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04-15-2021, 10:11 PM

Heldwhat Christmas started a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I built the Navy coro prop from Boscoyo for my dad that I'm lighting using an ESPixelstick and I thought I had seen last year there were plans to...

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04-16-2021, 12:43 AM

opusnut started a thread Custom built Pixel String project in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Hi, I'm building a custom string of WS2811 nodes in order to control the specific length between nodes. Each string will be 25' with 30 WS2811....

6 replies | 467 view(s)

04-15-2021, 09:10 PM

dim bulb started a thread Wiring multiple HP Power supplies in Power/Electric

Has anyone run 2 0r 3 HP Power supplies off a single power cord? How did you do it? Yes i know the math, i will not be exceeding the breaker.

5 replies | 223 view(s)

04-16-2021, 03:12 PM

camguy52 started a thread Using Player (Standalone) with USB Stick in FPP - Falcon Player

Is there any way to slave a sequence from a FPP set to Player (standalone) using a locally installed USB with the .fseq files? My fseq file is 4.5...

5 replies | 319 view(s)

Today, 04:48 AM

kingjesse2 started a thread Idea for new lights? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Hey Everyone, I've been doing my lightshow for a couple of years now, and I've moved from relays to SS relays and now to mostly pixels. I am...

4 replies | 115 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:42 PM

rsegreto started a thread Setting up Strips in xLights in Nutcracker

So I just finished building my arches using 2811 strips and want to be sure I have xLights setup appropriately. Since they are strips each arch has...

5 replies | 111 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:36 AM

mac1321 started a thread AC lights Sequence in Nutcracker

I am just starting out in this and have lots of AC lights already and have now added several Renard SS24 controllers will be using this year. I know...

4 replies | 127 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:23 PM

tomas041857 started a thread How do I change the start location of a pixel matrix? in V3 How do I...?

I am building a P5 panel matrix. I was wondering if there is a way to change the start location from the lower left to the upper left or right in...

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04-17-2021, 03:01 PM

TomL8345 started a thread Virtual Christmas Summit - Premade Sequence Prize in Sequencing

During the VCS last weekend, I won a canned sequence from Visionary Light Shows. Sequencing is one of my favorite parts of this hobby, so I am not...

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04-16-2021, 09:13 PM

dirknerkle started a thread Singing Tree wire frames - without welding! in Wireframes

Working on my 2021 show... If anybody is wondering whether you can make effective wire frames without using a welder, here's your proof....

0 replies | 152 view(s)

04-18-2021, 09:51 PM

xmlfop started a thread Led light got disconnected on wireframe in Wireframes

Hi all - I got this wireframe from Lowes, and some animals bit on the led strip light. Now half of the wireframe is lit and the bottom half is dark....

0 replies | 139 view(s)

04-19-2021, 11:52 AM

mikeh65 started a thread WTB: RBLs - Looking for three in Buy/Sell/Trade

Now that most of us are into building our projects for the year. Does anyone have any RBLs that they are not planning on using? I am looking to...

0 replies | 115 view(s)

04-19-2021, 12:59 AM

Macrosill started a thread Happy Birthday Braveit1 in The Lounge

Happy Birthday Braveit1 ! Hope you have a wonderful day, and very best wishes from everyone here at Do It Yourself Christmas.

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Today, 11:23 AM

ShadowLight8 started a thread New tech ideas this year? in The Beginning

As an IT geek in this hobby, I really enjoy playing with new technology in my shows. Last year, I built out a show network with a Ubiquiti locoM2,...

0 replies | 48 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:00 AM

Macrosill started a thread Happy Birthday j.brian.mcnatt in The Lounge

Happy 43rd Birthday j.brian.mcnatt ! Hope you have a wonderful day, and very best wishes from everyone here at Do It Yourself Christmas.

0 replies | 45 view(s)

Today, 05:02 PM

mikeh65 replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Martin, You said what I meant and in a much better way. I didn't think the software mattered either. Since most transfer will be done on the SD...

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Today, 04:38 PM

dirknerkle replied to a thread Idea for new lights? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

You have a pretty loaded front yard display -- and the example was a test sequence? Couple thoughts for you: to make the mini-trees pop and be the...

4 replies | 115 view(s)

Today, 04:26 PM

mrGrumpy replied to a thread P5 Panel Matrix Set up in V3 How do I...?

Try this. https://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/topic,8988.15.html Tom Marshall did an excellent job putting this together.

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Today, 03:57 PM

dkulp replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

It MIGHT be possible on the ESP32 things, but not on esp8266. There isn't enough memory on the esp8266 to hold the dictionaries and such that are...

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Today, 03:57 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I think you misunderstand. TODAY in xLights there is a mechanism to send a configuration AND fseq files to (among other things) an ESP. 'FPP Connect'...

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Today, 03:28 PM

algerdes replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Dan - Please tell us that FPP will still be able to use uncompressed files. Some of us use more/other than xLights to build our files and send them...

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Today, 03:25 PM

MikeKrebs replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Hey Martin, Could the Espixelstick software detect compression on upload and uncompress for local use? This would keep the load off the CPU during...

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Today, 02:27 PM

MartinMueller2003 replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

A few thoughts on this comment: Compressed or not compressed does not matter even if the PI is playing the file to a local controller. When the...

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Today, 12:57 PM

mac1321 replied to a thread AC lights Sequence in Nutcracker

thanks I have seen that but don't like how they implemented it cause it forces auto to the timing bars vs being able to drag and drop like others but...

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Today, 12:39 PM

mikeh65 replied to a thread ESPixelstick playing sequence without FPP? in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I do not use xLights, I use Vixen. I do not use compression. Don't see the need for it. My hat is 512 pixels and the largest fseq has only been...

31 replies | 841 view(s)

Today, 12:37 PM

Leglamp replied to a thread St Louis Halloween and Christmas Expo 2020 in Events/Gatherings

Just a remonder the Halloween/Christmas expo is in a couple weeks. Make sure you get your tickets now. Let me know if you'll be there. Adam

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