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AusChristmasLighting

  1. Welcome

    1. New Members Say Hello

      New Members are encouraged to post a little about themselves here.
      New Members Please Read: Welcome to AusChristmasLighting
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      Latest: Hi, Just introducing myself and a bit of a plug for a product I made. Roosta, Jul 28, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    2. Announcements

      Forum and website announcements are posted here
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      Latest: [Complete] Site Outage 12 June 2017 - Server PHP upgrade & forum patch ryanschristmaslights, Jun 12, 2017

  2. General

    1. 101 Display Basics

      The follow on from the 101 Manual and the unanswered questions.
      Start here: AusChristmasLighting 101 Manual
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      546
      Latest: Need info Help on Starting up a New Lighting Display scamper, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    2. DMX, E1.31 & Networking

      General DMX information and queries incorporating usb-based DMX512 (E1.11) and Ethernet-based E1.31 (Streaming DMX) not specific to any one controller or device.
      Discussions:
      188
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      1,446
      Latest: DMX and RDM Myths - Ask the Protocol Authors.. multicast, Jul 26, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    3. Music, Playlists & Broadcasting

      Just finalised your song list? Questions about broadcasting? This is the section to post in!
      Discussions:
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      544
      Latest: Music mixing & editing djgra79, Jul 22, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    4. Incorporating video or projection in your display

      Working with video during sequencing and/or incorporating video in your display somehow? Considering partial or full house projection? This area is the place to discuss it.
      Discussions:
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      436
      Latest: Virtual Santa videoman3857, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:01 PM

    5. The Development Lab

      An area to talk about things you are developing or want developed or just ideas
      Discussions:
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      2,489
      Latest: ESPixelSticks danv, Jul 28, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    6. Tips and Tricks

      All the various tips and tricks that can make your life easier, from photograhy to being Santa.
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      1,057
      Latest: When does everyone start hanging their lights? scamper, Jul 28, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    7. How is my display put together...

      This board is for people to post details on how they put together their overall display, helping new people understand how it plugs together.
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      Latest: Szoka Family Christmas Lights 2017 scamper, Jul 24, 2017 at 3:24 PM

  3. Lights

    1. RGB Lights - Intelligent Pixels and 3-Channel RGB

      Discussion on RGB pixel strings, RGB 3-channel strings, RGB strips and anything else RGB - intelligent pixels (with IC) and 3-channel 'dumb' RGB (no IC), what are the options, how to control them and the results you have. Built something fancy using RGB lights? See: Custom Creations
      Discussions:
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      Latest: RGB Floods lytnin, Jul 22, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    2. Lights - Store Bought and Home Made

      Christmas lights bought from your favourite stores - online and offline. LED or Incandescent; Strings or ropelight. Multicolour and single colour. Also incorporating modifying store bought lights and home made lights using bare components. Built something fancy using lights? See: Custom Creations
      Discussions:
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      2,087
      Latest: Curtain LED lights control with Xlights wanderanwills, Jul 23, 2017 at 11:32 PM

    3. Strobes - LED or Others

      A board especially for the LED Strobe - and anything related to Strobes
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      Latest: 1/4 jack strobe control BoonDogs, Feb 14, 2016

  4. Controllers & Other Necessary Hardware

    1. Power Supplies

      Information on Power Supplies and Transformers. PSU's are necessary for low voltage DC control.
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      1,889
      Latest: 12v Mean Well Power Supplies Fing, Jul 13, 2017

    2. Computers, Cabling & Other Miscellaneous Hardware

      A section for some of the necessary behind the scenes equipment like show computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi and Falcon Player), data or power cabling and various cable connectors.
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      2,314
      Latest: SPT1 wire Roosta, Jul 14, 2017

    3. Handy Tools & Equipment

      All about the various tools and equipment like soldering irons that can make life easier.
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      421
      Latest: Heat shrink videoman3857, Jul 28, 2017 at 10:02 AM

    4. EthConGateway by Joshua 1 Systems

      Specialising in E1.31 and RGB pixel control solutions. Contact: j1sys
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      3,586
      Latest: Turning down the output, or light intensity djgra79, Jul 28, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    5. Advatek Lights

      Specialising in Australian-designed RGB control products. Contact: L_Tay & Devo
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      101
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      Latest: Advatek Assistant David_AVD, May 4, 2017

    6. Hanson Electronics

      Specialising in Australian-designed DMX and Pixel-input DC dimming controller. Contact: AAH
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      341
      Latest: 2811DC15 multiple voltages marmalade, Jun 28, 2017

    7. SmartAlec Lights

      Christmas-lighting orientated electronics & accessories. Contact: smartalec
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      11
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      134
      Latest: Panel Controller (all types) Boof63, Jun 13, 2017

  5. Software

    1. Sequencers & Software Tools

      All the software that makes life easy in this hobby.
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      1,425

      1. LightFactory Personal

      Latest: SMS Messaging Application - Send SMS's to your Display Richie4540, Jul 25, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    2. xLights (Nutcracker)

      The free xLights (Nutcracker) multiplatform software, now led by smeighan with a team of volunteer developers.
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      Latest: 2017.20 released. New features for AC sequencing smeighan, Jul 27, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    3. Vixen

      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.
      Discussions:
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      Latest: Looking for any singing face happy birthday song sequences OzAz, Jul 3, 2017

    4. LightShow Pro (LSP)

      LightShow Pro is an easy to use and extremely powerful light sequencing software that creates stunning and interactive theatrical and public light performances.
      Discussions:
      328
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      2,740
      Latest: Output problems i13, Dec 5, 2016

    5. HLS (Hinkle's Lighting Sequencer)

      Hinkle's Lighting Sequencer, more commonly known as HLS, by Joe Hinkle
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      Latest: Just 4 fun . angus40, Aug 12, 2016

  6. AussieLOR

    1. LOR General Discussion

      A general discussion area for the Showtime Suite (LOR sequencing software) and other LOR equipment which does not fit into the AC, DC or Cosmic Colour Devices boards.
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      Latest: LOR Internal Media File Eagle, May 30, 2017

    2. LOR 240V AC

      240V AC Controllers such as the CTB16D and CTB16PC.
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      309
      Latest: What lights can you hook up to a 240v AC controller videoman3857, May 16, 2017

    3. LOR DC

      Low-voltage DC controllers such as the CMB16D, CMB16D-QC and CMB24D.
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      161
      Latest: LOR Adaptor Burning Out pilbralights, Jan 27, 2017

    4. Cosmic Colour Ribbon, Bulbs, Floods, PixCon, Pixie

      Light-O-Rama's pixel controllers (PixCon, Pixie) and the Cosmic Colour Ribbon, Cosmic Colour Bulbs and Cosmic Colour Floods.
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      270
      Latest: can ccr be left out in the australian heat fasteddy, Dec 29, 2016

  7. Community Projects & Commercial Offerings

    1. Community Projects

      All your new (and old) projects that don't fit anywhere else. Active members with multiple solutions will be offered a sub-board for announcing product improvements (firmware updates, patches), or completely new ideas.
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      1. TigerDMX (discontinued)

        1. Firmware

          1. Firmware Archive

      Latest: P10 Panel Brackets cozbert, Jul 5, 2017

  8. Custom Creations

    1. Mega, Mini, Spiral & Pixel Trees

      For everything related to Mega Trees, Pixel Trees, Mini Trees, Giga Trees, Z Trees and Spiral Trees. Including how to build them, sequencing techniques, storage options, just to name a few! Post your experiences or ask questions
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      Latest: Twig or bare tree models videoman3857, Jul 28, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    2. Leaping Arches, Driveway Arches & RGB Arches

      How to build leaping or driveway arches with traditional string segments, basic RGB or intelligent RGB strips including useful sequencing techniques.
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      Latest: Air-seeder pipe arch. Doctor_007, May 31, 2017

    3. Cutouts, Wire Frames & Motifs

      All about cutouts or wire frame creations, how to make them or where to buy them.
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      641
      Latest: PVC conduit star diyer, Jun 26, 2017

    4. Corrugated Plastic (Coro) & 3D Printing

      Coro is also known as Corflute, Coroplast, IntePro, Correx and Twinplast in some regions.
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      Latest: My version of coro presents. jimmeh, Jul 10, 2017

    5. Servos & Animatronics

      Want to animate your display then Servo's and motor control will be needed.
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      101
      Latest: Setting up relays to turn mains power on & off Doctor_007, May 27, 2017

    6. Halloween

      Time to get your spook on...
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      Latest: Halloween 2017 prop hunting jimmeh, Jul 26, 2017 at 7:26 PM

  9. Open House

    1. The Family Room

      General Questions, News or Gossip, just keep it clean and polite
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      1. Birthdays & Celebrations

      Latest: Dave talks Power, Energy and Voltage. multicast, Jul 23, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    2. Backyard BBQ

      Want to let off some steam, then gather around the BBQ.
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      1,540
      Latest: so why algerdes, Jun 26, 2017

    3. Mini Christmas Expos

      A gathering of some of the craziest lighting hobbyists within your city and around Australia! Mini expos are usually held annually in several states typically around May-July and organised by a collaboration of members.
      Watch previous minis: AusChristmasLighting YouTube or Media section
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      1. Mini Archive

      Latest: Sydney 2017 micro Mini June 3/4 (Newcastle) ryanschristmaslights, Jul 7, 2017

    4. Show Off Arena

      Show off your new display addition(s), changes and final display here.
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      Latest: pixel Reindeers heathwithnoteeth, Jul 27, 2017 at 8:38 AM

  10. Trading Area

    1. Christmas Light Shopping Bargains

      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.
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      Latest: Cheap solar lights... @ The Reject Shop cdjazman, Jul 25, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    2. Bulk Buy - Interest Posts

      Please use this for all posts regarding Interest from members for a particular Bulk Buy before commencing it
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      Latest: Null Pixel group buy in the US. ComPeter, Jul 18, 2017

    3. Bulk Buys - Current

      This board is for any active Bulk Buy threads - This is for forum members only.
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      1. Bulk Buy Archive

      Latest: Falcon F16v3 E1.31 pixel controller 2017 buy darylc, Jul 27, 2017 at 6:50 PM