Pixel pole parts for trike

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Here is a DIY in progress: This project requires careful planning to ensure all components fit together seamlessly. The following parts are needed, and their quantities may vary depending on the number of poles: * The 3D printed parts listed above * A 12V power source and a 12V to 5V converter * Clear plastic test tubes for top caps - I cut them down for the top light cap and they just press on You can find these clear plastic test tubes on Amazon at the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWBHA1P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Additionally, you will need: * A strobe controller * You can find this strobe controller on Amazon at the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SKHB5BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * 1156 LED bulbs * You can find these LED bulbs on Amazon at the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HLVDQCD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * A SP110 pixel controller * You can find this pixel controller on Amazon at the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FVY51PW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Polycarbonate tubing, 4 feet long, with a 5/8 outer diameter and 1/2 inner diameter * You can find this polycarbonate tubing on Amazon at the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OMJ4YW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Two strips of pixels per pole are also needed. These can be non-waterproof or waterproof, but if you choose to use the waterproof ones, some of the top flag rod will need to be filed flat for clearance into the clear tube. You can find these pixel strips on Amazon at the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDTEGGO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Two per pole of CatEye BS-5 Clamp (15.5-16.5 mm) are needed to hold the clear tube in place. Additionally, two per pole of whatever size Cateye clamp that fits your trike tubing will also be necessary. For my Catrike Dumont, I used either a CatEye SP-5 Clamp (25.4-27.2 mm) or a CatEye SP-6 Clamp (26.5-30.5 mm), both of which fit. When assembling the system, keep in mind that you'll need to use the 12V power source for both the pixel and strobe controllers, but only the 5V for the pixels strips. You'll also need to connect the 12v and 5v ground negative wires for the pixel strips and pixel strip controller. The pixel controller claims it can work with 5V, but control will be erratic if you pass the 5V through it.