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laserbones:
I've worked up my LED-WIZ wiring diagram and wanted to know if you guys would take a look tom make sure I don't fry anything. I also have a couple questions below.

Is it ok if I plug player 1 and 2 controls into the same LED-WIZ terminal since they can hold 500ma each?

What sources can I get the 5V from? I'd like to know for both a computer tower with a power source and a computer like a macbook.

Do I need an inline fuse as shown? If so how would I calculate this load?

Where is the best place to run the GND? Do I need to run it? I'm assuming the USB ground will only support so much current?

laserbones:
I spent a few hours drawing the diagram in illustrator in hopes that I would minimize the explanation I would receive if something was wrong. Should I be posting somewhere else? Am I going about this wrong haha? I'm new and assumed this was the right board. Thanks!  ???

Nephasth:
Not trying to sound like an ass... But that's how it's going to sound.

READ THE DIRECTIONS.

THEN READ THEM AGAIN.

You'll find that you need to run your voltage source to the 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, and 25-32 lugs (if using the same voltage for all the mentioned banks). Also, you can run multiple LEDs to the same terminals if you wish, just keep in mind that they will always be the same color.

laserbones:
I've read the instructions multiple times. and looked over them in detail while I was creating the graphic to ask for help. I in no way came here empty handed and wanted to prove that I had done leg work (thus the diagram). From my understanding there have been 2 revisions of LED-WIZ and I have the second version which enables the 4 banks for separate voltage. Everything I'm running is 5v which I included in the graphic. I'm also only running LEDs. Do I still need to run voltage to the banks? I'm also not trying to sound like an ass but if you have to preface your post clarifying you're not trying to be an ass and then capitalize your next sentences you will obviously look like an ass. I appreciate your help but I would still like more information if anyone would be so kind as to share. Any clarification on the banks would help a lot. The instructions are very vague/unclear in certain areas and searching fro similar LED wiring diagrams have not turned up any similar results. If this is the wrong forum please let me know. I may also be typing in the wrong keywords when I search so if anyone could point to a proper post or proper keywords that would be great.

Last from what I have read of the instructions the voltage bank is for inductive loads. I'm not running any inductive loads? If this is still something I need to look into please let me know. Thanks all!

RandyT:

--- Quote from: laserbones on May 05, 2014, 05:48:19 am ---Is it ok if I plug player 1 and 2 controls into the same LED-WIZ terminal since they can hold 500ma each?

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Keep in mind that the total current on one driver chip could go as high as (55ma x 8 ) x 2 in the configuration you are planning.  So long as they aren't all at full power (white) for extended periods of time, you should be ok.  If you have the pre-installed heatsink option, the drivers will be a bit more forgiving, but check them occasionally after installation and using them a bit to make sure you aren't pushing them too hard. 


--- Quote ---What sources can I get the 5V from? I'd like to know for both a computer tower with a power source and a computer like a macbook.

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Any well-regulated 5v supply, capable of supplying the total current you need, will suffice.


--- Quote ---Do I need an inline fuse as shown? If so how would I calculate this load?

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Fuses are always a good idea for safety reasons.  Calculate the total load, and select something just a bit over that.


--- Quote ---Where is the best place to run the GND? Do I need to run it?

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You absolutely need to run a ground wire.  Connect it to the ground of your power supply.

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