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And you thought dead bulbs were only our problem ...

New S.F./Oak. Bay Bridge light show broke: http://blog.sfgate.com/matierandross...-on-the-blink/ I may have to deal with salt air, but I don't have to deal with vibrations ... \dmc

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e1.31 connection issue

I just got my e1.31 built from diyledexpress, but I am having issues getting talking nice with the pc. I try to ping the e1.31 wiht 192.168.1.206 but it does not work. I am going to eventually run it...

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DJ RGB Patio lights..

My fiancé said that I could light up the backyard for our annual summer parties.. So I thought I could bring a bit of the RGB world to the backyard. So I came up with the idea of putting RGB strips 5m...

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Specifying an interface for ethernet UDP use in C

Ok, I have a udp socket (C network programming), and want to specify what interface to use (which physical interface on the machine). I have the following: Code:     index = if_nametoindex(mydevice);...

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Controlling a pump?

Can dimmer designs like a renard or similar be used to control the speed of a pump? I have a pond in my yard that uses a pump that's effectively a sump pump. It's a 4200 GPH unit that moves a good deal...

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Pixle grid

Interesting way of doing a grid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJK4LlOwVds

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sequences with pixels

does anyone have any sequences with pixels I can take a look at? just kinda curious to see how everyone is doing it.

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Pixel strip interest, 60 LED/20 pixel per meter

Would there be interest in 60 LED 20 pixel 12V strips? These would be fine pitch and bright like the 60 pixel 4M strips but 5M long and 1/3 the current and still have 100 pixels, 300 channels, for a 5M...

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FOM02 with pira Mini-RDS

I have an FM02 and a pira Mini-RDS board. Reading the Wiki (under RDS hookup information), I understand how to attach the additional circuit to the FM02, but I am looking to clarify which pins go were...

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Class List is Here!

It's here- the complete class listing for this year's Academy! Regardless of your experience, forum affiliation, or interests we're sure that you will find plenty of things on this list of over FIFTY...

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Is v3 all that Different from v2...

Hi all, I'm sure the post title is a bit strange as v3 is probably much improved over v2. I've been watching some of the online Module tutorials and it seems interesting as I would like to dig deeper...

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A wise ol friend of mine

Well a wise ol friend of mine ( CoryTCline ) gave me a piece of advice to which I listened to but it did not happen. He told me that if 1 little wire coming off the extension cords crosses then boom.....

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What could you guys do with the WiSee

http://wisee.cs.washington.edu/ Sorry if this is the wrong place to post please move if needed

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My Miniature House w/ Synchronized Lights, fully portable.

Just wanted to show off a project I've finished. small house.jpg It has a working 28 channel sequencer made from a PIC16F690 microcontroller, that plays sequences from Vixen stored on an EEPROM. An...

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F/S WS2811 IP68 Square pixel module 50 Count 18AWG

I have 2 strings of these that I am not going to use after all. I will sell them for what I paid, $53.00 plus shipping in a flat medium rate box. If you are interested PM me. First one to reply and pay...

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Johnny Mathis It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas

Hello, I was wondering if anybody has this sequence for Vixen, or any other software that will convert to Vixen, that would be willing to share or trade. Was wanting to add this to my show this year to...

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DSP ! Thankyou Mr. Joe

With this HLS feature anyone could achieve this quite easily . I have enlarged the scale to show how visible the beat is and suggest a rgb channel for the track if you want distinct reference . enjoy...

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Happy Birthday jstjohnz!

Happy Birthday Jim!

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Halloween Town

About 2 years ago somebody made an entire ghost town in their front yard. I know that most nights he has extrememtly long lines to go through the maze/town. Does anybody know who the person is I think...

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ASM to HEX conversion problem

Maybe one of you guys can help. I have 2 questions regarding PIC programming. First off I smoked the PIC chips on 2 of my Ren-c's. I was able to copy the hex file from my spare chip and program the new...

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