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Today, 01:27 PM

Bwinter replied to a thread Could I install a “Start Button” in Other Hardware

GPIO Input pin on your Pi, to trigger an event (I.e. start-sequence)

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Today, 01:23 PM

Mike_Parks started a thread AC led light strings - Arduino to string controller in V3 How do I...?

Hi, I previously submitted a post under sequencing about what I called alternate polarity LED strings. A reply from Jon Chuchia (thanks Jon) set...

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Today, 01:14 PM

jackfrost2 replied to a thread Could I install a “Start Button” in Other Hardware

Yes...you can have a start button . ...

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Today, 01:02 PM

davdue replied to a thread Renard 48LSD in General

Hmm. I am using his XBEE/ESP Snap-In board. I guess the way to check this out is to move to another output temporarily and see it it works. Not...

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Today, 12:34 PM

ss32000 started a thread Hardware Cloth in The Lounge

Hey, I'm new to the forum and this is my first year of really trying to get into the Christmas lights for the outside. As I've setup things this...

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Today, 12:33 PM

blurredvsi0n started a thread Could I install a “Start Button” in Other Hardware

Not sure if this is where to put this question but... Would it be possible to make a “Start Button”? I was thinking it might be cool to have a...

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Today, 12:19 PM

TomL8345 replied to a thread Renard 48LSD in General

When I was buying the components to do this same conversion for myself, Dave recommended the ESP-RS485/DMX Adapter Kit for my 48LSD. I do not...

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Today, 12:18 PM

Cmndr Brain replied to a thread When is power injection really necessary in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I got my nodes from Ray Wu @ Aliexpress (see my prev. post for link) and it is stated on the site as Working Consumtion = 0.6w.

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Today, 12:14 PM

onceler replied to a thread ESPixelstick "freeze" in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I had good results last night, after adjusting the power levels on the AP. I'm having some issues with sequence errors, but I have an idea on how to...

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Today, 12:13 PM

stallionent replied to a thread If you could start all over... in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Falcon controllers, Raspberry PI (with FPP), xLights, 12v MeanWell power supply's, 12v WS2811 smart pixels, 12v WS2811 smart strips for arches and...

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Today, 12:09 PM

ChiefWarrant replied to a thread Advertising? in The Lounge

I am getting back into the blinky-flashy hobby after a nearly five year hiatus. Back then I was a supporting member and renewed today, as I prepare...

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Today, 11:51 AM

rstehle replied to a thread If you could start all over... in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Since I started back in the dark ages (all incan lights), I'm not sure I would change anything......... It has been one long fun ride for me. The...

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Today, 11:51 AM

Toemoss started a thread Multi Color Arches in Arches of Light

I am looking to build leaping arches with old school led mini lights. I have white but everyone seems to do that. I also have enough multi colors to...

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Today, 11:47 AM

patmitchell replied to a thread FS: PixLite 16 Controller in Buy/Sell/Trade

I’m from 20120 and now am in Springfield! I’m hoping to try some pixels next year. We should connect!

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Today, 11:43 AM

ezellner replied to a thread When is power injection really necessary in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Get them from them from the place you bought them.

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Today, 11:38 AM

Hockeyhunter1956 replied to a thread If you could start all over... in Pixels and Pixel controllers

From my experience, I would agree with the first sentence in this quote as well.

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Today, 11:36 AM

Bwinter replied to a thread Can you install FPP on a Pi Zero W without another Raspberry Pi? in FPP - Falcon Player

FPP automatically goes into tethering mode when there is no other connection (wired or wireless)—so nothing you need to do to set-up. Connect your...

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Today, 11:24 AM

davdue replied to a thread When is power injection really necessary in Pixels and Pixel controllers

How do you find out the specs for your pixels to enter into the calculator? I have 400 pixels without any injection and they work just fine. ...

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Today, 11:14 AM

blurredvsi0n replied to a thread Can you install FPP on a Pi Zero W without another Raspberry Pi? in FPP - Falcon Player

How do I set up tethering? I haven’t done that before? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 11:06 AM

WakeFan started a thread Looking to buy 50ct Green LEDs-Walmart OK in Buy/Sell/Trade

My local stores are not selling green this year... I need 30 sets to finish a project that I was going to do this year, but will be a next year...

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Today, 10:59 AM

dcamron replied to a thread When is power injection really necessary in Pixels and Pixel controllers

There's always a difference between the math and real world conditions so I'm not surprised. We don't know the exact draw of each pixel, which is...

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Today, 10:56 AM

mikeh65 replied to a thread WTB: LedTriks controller board and TrikC board in Buy/Sell/Trade

You never answered my last PM, if the price is too high, give me an offer. How much were the LEDTriks and Trik-C?

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Today, 10:50 AM

stallionent replied to a thread LED Strips, HC extensions/pigtails, HinxPix, LED channel, C9’s & more in Buy/Sell/Trade

I'll buy the HC pig tails and extensions PM sent

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Today, 10:32 AM

WakeFan replied to a thread WTB: LedTriks controller board and TrikC board in Buy/Sell/Trade

Hey you making fun of me... oh wait I have 16 trees and Vixen 2.5...lol

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Today, 10:23 AM

ScareCrowe started a thread LED identification and controller recommendation in LED Lighting

I have some single color regular 12v led strips. Here is a link to one of them:...

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Today, 10:23 AM

RWS92 replied to a thread Buffer/line driver - null pixel without pixel in Other Hardware

If the group buy would be for the line drivers I'd be "on board" pardon the pun. I only have a few left and plans to add more props in the coming...

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Today, 10:18 AM

zaker replied to a thread ESPixelstick AP fallback in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Thanks, got it working!

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Today, 10:13 AM

Bwinter replied to a thread Can you install FPP on a Pi Zero W without another Raspberry Pi? in FPP - Falcon Player

I’m pretty sure you can (haven’t tried it myself): Etch the current FPP build onto your uSD card (per normal instructions), and put it in the...

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Today, 10:13 AM

sctwohig replied to a thread ESPixelstick AP fallback in Pixels and Pixel controllers

Navigate to 192.168.4.1 to get to the interface when connected to the ESPixelSticks SSID.

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Today, 10:02 AM

dirknerkle replied to a thread If you could start all over... in Pixels and Pixel controllers

I'd buy a cherry picker and rent it out after I'd used it for my own show.

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