General information and questions about DMX512 (E1.11), Ethernet-based E1.31 (Streaming DMX) and networking, not specific to any one controller or device.
RGB strips, strings and anything else RGB. Intelligent pixels (with IC) and 3-channel 'dumb' RGB. What are the options, how to control them and the results you have. Built something with RGB lights? See: Custom creations.
Christmas lights bought from your favourite retail stores or websites. LED strings, ropelight, etc. How to modify store-bought lights for computer-controlled shows. Built something with Christmas lights? See: Custom creations.
A show computer runs your show and could be a PC or a single-board computer (Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black) with Falcon Player (FPP). Cables carry power and data out to your display elements.
The free Vixen software that has over the years been geared more toward the DIYer. Vixen 3 is a complete rebuild in functionality and operation (e.g. multi-element effects, groups and layers) to the earlier channel/node-based Vixen 1.x-2.x software.
All your new (and old) projects that don't fit anywhere else. A place for members and project designers to discuss potential improvements to their existing products or completely new ideas.
For everything related to Mega Trees, Pixel Trees, Mini Trees, Giga Trees, Z Trees and Spiral Trees. E.g.: how to build them, sequencing techniques, storage options, just to name a few! Post your experiences or ask questions.
Where are all the lights to buy from retail shops, etc. One thread per shop or shopping centre area. Please include the suburb/area in the topic title.
A gathering of some of the craziest lighting hobbyists within your Australian state! Mini expos are usually held annually typically around May-July and are organised by a collaboration of members.
Watch previous minis: Media category or AusChristmasLighting on YouTube