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    Answered xLights loss of volume SOLVED

    I have just found this thread as I was not getting any sound from xLights. The solution for me was to go to 'Control Panel -> Sound -> Playback' and change the default playback device.
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    LOR CCR Substitute

    I'm sure that the PixCon could support 60 LEDs per metre but you'll need more frequent power injection and it will consume twice as many channels compared to 30 LEDs per metre. I have 30 LEDs per metre in my display and I see no need to increase this.
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    Mega tree advice

    There are some forum threads where members of this community documented their mega tree designs. I listed some of them here: https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/13452/
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    Mega Tree Shopping list?

    A note on the custom spacing: It is a good idea to allow some headroom and specify "centre to centre" because some suppliers cut the wire to length before producing the bullet shaped nodes. Some of the wire ends up inside the nodes and that can shorten the centre-to-centre spacing. Too much...
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    Gday from the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.

    Welcome to the forum There's plenty of info here about running pixels. I have a hybrid-style display like you describe and I'm happy to offer advice/suggestions. The pixels and the traditional strings have their own separate learning curves.
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    Answered Issues using states

    Did you try clicking the Render All button?
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    Hello from NZ

    I probably should have explained why I recommend the RSP series over the LRS. It is because of power factor which can be a problem when you have a large display. This thread explains it: https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/6365/
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    Hello from NZ

    Welcome to the forum You'll probably find that 60 LEDs per metre is more trouble than it is worth. This is alright because you're just doing a small-scale test. 30 LEDs per metre is plenty and you might even want to run that below 100% brightness. Assuming that you keep the brightness setting...
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    Turning on/off ac lights - controller suggestions

    If you want to use relays, my suggestion would be to leave the plugpacks powered on continuously and put each relay between the plugpack and the lights. If you've bought the lights from a reputable source then you should be working with a safer voltage if you do it this way. Obviously you need...
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    Converting from LOR

    If you want to control LOR's CCRs, they use (or at least they have in the past) LPDD6803 strip. I have not actually seen a CCR myself but if you remove the strip and use it with a separate power supply and controller, it is simply a LPD6803 pixel strip that can be used with a controller that...
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    hello from Taree

    Welcome to the forum I'm one of the ACL members who controls traditional LED strings in time with music. I'm happy to advise on how to do this if you're thinking of doing it.
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    Turning on/off ac lights - controller suggestions

    Is this what you're trying to achieve? https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/9545/ I did this by using DC controllers, central power supplies and removing the low voltage plugpacks that came with the strings of lights. I posted a list of details of the light sets that would help me guide you...
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    AU specific - Bunnings Extension leads for DC Power feed

    Invitation accepted, thanks I would have expected that the power supplies would fight each other. The DC-DC bricks' outputs might stay stable though.
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    AU specific - Bunnings Extension leads for DC Power feed

    Remember to cut the positive wire halfway between the two power supplies.
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    Hi from Melbourne! 👋🏼

    Welcome to the forum I'm not local but still happy to help if you would like to include your existing strings of LED lights in a setup with computer control. It's likely that some can be used this way and some can't. Pixel lights are common around here. They offer indifidual control of the...
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