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 […]
Introduction to Connectors. – ’26 Newbies Course #8
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
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 […]
Setting the scale of your layout in xLights – ’26 Newbies Course #8
You’ve set out your layout, put a good number of pixels on your verts & horizontals – then you import a vendor prop and the scale all looks wrong… what gives ? – In this weeks video we demonstrate how to tell xLights the real size of your background image so you can setup your props correctly from the start!
Florida Mega Mini ’26
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.
Terminating Pixel Strings – ’26 Newbies Course #7
In this short video we look at different options for terminating (finishing) strings when you have excess pixels. We run through the options & then demonstrate a method of cutting pixels from the end of a string and sealing it with heat shrink.
Repairing Pixels – ’26 Newbies Course #6
At some point you’re going to have a pixel fail. Never at a convenient moment, or location – you need to be ready & practiced to fix such an eventuality, In this weeks video we explain which pixels to change, why and the run through cutting out the old ones and fixing the break with solder seals for a complete and permanent fix.
xLights models, sub-models & groups! ‘Newbies 26 #5
This week we continue with our layout – taking a look at xLights models, sub-models & groups – running through each & explaining why they should appear in a certain order. I also fix a problem with my string of fairy lights running the wrong direction!
Testing the new Colorlight E80 Receiver card with LEDVision & FPP
This week we test the new Colorlight E80 Card with LEDVision 8.6 and FPP v9.5 and get it up & running.
We have a couple of mintor hiccups, but get it all up and running buy the end of the video,
Beginners Course ’26 #004 – Adding Multiple Controllers in xLights
After last weeks video on setting up a new controller in xLights, a few folks asked how you go about adding multiple controllers in xLights. All covered this week.