Lightning Node Pro to USB 2.0 Type A

[gamingking3]

This awesome cause i had a hard time getting my NODE PRO to work ill try this tomm n see

[Zotty]

Originally Posted by Jaypower03

how do you power the node pro while external? I don't want to run a sata cable outside my case for this... is there an external solution to this? an adapter cable or splice? the NZXT Hue+ already has the 5v plug... but trying to stay all corsair.

I have a second PSU mounted under my desk for my external Nod Pro's.

For those interested,, I am now at 40 strips across 4 Node Pro's lol...

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[Paul S]

The lighting node pro uses a double pinned internal usb 2.0 header, now be careful here because of the way it is wired, it uses the power from two usb headers, one for power and signal, and second one for power only, running this box in your motherboards usb io shield ports gives a risk of blowing the port because of excess current draw, also note the usb internal cable is short for a reason, to stop power and signal loss, long usb cables will cause problems like flickering and cut outs.

the maximum usb cable length should be no more than 30 cm, and to reliably use the box outside your chassis i would highly recommend using a quality usb splitter cable to make sure enough current is provided to the unit, basically a cable that splits the mini usb of the node pro to 2 x usb 3.0 plugs to plug into your io ports.

Basically the same mini usb cable you use with external 5v hard drives

https://www.com-solutions.co.uk/prod...iABEgL7hfD_BwE

[DevBiker]

Originally Posted by Paul S

The lighting node pro uses a double pinned internal usb 2.0 header, now be careful here because of the way it is wired, it uses the power from two usb headers, one for power and signal, and second one for power only, running this box in your motherboards usb io shield ports gives a risk of blowing the port because of excess current draw, also note the usb internal cable is short for a reason, to stop power and signal loss, long usb cables will cause problems like flickering and cut outs.

the maximum usb cable length should be no more than 30 cm, and to reliably use the box outside your chassis i would highly recommend using a quality usb splitter cable to make sure enough current is provided to the unit, basically a cable that splits the mini usb of the node pro to 2 x usb 3.0 plugs to plug into your io ports.

Basically the same mini usb cable you use with external 5v hard drives

https://www.com-solutions.co.uk/prod...iABEgL7hfD_BwE

It's unlikely to cause an issue unless it's an older system. For the record, I actually do it all the time. The MCU in the NoPro is actually powered via the 3.3v rail. Furthermore, most current system supply more than the spec 500mA to USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports supply 900mA spec.

[Zotty]

Originally Posted by DevBiker

It's unlikely to cause an issue unless it's an older system. For the record, I actually do it all the time. The MCU in the NoPro is actually powered via the 3.3v rail. Furthermore, most current system supply more than the spec 500mA to USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports supply 900mA spec.

Agree'd.. although all 3 of my external node pro's are running off a powered usb 3 hub...

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Originally Posted by Zotty

When you daisy chain 4 strips together and plug into one port on the lighting node pro, is each single RGB still independently addressable? So as it is in the pic, 24 strips, 10 RGBs/strip, All 240 LEDs are independently addressable?

[DevBiker]

Yes, they are all independently addressable. And you can daisy chain up to 6 of them.

[GMoney]

So it looks like I found my answer before support replied.
My question was about plugging the usb from PS to the Commander.
Not sure what the problem was.
When doing so, the system would shut down after a couple of seconds.
When it finally booted for more than 3 seconds, the SATA cable that powered a USB card and Commander melted.