Pixel tree - First timer

[djgra79]

Order has been placed for the HE123 and BBG. Now to get the pixels from Ray Wu. Any suggestions on a star topper?

I have this star (3 ring version) on my megatree, and also 2x more on my roof: https://www.extremelightingdisplays.com.au/shop/christmas/stars/chromastar-36/?attribute_pa_rings=3

 

[Skymaster]

I have this star (3 ring version) on my megatree, and also 2x more on my roof: https://www.extremelightingdisplays.com.au/shop/christmas/stars/chromastar-36/?attribute_pa_rings=3

I also use the same star on my megatree- a great fit.

 

[rob3]

Do you think a 92cm star is to big for a 2.5m tree? Should i go the size smaller?

 

[rob3]

What are the best brand of pixels these days? I will be using the 5v bullet type.

 

[djgra79]

This is a loaded question as everyone will have different views based on personal experience in the past. I have no issues with Ray's 5v nodes for what its worth, but others who have had issues in the past will never do business with him. There are some pre-buys/bulk buys happening with some newer players too, so unsure what results and quality will be like. Paul from WA's lihghtitup leds has been our local (aus based) importer and ensures the end user is covered if there are any issues.
The wiki is a good resource for lists of suppliers that is constantly evolving: https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/RGB-lighting-suppliers#RGB-and-pixels

 

[rob3]

This is a loaded question as everyone will have different views based on personal experience in the past. I have no issues with Ray's 5v nodes for what its worth, but others who have had issues in the past will never do business with him. There are some pre-buys/bulk buys happening with some newer players too, so unsure what results and quality will be like. Paul from WA's lihghtitup leds has been our local (aus based) importer and ensures the end user is covered if there are any issues.
The wiki is a good resource for lists of suppliers that is constantly evolving: https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/RGB-lighting-suppliers#RGB-and-pixels

Thanks. Whats the go with pre buys? Does it usually come with much of a discount?

 

[djgra79]

Sometimes, usually on postage more than anything but will vary depending on the offer available and what you actually need.
I've just posted asking for current vendors/members to create specific posts for the current offers in the relevant area on the forum, so keep your eyes peeled here: https://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/bulk-buys-current.33/

 

[Snicko]

Hi Snicko, im in Bentleigh East. Where about are you? Big tree, got any photos or videos of it running?

Cranbourne

There are 4 of us down this way
Graham - djgra79
Tristan
Burnt in Carrum downs is very good
Two in botanic ridge
You have Mikey in Hampton whose display is epic!



Photos of mine

 

[Snicko]

I should probably do a seperate build thread

 

[rob3]

I should probably do a seperate build thread

I would be interested to see this thread if you did it. Tree looks awesome

 

[rob3]

@Snicko how tall and strands/pixels is it?

 

[Brendan Marks]

@rob3 Hey mate, my first time this year myself - Im out western suburbs, and you will get loads of info from everyone. But the best thing is to jump in and start having a go. I found it easy to take in loads of advice and do lots of reading forums and chat board etc, but as soon as i started to make my first string it all clicked. So maybe and its completely your call. I did 1 string line around my fascia boards this year with a dig quad board (all in one and super cheap) and now it all makes sense - how to sync to xlights and create models and assign effects and export, now ill build a show for this year with props etc and im confident in how it all works, what i like and dont like and see how spacing of pixels and brightness etc effects what you want to present.

 

[Snicko]

@Snicko how tall and strands/pixels is it?

150 nodes, 1" spacing

Worked out about 5m tall plus star about 5.5m