Recent content by ryanschristmaslights

I am happy with push fit for the props I have from Extreme Lighting Displays (coro) and Ink Creations (actually PVC, not coro). At least then it is still relatively easy to remove a pixel if it is faulty or fix a mistake during installation - e.g. wrong hole or skipped a pixel (only a matter of...

Yes there are IC chips designed for RGBW, such as WS2814. Compared to RGB, RGBW adds in a dedicated white LED. I personally have not considered this for my display since I find RGB is already bright enough (actually too bright IMO without limiting brightness to well under 100%). There may be...

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...

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...

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!

7News announcement video: View: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=835758886116572

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...

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!

Welcome, @IRGNT! Plenty of time to plan and for next year 😀

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...