How to Power Inject Pixels for Beginners

Power injection is an essential tool to use in your light show. It allows you to boost your pixel's voltage and run more pixels on one port. Today in this video, I explain what power injection is, why you need it, when you need it, and how to use it. Feel free to use the timestamps below to skip to the part of the video you want to see. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to put them below!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Video overview
02:36 - What is power injection and why do you need it
04:06 - When do you need power injection
07:09 - How do you use power injection
07:24 - Simple power injection diagram
12:28 - Example power injection setup
21:17 - How to power inject in the middle of a strand
27:46 - Cutting positive wire when using 2 power supplies
29:46 - Finishing up

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[HowPixel]

I'm not sure why but one day I woke up and had the idea to make that weird intro for the video. Don't actually call that number or go to that website I just made it up for the video 😂

[steveashdown]

Nice video with clear explanations. I think you will get better results using self amalgamating tape which is then covered in electrical tape for the power injection splices in the centre of a strand.

[DesignBuildEnjoy]

I love the energy in making the start of the video. Keep up that great energy and expressing your creativity please

[michaelgericke]

Brilliant, thanks a million. Very informative and comprehensive. 👍

[NightshadeKc]

I like watching your video's because you break it all down and don't assume that we know something.
Thanks for another good video. Keep them coming. I am just about ready to put up my permanent lights. My first time so thanks.
Dave from Kansas City

[jstmag]

Your intros are always so entertaining. Really enjoy it

[dmurdaugh]

Thank you for this video. You break it down so its very understanding. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

[TopBlackWaterSniper]

Awesome intro! You almost had me checking website. Thank you for sharing this information.

[christophernowak]

Awesome video. Especially the intro. Thanks for explaining it Barney style for electrical idoits like myself.

[derekallen-fkce]

Excellent video. Well done in making the process easy to understand. Good graphics. Thankyou.

[TBblake]

Thank you again! I have watched a lot of your videos and you have given me knowledge and confidence when working with my system. You work is appreciated.

[kapilbhat]

Do we need to provide a seperate power source for the controller and for the led strip? Or we can connect both the controller and the led strip in parallel with a single power source?

[xtrck]

Always great straightforward and informative videos!

[Ryonoh]

Thank you so much for the video. I’m super great full for guys like you that make these kind of videos.

[flyingbananapeel]

Have you tried using t-tap wire connectors to inject power at the middle where there’s no pig tail? It’s the same thing as what you’re doing but would save some time not having to strip the wire.

[thedadsgc]

You said that I don’t have to cut the positive wire if I am injecting with the same power supply. What if I have 2 or more power supplies powered together?

[timothyreed]

Is there a loss of “injected” power on long wire runs?
Is there a loss of power (regular supply) on long wire runs?

[LightsOnOldSpec]

Is the 12v power supply a separate one from the controller?

[timbender]

Great video- can you tell me when do we need to boost the data signal vs the power? I heard of these things called f-amps?

[supergirl]

So I got some F8 distro boards the other day but none of them are able to power up my pixel strand. It connected correctly at the terminal with just the positive and ground and fuses are not blown. What am I doing wrong? Please help.