Recent content by Col The Hammer

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    Another newbie from Perth.

    Hi RoybiWan, I would certainly recommend starting with something like a star before jumping in too deep (I didn't start simple though and wasn't smart enough to ask) More than happy to show you how I have gone about things (not that I'm an expert by any means)
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    Another newbie from Perth.

    Hi Phil, I'm Col and just down the road from you in Beeliar. This year is only my 2nd year with x-Lights etc but I have dived in pretty deep. Hoping to have Halloween set up again this year. More than happy to show you how I go about things. Cheers
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    Recent leaping arch airseeder/pex tube pricing

    Hoseco site is definitely difficult to use. A phone call & store visit and I got great service. They had plenty of stock on hand (32mm & 25mm) when I was buying arch making materials about 18 months ago. Think it was around $125 for 30m roll back then. From memory it was "Jason" that assisted me.
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    Cutting List Calculator - Handy Software Tool

    I've used this online calculator for creating woodworking cut lists before but never thought to use it for cutting pvc tubing/conduit/mounting strip etc. It allows you to calculate the amount of stock material to purchase/procure and then cut to minimize wastage. Though designed for sheet...
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    Perth/WA Perth Mini 2023 - Interest

    Interested but attendance will depend on alignment with work roster.
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    Could xLights have a printable setup section added?

    From the xLights menu... select TOOLS --> EXPORT CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS. Then select save (or change file name as required), choose the items you wish to list and select OK. Open the spreadsheet and you're good to go.
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    Arch construction help

    I chose the 38mm air seeder tubing route ($125/30m roll from Hoseco - pickup from the store) with strips. I like the diffused lighting it gives (sort of like glowing liquid/plasma). I have bent 20mm PVC for curved props before and found it a real challenge to get even curves on tight bends...
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    Moving a custom model with two parts.

    Hi Stephen, You can select multiple models on the layout screen by using the <CTRL> key. Select a light stick, press and hold <CTRL> then select the associated star then drag/move them together. Sorry I'm probably telling you something you are already aware of. There is possibly a more...
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