Greg Macaree

Why I’m taking a short break (and what’s coming next).

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I’m pausing the weekly videos for a few weeks — not stopping, just regrouping. Here’s why, and what’s coming next.

The short version: I’ve been hitting the weekly slot, but I haven’t been making each video as good as I want it to be.

So I’m taking a few weeks to rebuild how I make videos, and to put together a proper beginner series from the ground up — six episodes that take someone from “what is this hobby” all the way to running a small show on their driveway. If you’ve been subscribed for a while, thank you for the patience.

The next video you see from me is going to be a good one.

Kulp PocketScroller v3 Overview

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In this weeks video we take a look at the new Pocketscroller v3 panel matrix controller from Kulp Lights. One small cape, Eight Hub 75 Outputs, 40+ P5 panels wtih 12 bit colour, every output has the E. line so P2’s, P3’s etc. are now in the game. The Pocketscroller v3 from Kulp Lights pairs with the Pocket Beagle 2 to replace a stack of gear with one tidy install. Onboard OLED, RTC, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 Powered USB, Eight User GPIO’s. From $65.

Thanks to Dan Kulp https://kulplights.com for sending me the Pocketscroller used in this video.

Whats new in the hobby so far in 2026 ?

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This week we take a look some of the new lines to hit the market in 2026!
Featuring products from Visionary Light Shows, Kulp Lights, Mattos Designs & Build A Light Show / Gilbert Engineering.

WS2818 Pixels, 18 AWG Seed Pixels & Poppers from: https://visionarylightshows.com/

Baldrick Mounts: https://gregmacaree.com/3d-print-files/

Super String EVO pixels from https://mattosdesigns.com/en-gb/collections/evo

K16-Pro and PocketScroller v3 from https://kulplights.com

Insane Baby Spinner: https://buildalightshow.com/spinners-and-wreaths/1834-951-insane-baby-spinner-.html
Insane Spinner Wreath: https://buildalightshow.com/spinners-and-wreaths/1835-952-insane-spinner-wreath.html
Also available from: https://gilbertengineeringusa.com/

LED Panels Compared & Tested with FPP 10!

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In this video we setup 3 Matrices, P10, P5 & P4 and run them in a side by side test to see which would work best in your show!
We set them up using the new FPP 10 (development version) using colourlight cards and compare how they look at distances up to 100′

Kulp K16-Pro & Pocket Beagle 2 Review & Competition!

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This week we reivew the new Kulp Lights K16-Pro 16 port pixel controller powered by the new Pocket Beagle 2 Industrial!

Its a great controller, with 16 onboard pixel ports, 8 differential outputs and it runs FPP 9.5 locally on its 64Gb eMMC memory allowing it to run standalone or in remote mode as part of a larger show.

You can win this controller by entering our raffall competition running until the end of May or we sell out (whichever comes first).https://raffall.com/420066/enter-raffle-to-win-kulp-lights-k16-pro-16-port-led-pixel-controller-hosted-by-gregmacaree

Thanks to Dan Kulp for supplying this board for review – more details at : https://kulplights.com/product/k16-pro/

Introduction to Connectors. – ’26 Newbies Course #8

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Whats the difference between a Phoenix Connector and an X-Connect?

In the weeks newbies video we run through all the common connectors used in the hobby, explain each from standard controller connectors, through pixel connectors and ending with a quick review of the Slip Connect from Lipich Engineering.

Checking Pixel Power Consumption – Newbies ’26 Course #9

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Have you checked how much power your pixels are actually drawing, to ensure you’re within limits on your controller?

This week we run through how to check the amount of current actually being drawn by some 12v Resistor Pixels, some Seeds and some 12v Native 12v pixels. We show how to connect the meter and how to get a real life measurement.

Florida Mega Mini ’26

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Last week saw the annual Florida Mega Mini lighting event in Plant City, nr Tampa USA. Featuring over 50 classes, 5 intensive classes, 25 vendors, speeches, dinner and more – its certainly a show not to be missed. We took a visit to see what all the fuss was about.

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