Suggestions for low voltage/current control of power supplies
I'd like to build a system that will "turn itself on" at a specified time. Of course something will have to be already "on" to trigger an event at the specified time - but when that happens, I then...
View Article3.0.7 released
Hi everyone, 3.0.7 is out! You can download it here: http://www.vixenlights.com/download/....0.7-Setup.exe It's taken a few weeks longer than I would have liked, but that's because we've become a giant...
View ArticleI'm a total newbie
Okay. I just found out about DIY Christmas today and it ts so cool, but the only thing I know about light shows is that I need Vixen and a controller like firegod. is that it?, or do I need somthing...
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SMD assembled WM2999 Replacement Controller PCB.
DSC00014.JPGDSC00015.JPG This group buy is for the SMD assembled pcb, as well as the remaining though hole components bom. $10 for assembled board, $3 for remaining bom (EDIT:forgot to include the nrf...
View ArticleCutting Incan icicle lights
I am wanting to make some snowflakes for my display, and have extra incan icicle lights laying around that I can use once I figure out how to cut them down. I have read that you can simply cut where...
View ArticleCopying data from one computer to another
I use multiple computers when sequencing and today after upgrading to vixen 3.0.7 and still having a pause in my preview I decided to run my sequences on my show pc. with 3.0.7 on both my inside and...
View ArticleSome times it's the little victorys the when the war.
Well I finally stepped out there and did it. Tonight I programmed my very first pic!!! I used a K150 programmer and after reading and researching all afternoon I was able to pull it off. You know...
View ArticleConverting from 2.5
I'm playing with the new 3.0.7 release by using the sequence conversion feature to go from VIxen 2.5 to 3.0.7. I'm sure there's a reason but I don't know if it is significant for me to know. When I do...
View ArticleHow do I ?
Just wondering if we can get a " How Do I " section for xlights/nutcracker. I have a few " How Do I " questions, or should we just post them here? Thanks
View ArticleWM2999 is almost here! PRE-SALE Celebration!
I'm so excited that our WM2999 boards are finally ready to go to production, I've decided to offer some Pre-Sale deals on the WM2999 board + BOM bundle as well as a few other of the komby controllers....
View ArticleRequest - 180degree preview improvements
Hi there, I'm looking to build a mega tree that looks like the one using the CCRs - http://vimeo.com/17844360 Is there a way to setup a mega tree to do this, or is the better way in the preview to just...
View Article2nd video for Thriller
I just finished watching the 1st video on Monster faces made easy and tried the second video of Joe using Thriller to explain but it is not coming up (just sits and then stops). Anyone else have this...
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FS: Two Ren24SS and One Ren16SS
I'm selling some of my controllers, I've decided to swap over to pixels this year. Ren24SS Both of these came from James' group buy. I have used these for two seasons. One was used for my arches, and...
View Articlei feel stupid asking this
ok when i run nutcracker tru my router and pc every thing is fine windows 7 and a d link but when i hook my laptop to the 682 with out the router nutcracker displays sideways lor control panel is off...
View ArticleGutter Pixel Spacing
I am thinking about trying to do my gutters this year with pixels. I will need about 75 feet worth. I am planning on using WS2811 w/ C9 covers. I am not sure of how many inches between lights will look...
View ArticleWiring Lamp Cord to SSRez
How do you all usually route your lamp cord to SSRez terminal blocks in TA-200 enclosures? I've always used thinner wire, so I'm struggling to get the lamp wire to route in a way that there isn't too...
View ArticleVixen 3 shows it is not responding
When I load a sequence in Vixen 3 it is very slow and shows the program as not responding but eventually loads. I am getting very choppy audio on playback and the program seems to consume a very large...
View Article2013 Previw enhancements.
Is there a discussion or video that I am missing on the new preview for 2013. My 2012 sequences appear to be there but there is no preview associated with the sequence. Can the old preview be salvaged,...
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