Perth Mini 2026
Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Time: 8AM - 5PM
Location: Kailis Bros Leederville
Cost: $40
To secure your spot for this year's Christmas Mini, prepayment via PayPal is required.
Please use the PayPal link below and select Friends and Family (otherwise fees apply). Make sure to include your ACL username as the reference.
Spots will only be confirmed once payment is received.If you are unable to attend and notify us by 9 June 2026, a full refund will be issued.
Cancellations after that date will receive a voucher for use at BlinkySequences.com instead.
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The Perth Mini Is Back for 2026!
It's that time again — our annual gathering of Perth's Christmas lighting community! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting to explore the world of pixels and props, Perth Mini is a full day of presentations, hands-on demos, and good conversation with people who share the obsession.
Last year was a fantastic day, and we want to make 2026 even better. But we can't do it without you.
Registration
Use the PayPal link above to secure your spot. Spots are limited and only confirmed once payment is received, so don't leave it to the last minute!
We Need Presenters — Yes, That Means You!
Let's be honest: the presentations and demos ARE the event. Without people willing to share, there is no mini.
You don't need to be an expert. Some of the most valuable talks come from people sharing what they figured out the hard way, what went wrong, or what they wish they'd known sooner.
Did you build your first display last season? Solve a tricky wiring problem? Find a better way to store your props? Work out a sequencing technique that finally clicked? That's a talk. It doesn't need to be polished or long — even 10–15 minutes on a single topic is brilliant.
Ideas to Get You Thinking:
Getting Started
- Pixels & Controllers 101
- Introduction to xLights
- Getting Started with FPP
- Your First Prop Build
Sequencing & Design
- xLights Sequencing Techniques
- Working with Layers, Buffers, and Effects
- Singing Faces: Design and Implementation
- Working with Custom Models
- A.I
Hands-On Technical
- Soldering Techniques and Tools
- Power Injection: Techniques and Considerations
- Networking Configuration for Displays
- Building a Matrix and Text Messaging Displays
- Enclosure Setup: Do's and Don'ts
- Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
Running a Display
- Security Measures for Christmas Light Displays
- Traffic Management for Large Displays
- Mounting Techniques for Props
- Megatrees: Types, Construction, and Brightness
- Effective Storage Solutions
- Getting Audio to Viewers: FM Transmitters, Speaker Setup
Going Deeper
- DMX Control: Channels, Universes, and Protocols
- Moving Head and Other DMX Props
- 3D Printing for Custom Props
- Home Automation Integration
- AI Integration in Christmas Displays
Your Story
- "My First Year" — For those who completed their first display in 2025
- Lessons Learned and Things You'd Do Differently
- Open Floor Discussions on Emerging Technologies
- Interactive Displays and Visitor Engagement
This list isn't exhaustive — if you've got something to share, we want to hear it. Our community is welcoming and supportive, so don't let nerves hold you back.
Keen to present? Reply to this thread or send me a DM. Even a rough idea is enough — we can help you shape it.
Let's make Perth Mini 2026 one to remember!
