A total novice

[Steve Habjan]

Hi everyone,
I m based in Cairns and have been inspired to have a go at doing a Christmas display for 2019. I have some basic led’s , rope light and old bulb ones too. My goal is to have a music to light show. I’m a total novice at electronics and have been reading some of your forum and it all a little overwhelming lol!
Silly question but can I use my old lights and new pixel with the same controller or do they need to be seperate?
Steve

 

[keithsw1111]

Separate.

 

[Superman]

You will need to separate them onto different types of controllers specific to different types of lights and their are a few options. Depending on how much old stuff you actually have would determine if it was economical to buy controllers for them to use or start again and get hooked on the real Light stuff. Although limited in control for the old traditional lights they can still be used alongside any new stuff you get into in the future.

 

[AAH]

If you post some pics of the plugpacks etc for the lights you've got we can offer advice on how you can control them.

 

[Goliath]

For an example, here's a rough guide to what I have done.

 

[Steve Habjan]

If you post some pics of the plugpacks etc for the lights you've got we can offer advice on how you can control them.

Thanks so much! Here are a few that I’m using

For an example, here's a rough guide to what I have done.

thanjs

For an example, here's a rough guide to what I have done.

thanks mate, give me an idea of what needs to be done

 

[Steve Habjan]

If you post some pics of the plugpacks etc for the lights you've got we can offer advice on how you can control them.

You will need to separate them onto different types of controllers specific to different types of lights and their are a few options. Depending on how much old stuff you actually have would determine if it was economical to buy controllers for them to use or start again and get hooked on the real Light stuff. Although limited in control for the old traditional lights they can still be used alongside any new stuff you get into in the future.

If you post some pics of the plugpacks etc for the lights you've got we can offer advice on how you can control them.

Thanks AAH.. photos won’t load at moment

 

[AAH]

Thanks AAH.. photos won’t load at moment

I "think" that you need to have at least 3 forum posts before you can post pics. It's an anti-spam feature of the forum.

 

[Steve Habjan]

I "think" that you need to have at least 3 forum posts before you can post pics. It's an anti-spam feature of the forum.

Ohh ok I’ll give that a go

 

[ComPeter]

Come to the Townsville Mini if you can. Plenty of support and advice and you will also form new contacts who can help.

https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/2019-Mini-Townsville

 

[Steve Habjan]

Come to the Townsville Mini if you can. Plenty of support and advice and you will also form new contacts who can help.

https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/2019-Mini-Townsville

Thanks Peter yes I saw that and will try too.. Only a short trip....

 

[ComPeter]

Do you know of any other Light Enthusiasts that would be interested in the mini as well? If so, please pass on the info. The more the merrier.

 

[Steve Habjan]

I "think" that you need to have at least 3 forum posts before you can post pics. It's an anti-spam feature of the forum.

Thanks Al,
I have had a read of the 101 Manual and now thinking what have I got myself in for LOL! I would love to do an outline of my home/roof in smart Led's/strip but with the size of my home I reckon I would need 200 odd mtr just for that.....

 

[Steve Habjan]

Do you know of any other Light Enthusiasts that would be interested in the mini as well? If so, please pass on the info. The more the merrier.

I will sure pass it on

 

[Steve Habjan]

Has anyone done business with these guys?
https://www.christmascreations.net.au
Any feedback would be appreciated