xLights Shimmer Issue

[XiaoRZ]

Hello,

I would like to ask, in XLights, when I try to use shimmer effect, sometimes its ok, sometimes there are delays or lags between flickering. Are you experiencing similar problem, if so, is there a solution? Adding video: XLights shimmer issue

Thanks.

 

[merryoncherry]

I would not trust what you see in the xLights preview. It sometimes doesn't keep up with the refresh rate, so the lag you see may not be what will really go to the lights.

To be sure, try exporting the preview video and watch that. You will find it under File->Export House Preview Video.

If that also looks bad, we can investigate further.

 

[XiaoRZ]

Thanks for help, after I exported the preview video and watched it in mp4 video, shimmer looked smoothly and the timing was perfect. Tomorrow I try it on the lights.

 

[XiaoRZ]

I would not trust what you see in the xLights preview. It sometimes doesn't keep up with the refresh rate, so the lag you see may not be what will really go to the lights.

To be sure, try exporting the preview video and watch that. You will find it under File->Export House Preview Video.

If that also looks bad, we can investigate further.

Hi,

after I tried to export the preview video, it seemed ok, no lags. But whenever i tried to play sequences via XSchedule or Xlights, there are always a few lags in shimmer effect. Any ideas to fix it?

Thanks

 

[merryoncherry]

xLights often can't do it. xSchedule should be fine if it is tuned up.

Let's start with a review... what is your layout like? How is it networked, what kind of controllers, what is the maximum number of pixels on a port?

Another question, when you use xSchedule to play, is there a "turtle icon" at the bottom?

 

[XiaoRZ]

I am using only one controller so far - DMX2-24 made by Alan, which I want daisychain with another this year. Since I live in Europe, there are no pixels available. I am using two wire led strings. About turtle icon, i think its there only a sec in a beginning.