I put some lights out for Halloween and ran a few sequences. Still have a lot to get done for Christmas. I got a new crimper!
🎃 Halloween Update (2020) 🎃
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🎄Mini Tree Problem & Matrix Repair (2020)🎄
I had a little problem with the mini trees. I put them together backwards. I’ll show you the difference. I also had a pixel go out on my matrix so I show the repair. Thankfully, the weather cooperated.
🎄VCS & EFL Snowflakes (2020)🎄
Virtual Christmas Summit is this weekend so sign up now if you aren’t already. Also, I go over a little more on xLights custom models.
🎄xLights Custom Models – Part 2 (2020)🎄
Thanks for 10k! I show two more ways to create xLights custom models.
David’s Video: https://youtu.be/raI4KYlPdjU
Keith’s Video: https://youtu.be/_BBPS1Kyczw
🎄Custom Modelling in xLights (2020)🎄
I didn’t like the way the star was modelled so I decided to convert it to a custom model and wired it the way I wanted.
🎄I GOT NEW PIXELS!!! 🎄(2020)
The annual pixel order came in and I can build some props! Starting off with some modular matrix panels.
🎄RGB Pixel Sphere Prop Build (2019) 🎄
Troy sent me two of his spheres (thanks Troy!) and I show you how they go together.
Professional Triers Podcast: https://youtu.be/GvlIYR1LxfY
🎄5V/12V SHOOTOUT and Power Injection Follow-up (2019)🎄
Following up from the last episode, I show more power injection and talk about the numbers a little. I also compare 5V pixels to 12V pixels at the wall. The difference is surprising!
🎄5V RGB Pixel Power Injection & Prop Build (2019) 🎄
I built a large 4’x16′ pixel matrix using Chroma Mesh from Boscoyo and 1,024 5V pixels. I show how to model this in xLights to get the wiring plan and I built is as a single string of lights using one controller connection. This requires a lot of power injection. but it’s pretty easy to do on a matrix.
🎄P10 Panel to P5 Panel Conversion (2019)🎄
I noticed problems with the P10 panels at the end of last year and decided to upgrade to P5 panels. Simple swap of the hardware, but the software on the BeagleBone Black gave me some trouble.