As the son of a roofing installer, who got to be a volunen-told helper on many occasions, I can tell you that you want to get on the roof as early in the day as possible. I recommend starting with the higher locations on a house like this.
@TheHookUp
4 жыл бұрын
Man, that looks REALLY good.
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob. We just rented a boom to finish his upper roof line. Driving a big boom lift is something everyone should do at least once :)
@RobinHelsing
4 жыл бұрын
Man, you look like Hank in breaking bad :D !
@Perseids64
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs What, no video of the second story... :(
@domingo571
3 жыл бұрын
Drzzs donde te encuentras?? Perece utah! Si es asi puedes instalar mis luces?
@mondelli82
2 жыл бұрын
If anyone wants to come help a new guy install light on his new house I’m down. I’ve got beer! Just outside of Tampa, Florida
@Mlive17
3 жыл бұрын
Do these permatracks come in a lower profile? These are honestly huge and don't need to be big and bulky.
@YT-ge6vl
4 жыл бұрын
DrZzs is the neighbor everyone wants but few have.
@shullln
3 жыл бұрын
Today's the Day! Renting a boom lift as soon as they open. Mucho thanks to you and Rob for time, help and inspiration with this project. 👍
@DrZzs
3 жыл бұрын
I wanna see some pictures!
@JoeSrebernak
3 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video about how you manage the wiring, power supply, raspberry pi, and ESP8266 for your misc. indoor/outdoor installations? I'm struggling to figure out a clean setup and protect the electronics from weather.
@stuartthompson596
3 жыл бұрын
Are you trying to fall, thanks for proving that this is a job for professionals!
@TristynRusselo
Жыл бұрын
"3030G corner channel diffuser" from google works great with "3 led module strip lights" from Ali each module (3 leds) is 60lm, 0.72 watt, the corner channel is 30mm x 30mm. install under the gutter (dont screw upwards into gutter!), or on the front facia, under the shingle line.
@johnleady3810
3 жыл бұрын
I think I would cut my light strings to 30 pixels, I know it would be more work but easier to replace if needed. I really like the look of these. You are a genius DRZZs!!!
@billfoster6809
2 жыл бұрын
They come as strings of 50. So you cut it to 30, now you have 20 left to splice in another 10 to make 30. Hmmm that left 40 on the next string. Cut off 10 more so we have 30... Waste of time. Leave them at 50.
@johnleady3810
2 жыл бұрын
@@billfoster6809 so I ended up just buying my lights in strings if 30
@philkingmke
Жыл бұрын
I think you guys are missing the fact that these pixels are all individually addressable. Meaning, you can cut it anywhere you want to, depending on the length you need. That's the beauty of it. So if you have a run of 18 on one side of the eave and 22 on the other and a jump of 10 above the door (or wherever), then youd still get the 50 pixels but you'd just cut them after each run and make a jumper between the ends on the end of the one run and the start of the next run.
4 жыл бұрын
It is always good idea to get down by your front side on a ladder, so you can see where you will gonna falling of 5:54 XD Take care!
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha! That was a close one. ;P
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs I seriously yelped at that point. I've fallen off of a ladder twice in my life, once I got lucky, the other time took me 6 months to rehab and be able to walk without a limp. I had tons of anxiety watching this, but I see you mentioned a boom lift which sounds amazing. I may have to try that or just hire this out. Even paying someone it'd be cheaper than most alternatives, and it'd be worth supporting a fellow maker. Glad you're safe
@200501012
4 жыл бұрын
That is the most American looking neighbourhood I have ever seen. 😂 Brilliant video Z. 👌
@TuncayAyhan
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@philkingmke
Жыл бұрын
Miraculously people still pay stupid amounts to build houses that both all look the same and are that close together with no yards. It's so odd to me but it's def nice to have a nice, new house.
@Drew18000
3 жыл бұрын
See I know I could install the lights and channels, it’s the programming I’m afraid of. I think I would mess it up. Maybe one day, I’ll try it though.
@firstamerican2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. My only suggestion is, the camera was always too far away. I couldn't see the detail, how you were doing it.
@heatherfonner
3 жыл бұрын
You should talk about when to put lights up , we get snow here in Montana in October GET THEM UP now!!😏 Before your wheather gets nuts and you cant at all🤷🏼♀️
@kylerpace
3 жыл бұрын
Any estimate on how long the runs are? Looks like they're fairly long without needing to inject extra power.
@sliccreations
3 жыл бұрын
I have a few neighbors here in Utah with Jellyfish installed, and others with (I think) Trimlight. The Jellyfish lights are SIGNIFICANTLY brighter than everything else I've seen, and really make the lights on the other houses look cheap in comparison. I wish I could find a supplier for their lights
@patrickharding8851
3 жыл бұрын
Same. Also in Utah. This would be awesome if these lights are as bright as Jellyfish
@noahevans2314
2 ай бұрын
Update - Hey guys just wanted to provide an update on the lights...the house burned down due to the cheap lights that we installed onto the house and well the next DIY is a complete rebuild of the house.
@MikeMurphyinc
3 жыл бұрын
I got my J-channel and drilled and installed, I just tried to push my pixels through my holes and with bare fingers plus this 20° temperature up in Suncrest/Draper, UT made it dang near impossible. I guess I'll be ordering some pixel pushers and getting these permanent lights up after Christmas. Love your videos!
@airwreckbee313
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! By far the best DIY I've seen for RGB lights. We won our neighborhood Christmas light contest this year after coming in second last year. We've been thinking about going with roof lighting but the professional install cost is prohibitive and I'm not keen on falling off! But after seeing this and going with a boom lift, I can definitely make it happen. Once all the out of stock components are in, I'll prep for a spring install to get ready for next year. Keep up the great work!!
@boerdmann7717
Жыл бұрын
Love these videos! I happen to mostly have gutters and no soffits. How would you install permanent lights in that application?
@5speedfatty
4 жыл бұрын
OH YEA! see i want to do this sooo bad but i havent wanted to hobcobble things together, this is going to make things easier.
@chrisj804
4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered everything I need to do this myself. Hopefully the wait isn't too long.🙂
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
I know we have a shipment of track coming... on a ship :) We'll get it all mailed out as fast as we can. Thanks!
@N8zwn
4 жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs Have an estimated timeline? I am considering purchasing some for myself. I believe you are local too.
@radnukespeoplesminds
3 жыл бұрын
whats your opinion on using ws2815s for their ability to have an LED fail without ruining the strip?
@stphnwtsn86
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome info! Thanks, Zzzs. Definitely inspiring!
@CH-in8qi
3 жыл бұрын
I love this BUT I don't want to see the "bumps" on my facade during the day. Is there an outward facing channel that hides the LED's inside? My home is the most expensive thing we own (most of us) and I would want it to blend better. Still cool though.....
@0517leed
3 жыл бұрын
Check out EverLights. myeverlights.com/ Their lights are pretty cost-effective ($8/ft) and almost impossible to see during the day. They typically mount in your existing gutter, but you can ask for channel. I think they're the only big permanent lighting company that sells to DIYers.
@rsanderson1927
3 жыл бұрын
Can I be lucky enough to live close enough to you to be the 2nd one to experience installation of PermaTrack? I live in Utah😉 I recently purchased a new house and have been looking into about every option of permanent lighting. My house doesn't look half has technical as the one in the video but still haven't convinced myself into a DIY installation. Your product looks like great option to consider when it comes back in stock.
@firepilot17
4 жыл бұрын
So how did you power the dig-uno? You only put power in the middle? Please explain to me as you would a child. Thanks!
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
The 12v power supply is wired to the far end of the LED string. The dig uno is located at the opposite end (this isn't the usual way to wire it, but it worked best for Jaron's setup to do it this way). The +/- wires for the LEDs are carrying 12v (because we connected them to the power supply), so at the diguno we connected those same +/- wires to the input side of the diguno. Then all we had do to is connect the data wire to the Data connector on the dig uno. I hope that has made it any more clear.
@deepside7
Жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs Do you not need a fuse or something at the power supply outputs to protect the power cable then?
@Djn1tro
2 жыл бұрын
I may consider this option over my noma advanced 2.0. BUT those corners need re-done. Those are terrible no offense.
@chrisswartzwelder8494
2 жыл бұрын
The only problem is is I have the worst luck with LED lights you put them up and you get a holiday out of them so what are you do if they burn out you have to take all that down again?
@bryanharger6565
2 жыл бұрын
wow great product, wish you were my neighbot. Jellyfish quote was almost $24 a foot (holiday special pricing)
@rychei5393
4 жыл бұрын
Fun. Can you add the link to the Pixel lights? I must have missed it if you posted it.
@madrian_hello
3 жыл бұрын
5:46 everyone is gangsta, until you need to go on the roof. 😀 The installation was very neat.
@saliston
4 жыл бұрын
how does it hold up to high winds? Here in Iowa we get 40mph winds regularly and sometimes higher.
@rjphllps7
2 жыл бұрын
They look good, would rather have led strip then individually addressed LED bulbs. Plus, would be nice (unless I missed it) how you did the jump from the first level to the second level..
@titanpolus5088
Жыл бұрын
they are indivudually wired to the power supply
@changchung
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome... I laught when you say 2 hours... hahahah you may do it in 2 hours with 10 Mexicans. No racist comment, I have really good Mexicans friends and they work fricking hard. I never see someone working that hard like them. My respect about your install. Look really hard but the results are just amazing. Thanks for share.
@jfrux
3 жыл бұрын
What is maintenance look like on this setup? Will I be having to repair this every season change?
@juliodias6041
4 жыл бұрын
Can you give us information on where I can purchase the exact lights you have on the video? Thanks
@Battleborn357
3 жыл бұрын
Holidaycoro.com
@HeimdallAfBifrost
4 жыл бұрын
I could seriously need a ZHA walkthrough 😭
@Leonvolt28
4 жыл бұрын
same. Also a tutorial on how to get the sonoff zigbee bridge in working ZHA
@HeimdallAfBifrost
4 жыл бұрын
@@Leonvolt28 its like, i get things to work. But i have No idea what i do. 😂
@CC-il8im
2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Zzshave you ever had your white pixels show an orangey amber color. But yet it’s supposed to be all white. Some reason mine show this bazaar color and yet some or white but not all just wondering if you’ve ever seen or heard of that thank you
@mzzcognac6459
2 жыл бұрын
Most of the states in the US don't have anyone to do them here.
@grabasandwich
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so torn. I've been wanting to do strips or pixels on my house for a long time, but I'm too indecisive to pick which style, density, voltage, IP rating, mounting type... Ugh
@house89147
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you answered one of my life long questions. No I should never offer to get onto a roof! And people tell me a fear of heights is stupid...
@protious
3 жыл бұрын
DrZzs, are those the sketchers slip ons? Do you find that the Sketchers lip on's are really hard to do yard work in? I find they get slippery like when wearing them with smooth socks. Also LOVE your stuff!
@stevenhansen6635
3 жыл бұрын
If you want to expand a little farther north in UT let me know and maybe we can work out a deal. I am in Mantua, people would go crazy for this and it is winter up her for like an extra two months.
@sribasgmail
4 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes! This permatrack is awesome! Do you ship them to Canada? I had to be creative here and use furriel drywall frames, but I have to cut, make the holes, and paint
@charliesimpson1983
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video, how did you get from lower level to upper level? Also with the pixel spacing being fixed, how did you get around the blocking under soffit without having exposed pixel lights?
@dennislawson7306
10 ай бұрын
I literally only clicked on this video to see how they got to the second level. My house is similar in design but it looks like they went another way…
@ColeSpolaric
2 жыл бұрын
At $4 a foot, it's a little too expensive for what is essentially a drilled out u channel with clips. There should also be a 3 inch spacing option.
@billfoster6809
2 жыл бұрын
Hey DrZZs can I use 2 separate 10Amp power supplies at each end of my run? Or do I need to have a common negative or anything like that??? Thanks for all your work!
@JT-ou8mk
3 жыл бұрын
just finished my lower roofline, looks great. the 2.5' would have been awesome to know earlier, lol. what screws did you find easiest? my 1"self tappers are still a struggle for me
@torymblue2000
3 жыл бұрын
I may have to get this. #$%$ jchannel and PVC.. Really need connectors for each section, ya kind of sucks to use that many connectors but for a repair mid season, it' just seems like a must.
@luv14lyf
2 жыл бұрын
What type of screws are you using? The 2nd cord is to power lights but the controller will be at the opposite end? Why didn't you run the wled from the same location? I wish you'd shown how you ran the data wire. Did you have to fish it through the channels, run it along the outside of the channel or take the channels off enough to insert the data wire? What did you do with the wires when going from one location with lights, then over an area/space that's unlit, to the next area/space with lights (like jumping from one gabled window to the next)? Are they left exposed, tucked out of sight or in a wire channel? Also would it have been possible to run the data wire in the channel at the same time you were using the light strings?
@turboflush
3 жыл бұрын
Need to get with your vendor and get that track system slim down a little bit
@mattglandorf9600
Жыл бұрын
I made the mistake of mountting my Nodemcu in a waterprrof box with my power supply. It seems it is too far from my roter and cant be found. I will now need to find a solution for this.
@DrZzs
Жыл бұрын
You may need a nodemcu with an external antenna. That will extend range. Also some are lower quality than others.
@williamholsey
2 жыл бұрын
Why run the 22/2 speaker wire when you could've used 22/4 sjoow and keep it code compliant for indoor/ outdoor use?
@G.Harley.Davidson
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Do these RGB produce a steady warm white at all?
@jonny-on-the-spot
4 жыл бұрын
looks great but i would use white wire same price,thanks for sharing'' by the way what happened to the upper part of the house??
@DrZzs
3 жыл бұрын
We had to rent a boom to do the upper part of the house. I filmed that too but haven't edited it yet.
@TheEditGal
2 жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs any update on the upper part?
@olivasolis29
3 жыл бұрын
Ok .That looks pretty good , So i went to check the website and decide to use the permatrack but i do have a question regarding the RGB. Strings but how do i know wich one i need and how many will i need , so many options . any advice??
@bsr8129
3 жыл бұрын
how do you run the data wire to the controller?
@jpmcnown1
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a "starter kit" you'd recommend to get my feet wet just learning to set this up? Like just a controller, power supply, single short strip? -Thank you
@thebruhhh
3 жыл бұрын
We did an LED light cloud for the kids. That got me into this hobby about 3 months ago. Now I have over 1300 LEDs connected to my roof line lol.
@thehammer_7840
3 жыл бұрын
Try Adafruit for kits like this... www.adafruit.com/product/1461?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72gXf0l2mLnWsCMucgIi7sr3Ppc5fMuMnHaAEMxETr94KH4g9VthyoaAtUZEALw_wcBlength=1
@beckydayedgar1764
2 жыл бұрын
We need it . We do. We will let you know we getting new house in Leesburg fla soon.
@DeveshBatra
3 жыл бұрын
can you recommend any installers around NJ ? not comfortable on ladders, have a 20ft high roof .. thanks
@shawnpickett691
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone have an in depth video of their install, showing power injection lines, controllers, etc. with wled
@donniemccrorie19
4 жыл бұрын
You estimate labor like my salesmen... oh, that should only take 2 hours. 6 hours later...
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I was SO optimistic at the beginning...
@dr3ifach
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Just got to convince the wife that its actually cool and not "husband" cool. We have can lights in the ceiling of our front porch and she rolled her eyes at the Hue light bulbs I put in there, so we'll see!
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
haha not just "husband cool" that's awesome!
@starmc26
2 жыл бұрын
My wife doesn't get it either, yet she likes the finished product.
@Musclecarlvr
2 жыл бұрын
Do the tabs on the pixels seem to break when you push them through the hole? How well do the pixels stay in the hole?
@jhamman8808
3 жыл бұрын
Does the dig-uno have to go outside or can it go with the power supply inside? What are the benefits.
@steveeck3438
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to be an installer for this product in Pennsylvania. I've been looking for something reasonably priced for my customers. I'm a contractor and have customers who ask me about installing something like this every year about this time.
@3msworld245
2 жыл бұрын
Hi what would you recommend for cold weather _ Midwest cold.. ?strips or string . what type on enclosure ?
@topandrun126
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought nine 16ft govee led strip. I'm new to the led community these strips added up to 216 Watts is it possible to connect all 9 strip together with one 350 Watts power supply or do I need more than one power supply? I have a 144ft of ceiling to run these led lights Thanks.
@3rdWorldGamingHD
2 жыл бұрын
Would have ordered about 500ft worth but it’s been OOS for months. Just gonna try and buy J channels and make a DIY one.
@deepside7
Жыл бұрын
How are you powering the Dig-Uno at the other end? Are you running a separate power cable in the permatrack, or are you using power via the LED strips that's being sent from the other side?
@marcoscaligaris3110
2 жыл бұрын
what's up with supply.....c'mon man, need some that track
@TK-qm8rb
3 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the jellyfish lighting system?
@kairu.kun.z
3 жыл бұрын
Look I know you and RGB man are trying to sell a product. But where can I find those hat channels and the clips and drill the holes myself? 150 dollars every 50 ft is a lot of money
@officerjimlahey31
3 жыл бұрын
Call your local metal fab/cladding shops. You'll have to drill the holes yourself of course.
@2nKenn
3 жыл бұрын
When will perma track be available? It says ore-order and is sold out. I sent an email to the website before Halloween and never heard back? I was trying to purchase two units. Hopefully someone gets back to me.
@sprinky216
3 жыл бұрын
Do you just cut the pixel string when you come to the end of the house and have pixels left? If so do you put an end on it? Thanks
@ginodejesus9302
3 жыл бұрын
Hey nice work. Do you know if their is a 110v option for this system?
@lmjhalloween
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to install where you put hang the perma track?
@ArcadiaJade
Жыл бұрын
So cool. Wish I were lucky enough to either know how to do this or could afford to have it done. ❤️
@MikeMurphyinc
3 жыл бұрын
Could you use a cheaper controller that you could control from your phone? To get started I would like to do something simple and just control it with a phone app
@jripple
3 жыл бұрын
There is an Android and iOS app for WLED as well. From the PC he was controlling it from a webpage.
@way2fast4u
3 жыл бұрын
Oh one other thing. Why is the old guy on the roof and the youngsters are on the ground ???
@RyanAndres
3 жыл бұрын
Could you link to all the cabling you used for power?
@larvinlamech6884
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Can you also do a video on making a huge star with pixel led's??
@josephhead7185
2 жыл бұрын
Can I cut my ws2811 to length without damaging the string?
@jim9520
4 жыл бұрын
Dr.Zzzzz you never fail to impress. Never nice.
@mmaster23
4 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff but you really need a solution for the transitions. The square shape isn't really helping.
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe in some future phase. It's hard enough to get this stuff made and delivered when all the pieces are the same. Throw in corners and a bunch of different angles and we'll need a warehouse to store it all. It's still a DIY solution.
@mmaster23
4 жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs Maybe look for some kind of flexible tubing that matches the shape and colour? Maybe Amazon has something like this. Look for flexible ac ducting or something?
@jimgriffin8179
3 жыл бұрын
I am looking for an alternative to climbing on the roof every year. This looks promising however I would tend to critique the fit and finish of the permatrack rail installation. In our area we are plagued by carpenter bees and wasps and hornets etc that would take advantage of all the gaps and spaces left in the track. Measuring the lengths of the tracks and cutting them flush to match up to the trim would look better also the finish on the end could be improved. I understand this is a common way of finishing the end of a rail but there are better or cleaner techniques that would seal up much better. If your goal was to get it installed as quickly as possible then I guess that is what you achieved. I personally look at the finish and would be upset at the finish work. there are other competing products that had a better finish look. Would you be willing to do some work to improve your installation process to have a cleaner finish look?
@adamberrisford7955
3 жыл бұрын
Can we do this in the UK or is it not possible to to do in the UK
@petersenfamily4778
3 жыл бұрын
I want to do this, but everything is out of stock. Do you know if the permatrack will come back in stock?
@RobertBratt
4 жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to hang some Halloween/Christmas lights and this would be perfect to do before all the snow starts! The dig-uno is sold out on your website though. Is there an ETA on when it will be back in stock?
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
Should be back in stock in 1-2 weeks. We keep underestimating the demand. I just added an option to the store for anyone to get a notification when I have them back in stock. drzzs.com/shop/dig-uno/ Thanks!
@RobertBratt
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I’ve signed up for a notification, but I had also tried to use Home Assistants scrape integration for the first time to see if I could get an alert from home Assistant when they went back in stock.
@SelfSufficient08
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure out why the lights after the gap on the roof went crazy ? I thought I remember on a live stream that you ran a wire between two points and the lights after that wire would do crazy things ? I have a 10ft gap that I used 16 gauge pure copper and the other side works most of the time but goes nuts often too. Especially when it’s just one color. I did power inject right before the jump but no go. I have re-soldered the connections a dozen times. It’s like the data signal drops across the run and gets distorted. I have 300 leds on one side and 300 on the next. 12v 50 amp power supply. Just figured I’d check to see if you figured it out.
@deepside7
Жыл бұрын
You need a pixel in between to "regenerate" the data signal
@SelfSufficient08
Жыл бұрын
@@deepside7 it’s a 10ft gap. Guessing that pixel has to be in the middle. To work. Will have to try when it’s warmer. I tried the led booster that quinled sells but it didn’t improve. Thanks !
@deepside7
Жыл бұрын
@@SelfSufficient08 the LED booster should have done the trick, but you may as well try with an led, or both. Ideally in the middle yes.
@adamward769
3 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the pliers for pushing in the led?
@sethschwenn832
4 жыл бұрын
can you get this product from the manufacturer without the holes to lessen the price?
@idscomm
Жыл бұрын
I have a question, when you put the controller(s)... Where do you put them? I am asking because in my case I tried putting the controller (DigQuad) insude my garage but my data wire is too long and I think I will have to put it outside instead? Can I do that, if so, how? Do you use a certain type of case weather resistant? Something small and discrete so you can attach it to the soffit type thing? Would you have any advice for me?
@casperbrask8429
3 жыл бұрын
@DrZzs is the strings only pulling 6 amps?
@wantafastz28
4 жыл бұрын
So I pay for your flight to PHX, Az. What else do you want/need to help me finish mine? Similar setup!
@DrZzs
4 жыл бұрын
I just need to clone myself and I'll be there!
@wantafastz28
4 жыл бұрын
@@DrZzs can't wait! :)
@brettfotheringham7711
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, any new on when permatrack will be back in stock?
@southpawsasquatch4693
3 жыл бұрын
How do I get these tracks and what are the dimensions of the tracks?
@paulpattenden2940
2 жыл бұрын
Did you powder the Dig Uno?
@G.Harley.Davidson
2 жыл бұрын
Have you found any 12mm module/bulb like this that can make a decent Warm White, or only warm white?
@philkingmke
Жыл бұрын
You just need to tinker with the settings of your software/controller until you get it. Warm white is a very difficult color to produce with pixels..as is brown, for instance.
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