Controllers for new build and wired vs wireless performance

th3count · March 12, 2024 at 11:42 AM

Hello Hyperion forum.

I am about to take on a new lighting project. The last time I did something like this was, 10? years ago back when this type of system was called a boblight.

I have ordered the following parts;

5m SK6812 5v 60LED RGBW strip

5VDC 30Amp PSU

Various connectors and cables.

My media player is an Nvidia Shield Pro. I am trying to avoid using a capture card. It is my understanding I should be able to get away by using the hyperion-ng app on my nvidia shield.

What are my best options for performance/responsiveness, and stability. Is there a big difference in latency and reliability in using a rpi zero wirelessly or using an rpi 3,4,5 wired.
Could I use an arduino and direct connect via usb?

pclin · March 12, 2024 at 8:18 PM Official Post

With Arduino you cannot achieve the baud rate required for SK6812, which then leads to delays.

Thread

Arduino vs ESP8266 vs ESP32

https://diyi0t.com/technical-data…ler-comparison/

Which ESP is the right choice, what are the differences.

Welcher ESP ist die richtige Wahl, wo liegen die Unterschiede.

ESP32 mit Ethernet für geringste Latenz.

ESP32 with Ethernet for lowest latency.

≤ 5ms Wlan, ≤ 0,5 Ethernet

[…]

However, it should be noted that a maximum of 490 LEDs can be addressed with both of them via UDP (Hyperion, EnigmaLight).

With more than 490 LEDs you have to use another protocol (tpm2net or DMX E1.31) or split it between…

pclin

March 8, 2022 at 8:44 PM

regards pclin

th3count · March 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM

What about wired performance vs wireless performance. If I go wireless with a Pi Zero will i have latency issues vs an rpi4 wired?

pclin · March 15, 2024 at 3:48 PM Official Post

Cable connection is preferable.

regards pclin

th3count · March 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Will i see a performance difference using hyperion-ng vs a capture card?

Arduino vs ESP8266 vs ESP32

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