Razer Chroma Hardware Development Kit
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Create and control with the Razer Chroma Hardware Development Kit: http://rzr.to/ChromaHDK
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Transform your desktop into a fully customizable lighting setup with a simple-to-install lighting kit for developers comprising of our HDK module and LED strips.
Your creativity’s the only limit. Make full use of its compatibility with Razer Synapse 3 and our Chroma studio and make everything Razer Chroma. Your PC monitor, work desk, or even your toaster.
Synchronize the colors across other Razer Chroma-enabled devices and take game immersion to the next level through advanced lighting and integrated in-game effects.
Light up your world with the Razer Chroma HDK today.
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Hoping they'd have an option for a SATA power connector and magnetic strips.
Razer|Technokatits coming boiz, prepare your wallet.
your toaster
I'd really like to get this so I can replace my philips hue led stripes on my desk, however I'm not sure if the lenght will be enough, right now I use 3m for the whole back of my table (it is rather large)
Also, can it be used by a non developer, I rather see myself as a simple customer :D
kansasjeremyThere are four channels, two on each side of the hub.
how many total strips can the kit support? 4 per channel or 4 total (2 per channel)?
j.iIt should be no problem, it's designed for "simple customer" end users, although it uses Synapse 3 which I believe is still in beta.
can it be used by a non developer, I rather see myself as a simple customer :D
zcr07Yeah, which will now take even longer to get, since the Paid2Play program only offers 5 games per month now. I think it's a genius move by Razer, though: I've seen a lot of people asking for a Chroma-enabled desk, and this enables that WITHOUT having to produce an actual desk.
Now we just need this available as a zSilver reward........
PTSingerNow they just need to crate wifi or cloud-based lighting for the whole house.
Yeah, which will now take even longer to get, since the Paid2Play program only offers 5 games per month now. I think it's a genius move by Razer, though: I've seen a lot of people asking for a Chroma-enabled desk, and this enables that WITHOUT having to produce an actual desk.
zcr07great Idea! razer please!!!
Now we just need this available as a zSilver reward........
A-mei-zing!
/new-product-idea-razer-chroma-enabled-modular-led-strip.24887/#post-365727
DID I MAKE A PREDICTION OR THEY ACTUALLY TOOK INSPIRATION FROM MY POST LINKED HERE???
FINALLY!!!! i was expecting this since the HUE+ came out. Please extend to some more hardware, collab with corsair or even NZXT to bring chroma to the masses...nobody wants 100 diferent applications for all the RGB.
Make it happen pls!!!
Wow wow wow awesome news.
Wondering if the strips are custom or if we could buy other (but longer strips).
Strips on the wall and reacting to chroma when playing ^^ would even more wonderfull ^^
Can this be extended with APA104 (etc) strips from alibaba et al and extra power? Or is it something proprietary?
Not that there's anything wrong with AP104 strips but the synapse integration would be neat...
OMG!!1 That´s awesome :D😆
Nice. I do have several questions:
1) What's the deal with the oversized 20-pin plugs? I can't imagine all of those pins are needed/active.
2) I see that the strips show dotted lines on them, is that where the strips can be cut?
3) Are the strips standard or are they proprietary? Could we wire other strips, like Neopixels to work with it?
4) Is the maximum limit of leds per channel purely a hardware limit, or is there also a software limit? What I mean is it possible to power the strips from another source and use the box to control them? Can we set the number of leds in the software or is that done through hardware (like an extra wire on the strip).
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Inelastic
Nice. I do have several questions: 1) What's the deal with the oversized 20-pin plugs? I can't imagine all of those pins are needed/active. 2) I see that the strips show dotted lines on them, is that where the strips can be cut? 3) Are the strips standard or are they proprietary? Could we wire other strips, like Neopixels to work with it? 4) Is the maximum limit of leds per channel purely a hardware limit, or is there also a software limit? What I mean is it possible to power the strips from another source and use the box to control them? Can we set the number of leds in the software or is that done through hardware (like an extra wire on the strip).
- The 20-pin plugs are all active - each LED is controlled in parallel, as opposed to regular LED strips that are controlled in a series. This allows a change in any LED along the strip on demand - otherwise we would have gone for regular LED strips.
- Yes, the dotted lines indicate the recommended cutting areas.
- They are proprietary due to the 20-pin connector.
- The LED per channel is because of the above, 20-pins to control each LED individually.
AllPr0I can safely tell you that it takes time to spec, develop, and create a product, and we were in the process of it during your post :) but your prediction was spot on!
/new-product-idea-razer-chroma-enabled-modular-led-strip.24887/#post-365727 DID I MAKE A PREDICTION OR THEY ACTUALLY TOOK INSPIRATION FROM MY POST LINKED HERE???
zcr07Our goal is to have the whole world in Razer Chroma. Close enough to World Domination.
Now they just need to crate wifi or cloud-based lighting for the whole house.
PTSingerWe want you to put Chroma EVERYWHERE. We thought having a DIY light kit would let you do that. I've honestly tried making this portable and walk around with it with a battery USB charger. It's pretty neat. I can imagine an Arduino controller + this working as a portable programmable Chroma kit
Yeah, which will now take even longer to get, since the Paid2Play program only offers 5 games per month now. I think it's a genius move by Razer, though: I've seen a lot of people asking for a Chroma-enabled desk, and this enables that WITHOUT having to produce an actual desk.
j.iIt's easy to use for non consumers! Just use Synapse 3 (BETA) to control the lighting.
I'd really like to get this so I can replace my philips hue led stripes on my desk, however I'm not sure if the lenght will be enough, right now I use 3m for the whole back of my table (it is rather large) Also, can it be used by a non developer, I rather see myself as a simple customer :D
ReaverThere is a Molex connector - is that an option for you?
Hoping they'd have an option for a SATA power connector and magnetic strips.
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[*]Razer Huntsman TE w/ White PBT Keycap Upgrade Set
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[*]Razer Gigantus Team Razer Edition
Hi staff,
No word about a synergy with Philips hue bulbs or Philips hue go we already see on some trailers ??
- Team Chroma
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CocottesebWe're working on the integration :) I can't say when for sure though. Meanwhile the Chroma HDK will allow you to expand your Chroma setup for the time being!
Hi staff, No word about a synergy with Philips hue bulbs or Philips hue go we already see on some trailers ??
My gear:
[*]Razer Viper Ultimate
[*]Razer Huntsman TE w/ White PBT Keycap Upgrade Set
[*]Razer Kraken
[*]Razer Gigantus Team Razer Edition
Razer|Quis
- The 20-pin plugs are all active - each LED is controlled in parallel, as opposed to regular LED strips that are controlled in a series. This allows a change in any LED along the strip on demand - otherwise we would have gone for regular LED strips.
- Yes, the dotted lines indicate the recommended cutting areas.
- They are proprietary due to the 20-pin connector.
- The LED per channel is because of the above, 20-pins to control each LED individually.
(1) seems really strange, that they wouldn't use an spi or i2c rgb chip that can be daisy-chained. Like APA104 or even the old ws2811.
So you're saying those fat plugs all have separate pins going to separate diodes o_O
So much for being expandable... I mean it looks nice but I don't think this product is for me. Nothing wrong with that of course. ;)
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+1CHROMATASTIC !
yes!!! now I can make my toaster chroma xD
Any info on how many LEDs per meter there is?
Also, what's the color depth in bits?
I'm asking this because I want a really smooth color transition.
Razer|QuisI'm going to agree with @Pentalobe here but I'll be more blunt, this design has absolutely no sense. You've effectively created a 20-pin plug that can easily be damaged. There are no issues driving 300 ws2812 LEDs at 60 FPS from a $2-worth ESP8266 chip,
- The 20-pin plugs are all active - each LED is controlled in parallel, as opposed to regular LED strips that are controlled in a series. This allows a change in any LED along the strip on demand - otherwise we would have gone for regular LED strips.
- Yes, the dotted lines indicate the recommended cutting areas.
- They are proprietary due to the 20-pin connector.
- The LED per channel is because of the above, 20-pins to control each LED individually.
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And so it begins. :D I wonder what is next!
The Razer Chroma Hardware Development Kit is out of stock so far, when is it available in France so I can buy it thank you for your return
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