Using Boscoyo strips, we outline the garage with RGB pixels. I cover a couple of different ways to insert the pixels into the strips and what we did over the weekend.
Boscoyo strips are ~1-inch-wide strips of plastic with holes for pixels every three inches. They are available in black or white and 3″ or 1″ centers – I use the 3″ version. They work great for holding pixels in straight lines and can be rolled up for storage at the end of the lighting season. I use them for many of my props.
When outlining a window or garage door opening, the vertical lines are simple. Secure them at the top and then use ball bungees at the bottom. The ball bungees are stretchy so they have will take up the slack and hold the strip in place. Plus, they are fun to say.
Horizontal lines will need some support. Boscoyo also makes ChromaTrim corrugated plastic mounts for 12MM RGB pixels suitable for mounting to something like 1/2″ EMT, but I used the strips themselves this year. I’m not sure I’m sold on my horizontal mounting method.
When setting up the pixels in software, I used the wrong numbers of pixels so the patterns were off center. Once I realized my mistake, I adjusted the numbers and the patterns looked right. Fortunately, that only took about 2 days to figure out!
Hi, I’ve been watching your videos for a little over a year. My wife finally said I could start this project. She knows my love for the holiday and lights in general. I wanted to know if this was a setup you improved and how well it blended in with the house. I was thinking white v3 if possible. And PVC in place of conduit. Would like your input. Given time I will only be doing our garage doors. Any other tips?
Thanks! I still use this setup. Can’t say it blends well during the day, but looks great at night. PVC might work for this. I’ve just been moving toward EMT and had some extra. No real tips – it’s a pretty straightforward prop.