2012-03-22, 11:28
@FocalFury
I use the same ws2801 and everything works ok here.
How do you wire the power on your strips ?
You need a separated 5v input , using 4x32 leds strips, you should have a 7Amp PSU ( each strip can eat 1.8A when full bright ). Do not use arduino 5V output, it only handles 500ma max.
According to the specs on sparkfun, you should only chain 2 strips max for the power.
I use the same ws2801 and everything works ok here.
How do you wire the power on your strips ?
You need a separated 5v input , using 4x32 leds strips, you should have a 7Amp PSU ( each strip can eat 1.8A when full bright ). Do not use arduino 5V output, it only handles 500ma max.
According to the specs on sparkfun, you should only chain 2 strips max for the power.