Hello from Tassie

[Conrad]

Hello all
This is my first year doing Christmas lights and it’s fair to say I’ve caught the bug

I’ve used a truckload of Bunnings lights this year but I wasn’t ever fully happy with what I purchased and the lack of customisation. So after some digging on the internet I’ve ended up here.

After reading thru a fair amount of the forum and the 101 manual I’ve decided to go 12V Rgb/pixel. I’m still wrapping my head around controllers and all that so expect a fair amount of dumb questions from me in the near future

I will be doing as much homework in the next month or so as I can then it will be time to start buying and making my setup ready for next Christmas!

 

[keithsw1111]

Always best to attend your tassie mini before buying stuff. Much less regret buying that way.

 

[Conrad]

Here comes my first dumb question. Whats the Tassie mini?

 

[djgra79]

Welcome to ACL Conrad.
Mini's are mini expos or meet-ups where our members get together and share techniques, tips & tricks of the hobby, show off new props, troubleshoot issues and just have a general chat and meet like-minded blinky enthusiasts.

Mini Christmas expos & events

A gathering of some of the craziest lighting hobbyists within your Australian state! Mini expos are usually held annually typically around May-July and are organised by a collaboration of members. Watch previous minis: Media category or AusChristmasLighting on YouTube

auschristmaslighting.com

Agree with Keith, save your $$ for a little longer and do your research first before spending. It can be an expensive hobby but with a bit of planning, you can make informed decisions and purchase gear that will last a number of years and futureproof for expansion in the future.

 

[LawrenceDriveLights]

Hi Conrad, which part of the state are you in, there is some ACL members in Hobart, Launceston and the North West who may be kind enough to give you a quick walk thru their displays which are currently set up etc.

Re: TAS mini , a mini is a small group of local lighting enthusiasts that have a get together to discuss lots of lighting related topics. There was one in Launceston last year around April.


Also check out some of the ACL mini video presentations from a couple of years ago as they contain heaps for great info.

This is a great video presentation down a couple of years by Daryl as it also makes reference to the ACL 101 Manual

View: https://youtu.be/N64x5BjtOaM

 

[Conrad]

Thanks for the info on the mini guys. Definitely seems like a good idea to wait for the next one so I will do that. Is the Tassie mini generally early in the year?

I’m on the North West Coast in Wynyard @LawrenceDriveLights not too far from you

 

[LawrenceDriveLights]

Sent you a PM Conrad

 

[justintas]

Thanks for the info on the mini guys. Definitely seems like a good idea to wait for the next one so I will do that. Is the Tassie mini generally early in the year?

I’m on the North West Coast in Wynyard @LawrenceDriveLights not too far from you

Hi Conrad, Welcome aboard this journey, I'm in Wynyard and happy to share / show what I'm doing I have a stack of props sitting around at the moment that we are taking into Burnie on Friday for the Christmas festival @LawrenceDriveLights is a great contact and really helpful. Will send you a PM with contact details.
Cheers J

 

[Adam V]

Welcome. Loads to learn and you have came to the right place.