36v Pixels + F-Amp

[sth2258]

I am using Govee 36v permanent pixels and want to use an F-Amp between larger runs.

What is the max voltage input required for an F-Amp to work?

Should I either directly place the F-Amp inline, splice in separate 5v/12v power to just the F-Amp, or just splice the data wire inline?

[tbone321]

The F-Amp max voltage is 12V so you would need to run separate power lines for the F-Amp.  Make sure that your F-Amp's ground is tied into the Govee's ground.  If you tie your power supplies ground together at the power supplies location, then you could connect the F-Amp's data line and ground directly in line with your Govee's data and ground lines and just run a single power line (5 12 volts) to the F-Amps.  

[sth2258]

Many thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the F-Amp will be at the complete other end of the house of the Govee supply, so based on your comment, I will be running:

+/-12v to the F-Amp
Splice in a data into the Govee string and F-Amp
Splice together the grounds for the F-Amp and Govee

Does this sound correct?

[tbone321]

Yes, the data goes thru the F-Amp, 12V + directly to the F-Amp and the ground tied to both the F-Amp and the Govee tied together.  Power and ground can be ties to either side of the F-Amp (keep polarity correct) but the data, like the nodes, is directional so make sure you follow the arrows for data in and out.

[MikeKrebs]

Alternative would be to buck down the voltage from govee to use the F-Amp.