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Things You Need To Know: DMX Control For LED Light Strip

Did you think that DMX lighting has nothing to do with regular LED strip lighting? However, the truth is that there is a deep connection between DMX control and LED strip light control. And that connection is what we are going to explore in this article.

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DMX LED Light Strip VS SPI LED Light Strip, Which One Is Better?

There are many types of addressable LED strips in the market, but in general, they can be divided into SPI addressable LED strips and DMX512 addressable LED strips.
DMX512 controller adopts 3-wire control mode to control DMX LED lights. For architectural lighting, large DC attenuation requires DMX repeater to be installed at a distance of 100m, and the control bus is set to parallel mode.

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Addressable IC Chips: APA102 VS APA107 VS HD107 VS HD107s VS HD108 VS SK9822

SK9822, APA102, APA107, HD107, HD107s, and HD108 are all models of LED IC chips that are widely used in addressable LED strip applications. All of these chips use the transmission of data signals with clock signals to achieve lighting control. However, despite their similarity in working principles, they may have some important differences in some aspects. Now, let’s start exploring the differences among SK9822, APA102, APA107, HD107S and HD108.

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WS2811 VS WS2812B Addressable LED Strip Light

WS2811 and WS2812B LEDs are two of the many addressable LEDs, why are they often compared together? This blog will reveal their differences and commonalities for you.
Here are different types of WS2811 led strips. Unlike the WS2812B IC which is built into the LED, the WS2811 IC is externally mounted on the PCB.

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WS2812B VS WS2815 Addressable LED Strip Light

The WS2815 and WS2812B are two of the most popular addressable LED light strips on the market today. Both offer a wide range of features and benefits, but there are a few key differences between them. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the WS2815 and WS2812B and compare their features, pros and cons.

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Which LED Strip Voltage Is Better? DC12V or DC24V?

While searching for an LED strip light, you may repeatedly come across a voltage rating. But are you unsure what exactly it means? Do you know whether you should choose 12V or 24V? Read on to find out!
Which voltage is better: DC12V or DC24V?
A common choice when choosing an LED strip is either 12V or 24V.

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Specification Datasheets for WS2811/WS2812B/WS2813/WS2814/WS2815B/WS2818

There are numerous addressable LED chips on the market, each with its own outstanding advantages, so when choosing an addressable led strip for your lighting project, start from your own needs to find the best one. If you really don’t know how to choose, you can contact Shine Lighting and we will recommend a perfect lighting solution for you.

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Do LED Strip Lights Overheat?

LED strip lights have become increasingly popular over the years, thanks to their energy efficiency, versatility, and ease of installation. However, one question that often comes up is whether or not LED strip lights heat up. The short answer is yes, LED strip lights can overheat if they are not used properly. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes of LED strip light overheating and provide some tips to help you avoid it.

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Labor Day Holiday Notice

Dear Customers and Friends,

As Labor Day approaches, we would like to inform you Shine Lighting’s holiday notice. In observance of Labor Day, our factory will be closed from May 1st to May 3rd 2024.

This national holiday is dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of global workers. It’s a day to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of employees globally.

Any orders or inquiries received during the Labor Day holiday will be processed when we resume work on May 4th, 2024.

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Does Color Rendering Matter? RA80 vs RA90 vs RA95

Color rendering is a difficult aspect of lighting, because it is not immediately visible the way color temperature is. So how do you know what the actual difference is between 80 CRI, 90 CRI, 95 CRI or higher, and whether it matters?

The ultimate answer is that it depends on your application, and how sensitive you or the occupants of the space are to light quality. Below, we’ll go over some general criteria and applications for when it makes sense to use a certain level of CRI, and what differences you can expect between 80, 90 and 95 CRI.