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AusChristmasLighting

  1. Welcome

    1. Announcements

      Forum Announcements and New Member Information
      New Members Please Read: Welcome to AusChristmasLighting
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      Latest: New forum system: The Wiki has returned ryanschristmaslights, May 14, 2017

    2. New Members Say Hello

      New Members are encouraged to post a little about themselves here.
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      Latest: Help with my first Project HENRIQUE BRAZ GARCIA, May 23, 2017 at 12:40 PM

  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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      Latest: Power Supplies and protection against moisture plasmadrive, May 24, 2017 at 11:17 PM

    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:
      186
      Messages:
      1,443
      Latest: unicast vs multicast & ideal network setup multicast, May 21, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    3. Music, Playlists & Broadcasting

      Just finalised your song list? Questions about broadcasting? This is the section to post in!
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      72
      Messages:
      533
      Latest: EDM transmitter promotion (March 2017) videoman3857, May 17, 2017

    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:
      45
      Messages:
      428
      Latest: Light Form - Projector Mapping.. djgra79, May 10, 2017

    5. The Development Lab

      An area to talk about things you are developing or want developed or just idea's then here's the spot.
      Discussions:
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      2,449
      Latest: ESPixelSticks danv, May 13, 2017

    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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      122
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      1,022
      Latest: Uber-nice Soldering Station. Bill Ellick, May 1, 2017

    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: Roosta's Display Build Thread videoman3857, May 25, 2017 at 10:21 AM

  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 and legacy 3-channel RGB, what are the options, how to control them and the results you have. Built something fancy using RGB lights? See: Custom Creations
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      Latest: Has anyone used these? ShellNZ, May 20, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    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:
      247
      Messages:
      2,060
      Latest: Is Ray Wu's shop still the best place for pixels? plasmadrive, May 24, 2017 at 11:14 PM

    3. Strobes - LED or Others

      A board especially for the LED Strobe - and anything related to Strobes
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      1,038
      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.
      Discussions:
      213
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      1,869
      Latest: Power Supply cdjazman, May 22, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    2. Computers, Cabling & Other Miscellaneous Hardware

      A section for some of the necessary behind the scenes equipment like Show Computers, data or power cabling and various cable connectors.
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      2,272
      Latest: P10 panel power cables Boof63, Apr 17, 2017

    3. Handy Tools & Equipment

      All about the various tools and equipment like soldering irons that can make life easier.
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      397
      Latest: Found these on Ebay - Enclosures Kitman, May 18, 2017

    4. EthConGateway by Joshua 1 Systems

      Specialising in E1.31 and RGB pixel control solutions. Contact: j1sys
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      3,563
      Latest: P12s to DMX step by step bpj1980, Jan 12, 2017

    5. Advatek Lights

      Specialising in Australian-designed RGB control products. Contact: L_Tay & Devo
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      749
      Latest: Advatek Assistant David_AVD, May 4, 2017

    6. Hanson Electronics

      Specialising in Australian-designed DMX and Pixel-input DC dimming controller. Contact: AAH
      Discussions:
      51
      Messages:
      334
      Latest: Trouble with 2811dc30 roo, Jun 30, 2016

    7. SmartAlec Lights

      Christmas-lighting orientated electronics & accessories. Contact: smartalec
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      11
      Messages:
      133
      Latest: Panel Controller (all types) smartalec, May 2, 2017

  5. Software

    1. Sequencers & Software Tools

      All the software that makes life easy in this hobby.
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      199
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      1,403

      1. LightFactory Personal

      Latest: Pixel Software Question Dabil, Feb 14, 2017

    2. HLS (Hinkle's Lighting Sequencer)

      Hinkle's Lighting Sequencer, more commonly known as HLS, by Joe Hinkle
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      182
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      733
      Latest: Just 4 fun . angus40, Aug 12, 2016

    3. 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.
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      328
      Messages:
      2,740
      Latest: Output problems i13, Dec 5, 2016

    4. xLights (Nutcracker)

      The free xLights (Nutcracker) multiplatform software, now led by smeighan with a team of volunteer developers.
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      2,970
      Latest: test webinar, anyone can join this is u want. smeighan, May 19, 2017

    5. Vixen

      Covering Vixen 2.x and Vixen 3.x. Please specify whether the topic relates to Vixen 2 or Vixen 3 when posting.
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      652
      Latest: Vixen 3 New inline curve editor. gnarmstr, May 1, 2017

  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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      1,418
      Latest: Singing Christmas trees videoman3857, Mar 24, 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: Lesson learnt plasmadrive, Dec 8, 2016

  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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      165
      Messages:
      1,906
      Latest: Finally got the mega tree planted videoman3857, May 15, 2017

    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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      687
      Latest: LDPE Clear Air Seeder Hose 30m roll for $100 cash............. Kitman, May 19, 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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      611
      Latest: "Steel Angel" videoman3857, May 14, 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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      1,111
      Latest: 3D Filament fasteddy, May 12, 2017

    5. Servos & Animatronics

      Want to animate your display then Servo's and motor control will be needed.
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      98
      Latest: Setting up relays to turn mains power on & off bjpc2716, Dec 29, 2016

    6. Halloween

      Time to get your spook on...
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      Messages:
      249
      Latest: Using wiper motors for Halloween props David_AVD, Mar 19, 2017

  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: Wiki Content livetoride, May 21, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    2. Backyard BBQ

      Want to let off some steam, then gather around the BBQ.
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      137
      Messages:
      1,516
      Latest: Ideal setup and layout MikeKrebs, Apr 14, 2017

    3. Mini Christmas Expos

      A mini is a gathering of some of the craziest lighting guru's from around Australia and the world! Each state usually holds one mini expo each year, typically around May-July, organised by one or a collaboration of members. Watch previous minis: AusChristmasLighting YouTube
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      1. Mini Archive

      Latest: Adelaide 2017 mini 17th-18th June heathwithnoteeth, May 26, 2017 at 2:03 AM

    4. Show Off Arena

      Show off your new display addition(s), changes and final display here.
      Discussions:
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      5,248
      Latest: Pixel Sticks pmac, May 11, 2017

  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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      569
      Latest: Big W uppitt, Dec 24, 2016

    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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      30
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      1,086
      Latest: Possible Boscoyo Studio Bulk Buy from the US damona, Mar 26, 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 Doctor_007, May 25, 2017 at 6:26 PM