Hello - planning for Christmas!!
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Welcome to ACL, and I agree that the 101 manual is a great resource. Please feel free to drop into chat where you can often get real-time help, advice and general chit-chat
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Thanks @Ben F. From Melbourne. About to move into a new place that we've been renovating. The family has decided that we need to amp up the Christmas lights (previously some store bought twinkly LEDs in trees) so now I have a new hobby! I have no background in this so I am starting from scratch and have found this forum very helpful.
For this year, I am thinking:
1. a number of strings of pixicles (under eaves, along balconies etc. - they seem easy to hang so the barrier to entry is lower);
2. perhaps some outlines (undecided because of the time and trial/error required to do the work to cut / join strip to size and mount on conduit etc.);
3. a couple of props (e.g., wreath and presents - have been looking at the wireframes at http://www.christmascreations.net.au/wireframes-1.html)
4. maybe a spiral mini tree or two.
I'm keen not to bite off more than I can chew in year one but I figure this will be a good start. If I find I have more time, I could add some arches.
Grateful for the wisdom of the crowd!
I have got my hands on a F16v3 controller courtesy of @darylc and have today placed an order for a few bits and pieces from Hanson Electronics.
I am yet to place an order with Ray Wu. I can't work out why the shipping charges are so high (by contrast to other Ali stores) - have messaged him and haven't yet heard back.
And I have a cart on Bunnings that I have been filling up as well!
Quite a good way to pass the time in pandemic lockdown - learn how to make my family happy with twinkly lights.
All the best
M
For this year, I am thinking:
1. a number of strings of pixicles (under eaves, along balconies etc. - they seem easy to hang so the barrier to entry is lower);
2. perhaps some outlines (undecided because of the time and trial/error required to do the work to cut / join strip to size and mount on conduit etc.);
3. a couple of props (e.g., wreath and presents - have been looking at the wireframes at http://www.christmascreations.net.au/wireframes-1.html)
4. maybe a spiral mini tree or two.
I'm keen not to bite off more than I can chew in year one but I figure this will be a good start. If I find I have more time, I could add some arches.
Grateful for the wisdom of the crowd!
I have got my hands on a F16v3 controller courtesy of @darylc and have today placed an order for a few bits and pieces from Hanson Electronics.
I am yet to place an order with Ray Wu. I can't work out why the shipping charges are so high (by contrast to other Ali stores) - have messaged him and haven't yet heard back.
And I have a cart on Bunnings that I have been filling up as well!
Quite a good way to pass the time in pandemic lockdown - learn how to make my family happy with twinkly lights.
All the best
M
Second trying other suppliers beside Ray
Check the RGB and Pixels section of this wiki https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Lighting-suppliers#Lights-wholesale for some of the other popular Chinese vendors
Check the RGB and Pixels section of this wiki https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Lighting-suppliers#Lights-wholesale for some of the other popular Chinese vendors