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    Strange things with my lights?

    I highly recommend using FPP display testing (as long as you've pushed your model data with FPP connect) if you can. Much easier to spot mistakes with output wiring (ie props in the wrong order etc)
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    Hello and a first timer question!

    Can't speak directly to your question, can only make the comment that when I used to do 3-pin lights I cut the wire off after the MFC and made my own conversion pigtails up using the RayWu Connectors. So it would go 2811DC30 > RayWu Female > RayWu Male > BIGW Male > String Helped keep it a...
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    tips or tricks for leaping arches led strips?

    Do you have any photos of how it looks at the moment? The ends of the strip are always going to be fragile. You're best to try and secure them down to something firmly (but not too tight). The pigtail itself can move about but the threshold where you solder it onto the strip needs support. Can...
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    New trend in the community of blinky - In my opinion.

    Some ramblings from me... The skill gap needed on starting this hobby is definitely a lot lower than when I started looking. When I started looking at a pixel display: Light Show Pro was still the main software, and it was something like $400USD just to buy and had a channel limit. xlights had...
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    Permatrack for Aus

    What I've heard of/seen so far is either: Furring Channel https://studcosystems.com.au/products/ceilings/concealed-suspended/furring-channels/ or Aussie Duct https://www.app.net.au/category/trunking/trunking-trunking/ None of it looks pre-punched though like that permatrack stuff.
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    First time mega tree

    I was always told you should always plan your show to run at 100% brightness. "oh, you only need one supply if you run at 30%" that gets thrown around a lot, I'm not 100% convinced this is safe and acceptable advice, unless you know what you're doing. You're only one absent minded configuration...
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    First time mega tree

    My suggestion would be to consider using a few more controller ports for the tree. If you have an issue with a pixel it could potentially affect half of your tree functioning. If you're set on using two ports, consider how difficult swapping out the pixels will be, and design your tree...
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    Reminder: This is a hobby

    2019/2020 were bad years for pixels. I'm still finding props with them. Unfortunately my sealing efforts haven't worked in trying to prevent us from having to redo the props, but we'll tackle them one at a time like we do every year. If anyone is still having issues with faulty pixels, make...
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    Contact slower due to a death in the family.

    My condolences Alan. Thinking of you and your family.
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    BBB + HE123 vs Other Controllers

    Biggest difference is that BBB based controllers are software based, whereas your Falcon/Avatek controllers are firmware based. BBB controllers would require you to load the fpp image onto an sdcard. Falcons just boot with their installed firmware. If you find yourself adverse to 'there's more...
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    Falcon expansion boards aren't really as expected?

    I guess so? Each Pixel has 3 channels, one channel for Red, one for green, one for blue. Each output is good for UP TO 1024 pixels, so 3072 channels. Have you had a read of the 101 manual yet? It outlines these definitions, it might help to have a refresher if you haven't read through it...
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    Falcon expansion boards aren't really as expected?

    I guess their use of the term 'expansion' lends itself more to the footprint of your pixel outputs rather than the shear number of pixels you can drive. Keep in mind also that that 1024 number is for a 20fps refresh rate, at 40fps your number is lower as well (around the 680 mark). Another...
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    Comment by franky_888 on display video Walk around of display

    Hey Jim, your competition link appears to be wrong. Should it be https://xmaslightstrail.synergy.net.au/ ?
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    Pixels on singing tree ON

    Pixels can do weird things when there's no data connected. You might find that once you have your controller configured properly and the data line connected, when the controller turns on they should behave. Start simple and work your way up from there. 1. Have you got the correct number of...
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    amo box temps

    Can you try moving the lid fan to the top left, so both of the bottom fans are sucking air in? The air should then flow up and out the vent on the top.
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