I want to have 4 strips (2 connected to each port on the controller) total that are 300 5050 rgb strips. How big should my power supply be?
787911
I have hooked 3 up and it was 2 amp i have not tried 4 but it should work leds are very low power usage
260585
Yes, that is way too big - not sure where they are getting those specs even if they are including the cables? Anyway, I would look here for the actual size of the supply: http://www.evga.com/products/pdf/100-B1-0500-KR.pdf
619309
you should have min 350 watts ps, the total power draw is 65watts. anything less your taking a chance with you system crashing or worse also PCI-E power connector is is used for more info go to http://www.evga.com/support/manuals/files/EVGA_Manual_EN.pdf this the manual and may give a better ideal
1913628
I would not recommend a 300 watt PS with this board. It's a low end board, would advise 550w or more.
430179
I am not sure, but the connector on the controller has 4 pins which coincide with the conection on the light strip. I hope this helps you.
1311375
Look at the watt power that the psu can deliver. Then look at your Led strips and see what the consumption is per strip, multiply the number of strips x the consumption . Then work out how many strips you can have . Try not to run the psu at 100%. Hope this helps
1523193
yes , you just need some 4pin RGB Connector and a larger power , one roll 16.4ft need a 12V 5A power , 2 rolls 32.8ft need a 12V 10A power , here is the link for you ,4pin RGB Connector _ Speller 30 PCS 4PIN RGB Male Plug Adapter Connector For RGB 3528 5050 LED Strip Light 5A power_ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WIK5OEC 10A power_ 12 Volt 10 Amp DC Power Supply Adapter, Standard
2227751
This is used primarily in 2 ways: you have a controller without enough power to drive a full RGB strip, or you want longer strips and need an amplifier between 16ft lengths. If your controller can drive any 12V RGB lights then it can drive this, and you put all your amperage intensive LED strips onto this amp. And if you just need more length, you put one of these at the end of the strip you are running and drive it with the first one, then the output drives the next strip.
204997
You can't have 2 strips coming into the same adapter; not as far as I know without doing some wiring. I could be wrong tho :) However, the adapter is plenty powerful enough to run both your strips. I believe its made to power a little over a 16' strip of LEDs. I used one on a bookcase and it was fine. The only thing I had to do though, was cut the LED strip when I got to the corners and use a special connector you can buy on Amazon too, but I didnt have to worry about going an opposite direction like you are. I would say you'll maybe have to solder the wires or the strip together close to the outlet.
2142193
You can put up to 2 (maybe3) together depending on the power supply you are using. After that you must use a small amplifier for each of 2 more strips. (see: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-strips-and-bars/mrgb-a4-mini-rgb-amplifier/1089/2587/?utm_source=googlebase&utm;_medium=base&utm;_content=MRGB-A4&utm;_campaign=GoogleBaseChild&gclid;=CKzD_5-r7boCFURp7AodJHYA3w )
1109782
The included power supply provides 5 amps at 12 volts, each strip uses about 2.6 amps at full brightness, so connecting 3 strips will work, but they will become dimmer at the ends when you make them fully bright. To connect 3 strips to 1 single power supply you must buy one that can provide at least 7.8 amps at 12 volts, or your led strips will not be as bright as they could be. This power supply will power 3 LED strips: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Adapter-Prong-Output-3224-12V/dp/B0057KIHAI/ This adapter will let you connect the controller in the middle instead of at one single end: http://www.amazon.com/Ledwholesalers-Splitter-LED-Changing-Strips/dp/B0077IPRAG/ Hope that helps! :)
587627
LEDs strips draw very low power, these strips consume appox. 1 Amp per 3.5 feet at 12 Volts. Most kits are 16.4 feet with a 12 Volt 5 Amp power supply. If you want to make your own custom length divide the total length by 3.5 then round it up to the next full number and that will give you the amps required at 12 volts. (Ex: 50' length divided by 3.5 = 14.3 round up to 15 Amp Power supply) Jim Carlson, Master Electrician
2190401
About any of the led strip supplies will work for this / these. I use the ones that look like PC lap top supplies. Lighting EVER® Power Adaptor, Transformers, Power Supply For LED Strip, 12V, 3A Max, 36 Watt Max . These are about $10.00 each. You will need about 30watts (<3 Amps) per strip. I have found the supplied controller will drive at least 2 strips pretty well. It is recommended not to use more than 2 strips in series (one plugged into the next.
881529
You will be fine. I'm not home but I believe the strip was 14 awg. Thicker than a pc power cord. I'm using two of these for my arcade mame machine running a 850watt psu and my virtual pinball machine running a 750watt psu. Along with the other accessories like tv's, speakers and usb hubs etc the smart strip has been great and running like a champ with no drop in voltage.
598999
Hello:According to power requirement on these strip, each require 60 Wall, 3 strips will be total of 180 Watt so you will need a 300 Watt power supply
1910592
Yes, this controller does support RGB 5050 Strips. Based on my experience a 12VDV power supply of 750mA or better will suffice. If you plan to use more than one 15 foot length of 5050 strips, consider 1-1.5A or higher. Any more than 2 LED strips will require additional RGB amplifiers and additional power supplies.
1023143
As long as you do not exceed 12w per channel. Check the wattage on the leds. I would guess that a 5050smd strip would draw about 10w. You'll probably be fine.