Hello from Melbourne

[Jeremy D]

HI All,

Currently running a static display that runs from 8pm to 2am for all of december till jan 7
95% of what i run is led based but no smarts

next year i plan on having the following
2 AC LOR controllers to control the static lights
2 Falcon F16v3s running all my led pixels (i have a wide front yard)
audio driven by a sonos connect amp
10 leaping arches
several runs of rgb strips
several rgb down lights (plan on using this as outside lights all year round)
if i get time i plan on making the following
rgb matrix
several north poles
maybe some dmx lights if i get time and money

currently playing with xlights to see how i want to plan my setup

feel free to make any suggestions

 

[Ellis]

Welcome!

You're on the right track with planning ahead, sounds like you have a good plan in place.

Setting up a layout in xlights is a great place to start.

I have no experience with LOR but ran Basic 2 string LEDs from some of AAH's DMX controllers this year, that works very well.

Anyway, read the 101 manual if you haven't already and jump into chat to ask questions.

 

[Benslights]

welcome to the group im sure you will find Xlights is what you need. sounds like you have the rest under control

 

[djgra79]

HI Jeremy and welcome to ACL!
Looks like you already have a plan formulated and know what gear you want to get which is sometimes half the battle starting out.
Recommend you follow the Melbourne Mini thread: https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/melbourne-mini-2018-discussion.10486/
Minis are where we all get together and discuss topics and show off some of our creations, fielding questions about how it all works and generally putting faces to names - a must for all blinky enthusiasts!

 

[OzAz]

Do your static lights have transformers / mutli-function controllers? If so they won't work so good off LOR AC controllers.
Depending if they are 2 or 3 string leds, then as Ellis said, you'd be better off with one of @AHH 's boards

Also consider getting an FM transmitter (can be used in conjunctions with a speaker) if you have visitors that just drive up and watch from their cars.

 

[gerry]

Welcome Jeremy. Where about's in Mel are you ?

 

[AAH]

LOR AC boards aren't that great for controlling LEDs as the current is too low and they will often latch on. They are also very dear on a per channel basis. I make a bunch of different boards that could potentially be used for controlling them. The price per channel can get as low as 1/10 of what LOR AC costs. Welcome to ACL and hope to see you at the Melb mini if we can get it organised.

Alan

 

[fasteddy]

Welcome top ACL, lots of great info and members that will help you along the way

 

[livetoride]

Welcome mate, Enjoy your stay and remember to check out the Melbourne mini which you can meet fellow CLAPPERS like us so you can learn lots of information in a couple of days!

 

[kinglights]

Welcome to ACL... you'll get lots of great help if you seek it from the guys here.