I'm thinking of building a Adalight, the problem is that my computer is about 5 meters from my TV.Is it possible to use 5 meter cables between the Arduino board and the LED strip, or am I better of with a 5 meter USB cable between the board and the computer?
Thank you,
Jens
Adalight distance.
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- jens.m
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Re: Adalight distance.
If nobody knows, do you know where I can ask somebody else?
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Re: Adalight distance.
Try to limit the distance between the Arduino and LEDs; use a long USB cable instead.
You might need an active repeater to run USB that far, I forget what the upper limit is length-wise.
You might need an active repeater to run USB that far, I forget what the upper limit is length-wise.
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