I'm in US. We have power sockets and Network outlets at each rack.
I attached the actual picture from our warehouse. Current setup supports a max.of 98 devices. We wanted to do a prototype to see if it works. Total LED's should be 98. For prototype, we wanted 16.
Length of the setup is nearly 20 ft.
For 16 LEDs and 16 switch inputs over a maximum wiring distance of 20 feet, I'd use an arduino Mega2560 and addressable LEDs. Note that point-to-point distance is usually less than wiring distance! Conventional wisdom is that you can get more than 20' from WS2812 LEDs if you use shielded cable.
However for longer distances, I'd consider something more robust likeRS485 or a wireless protocol.
Realistically, you're probably looking at at least $100/point all-in either way, so I'd probably just go with something wireless if it's easier.
Well, I've just about finished designing the thing you need, but then I realized something else: you are on a hobby forum, are you going to be able to make this? When you asked "Any LED strip with push button functionality?" I had to question if you were looking for help, or looking for an off-the-shelf solution.
AFAIK, there is no brainless LED strip with push button functionality. AFAIK there is no off-the-shelf solution. So, I believe, your options are a breadboard (with power converter) with an ESP-12 module, a push button and an LED, plus a handful of passive components; or a custom PCB. Either way, you can power the thing with a USB wall wart and a USB cable. You'll also need to figure out how to hard code every unit for individual addresses, or use a 7-position DIP switch (for 128 combinations, to meet your requirement for 96 stations). Then you need to figure out how to mount it or enclose it.
What OP is describing is basically a small "pick to light" system. Those are available off the shelf, more or less (I even designed one a long time ago), but they are not cheap, unlike all our hobbyist crap.
Any working solution or pionters to start off?
google?
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