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    Bullet Pixels

    That is unfortunate. Choosing dual-data pixels (i.e. 4-wire pixels with backup data) like WS2813 (5V), WS2815 (12V), WS2818 or GS8208 (12V) can be more reliable as in case of pixel failure they're designed to allow the data to pass over it and onto the still working pixels down string. Nearly my...
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    2025 check in: how is your show going, what are you planning for 2026?

    Thanks to everyone who has shared so far! What changed in my show for 2025? I added four gingerbread characters from Ink Creations after how good they looked in a photo of @B4IGO's display last season. This year I put them between my mega tree and leaping arches to act as a barrier and this did...
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    Three Western Australia member displays among Top 10 in WA 7News x Alinta Energy competition (2025) - The winner is Cranzy

    Congratulations to @Cranzy in Alkimos who wins the WA edition of this year's 7News x Alinta Light Up Christmas competition! And taking the runner-up spot is @ermarquez in High Wycombe Amazing effort to both of you!
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    Three computer-controlled displays make Top 10 in S.A. 7News x Alinta Energy competition (2025) - The winner is markl3439

    7News announcement video: View: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=835758886116572
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    Merry Christmas 2025 and thank you

    Can you believe it is Christmas time once again? A very Merry Christmas to one and all! I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who has contributed to our great information resource over the years - be that documenting your display build, answering questions, taking us behind the scenes...
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    Three computer-controlled displays make Top 10 in S.A. 7News x Alinta Energy competition (2025) - The winner is markl3439

    Congratulations to @markl3493! 🥳 Just seen the winner announcement on 7News Adelaide: You should be proud on the show you have built. If the online attention you've received is anything to go by, visitor numbers must have been bonkers!
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    2025 check in: how is your show going, what are you planning for 2026?

    Welcome, @IRGNT! Plenty of time to plan and for next year 😀
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    2025 check in: how is your show going, what are you planning for 2026?

    With one more night until Christmas and just one week left for the year, it feels appropriate to check in and ask: How is your 2025 show going? Has anything in particular been a big hit with your audience this year? Is there a specific sequence that is most popular with your visitors - maybe...
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    Three computer-controlled displays make Top 10 in S.A. 7News x Alinta Energy competition (2025) - The winner is markl3439

    Traffic has picked up since Friday here as well, but not to the point of traffic jams. Tonight could be busier with a local brass band playing carols alongside my lights. Less than 24 hour left to vote. Best of luck to all the finalists, and in particular @markl3493 and @warsome!
  10. Ding Dong Merrily On High by Rend Collective

    Ding Dong Merrily On High by Rend Collective (2025)

    New song for 2025
  11. Angels We Have Heard On High by Cate Sparks

    Angels We Have Heard On High by Cate Sparks (2025)

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