Opions Please: 2017 Setup

[TazChaLet]

that is a nice spread sheet you do

[Musicman1623]

Looks really good. What are you making the Santa hat out of?


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[myoung84]

It's from Boscoyo, pre-made, just add pixels.

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[Xenia]

Hey you could always add a short throw projector and take advantage of that garage door.

[todd1814]

OK, I think this is my final layout. I dropped one of the mini trees, with them grouped together I think 3 look better. Going with a wreath on the left side rather than a star. Also added some floods that may or may not make it in. We'll see.

Anyone else keep track of controller settings in a spreadsheet? I ran everything at 25-50% last year and it was plenty bright enough for as close as you are to the house. This allows me to get 1200+ pixels on one 12V 350W power supply. Total amps full white I'm loaded to almost 90% but it will never get that high. I took a lot of amp readings while testing last year to get accurate info I'm pretty consistent 0.02 amps per pixel at 50%. I was going to go with a falcon and expansion board but I can cram everthing on one controller and two power supplies for this year. If I grow next year I'll have to reevaluate...

Looks good. I think you'll like the additional light on the dormers, left side and front of the house. Everything is spread out now. I think you're right about using 3 trees. Odd numbers in a group are usually more appealing.

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[Flobie]

The Santa Hats are great and would work well above your upper window or above the garage.

[myoung84]

First picture of the santa hat I've seen with someone next to it for size reference. That thing is huge! I love it!

[Skunberg]

That somebody by the hat is pretty small. The matrix on the hat is big enough for a "tune to" sign. Or other scrolling verbiage.

[MrSmoofy]

Love that hat

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[beeiilll]

I would move the pixel tree to the left and outline the windows on the house and garage as well as the garage door too.

I like the idea of pixel sticks on the porch posts as well as pixels along the top of the porch front ceiling.