LED Net project - Skyceiling!

[TallTale]

Hello all, I am working on a rather ambitious project. Converting an entire ceiling into an LED light net "sky" using about 4 or so of the 1x5 meter Neopixel Light Nets. I will be updating this with proper measurements of the ceiling -- But I need to figure out what controller and how many, or if 1 can run 4 or so of the massive panels that are linked and some advice on how to power the monster.

I'll need to make a way to control it and change the light show - Which means a lot of coding and trial/error. I know this project won't be cheap or easy, but this is the only way to get the effect I want.

I'd like some advice on what to get - I know I need to order the 1x5 LED light panels and at least one specialized Neopixel controller advised.

This is going to be a huge purchase and investment and I'd like to not waste as much time and money. Still finishing my ceiling at the moment, so there is time for me to plan, research, and adjust to make this work.

I appreciate any help! I am expecting to spend about 2.5 grand or so on this due to the pixel nets themselves being expensive!

I'll start by posting actual measurements of my ceiling to figure out how many nets I will need...

Edit: 13 ft wide by 35 ft 9 inches but we will say 36 ft long

So, 13 ft. By 36 ft.
So 13 ft = 4 meters roughly
36 ft = 11 meters roughly

This means I likely won't be able to cover the whole space with 1x5 meter nets for full coverage.

So I need 8 1x5 neopixel nets and a final 1 x 4 meter net turned sideways to the others for full coverage.

Well, this project got expensive! Let's go for it anyway. I know the nets I need -- Now I need to figure out the Board and power supply. It's going to be part of my ceiling forever, so I can just plug it straight into my house's power. Just need to...Use an outlet in the ceiling.

Woo this is gonna be expensive but awesome. Wireless/Bluetooth updating would be really awesome for this massive ceiling display for sure...

[pgallo]

Wow, 36x13'?! This is one ambitious project! I don't have experience with anything like this, so I unfortunately can't offer suggestions, but I can't wait to see your progress. How do you plan on incorporating the nets into/onto the ceiling?

[TallTale]

Just hanging them - I have discovered that a 12 ft by 36 ft maxtrix is better - I will be running my own matrix, with a 3 by 3 inch density for the pixels.

48 pixels by 144 pixels

[adafruit_support_mike]

Each 1m x 5m net has about 2000 pixels, which is toward the upper limit of what you want to control with a single microcontroller.

It takes about 30us to send the data for a single pixel, so each update for the 1m x 5m net will take about 60ms, which translates to about 16 frames per second. That should be okay for slow, subtle patterns.

We strongly suggest you consult with a professional electrician. Each 1m x 5m net can use up to 60A, with an estimate of about 20A for typical applications. Wiring that kind of power isn't trivial, and might be subject to legal and insurance issues in your jurisdiction. A licensed electrician will know the details, as well as how to handle the power safely.