How to Build a DIY Ambilight Monitor
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
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link to the LED strip: bit.ly/2P4KDdm
Corners: bit.ly/3PhizOi (better than the ones I used)
The offer for the double-sided tape I bought is removed...
DRIVER
oemdrivers.com...
INFO
Today I mounted a LED Ambilight strip to my ultrawide monitor, and I'm happy with the results. It took me about an hour and a half (with filming included). After downloading the software you have to count the number of LEDs on the strip and how many there are horizontal and vertical and insert it in the software. The included manual is that good (but also not terrible), so some trial and error is needed to understand the result.
The backlight also works fine in the daylight, but you use it in a dark room for optimal results. I would recommend buying some extra high-quality double-sided tape for the LED strip because the one included is not that good.
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Ambilight DEMO video used:
• Fluid Sim Hue Test 2
MUSIC
"Free Range" by Mona Wonderlick - bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick
Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0
Free download: bit.ly/free-range-download
Ship Wrek & Zookeepers - Ark [NCS Release]
NCS: Music Without Limitations
Hardest part of this tutorial is getting a girlfriend.
Damn bro 😂❤sry
😂😂😂
then get a wife...
Hi, I used the same system you show here (got it on amazon) and works great for a fraction of the price some others ask for it. Don't know if anyone shared this but in the option for "method of capture" instead of the "GDI FS Aero" which I found added big stuttering with a drop of almost 50% FPS in 99% avg (ex: Assetto Corsa had a drop from 145 FPS to 50/60 FPS in the 99% avg) and was a "no go" for gaming, I tested other options and found out "windows 8" works perfect without any stuttering or frame drop. I'm using this with 168 zones with a 32:9 49' monitor. Another thing I did different was that instead of sticking the strip directly to the monitor I built a aluminum frame with diffuse/frosted plastic. hope my take can help anyone because your video surely helped me and was what made go for it. Oh, another thing, maybe I was unlucky or don't know better, but the corner connectors I got didn't work, very bad connection, had to use wire and solder those 3 corners. Again, thank you so much for sharing this video. Cheers
Hey can you send me the link on amazon? I can't find it there.
Hi, can i ask you the amazon link for the ones you've buy? I can't find anything.. thanks
It causes framedrop when gaming??
or is it because of bad settings
I feel windows 8 mode very buggy sometimes. It can't capture the screen somehow but GDI FS AERO can.
@jerry51311 settings could be better or worse depending on the GPU, idk💁♂️
Thanks for the guide, I'm going to try doing this once I've got a new monitor
I started out with an Arduino UNO and AmbiBox. Worked great. Though I recommend using an HDMI passthrough for TV the TV though, its easier to use for all sources. And my wife loves them as much as I do. I would love to use them for my PC, but not sure of the best way to set them due to my multi-monitor (3) setup.
Thank you for this!
I did play around with the Ambibox Software today, before i will order the Strips, because the LED´s will go along the top only, but 3 Monitors wide.
From the Software it seems, that you can move around every box individually (the ones that represent every LED, 120 in my case) and across multiple screens,
but i´m unsure if the software will react in the expected way, because it neither gives you a top only nor a 3 screen wide option natively.
For example:
When i play Truck sims, i have the game set across all screens with a 5760x1080 Resolution.
Now let´s say i drive past a streetlight ingame, and the light shines into the left half of my left screen, then i want the LED´s to react in the same way.
Lighting up the wall behind the left half of the left monitor only, with the correct color from the game.
Long story short, do you have any experience if it´ll work that way?
Or should i have a look at "Prismatik" instead? Although this software seems outdated, with the last update 2 or 3 years ago.
Thank you for your help!
where was that light controller module was connected to??
to the monitor's usb port or computer's usb port??
also, if i dont have a monitor with usb port, will i be able to achieve the same result???
Are these ambilight boxes safe to connect to the PC? Like malware and such wise
bro this is impossible to do. Theres a girlfriend needed
just hire one for the installation, just like he did!
Looking good, was expecting lots of lag tbh. Fancy tearing the box apart so we can see what makes it tick?
Hello Skylar ;)
Any suggestions for random flickers of random colours on the strip that aren’t on screen?
I hope it does work still in 2024 im gonna order everything tomorrow its so genius and cheap
You could try hyperionhdr or hyperion NG. It has much better color syncing and
really great and to the point!! thanks!
awesome, looks as good as govee
thank you mate
Thank you for the guide! Does the leds controller have phone app functionality for when the pc is off so you can use them for static ligthing? Also, did you notice any delay when gaming at higher hz framerates?
No app where I know from. I played it using a star wars fallen order and I can't tell the difference turned on or off. but I do turn them off to play Rust because I need all the power from my rig.
Mine stops working from absolutely nowhere. USB-Serial CH340 is still there, but leds just don't work. And they're good, since turning off them make them blink.
Contact the supplier for a solution. I don't have any association with the supplier and bought 2 with my own money. I hope they can help you.
I forgot to ask before. Does this work when you’re watching Netflix? Or do those apps block the ambilight?
The app captures the screen so it works will all apps that are full screen. I checked to be sure and I can confirm it works.
@@seafoxc Excellent. Thank you. I was going to buy one like Govee’s but yours is the best. It’ll just take a bit of time to order the parts, but we’ll worth it.
@@seafoxc do you notice any significant performance drop in games? You have to keep the program running in the background right?
Amazing video and very informative!! Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering what will happen if you want multiple monitors. Is there a way to implement this feature to all my other monitors?
From what I've experienced setting this up for a 32:9 monitor using 168 capture zones +/- a zone/led. The software shows it can go up to 300 zones, so I guess you can easily set it up to 3 16:9 monitors. another suggestion, more expensive, instead of gluing the strip do the monitor I built it into an aluminum frame.
I had to set the speed of the comport to 115200bps , default is 9600bps, then it worked
Is there any difference between Ambibox and Prismatik? which is another open-source software.
Does using screen capture take a hit on frames in games?
Good evening. It's really looks a great product. I have a couple of questions to make though if you can help me. The USB is connected to a USB port on the monitor?? And what about if there are black lines when you see a movie for example?? Will it gets the colors and the result will be the same?? Or it has to be in full screen mode so I can get the result that you show us?? Thank you
The USB port on my monitor is connected to my PC, so it is the same as putting it directly on the PC. The advantage of my ultra widescreen when watching movies. It is the same aspect ratio. It is the other way around when I watch videos on UA-cam, but you have a Chrome extension to make it full screen (you lose a part of the screen like it is zoomed in a little bit). In the case you have a monitor with the classic display ratio, you could also make a profile in the Ambilightbox software? Then you drag the zones where in the configuration in the exact zone you want, and it will work as expected.
Thank you very much
Bro ive leds okay and raspberry pi also so cant i just use them ? To achieve this ?
Hi, i ordered it and completely forgot that i have a dual Monitor Setup lol. Do you think it will work?
you checked during installation plugins, xmbc script, kodi script, mediaporta extension, playclaw? Thanks
No, I just use it for games and UA-cam and had the feedback that this app does not work for Netflix and other steaming services (because the app "records" the screen (just the edge)).
Will it work with a TV?
Do a gaming video on it
Will it work in smart tv
Hey Guys. xI have a problem with AmbiBox. When I use the "GDI FS Aero" method (the only one that works for me), my windows lag on the monitor. Normally my monitor has 175hz and then it only feels like 30. Does anyone have an idea what the problem is and how I can solve it? Thanks in advance for the help.
hey there, do you know why it doesnt work for netflix or crunchyroll ??? its pretty annoying
DRM scripts in the player that blocks video capture, which is how this device works. video signal duplication would circumvent this but the circuitry is marginally more expensive than a basic USB microcontroller like these kits use.
is this work with PC games?
yes. It works with everything on youre pc
Thanks for the tutorial. Will definitely try this when i get a girlfriend
Android 10 compatible?
It looks like the bottom left portion of your LED array is malfunctioning. That section is not reflecting whats on screen
I checked it and all the LED's work but the cornerpiece is the reason :-)
@@seafoxc
Just verifying but did you see the deadspot in the video?
I see you posted a driver for Windows 10. Will this work on Windows 11?
Yes, I changed the link in the description to this one oemdrivers.com/usb-ch340
@@seafoxc Thank you 👍🏻
What monitor do you use?
The AOC CU34G2/BK is the screen I use.
Hello my friend i have monitor 21.9 (3440x1440) this product support 21.9
Yes, you can choose the zones in any configuration.
is this work with macos ?
no
Anyone know how to make this actually work with movies? I can full screen capture UA-cam vids but as soon as I try and full screen Netflix, Amazon Prime, Rakuten, even purchased UA-cam movies, they won't work at all in Chrome or Edge. Firefox works but then Firefox won't allow you to run any licensed movies over 720p resolution.
any updates? This will be a major deal breaker. Also how does it do with games?
just get Govee T1 or T2 it uses a camera on top of your screen to tell the LEDS what it sees, so that mean EVERYTHING and does require a PC at all so also no extra software of resource @@taizzle70
If it’s about the anti piracy settings of paid subscription sites, you should try disabling the hardware acceleration on your browser settings
not working
I bought this kit. It arrived faulty and the seller refused to refund me even after I tried to troubleshoot it with them. After sending multiple instances of proof that their product was faulty they refused to refund me. If you'd like proof of these accusations I can send you the screenshots of the chat logs. BEWARE.
I'm sorry to hear that! I have no association with the seller and payed the items full price. If I hear more complaints I will consider removing the video.
frikandel
Nice