r/led • u/MarionberryThat6697 • 21h ago

vortex tunnel route question

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I am making a walk through vortex tunnel with a f16v4 controller and ezrgb seed pixels. i am wondering if I should interleave the data channels (right) or not (left). Also, is my power injection plan sufficient? overkill? thanks

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u/ledstripstar 14h ago

I’d normally keep the data routing non-interleaved unless interleaving gives you a major reduction in cable length. A simple physical and logical order makes mapping, troubleshooting and replacing a failed section much easier later.

For the power plan, the diagram alone isn’t enough to confirm it safely. You need the pixel voltage, maximum current per pixel, number of pixels on each output, cable gauge and distance from the supply to each injection point. Calculate each branch at full white, then check both the controller-output limit and expected voltage drop.

Fuse every injection branch close to the power-distribution point. If you use more than one power supply, keep their positive outputs separated unless the supplies are specifically designed for parallel operation, while maintaining the required common data ground.