# Does Pixelblaze support GS8208?

**URL:** <https://forum.electromage.com/t/does-pixelblaze-support-gs8208/1565>\
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**Created:** [September 11, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/does-pixelblaze-support-gs8208/1565 "2021-09-11T10:23:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Madsmaten](https://forum.electromage.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Madsmaten](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Madsmaten)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/does-pixelblaze-support-gs8208/1565/1 "2021-09-11T10:23:06Z")

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Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anybody can confirm whether or not, the GS8208 works with the Pixelblaze?

I have a 12v battery driven project.  
Therefore I have to be a bit “Conservative” with the power management.  
Initially I was looking at the WS2815, but it uses so much power doing anything.

So I was thinking of the GS8208 instead, it has better power management, + extra features like gamma control.  
However, I don’t seem to be able to locate whether it’s supported or not by the PB?

Also. If you have any suggestions for a better type of strip (Must be 12v), then let me know please!  
This project is still in the planning stage.

Currently the project is scaled to be using 40 meters of LED’s (60 pr m).

Thanks!

- Mads

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**Author:** ![jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/user_avatar/forum.electromage.com/jeff/32/3473_2.png) [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/does-pixelblaze-support-gs8208/1565/2 "2021-09-11T15:05:54Z")

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Hey Mads!

Check out this thread on the GS8208:

> [@Is the pixelblaze v3 compatible with GS8208 LED strips?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/is-the-pixelblaze-v3-compatible-with-gs8208-led-strips/1310):
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> Hello, I am doing a lighting project and my client wants to use GS8208 LEDs. From what I’ve seen only the difference is whether or not the resistor and capacitor are in the pixel(WS) or outside on the PCB(GS). Looking through the compatibility list, I am not seeing the GS8208 listed. Are these strips compatible, or do I need to request WS2018 strips? Thanks in advance! Mike

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**Author:** ![Madsmaten](https://forum.electromage.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Madsmaten](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Madsmaten)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/does-pixelblaze-support-gs8208/1565/3 "2021-09-11T15:18:12Z")

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Thank you, just what I was looking for.

Seems like it might be a poor choice in the end.

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**Author:** ![jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/user_avatar/forum.electromage.com/jeff/32/3473_2.png) [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2021, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/does-pixelblaze-support-gs8208/1565/4 "2021-10-06T07:52:30Z")

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@Madsmaten -

I want to revise my view based on real world experience with some. They’re pretty cool on Pixelblaze v3. I detailed my measurements [here, in that original topic](https://forum.electromage.com/t/is-the-pixelblaze-v3-compatible-with-gs8208-led-strips/1310/3).