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How long of a string of 5v 2811 pixels can the E682 support? And how to power...

I'm building a pixel wreath for this upcoming Christmas. I'm building it using 5v 2811 pixels, the 30/meter variety. My wreath is made up of one long string of 89 pixels, and string of 49 pixels, and...

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String Destructor Error within HLS

Hello All HLS users, I have created a custom audio file which is a little over 10mins long. Created using Audacity. I loaded it into HLS and started to create channels. When i went to save the sequence...

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Video of Jack Skellington - Wire Frame D'Lites

This is a video of the frame that one of my customers used EL Wire to light it with. http://vimeo.com/65954973

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Happy Birthday jabshire

Happy Birthday! :)

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finding power to train ligh help

hello i pick up few ligh from a train track crossing road ,,, here is a picture of the spec in the back and the look at the front pcb ... what do i need to power it thank...

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Nutcracker 3.0.9 released. Animated gif's are back!

I asked David Pitts if he could look into animated gifs. The same night i asked him for help, he finished the effect. Dave has added animated gifs into the Picture effect. The picture effect has static...

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flicker bulb board help needed

I was at a Halloween make & take yesterday and they had a lantern that flickered really nice.. the numbers off the chips were rubbed off.. was wondering if you guys could figure it out.. and if it...

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Happy birthday KC!

Hope you have a GREAT birthday! And of course, thanks for giving us some great blinky-flashy tools!!!

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House Demo in 3D Finally

I finally figured out how to use 3d tools :) woot

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Hobby Lobby - 40% Off

Hobby Lobby - 40% off one item through May 18. Coupon here.

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Finally

I have finally came up with a name for my show. Christmas In Newburgh. So Im starting this topic to get the name out there. As of right now I have started a facebook page, you can find it at...

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Huge Conversion & Change

I started with Animated Lighting my first year in 2005 with ending in disappointing results and poor support. In 2006, I switched to LOR and have been happy ever since until my pixel conversion this...

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Anyone have any experience with these meteor shower or snowfall lights?

I came across this video on youtube of some really nice (at least I thought so) meteor shower tube lights. Has anyone ever used these? I can't seem to find where to buy them other than in bulk from...

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Some requests of enhancements

Hi Joe, I am new to sequencing. First of all: “WOW!” Great job on the new sequencer. I don’t have any experience with other sequencers and I am still in process to understand your new concept. I love...

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Nutcracker 3.0.10 released. Text can now be 256 characters per line

Some people had asked to change the 32 character limit of text. With the 3.0.10 release you can now have 256 characters per line. I was also asked about re-sizing animated gifs. I use the free online...

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LED Wreaths

for this upcoming Christmas, I'm adding 3 LED wreaths to my display. I'm pretty excited by how well they've turned out (though I have run into a bit of a power problem). I built them using PEX tubing,...

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F/S E681's (upgraded) and 20 Strings of pixels

I have the following for sale (US please). Prices include shipping and PP fees. 3 each, E681's with upgraded Wiz in enclosure with 5V power supply. $165.00 each SOLD20 Strings, epoxy filled 2801...

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place to buy eletrical wire

are there any place that have good deals on eletrical wire to make your own extension cords

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Another requests of enhancements #2

Hi Joe, I have been playing with the Custom object in the PreView. I am trying to draw a star which has 2 child stars in it + some other lines around. I got stuck on some issues. Since the custom...

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Pixel newbie question

As I venture into this new lighting idea and try to wrap my head around it I have a few questions about pixels in general.. 1: say I have 50 smart/digital pixels being controlled by an dmx to spi...

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