Which Bullet pixels are optimal for 2025!
We review the new 24v Pixels and put them up against 5v, 12v 4 Wire, 12v Resistor & 12v Regulators to see which ones perform the best for luminance, power consumption & heat!
FPP 8.5 Pi5 SoundBlaster Setup
In this FPP Short, we hoock up a SoundBlaster Play!3 USB Sound Card to a Raspberry Pi5 to get audio out. (The Pi5 doesn’t have a 3.5mm Audio Jack).
We then configure it in FPP 8.5
Setting up your first controller in xLights
In this video we install xLights, add our first controller & pixels and get them running in a short demo sequence.
Which Raspberry Pi is best for an FPP Controller in 2025 ?
In this video we compare 11 Raspberry Pi’s, from the very first to the very latest to work out which is the best for FPP in 2025.
In conclusion, we identify the best starter, best overall and best in class.
Setting up your first Coro Prop in xLights
In this newbies video we setup a Coro prop from a commercial vendor, we setup xLights, check out the wiring diagram, push the pixels & then demonstrate it connected to our Baldrick controller.
Seed Pixels!
In this weeks video we look at Seed Pixels and compare them to the traditional 12v ‘Bullet’ Style Pixels in common use.
What size wire should we use between our Controller and Power Supply?
In this newbies video we look at the size of the wire used between our power supplies and controller. We then test some of the common sizes & review the performance and heat issues when using a size size too small for the task.
RGBW Puck Lights, Overview & xLights Setup
In this video we take a look at some 12v LED Pucks and Trim designed for permanent lighting of your home.
Introduction to Falcon Player (FPP)
In this weeks video we introduce a Raspberry Pi running Falcon Player (FPP).
So explain when its used and why, then demonstrate adding it to the network, uploading config & sequences and then play a sequence before wrapping up.
FPP Short: How to find your FPP IP Address
If you have xLights running, you can find your FPP’s IP address using tools, FPP Connect.. but what if you dont have a copy of xLights available or it comes up blank??
Here are a few alternative ways to the the IP Address of your FPP setup.