SKYDANCE Digital Pixel RGB Controller
Specifications
- Control Options: RF 2.4G, WiFi, DMX512
- Compatibility: 49 chips, SPI colour LED light strips
- Dynamic Modes: 40 built-in modes
- Applications: Home, store, landscape decoration
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Refer to the on-site installation guide provided.
- Ensure the power supply voltage matches the strip’s voltage and the power supply output is 1.25 times the total strip power.
- Select an appropriate wire gauge based on the total output power of the light strip to prevent overheating and voltage drops.
Connection
- Connect the SPI controller to the power supply and the SPI colour light strip using the provided signal wires.
- Use the SPI Signal Amplifier if needed for extended distances.
Operation
- Refer to the manual for parameter settings and function selection.
- Utilise the 2.4 G RF Remote for controlling the dynamic modes and colours.
Skydance SPI series controllers have RF 2.4G, WiFi, and DMX512 control options.Compatible with 49 chips, can control many kinds of SPI color LED light strips on the market. Built-in 40 dynamic mode, include horse-race, chase, flow, trail and float style, etc. Suitable for home, store and landscape decoration. This guide is for on-site installation only, please refer to the instruction manual for various parameter setting operations and function selection.
Package List
- SPI Controller
- Manual
Outsourced Accessories
Note:
- The output voltage of the power supply must be the same as the supply voltage of the strip, and the output power of the power supply ≥ 1.25 times the total output power of all connected strips.
- A wire diameter with too small a cross-sectional area can lead to overheating and higher voltage drops, and system stability and color consistency can be compromised.
Cable Selection
- The wire can be selected from solid or stranded cables with a cross-section of 0.5 to 1.5 mm². Select the right wire with the right cross-sectional area according to the total output power of the light strip.
- Example: 5m 1m/12w 12v strip light output 5a 60w.
- When it is necessary to increase the wiring distance of the light strip, choose a wire with a cross-section area of 0.5mm² and more.
| Cross-sectional area of copper wire | 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.0mm² | 2.5mm² | 4.0mm² |
| Output current (total) | <=5A | <=8A | <=10A | <=12A | <=16A | <=20A | <=30A |
Installation Steps
- Determine the light strip length and LED bead density as needed, and select an LED strip that matches the SPI controller chip type.
- Color light LED strips are divided into 5V strips, 12V strips and 24V strips, and must be powered by a power supply of the same voltage.
- When the power supply voltage is less than the strip voltage, the strip will not light up; when the power supply voltage is greater than the strip voltage, the strip will be damaged. Incorrect setting of the controller chip type may result in uncontrolled light strips or flashing lights. Colour or light LED strips with IC chips, each chip corresponds to one pixel point.
- When cutting the length of the light tape, you need to cut it at the marked line.
5v LED ctrine, 1 1en hond 1 nival (built-in chin)l
12v LED strips: 3 LED beads 1 pixel (external chip) 
24v LED strips: 6 LED beads 1 pixel (external chip) 
LED bead density of different LED strips (take a 5v LED strip as an example)
- 30 LEDS/Meter
- 60 LEDS/Meter
- 144 LEDS/Meter
Set the chip type, RGB order, and pixel length of the SPI LED strip
After the length of SPI LED strip is determined, you need to set the number of pixel points of LED strip, if it is not consistent with the actual pixel length of the strip, there will be the phenomenon that the rear section of the LED strip is not controlled or the overall dynamic effect is not smooth.
- Use the remote control (RQ) to set the channel RGB order and the pixel length
Example: Set the LED strip chip type to WS2811, the RGB order to RGB, and the pixel length to 60.- Step 1: Match the controller with the remote control.
- Step 2: Press the remote control button *12 * to set the LED strip chip type to WS2811.
- Step 3: Set the RGB order, first press the R (red), G (green), B (blue) key of the remote control to get the corresponding light color, If the colors are not consistent, you need to press the remote control button *+1 digit +* again to correct the order of RGB.
- For example: The corresponding light color obtained by pressing the R, G, B keys of the remote control are red (R), blue (B), and green (G), set the RBG sequence by pressing the remote control keys * 2* (RGB order definition * 1*: RGB, *2*: RBG, *3*: GRB, *4*: GBR, *5*: BRG, *6*: BGR).
- Step 4: The length of the LED strip is 60 pixels, press the remote control button *060* to set the number of pixel points to 60.
- For WiFi SPl controller, you can set the chip type, RGB order, and pixel length through Tuya APP.
- For SPI controllers with setup keys and digital display, you can set the chip type, RGB order, and pixel length by pressing the keys.
- Select the chip type, display “C11” for WS2811 chip type.
- Set the RGB colour order, and display “0-2” is the RGB order.
- Set the number of pixels, display “060” as 60 pixels.
According to the installation position of the SPI controller, connect and mark the power supply and LED strip to the SPI controller, respectively.
Installation notes
- Do not place the controller close to high-power electrical appliances. The distance between the controller and high-power electrical appliances should be more than 1 meter. Avoid signal interference from affecting utilisation.
- Do not stack the controller and power supply. The distance between the controller and the power supply should be ≥20cm. Avoid any interference signal caused by radiation from the power supply.
- The length of the signal line between the controller and the LED strip should be ≤10m. Avoid a signal line that is too long and is affected by interference.
- Do not connect multiple LED strips in parallel to the SPI signal output port to avoid the flashing light phenomenon. When multiple LED strips are controlled synchronously, an SPI signal splitter is required. Each SPI signal output port is connected to only one LED strip.
Multiple colour effects via remote control or Tuya APP
- Use the R9 remote control to call up static colour or dynamic mode. Factory default 32 kinds of dynamic effects, short press mode +/- key to switch dynamic modes, long press mode + key for 2 seconds can automatically get the number of dynamic modes of the current SPI controller.
- For SPI controllers with built-in Tuya WiFi or Zigbee module, you can realise cloud control, voice control, painting-style segment colour or mixing, rich dynamic effects, and music rhythm through the Tuya APP.
Since interface: user-disable scenario modes. 44 predefined scenarios and 10+ customised dynamic scenarios to choose from.
FAQs
Q: What should I do if the light strip colours are inconsistent?
A: Check the wire gauge and ensure it can handle the total output power to maintain colour consistency.
A: Use appropriate cross-sectional copper wire based on the total output power to extend the wiring distance safely.
A: Yes, you can use multiple SPI controllers to control different SPI colour light strips separately.
Documents / Resources
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SKYDANCE Digital Pixel RGB Controller [pdf] Installation Guide Digital Pixel RGB Controller, Pixel RGB Controller, RGB Controller, Controller |