Can someone identify this led strip?

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And hopefully sell me some.

Need it to match perfectly if possible.

12v and 60 leds a metre.

Its in a dance floor tile and I want to try to get as close as possible to the same kit.

Image here:

https://i.postimg.cc/rz5dM8x0/IMG20210914225254.jpg

Thanks

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Hi Brad :slight_smile:
Hmm, haven’t seen one of those before, but a bit of googling has lead me to these finds:

https://www.deskontrol.net/descargas/datasheets/GS8208.pdf

Looks like a 12v addressable LED IC with a redundant/backup data feed, and a standard RGB 5050 LED. Probably the biggest challenge will be matching the 5050 LED, as different manufacturers will use different ones. To be honest, your most practical approach will just be to buy some from a few places online and see how it goes - then when you find the exact one you want, stick with it.

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Thanks for the info. I’d be surprised if they used something so new.

Here’s a better photo showing a full segment.

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Well that post on the Aussie Christmas Lights forum is from 2018, so they aren’t that new. I’d say there’s a good chance that’s them. Maybe try and see if there are any markings on the black chips - you might be able to read a part number off them.

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So these look like WS2818 to me. I think I’ve used them before. Here is a page with a photo:

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Thanks. Agree on the 2818. Where’s the quickest supplier? Hey core have you got any?

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Hey Brad,

Welcome to the forum!!

Unfortunately, Core doesn’t stock any WS2818 strips. I couldn’t find a comprehensive spec on the protocol either but I imagine it close if not the same to the WS2812’s which would make the main issue the supply voltage (From what I found Bin and Bout are backup data lines).

I don’t have experience in sourcing WS2818 strips so won’t be able to vouch for any particular suppliers.

Liam.

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Thanks for everyone who replied. For posterity, these strips are also known as LB1934.

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