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[QUOTE="LawrenceDriveLights, post: 121714, member: 27185"] Welcome to this hobby There is not a starter kit as such as everyone has different setups, requirements, varying DIY / IT skills and budgets. You can start with downloading xlights ([URL='http://www.xlights.org']www.xlights.org[/URL]) and install on your computer Import a pic of your house from a viewers stand point Then add some props in your layout, ie arches across your fence, outline etc Once you have done this, you could play around with some sequences to see how it all looks (a simple animation sequence with no audio can still look good) You can also assign your pixel controller in your xlights layout etc which can help with your layout design. Then you have to commit with some budget and purchase some components I would start with the following A Pixel Controller (you mentioned a Falcon Controller) Some pixels (maybe just a couple hundred to just get started) most common are WS2811 bullet pixels (100 count string , 12v or 5v depending on your preferred voltage to use) Power supply to suit your pixels Pigtails to suit your pixels Maybe some pre-made connections (you can make these yourself with the appropriate pigtails). Then connect some pixels and PSU's to your controller and configure your few strings on pixels and assign your settings for the strings from your props via xlights and see how you go (note lots of knowledgeable people in ACL or zoom always will to help). Your biggest hurdle for this year will be getting actual components due to current shipping delays and the some shortages of products I would look to see if there is anybody local in your area in this hobby for this season and ask if you can have a little look at their display, and keep an eye out for any local mini gatherings coming up in your area next year for additional info Also there is heaps of great ACL how to videos and more recently videos from the recent Virtual Christmas Summit with most videos uploaded and on the xlights.org webpage There is a list of vendors in the ACL wiki [URL unfurl="true"]https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Lighting-suppliers[/URL] Some actual website suggestions as you mentioned a Falcon pixel controller [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.pixelcontroller.com/store/[/URL] For pixels, maybe try some AU based re-sellers [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.lightitupleds-xmas.com.au/s/shop[/URL] Or hanson electronics [LIST] [*][URL]http://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/shop/[/URL] [/LIST] Or the usual Chinese vendors Etop [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.aliexpress.com/store/4478030[/URL] Ray Wu [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799[/URL] Scott Led [URL]http://www.scottled.com/[/URL] (official website) [URL]https://scottled.en.alibaba.com/[/URL] ( Also Troy @ extremelightingdisplays has a enclosure built to suit Falcon coontrollers (you still need to supply your own pixel controller, PSU etc it is a kit consisting of a enclosure, mounting plate, pigtails only). [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.extremelightingdisplays.com.au/product-category/control-box-kits/[/URL] This all can be all a little confusing, but hopefully points you in the right direction for a start As always also check out the ACL 101 manual etc Also you can post some product links you are looking to purchase in this forum thread and others can provide some advise [/QUOTE]
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