What about lights that use 12v inputs? We supply the ground, and then each of the colors has an appropriate 12v lead. Would we have to use bulky motor controllers? Someone tell me there is a simpler solution. I realize we can develop a lot of colors and effects because of that, but it might not be the nicest thing to use.. Even then, how would a motor controller work? The same ground for all three? might be a little sketch and destroy some stuff...
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Originally Posted by Belovan
We have an Arduino Uno. Upon closer examination of the LED strip, both of the two black wires are connected to the ground on the strip, the thicker of the two red wires is to 5V. The thinner red wire is to Data In, and the white wire is connected to clock. Where would the strip get 5V from on the robot?
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The 5v on the robot (not legal for competition, but works for your own ideas. Or an inverter. That's generally how teams get more 5v power for assorted things...
I do know a lot of teams need to be saved from themselves. - Karthik [more] 
10-04-2013, 21:04
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