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adafruit WS2811 - xlights and Fpp remapping problem

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Olsen 595 Problem: All SSRs Plugged In, Channels Go Erratic

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What do you do with old "stuff"?

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Need some information please

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Just Curious about Vast 212 and Raspberry PI Static resolution

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4 Channel Renard or DMX Controller

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CHAT GPT Anyone?

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How to get eth0 and wlan0 both working.

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Does this method still work for xLights and Falcon Player?

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Export to vixen3 somehow

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Multiple Matrixes with xLights

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GE Insane Arches

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What slip ring would you recommend for a ferris wheel and is my motor big enough?

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Christmas mini lights (filament/incandescent, not LED) - voltages and types

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Need Help Setting Up a 11-channel Singing Tree (LED strings)

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Anchor suggestion not made in China

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Thought this needed to happen.

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Christmas Train

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Anyone worked with LED "Neon" strip for wireframes?

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Xmas lights turn on event

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What would you do?

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2024 Halloween Show

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Great patio/summer season lights .

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How to space lights along an extension cord

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Last ones until I finish

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Ren48LSD and 6 Rainbow Floods for Sale

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Split Mattos RBG Trim pack?

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Re: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/07/11/1520202/belkin-ending-support-for-most-wemo-smart-devices

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