Falcon vs. DrZzs/Quindor - RGB Signal Boosters
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- In this video, Chris compares the Falcon F-Amp to DrZzs/Quindor 3-wire data booster to see which works best for his RGB Christmas lights.
LINKS TO PRODUCTS SHOWN:
DrZzs Signal Booster - handydad.tv/dboo
Falcon F-Amp - handydad.tv/famp
RGB C9 light string - handydad.tv/c9s
RGB pixel string - handydad.tv/pixels
X-connect pigtails, extensions - handydad.tv/xcon
12V 15A power supply - handydad.tv/12ps
DIG-UNO LED controller - handydad.tv/uno
Large enclosure - handydad.tv/lenc
Small enclosure - handydad.tv/senc
PG9 cable glands - handydad.tv/cblg
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Is the rgb amplifier they sell on Amazon the same thing as these ? Will it do the same job ? Asking cause both of these are out of stock and I’m stuck in the middle of a install lol ! Great video btw !
I can’t answer.
Would this fix my flickering? I have BTF WS2811 9.8FT DC24V 54IC 108LED/m .....then i have 30ft 22awg 3-wire extension to the controller / power supply.
What controller are you using?
@@handydadtv GLEDOPTO ESP32 WLED Controller
@modernwize Try adding a booster in the middle of the line from the controller to the first string.
I have a DrZzs booster in a cheap extension cord protector for Christmas I got at Homedepot. Works great.
That’s a good idea!
what would be a scenario where you would need to inject power? how can you tell the difference from signal loss and needing a power boost?
Flickering and dead lights indicate a signal issue.
You need to inject power when the color at one end is different than the other end. For example, turn them all solid white and the far end of the string starts fading towards red. I recommend 12-volt strings outside because you can go further without injecting power than with 5-volt strings.
Awesome video! I am ready to pull the plug on the F-amp to run an extension (about 36ft) on a newly purchased Govee Permanent Light Pro set, but I had a question. These lights are powered by a 36v 3 amp power supply and I noticed the F-amp handles 5v and 12v applications. Do you think I could still use it for these Govee lights? The DrZZZs handles up to 48v but I love the convenience of the F-amp
36V will fry the F-amp. I had the same issue in this video: ruclips.net/video/4S5zFCDrHAI/видео.html
@@handydadtv Awesome, thank you for your response. Going with the DrZzz
Nice job explaining the differences. Really enjoy your channel!
Thanks so much 😊
Great video! If the F-Amp had power injection built in, it would be a no brainer, but I already have a small pile of Dr. Zz's/Quindor power boosters. I am curious to see how much further you can go before they start to fizzle out on each booster.
Far. I never heard anyone needing a second booster.
@HandyDadTV I have a DigQuad and DigUno, so if I run separate lines I'm prepared.
@@handydadtvif I don’t put a booster per 20’ extension I tend to have problems
Super helpful video! I wonder how many people have this signal problem with their RGB led strips and have no idea the cause or solution!
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
Thanks for the video, very helpful! Do you know if it matters where along the blank extension I put one of these? I'm hoping to install one at the end of a 20' extension since my lights are already installed and that will be the easiest place to reach on my roof.
I think you the beginning is probably best, but mine worked in the middle. All I can say is try.
Just checked Dr. Zzs site. He is out of stock. I checked the Falcon site, just to see if they had any. They did, but shipping was $11.50. That seemed a bit high to me. I don't know what Dr. Zzs is charging for shipping. Hopefully he will get some in stock soon.
Dr. Zzs charges $6 shipping regardless of how many you buy.
$11.50 shipping for a $20 product is steep, I agree.
Ironically, you’d probably feel better if the product was $31.50 with free shipping. Human nature.
@@handydadtv hehehe, maybe!
Will this work with only the data wire connected with on the f-amp or quindor range extender? I’m wanted to run my data wire separate from the power wires and want to know if this is possible.
No, both devices need power.
You may have bought the booster from DrZzs, but it is made by the same person that make the DIG-UNO (as well other products). Quindor makes the products. Also Quindor's unit has a switch to select the resistor to match impedance.
Yes you’re right. I failed to mention that Quindor makes that booster.
If find that using a high quality cable, 18-14awg, I don't need either of those.
Thanks
I have a 350 foot roof perimeter, Can I use these falcon boosters in between and connect my pixels wires with one controller ?
There are limits to the number of pixels you can have per channel (see quinled.info/2021/03/23/max-amount-of-addressable-leds/), but you can insert the F-amps in multiple places along the way wherever you have signal loss. You’ll need to handle power injection separately, of course.
I wonder if underground butt splice kits would work to weather proof these.
Try it and report back to us.
If I could I’ll give you 10 👍🏻, thx 🙏 so much
My pleasure
Do you know of anywhere else to buy the RGB C9 Lights?
Possibly AliExpress.
Oh, this is good to know! I was wondering how I was going to tackle increasing the digital signal over gaps. WOW, 40 feet is a BIG gap. Greater than I will run into. Sounds like both are good choices, but the Falcon may edge out Dr. Zzzs for outdoor use. That having been said, he is a good guy so I will probably get one from him and get an enclosure like you suggested. Thanks for another informative video!!!
Dr. Zzs is da man! But the F-Amp is a better design for outdoor use, unless you need power injection.
@@handydadtv Yes he is! So are you!
weather proof f amp all day everyday
Thanks
All your links are no longer available
Gotta grab this stuff early.
Very very good job
Thanks 😊
Thank you!
My pleasure