technoholic
Prominent Member
This is going to sound like a proper newbie question but I really need some information on RGB strips. I've not used them before but while building my false chimney and creating a recess for ornaments etc, i'd like to add some there, and have it controlled by z-wave. I know about the z-wave side, and will get the RGBW controller, but not about the strip themselves and how they are powered.
Primarily I want to be able to achieve a warm white colour, the sort to match a normal light bulb, can I do this with an RGB strip or do i need one with white in it? Secondly, I only need about 1-1.5 metres for where I plan to use it, but if I buy one of these 5 metre rolls, I understand I can cut it right? If I then use a second piece elsewhere nearby, can I power it from the same source?
And with regards to power, i've seen this metal PSUs that seem to be dirt cheap, indeed I have used them before in work for other things, but are they good for these strips?
I only really know the basics so a bit of enlightenment would be great as I need to get this sorted asap so I can run the wiring before I board the false chimney.
Thanks
Primarily I want to be able to achieve a warm white colour, the sort to match a normal light bulb, can I do this with an RGB strip or do i need one with white in it? Secondly, I only need about 1-1.5 metres for where I plan to use it, but if I buy one of these 5 metre rolls, I understand I can cut it right? If I then use a second piece elsewhere nearby, can I power it from the same source?
And with regards to power, i've seen this metal PSUs that seem to be dirt cheap, indeed I have used them before in work for other things, but are they good for these strips?
I only really know the basics so a bit of enlightenment would be great as I need to get this sorted asap so I can run the wiring before I board the false chimney.
Thanks