Great job thanks. I had been wondering about using seed pixels instead of normal pixels, although I have just designed and am making my own mini trees out of coreflute, with stars and have had to limit the number of pixels to 150 per tree/star due to power injection and data etc.
Here is the link for the hub I used which was 1/2 inch EMT. They also have them that use PVC and other sizes. sfl-designs.com/STL-File-Mini-Seed-Pixel-Tree-Base-1-2-EMT-to-1-2-EMT-p685329625
You ran 800 on one port with power going to the back? Do seeds take that much less power to run? I would probably split mine 400 and 400 to try and stay under the limit, but I thought I would have to be running 4 different ports to this thing. How much power does this tree take? Amps?
I just set two of them up in my show. At 30% brightness in RGBW chase mode I am pulling 2.5 amps. When I add power injection at the back side it drops to 1.5 amps. I am setting up backside power injection since I have a star hooked up to the end of the tree. Hope this helps.
Not sure SFL designs,Jason, is planning on making a large tree, I think he is planning on 10 ft, to see how it does. If you go that high I think you will want to use something stronger than EMT.
Love your videos! I've followed your Coro mounting which has worked great, the instructions are so simple to follow. Quick question, how did you set this tree up in xlights?
I set it up as a tree with a single strand of 800 lights, with 32 strings per strand. If you use more than one input from your controller the number of strands will change. You set it up just like a mega tree only make it smaller
I like the idea and have already printed the topper. Waiting on filament to print the mounting base. Will a links be added for the hub and PEX tubing soon? I have watched your channel for ideas and inspiration - thank you for taking the time to make videos like this.
Just got a response from SFL. He plans on getting them up on his website this week. I will be away from my computer for the next few weeks so the links to the description for the video may lag by a few weeks.
FYI - Don't use button heads for the screws like he did in the video. They will make your entire setup unstable and won't sit flat. Use M4-0.7 x 50 mm Phillips Flat Head and to be honest if I built another one I would use selftaping screws going through the top into the supports on the pipe mounts and support base so everything sat flush on the ground. The design is nice but needs to redone to allow stability.
I agree that when you set the tree on a hard surface, like a concrete floor it is unstable. I figured since I will install it in my yard on grass, with some stakes to hold it in place that it shouldn’t be an issue. Using flat head screws is a great way to improve it. Also self tapping screws would Mikey’s the build easier. Great ideas!
@@bergmannlights5149 Yeah I'm building one for my wife to have on the front porch and when she got home she was like "it wobbles" and I said I know I know I know, I'll fix it tomorrow....They are never satisfied...lol.
You could print several of the emt connectors and point them down to get a more stable base. It will elevate it by about an inch but would make it more stable
![Seed pixel mega tree follow up [2024]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GfvWu8W_wfA/mqdefault.jpg)
Great job thanks. I had been wondering about using seed pixels instead of normal pixels, although I have just designed and am making my own mini trees out of coreflute, with stars and have had to limit the number of pixels to 150 per tree/star due to power injection and data etc.
Thanks for the kind remarks. I use power injection as well to optimize my controller usage.
You mention you were going to add a star. How large a star worked on the 4ft tree?
I 3D printed one that is about 8 inches.
@@bergmannlights5149 Thanks will have to see what I can find. I presume you used seeds in the star as well?
I used bullet pixels on the star
@@bergmannlights5149 Thanks for all your efforts. Your videos have been incredibly helpful as I try and figure out this hobby!
Glad they help
Do you have a link to john storm video?
Here it is, th-cam.com/video/6uaUvqZ64dY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ycwp-7glB-QQHNW7
Do you have the link for " ½ inch EMT Hub"?
Here is the link for the hub I used which was 1/2 inch EMT. They also have them that use PVC and other sizes.
sfl-designs.com/STL-File-Mini-Seed-Pixel-Tree-Base-1-2-EMT-to-1-2-EMT-p685329625
½ inch EMT to ¾ inch PEX.....still no file available and Ive printed everything else.
I think this is what you are looking for.
sfl-designs.com/STL-File-3-4-PEX-to-1-2-EMT-Perpendicular-Pipe-Mount-p686104848
Yea still looking to the EMT to PEX here too
Here is the link
sfl-designs.com/STL-File-3-4-PEX-to-1-2-EMT-Perpendicular-Pipe-Mount-p686104848
Here is the link
sfl-designs.com/STL-File-3-4-PEX-to-1-2-EMT-Perpendicular-Pipe-Mount-p686104848
You ran 800 on one port with power going to the back? Do seeds take that much less power to run? I would probably split mine 400 and 400 to try and stay under the limit, but I thought I would have to be running 4 different ports to this thing. How much power does this tree take? Amps?
I just set two of them up in my show. At 30% brightness in RGBW chase mode I am pulling 2.5 amps. When I add power injection at the back side it drops to 1.5 amps. I am setting up backside power injection since I have a star hooked up to the end of the tree. Hope this helps.
Very cool idea and great video! Did you say that you were planning on running pixels through the bottom hoop?
I did, I was working on it last night. It will be a few weeks but I plan on doing a short video on later. Have a lot on my plate for awhile.
How large of a tree can this handle? Will this be able to support a 8ft or even a 12ft tree with no issues?
Not sure SFL designs,Jason, is planning on making a large tree, I think he is planning on 10 ft, to see how it does. If you go that high I think you will want to use something stronger than EMT.
@@bergmannlights5149 thanks. Guess I will wait a little before I start printing the topper. Also hoping he releases the rest of the files soon as well
He told me sometime this week, probably this weekend
Love your videos! I've followed your Coro mounting which has worked great, the instructions are so simple to follow.
Quick question, how did you set this tree up in xlights?
I set it up as a tree with a single strand of 800 lights, with 32 strings per strand. If you use more than one input from your controller the number of strands will change. You set it up just like a mega tree only make it smaller
Thank you!
Can this be used to create designs on the tree?
Yes- programs like xLights can be used with a compatible controller to create different patterns on the tree/lights.
I like the idea and have already printed the topper. Waiting on filament to print the mounting base. Will a links be added for the hub and PEX tubing soon? I have watched your channel for ideas and inspiration - thank you for taking the time to make videos like this.
Glad to help. Jason indicated it would be soon. I sent him a message and should hear back soon.
Just got a response from SFL. He plans on getting them up on his website this week. I will be away from my computer for the next few weeks so the links to the description for the video may lag by a few weeks.
FYI - Don't use button heads for the screws like he did in the video. They will make your entire setup unstable and won't sit flat. Use M4-0.7 x 50 mm Phillips Flat Head and to be honest if I built another one I would use selftaping screws going through the top into the supports on the pipe mounts and support base so everything sat flush on the ground. The design is nice but needs to redone to allow stability.
I agree that when you set the tree on a hard surface, like a concrete floor it is unstable. I figured since I will install it in my yard on grass, with some stakes to hold it in place that it shouldn’t be an issue. Using flat head screws is a great way to improve it. Also self tapping screws would Mikey’s the build easier. Great ideas!
@@bergmannlights5149 Yeah I'm building one for my wife to have on the front porch and when she got home she was like "it wobbles" and I said I know I know I know, I'll fix it tomorrow....They are never satisfied...lol.
You could print several of the emt connectors and point them down to get a more stable base. It will elevate it by about an inch but would make it more stable
White dot is positive on these seed pixels? Wow. No standards.
Yep- that is why I tested it first