I was thinking about this last night. If you're just using one handset just use this rather than a switch on the front side of the switching power supply. It actually eliminates a component and just turns the whole system off rather than letting the supply run.
I will draw up a new wire diagram for everyone tonight. The current one is filled with notes and corrections that make it hard to read. I'm pretty new to all this, so if you see a issue with what I have done, please speak up.
Ill figure a way to get more pics on here too. I'm new to reddit also....still learning
The tree breaks down into 3 sections for storage with connectors at each joint for easy disassembly. Every individual "twig/branch" has at least one led on it, that is why it has such a weird total count.
Top section- 228LEDS
Mid- 810ct
Bottom- 465ct.
I have power injection roughly every 200 LEDS.
Using the ESP32 because I needed at least 4 pins for data. using WLED
Data1 228leds
data2 400ct
data3 410ct
data4 465ct.
Using a logic level shifter 3-5v to talk to the LEDS (thinking of changing it out for a few signal boosters)
2x 6ch fuse blocks with 5 amp fuses for my power distribution needs
12v to 5v converter to power the ESP32
12v 30a power supply to power everything up.
Components:
- Menards Christmas Tree (3 pc)
- 2811 12v 50ct Stranded LEDs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSFT1VK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
- 12 Volt Fuse Block x2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV2MHN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
- DC Converter 12v to 5v 3a
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J3MHRNO?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
-12v 30a Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJVYDDW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
110v Socket
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ME5YAPK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details