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  1. New to Christmas lighting? Get started with the AusChristmasLighting 101 Manual:
    auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/AusChristmasLighting-101

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: Greetings from San Diego California fasteddy, Jun 25, 2018 at 2:33 PM

    2. Site Announcements

      Forum and website announcements from AusChristmasLighting are posted here
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      Latest: [Complete] Site Outage 22 June 2018 - Server Migration ryanschristmaslights, Jun 23, 2018 at 12:00 AM

  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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      1. Provide Feedback: 101 Manual

      Latest: Power Distribution | Controller or External? fasteddy, Jun 22, 2018 at 9:00 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:
      202
      Messages:
      1,543
      Latest: Link to e1.31 Standard AAH, Jun 14, 2018

    3. Music, Playlists & Broadcasting

      Just finalised your song list? Questions about broadcasting? This is the section to post in!
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      95
      Messages:
      743

      1. FM Transmitters

      Latest: Short audio/sound effect Christmas audio files QldKing(Brad), Jun 8, 2018

    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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      541
      Latest: Virtual Santa videoman3857, Mar 15, 2018

    5. The Development Lab

      An area to talk about things you are developing or want developed or just ideas
      Discussions:
      171
      Messages:
      2,836
      Latest: Mounting RGB Bullet Pixels to Roof Ridge Line/Peaks Benslights, Jun 25, 2018 at 9:28 PM

    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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      1,290
      Latest: Storage for Controller board Daniel1973, Jun 19, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    7. How is your 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.
      Discussions:
      164
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      2,211
      Latest: Attaching props to house. LawrenceDriveLights, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:38 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:
      956
      Messages:
      8,510
      Latest: 4 wire strip to 3 wire connection??? AAH, Jun 14, 2018

    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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      2,282
      Latest: US 110v Lights videoman3857, Jun 13, 2018

    3. Strobes - LED or Others

      A board especially for the LED Strobe - and anything related to Strobes
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      1,001
      Latest: Acl strobe hex files AAH, Jan 26, 2018

  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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      2,091
      Latest: F16V3 Box Build Help Required drakky, Jun 23, 2018 at 5:24 PM

    2. Computers, Cabling & Other Miscellaneous Hardware

      A section for some of the necessary behind the scenes equipment like show computers including Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black and Falcon Player (FPP), data or power cabling and various cable connectors.
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      1. LED Panels

      2. Falcon (Pi) Player

      Latest: Faulty 3 Wire Waterproof Pigtail Connector cozbert, Mar 29, 2018

    3. Handy Tools & Equipment

      All about the various tools and equipment like soldering irons that can make life easier.
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      480
      Latest: HC-008 controllers - Sydney 2018 Mini Hammo (Bryan), May 31, 2018

    4. EthConGateway by Joshua 1 Systems

      Specialising in E1.31 and RGB pixel control solutions. Contact: j1sys
      Discussions:
      437
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      3,667
      Latest: p12s now able to do 24 universes!!! lithgowlights, May 16, 2018

    5. Advatek Lighting

      Specialising in Australian-designed RGB control products. Contact: Devo & ltay13
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      112
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      837
      Latest: Connector Size cdallen, May 15, 2018

    6. Audio Visual Devices (da-Share)

      Australian-designed boards & accessories for Christmas and Halloween shows. Contact: David_AVD
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      9
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      44
      Latest: Fans and Vents David_AVD, Jun 9, 2018

    7. Hanson Electronics

      Specialising in Australian-designed DMX and Pixel-input DC dimming controller. Contact: AAH
      Discussions:
      66
      Messages:
      447
      Latest: EOFY discount AAH, Jun 15, 2018

    8. SmartAlec Lights

      Christmas-lighting orientated electronics & accessories. Contact: smartalec
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      14
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      147
      Latest: 20% Discount till the end of January 2018 Benslights, Feb 3, 2018

  5. Software

    1. Sequencers & Software Tools

      All the software that makes life easy in this hobby.
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      1,545

      1. LightFactory Personal

      Latest: f48 controller darylc, Jun 25, 2018 at 8:23 PM

    2. xLights (Nutcracker)

      The free xLights (Nutcracker) multiplatform software, now led by smeighan with a team of volunteer developers.
      Discussions:
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      3,432
      Latest: trying to work out how this is done drakky, Jun 20, 2018 at 8:59 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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      Messages:
      710
      Latest: Vixen User Survey ChristmasInKaralee, Jan 18, 2018

    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:
      335
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      2,776
      Latest: LSP SCHEDULER - AUTO START ISSUE Superman, Dec 6, 2017

    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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      1,454
      Latest: Singing Christmas trees Superman, May 6, 2018

    2. LOR 240V AC

      240V AC Controllers such as the CTB16D and CTB16PC.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      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.
      Discussions:
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      165
      Latest: Replacement Mosfets - Question answered. Thank you videoman3857, Jan 19, 2018

    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.
      Discussions:
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      279
      Latest: Help with PIXCON16 prontoheal, Oct 2, 2017

  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: Melbourne: Arduino Workshop at Jaycar daunce, Feb 5, 2018

  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: mega tree set up Bradbaker, Jun 15, 2018

    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 Hose kevr, May 30, 2018

    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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      Latest: Sneek peek new cutout 2018 Habbosrus, May 27, 2018

    4. Corrugated Plastic (Coro) & 3D Printing

      Coro is also known as Corflute, Coroplast, IntePro, Correx and Twinplast in some regions.
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      1,267
      Latest: 3d Printed spider for halloween logandc99, Jun 8, 2018

    5. Servos & Animatronics

      Want to animate your display then Servo's and motor control will be needed.
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      Latest: Snowman Sings Ray Stevens "The Streak" gerry, Jan 27, 2018

    6. Halloween

      Time to get your spook on...
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      Latest: snake halloween prop burnt, May 31, 2018

  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: 1st AAH, Jun 23, 2018 at 10:21 AM

    2. Backyard BBQ

      Want to let off some steam, then gather around the BBQ.
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      Latest: Chocolate Box Testing Round 2 uncledan, Jun 12, 2018

    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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      134
      Messages:
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      1. Mini Archive

      Latest: 2018 Perth Mini - June 16-17 [Cancelled] Pooch, Jun 14, 2018

    4. Show Off Arena

      Show off your new display addition(s), changes and final display here.
      Discussions:
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      Latest: Physical Interacton Xmas Display Aaron Loveday, Jun 4, 2018

  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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      681
      Latest: Bunnings - Transclucent ‘Tunnel Core’ Coro OzAz, Jun 17, 2018

    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: Boscoyo Studio Bulk Buy 2018 interest - Opens late March or April darylc, May 15, 2018

    3. Bulk Buys - Current

      This forum section is for any active Bulk Buy threads, approved by an administrator. This area is for forum members only.
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      1. Bulk Buy Archive

      Latest: Boscoyo 2018 AUS & NZ Discount Extreme L Displays, Jun 24, 2018 at 1:33 PM