2017

June 24-25 2017, Ipswich

Presented by Fing. A series of questions and tips to create better musical sequences. What sequencing tricks can be learnt from critiquing a popular music video? Is there such thing as a 'bad song' for your audience?

Presented by BradsXmasLights. Display design and planning, publicity and crowd control, and other assorted tips to make your life easier in the Christmas lighting hobby.

Presented by Fing. A show and tell for DMX Moving Head flood (wash) and spot lights and how to get them working in xLights.

Presented by keithsw1111 with participation from several other Adelaide Mini attendees. Where is Christmas lighting at now, where is it going into the future and what could be improved?

Presented by keithsw1111. xLights Scheduler as a show player. From playlists to remotely controlling your show and channel remapping.

Presented by ryanschristmaslights. A portable matrix that runs from a 5VDC battery and programmed using software ahead of time. Thanks to Wendys for holding the matrix

Presented by smartalec. Standalone panel controller (Model HC-1) which supports multiple panel sizes and scan rates. Programmed with included software

Presented by thecrazylightlady. What is Virtual Santa and what do you need to make it work in your Christmas display?

Presented by Ralphyf1. A show and tell of a white and fluffy Christmas tree that sings. Combining a singing face and a department store Christmas tree.

Presented by damo1271. Ideas for enclosures to house your Christmas display electronics outside, away from the rain (and curious bugs!?)

Presented by keithsw1111. What is Falcon Player and why would you want to use it in your Christmas lights display?

Presented by darylc. The 2017 controller range from Falcon Christmas including the F16v3, F4v3, and expansion boards.

Presented by keithsw1111. An introduction to xLights 4 as at BETA release 2017.16.

Presented by darylc. Forms of pixels (strip, modules and strings/nodes) and led panel sizes.

Presented by TByrne. Materials you can use to build props (elements) that you can put lights in or attach lights to. From wireframes to corflute (coro), 3d printed things and more.

Presented by lithgowlights. The Dos and Don'ts for keeping people and your equipment safe from water damage.

Presented by TByrne. How do you set up a Raspberry Pi as a show computer with Falcon Player and xLights FPP Connect?

Presented by TByrne. Boscoyo pixel node mounting products.

Presented by keithsw1111. A range of helpful tools to make your life easier/safer in this hobby.

Presented by lithgowlights. So why consider a 3D Printer for Christmas lights?

Presented by Gilrock (Gil Jones) via Zoom. How to configure and control DMX lighting fixtures in xLights like moving head spotlights and floodlights.

Presented by keithsw1111. What is a typical E1.31 controller show network? How can you bridge together a separate controller network with your regular home network using a Raspberry Pi running Falcon Player?

Presented by lithgowlights. What happens to your RGB Pixels if you don't inject power and what are the common methods of power injection with one or multiple power supplies?

Presented by keithsw1111 for the Sydney Mini 2017 (in Newcastle!). Falcon Christmas 2017 update including F16v3 pixel controller.

Presented by lithgowlights. Considerations when ordering from AliExpress suppliers, other types panel types, etc

Presented by Tonyst. Also includes a Snow Machine discussion.

Presented by BradsXmasLights. A run down of Vixen 3 as at DevBuild 414. http://vixenlights.com/

Presented by keithsw1111. An introduction to xLights 4 using BETA release 2017.15. https://xlights.org/

June 17-18 2016, Cabra (Cumberland Park).