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WS2801 Pixel Single String RF Receiver - Home Etch
Well, It was time to try etching a board today. I put together an arduino clone board which would work with the RF libraries i'm working on. This board was built to control a single string of pixels....
View ArticleEditing Segments of LIghts
I'm not sure if this is an issue or expected behavior, but Ive run into a situation that confounds me... When I edit a segment of lights (multiple channels segmented into one logical channel) and make...
View ArticleWtb: Ddr3 ram
Anyone have any DDR3 RAM they would be willing to sell? I'm looking for DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800), Cas Latency 9, Voltage 1.5, 8GB (2 x 4GB) But may consider other options. Thanks for looking.
View ArticleIs there a problem with early Wiznet W5200?
I seem to remember somebody here referring to a need to obtain recent date code W5200 controllers due to some bug. I can't find any reference to that, with any search keywords I can think of. Did I...
View ArticleProof that newbies can do animated faces....
This is my very first year trying to do a show and I'm primarily targeting Halloween. (We live on a long culdesac with limited Christmas traffic but we get 300+ kids plus parents on Halloween night, so...
View ArticleTerry's lighted Christmas
If anyone has tried to use the contact form on my site I just discovered it was not working and the problem is fixed. I am sorry if I have missed any inquiries. Terry
View ArticleAZ Mini - Official Invitation - Please Respond if Attending
On behalf of Caroline and John Slade, I would like to invite you to the 2013 Arizona Mini to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 20th. (also Thank you to the Slades) We look forward to meeting you...
View ArticleRenard Most used baud rate
I looked through the threads and couldn't find this. What is the most widely used baud rate for Renard controllers. I thought 57600 was the most popular. Thanks people. Dave
View ArticleGarden Zombie
Its quite expensive but if used with the right lighting:) http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e55...162_image_e557
View ArticleLight String Support
I'm contemplating a 10-15' tree. I'm thinking PVC construction vertical strands ~39 channels. What i haven't been able to figure out reading tons of posts is how the light strings are supported. Do...
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Pixel DCSSR From DIYLEDExpress.com
The Pixel DCSSR is a DCSSR that uses a WS2811 IC instead of a traditional Renard controller. The Pixel DCSSR functions just as a normal single pixel allowing the control of dumb LED Strings or Strips...
View ArticleWaterproof cables from Ray
I was talking to ray about making it easier to find the different types of waterproof cables on his web site. At my suggestion he's make two group for the cables. I also suggested that he link the...
View ArticleDownloading XCTU software
I went to Digikey to downloaded XCTU utility to program the XBee. I clicked on XCTU ver. 5.2.8.6 It downloaded and I ran it. It uninstalled a program on my computer call One Touch Video Capture then...
View ArticleDecisions and opinions
Hi all, I'm back to toying with going Pixels again... I can't decide on which way to go. I keep alternating between a pixel mega tree (28-32 strings of 50 pixels each making a 220 degree base) and a...
View Articlesetting up Xlights/nutcracker and vixen 2.1.4
Is there an A to Z tutorial on setting up channels to use Nutcracker in Vixen 2.1.4. I want to do a 16 string 50 pixel per string mega tree next year. I have downloaded...
View ArticleWire Frame D'Lites Will have a new frame
It is called the Seizure star and you can see it here. http://forums.lightorama.com/index.p...-seizure-star/ I will be making one and post it shortly. His is 4 foot wide.
View ArticleNeed Suggestions / Help with Possible Project !
I am kicking around the idea of building a Radio-Frequency Sign, probably around 36" (tall) x 48" (wide) with pixels so it would not only display the frequency, but could be used for other information...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Timon
Saw a post from the Ausie site since they are a little ahead of us. Tom :happycrying: an OC neighbor
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A New Holloween Frame
As eluded to here it is The Spider around 4 foot by 3 foot by 3 foot Tall What do you think? Dennis Spider 1.4.jpg Spider 1.1.jpg Attached Images Spider 1.1.jpg (60.4 KB) Spider 1.4.jpg (196.2 KB)
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