Working towards building a show for 2021

[Xoticrox]

Like the title says, I am thinking about building a show for 2021, maybe even do something on one of the holidays before Christmas, but trying to get some ideas of things before I start purchasing. What I am thinking about is using PVC pipe to box in the the 5 windows closest to the door, then maybe add a little outline of part of the roof lines. Maybe add a couple flood lights, and a couple snow flakes. I am also toying with the idea of maybe having a friend of mine do a metal frame of a Santa or something along those line.

For a controller I was looking at just purchasing the R2R Falcon F16V3 12v, I priced it out and its pretty close to build it myself vs buying it prebuilt.

I believe I have the lights part figured out at this time, Pretty sure that the lights from here will work for what I am looking for.
Lights , along with the extra extension wire . Question, when you cut the lights to length, do you put a pig tail on the end and cap it, or do you just seal the wire?

along with these pigtails

I feel like with putting the control box under the 4 windows I shouldn't need any power injectors as it is all going to be within 30ft of the controller box.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[ICon]

Great plan, be prepared to evolve and adapt.

All my lights are attached to pvc, makes quick install and pack up. if you are planning to drill pvc, make up a good jig to keep to straight and not spiral around it.

I don’t put pigtails on the end of my cable unless I am planning to chain another string/prop off the end. Climate plays a part in how much you need to seal everything.

injection is also a function of how many pixels you are running off an output from your controller. And the total pixels you want to run vs the current capacity of the controller/power supply. Some of my first builds will not run at 100% until I retrofit injection, but I set my display to 30% as 100% is too bright.