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[QUOTE="i13, post: 91688, member: 21708"] This is an excellent first post [B]Lights[/B] I suggest holding onto your existing lights even if you don't want to use them immediately. Older store-bought light sets are wired differently to the new ones and they're likely to be sought after by other members of this site (depending on when and where you bought them). Older store-bought light sets are easier and cheaper to hack than new ones and they can be controlled with their own DC controllers alongside pixels. I wouldn't rule out 5V forever but 12V is a good choice for long runs of strip. It is controllable in groups of 3 RGB LEDs. [B]Controllers[/B] The F16v3 is a good choice. It is capable of running many more lights than you currently plan but the price per pixel for smaller controllers is generally much higher so you may as well get a big one and expand the show later. The F16v3 is available in group buys hosted by darylc. E1.31 controllers including the F16v3 connect via ethernet. You'll need a network switch if you want to use more than one at a time. [B]Sequencer[/B] xLights is an excellent program. There are others like Vixen that work well although xLights is my personal favourite. [B]Radio Transmitter[/B] Head into the chat as there are a variety in use. Note that (IMO) some of the common ones are too powerful (e.g. 100mW). I like the idea of a continuously adjustable output power so you can get it to go as far as needed but not much further. [B]Budget[/B] Your budget is sufficient for this project, especially with the possibility of selling your old lights. [B]Timeframe[/B] You're making a wise decision to start now in preparation for 2018. The first year is the most time consuming but it is very rewarding. [B]Note: [/B]I haven't been very active here this year so this information may be a bit out-of-date. [/QUOTE]
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