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Pixel: General Knowledge

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How Many Pixels Fit in a DMX Universe?

One DMX universe fits 170 RGB pixels (using 510 of its 512 channels) or 128 RGBW pixels (using all 512 channels exactly)...

Managing voltage drop and "pinking" in high-density pixel and Neon Flex runs

If the far end of your pixel strip or Neon Flex run turns pink, dims, or flickers while the near end looks perfect, you...

Pixel Flickering Guide: Diagnose and Resolve Common SPI LED Issues

Flickering in SPI pixel tape installations can be disruptive and may manifest in various ways. This guide covers typica...

Pixel: Can the PWM Rate be adjusted

The short answer is no. The PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) refresh rate for all pixel ICs is part of the chip’s desig...

Pixel: Installation Precautions

When undertaking an installation involving ENTTEC products, ENTTEC strongly recommends the following guidelines are adhe...

Pixel: Pixel Strip vs Pixel Dots

Pixel Strip (or Pixel Tape as it’s sometimes called) is a flexible circuit board that’s populated with multi-coloured, a...

Pixel: Power Supplies

Firstly, you'll require a Constant Voltage (CV) power supply to work with your pixels. Several professional power suppli...

Pixel: Troubleshooting Installations

Flicker/Erratic behaviour Voltage Drop: When there is not enough power running through the pixels to adequately power...

Pixel: What are Pixel LEDs?

Traditional LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) receive power and output light. Typically, these are packaged in groups of thre...

Why Do LEDs Flicker on Camera? PWM, Shutter Speed, and How to Fix It

LEDs flicker on camera because almost all LED fixtures and pixel products dim by pulse-width modulation (PWM): the LED i...