How To - Make Custom Pixel Extension Wires

In this video, I show six different types of wire that can be used to make custom pixel extension wires. This includes how to wire them up, testing how well they can run 200 12v regulated pixels at 30% brightness across 40’ lengths of each type of wire, and comparing the cost to make them. These cables can be made to handle power and data for pixels, and they can also be used for power injection. —— I thank you in advance and appreciate any donations to help fund the channel and purchase items to review via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/NiFamilyLights . Support the channel by using my Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/45YAnW7 —— Timeline 00:00 Intro 00:49 Six Custom Pixel Wire Extension Options 02:10 Custom Extensions Where to Use Them 03:39 40’ Vendor Pixel Wire - Internal Resistance 05:13 Wiring Network Cables 11:11 40’ Stranded Cat5e - Internal Resistance 12:32 40’ Solid Cat5e - Internal Resistance 13:36 40’ Solid Cat6 - Internal Resistance 15:19 Wiring Monoprice 4 Core Speaker Wire 17:58 40’ Monoprice Speaker Wire - Internal Resistance 18:54 Wiring 16/3 Green Extension Cords 24:05 40’ 16/3 Extension Cord - Internal Resistance 24:51 The Test Setup 26:16 Testing the Six 40’ Extension Options 30:16 Testing 40’ Vendor Pixel Wire 31:02 Testing 40’ Stranded Cat5e Wire 33:39 Testing 40’ Solid Cat5e Wire 34:51 Testing 40’ Solid Cat6 Wire 36:08 Testing 40’ Monoprice Speaker Wire 37:14 Testing 40’ 16/3 Extension Cord Wire 39:20 Analysis of Results 44:36 Cost Comparison 46:39 Wrap Up Music Credit: Better by Anno Domini Beats Referenced Videos and Links: Custom Pixel Extension Wiring - Data Results Excel File https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRdn... Ethernet Cable Wiring for Pixel Data and Power - Reference Image https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yuz9... Combined Effective Wire Gauge Calculator https://www.wirebarn.com/Combined-Wir... ----- Testing 40’ Extensions for the GE Rosa Wreath, contained in the “How To - Setup a GE Rosa Wreath (or Other HD Prop)” video    • How To - Setup a GE Rosa Wreath (or other ...   Video - NiFamilyLights - Behind the Scenes - Snowflakes on Garage    • NiFamilyLights - Behind the Scenes - Snowf...   Various methods to repair pixels including the XHF lever nuts, contained in the “How To - Pixel Show Setup and Repair Gear” video    • How To - Pixel Show Setup and Repair Gear   Volt/Ammeter Test Setup Wiring, contained in the "Testing the Specs of 12V (Regulated) Pixels (Part II)" video    • Testing the Specs of 12V (Regulated) WS281...   Self Power Injection Wiring, contained in the “How To - Chain Pixel Props Like a Champ - Part II” video    • How To - Chain Pixel Props Like a Champ - ...   Video - "How Far Can Pixel Data Go With and Without a F-Amp"    • WS2811 Pixel Data - How Far Can It Go With...   ----- 1) Standard vendor 10’ 3 core pixel extension cables (not pure copper) (not a comprehensive list of vendors) • DIYLedExpress ⁃ http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.ph... • Wired Watts ⁃ https://www.wiredwatts.com/ex3c10k1-1... • RGBMan ⁃ https://www.rgb-man.com/online-store/... • Wally’s Lights ⁃ https://www.wallyslights.com/collecti... • HolidayLighting.Shop ⁃ https://www.holidaylighting.shop/prod... 2) Monoprice Cat5e Pure Copper Stranded Bulk Cable 1000 ft (can make 25 - 40’ extension cables) https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_i... 3) Monoprice Cat5e Pure Copper Solid Bulk Riser Cable 1000 ft (can make 25 - 40’ extension cables) https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_i... 4) Monoprice Cat6 Pure Copper Solid Bulk Riser Cable 1000 ft (can make 25 - 40’ extension cables) https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_i... 5) Monoprice 4 core 100% pure copper 18 AWG Nimbus Series 18AWG 4-Conductor 500 ft (can make 12 - 40’ extension cables) https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_i... 6) 16/3 Green Holiday Extension Cords - Big Box Stores 100’ of 16/3 Green Holiday Extension Cord (can make 2 - 40’+ extension cables) https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-100-f...