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that looks cool but sadly my mobo is asus tuf x-470 gaming plus and only has a 4 pin rgb header. not addressable. got this rig from a friend and trying to figure out if this hub needs a rf remote or an external argb controller🤷🏻‍♂️ tried this DS Mini ARGB PC Fans Controller Kit for Rainbow Case Fans, PC Rainbow LED Strip (3-Pin, 14 Key Remote, SATA Power, B Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZCNPNV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2TB2J0CNW86KW693D85K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 as input to the hub bt just doesnt work. however individual argb units work if i connect directly to the controller. so either the hub has its own controller embedded or is missing the remote😞

You need to use the pipeline builds for the plugin to work. The released version (0.5) does not support plugins.

You can download the latest pipeline build from GitLab or the OpenRGB website here: https://openrgb.org

Depends on the look you're looking for here are the exposed LEDs: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07MM5BQ1N/

And the one's I discovered later on that give a smooth even look: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08BRGL9D5/

I'm definitely leaning on adding 2 more smooth strips in the future.

Will all of your lighting use 5v/3pin connecter? If so any generic 5v remote controlled external controller will work. Zalman and razer both make a 3pin/5v controller connected via usb 2.0 header. Like these in 3pin: https://smile.amazon.com/ALITOVE-WS2812B-Controller-Bluetooth-Addressable/dp/B089Q4TW3J/

As a general rule, I usually advise against putting more than 3 or 4 devices on a single header directly. (I say that, as someone that currently has 11 items on a single header.... do as I say, not as I do and all that lmao)

With how cheaply you can get powered splitters (hubs), Its better to just do that. When the safe option is about the same price anyways, Always take the safe option ;)

(As i would have done, the only reason i have ignored that advice is because my setup is more about "highlights" than "unicorn barf". so even with that many devices on 1 header, none of them are particularly demanding. And if i DO burn out my RGB header, I'm not that worried about it as the MOBO was one i planned to upgrade down the road anyways)

And yes, Hubs like the one I linked will take the signal from the header and clone it for all devices attached to it. The downside to these basic hubs is As noted, it clones the signal. so no advanced customization. It essentially treats the HUB as your device, and not the stuff attached to it. so if you set LED 1 to be red. it will be red on every device. Not a big deal for most people/builds, But something to consider if you need advanced control.

(I should also note just to be thorough, There is always a possibility of unplanned behavior when you are mixing brands on a splitter.)

OOOH That mkes a lot more sense now haha.

Well, first thing you could try is to troubleshoot the cause. Take one of the case fans RGB cable out of the splitter, and plug it into the ARGB header directly. see if the behavior continues.

I would also try plugging the controller into a different ARGB header if one is available.

its likely the controller is just cheap as shit (most included ones are).But its always good to confirm suspicions before busting out the wallet to solve them :P

if you do find the fans work fine when directly attached to the ARGB header, Then the cheapest solution (and honestly good enough for 99% of applications) is just to buy a splitter and split the signal.

Cable splitters are always a good cheap option when you only have a couple (3-5) devices, But are not ideal if you have many more than that (Since these literally just split the pins, All the connected LEDS are pulling power from the header, And putting too much load on the low powered headers is generally not ideal)

if you want a lot of expandability, then a Hub splitter is a better solution. Practically speaking, they are essentially the same thing, but utilize an external power source to drive the LED's, meaning you can run 12 off a single header with no worry.

You could get an aRGB controller that connects to the USB 2.0 header on the motherboard like this one from Zalman. I use one to control the lighting on my old FX8350, Asus Crosshair IV Formula-Z build. The software for it is not great, but works. Also, being connected via USB could potentially open other options like OpenRGB or there are even reports of software meant for controlling an arduino detecting some of these USB controllers. I've read some on these other options, but haven't tried to implement them.

Yes you mean this type: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07ZYT8YBV it's still the same hardware and mounting solution. Unless you're trying to hide it then you need to make a false ceilin for the for the individual fibers to go thru

Like these right? https://www.amazon.com/Akasa-Vegas-LED-fan-120mm/dp/B07DM4N8KK

I think you might want to look into buying a controller. Aura is trying to detect a compatible controller for the fans. I'm no expert, but I used what was compatible with my motherboard.

I have Thermaltake RGB TT fans with TT SYNC controller all plugged into one port for the can RGB and Fan speed control for signal separate power from the Power supply.

I don't think your Asus know what fans those are connected. Do the fans run at high speed and stay on at high speed even after it settles to the desktop?

If it does, your motherboard doesn't recognize the fans either.