel spacing (mega tree calculator)
291 pixels per strand at 1.5" spacing, 32 strands yields 6,208 pixels.
74.5 total Amps / 894 total Watts
How to Reduce Power?
Consider looking at Magiclour Pixels from Magical Light Shows which have a smaller power draw of 54.126 total Amps / 650 total Watts.
Power Observations
Power readings were taken on 4,499 pixels with a configured max brightness of 20%. At peak consumption they had a 6.5A current draw and used 572W of power. Extrapolating out for a build of 6,208 pixels, configured in the same manner, we arrive at a total current draw of 9A and a power usage of 788.4W for the pixel tree.
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Shopping List
| Item | Quantity | Price | Total | Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Hole Sliding Tree Topper | 1 | 195.95 | 195.95 | ▲ |
| 66" Main Pole | 4 | 169.99 | 679.96 | |
| 32" Add-On Pole | 1 | 79.99 | 79.99 | |
| 60" Leg Pole | 4 | 149.99 | 599.96 | |
| Stand Alone Base | 1 | 109.99 | 109.99 | ▲ |
| Pulley Cap | 1 | 64.99 | 64.99 | ▲ |
| Hand Wench | 1 | 47.78 | 47.78 | ▲ |
| Star Topper Mount | 1 | 42.92 | 42.92 | ▲ |
| 12' Hoop Base Ring | 1 | 555.55 | 555.55 | ▲ |
| Item | Quantity | Price | Total | Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Ct Regulated Pixel Strand | 128 | 19.00 | 2432.00 | |
| Kulp K32A-B Controller | 1 | 150.00 | 150.00 | ▲ |
| BeagleBone Black | 1 | 52.50 | 52.50 | |
| Meanwell LRS-600-12 | 2 | 72.15 | 144.30 | ▲ |
| BUD Enclosure NBF-32026 | 1 | 42.75 | 42.75 | ▲ |