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Just an update after a lot of thought based on the advice above and more research. I have changed to 1" spacing which reduces height, loads etc. so will make everything less risky but also improve the visual appearance with audience being 4m-10m away. Thank you for your input.

Hey gurus, I've bitten the bullet and started work on a mega tree to replace the poor effort I made in the past. The plan is 180 degrees, 32 strands, 100 pixels/strand, 2" spacing. I have the logic sorted and the hardware side is where I need advice/help. It will be 5m high. I have the top...

The how and why of moving from 2D to 3D layouts First year in DIY sequenced lights. Lessons learnt from an ex-LOR user perspective (probably only interesting for 2 people? lol?) Supporting your neigbour's interest into setting up their first sequenced lights display without getting them divorced

Hello Advatek gurus, Currently I only have 16 ports used with one Meanwell RSP320 12v per controller. Strings are 200 pixels or less (except for 2 which have power injection). I want to use expanded mode because I'd like to keep strings to 200 or less pixels and need to expand capacity for new...

Keith you can put me down to help.

Wasn't sure where to post this but here seems the best so feel free to move this mods. At the Sydney EXPO I made the decision to convert to xlights from LOR. This is a brief update and a huge 'thanks' to the group and to the folks that support the xlights zoom room for the last 6 months of help...

Are you usign the test mode on the Advatek app or Xlights? Isolate if the controller config / lights are the issue by using the testing tab on the controller. I found I have had to manually configure all my Advatek ports in Xlights which has removed a lot of issues but created a more complicated...

I moved over to using PixLite 16MkII (standard ones) this year from LOR so have been on a large but sucessful learning curve. I'm not an expert but... Using Advatek Assistant, I set the IP address, Pixel IC type, starting universe, and the DXC settings (I use one port for some floods) I have...

I have the same problem but worked around it by using the "Bulk Controller Upload" item in the Tools menu. Works perfectly for the 2 Pixlite Mk2s I have just bought.

I couldn't wait and based on the issues with supply of semis, I went the Advatek route and couldn't be happer (I was on LOR so yes I know it's a low bar!)

I am keen to move to xLights from LOR. I have two plug and play LOR Pixie16D enclosures (enclosure, controller, PSU etc) and I wanted to see if I could easily just transplant the controller out. So I was waiting for more stock of the Falcons and decided to give the local Aussie supplier...

Adding myself to this thread as I'm after a F16v3 too

Hello, I'm trying to create a windows frame motion effect to apply to a window frame prop. The only way I can seem to do this is via the 'Use Preview' arrangement. I am sure I somehow managed to create a 'clean' and symetrical motion effect that was a mirror of what my window frame prop...

Hi gurus, I've spent the past few years building up LOR assets like controllers, S5 software and pixels because I wanted a simple and easy show (yes I know, too late). I'm now starting to look at xLights because I am hitting some limitations in what I can do with the LOR software. It's also...

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