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PPD Webinar: Setting Up The xLights State Effect

Clyde Lindsey — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:48:04 +0000

Many times, we have individual props that we want to just light-up. This might be a static figure that you don't want to sequence. Join us as we use the States Effect to create a simple “on” state for your props. This is a great technique for adding clean and simple look, perhaps during a static set between sequences or after your animated show schedule is over. We’ll walk through how to set up a state, apply them to your models, and use them effectively in your sequence.

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PPD Webinar: Understanding the xLights Sequence Dialogs

Clyde Lindsey — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:31:00 +0000

This webinar takes a closer look at the Sequence Dialog Boxes in xLights. These are the many settings panels you interact with while building and editing effects in the sequence tab of xLights. These dialog boxes control everything from effect adjustments to layering behavior, and understanding what they do can make updating and editing effects much smoother.

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Twinkle Tips Friday: 🌟 Kaleidoscope Level Up

Clyde Lindsey — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:39:58 +0000

✨ Big update alert! This week on Twinkle Tips Friday, we’re diving into a major upgrade to the Kaleidoscope effect in xLights! 🎨🔄 Five brand-new Kaleidoscope types have been added, and they open up a whole new world of motion, symmetry, and creative possibilities for your sequences. 🌈💡

In today’s video, we’ll showcase several of the new styles, demonstrate how they behave on different models, and explore ways you can use them to add fresh energy and dimension to your display. 🚀 If you love bold visuals and dynamic movement, this is an update you don’t want to miss!

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PPD Webinar: Submodeling 101 – The Boscoyo Mini Mez

Clyde Lindsey — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:18:16 +0000

In this hands-on session, we dive into the fundamentals of submodeling in xLights using a brand-new prop released by Boscoyo Studios—revealed live during the class. The first 20–25 minutes focus on the core submodel process, walking step-by-step through how to create clean, usable submodels that give you greater control and flexibility when sequencing.

From about the 25–35 minute mark, we move into grouping strategies and live output-to-lights testing with the real prop, demonstrating how proper setup translates directly into better mapping and cleaner visual results. The remainder of the class is dedicated to answering questions from attendees, followed by an extended discussion that continued well beyond the scheduled time—digging deeper into real-world applications, troubleshooting, and workflow tips.

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Clyde Lindsey — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:14:00 +0000

PPD Webinar: Build Your Own Show Network Cables - with Handy Man Dan

Designing an efficient controller layout is one of the most important steps in planning a pixel light show. Join us tonight at 8:30 PM ET as we walk through a suggested layout strategy that helps new and current hobbyists avoid costly mistakes while creating a scalable and flexible setup. You’ll learn how to keep your controller layout clean, plan your controller placement for expansion, and keep your setup simple as your display grows year after year.

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PPD Webinar: Lightshow Controller Layout Strategy

Clyde Lindsey — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:47:00 +0000

Designing an efficient controller layout is one of the most important steps in planning a pixel light show. Tonight we walk through a suggested layout strategy that helps new and current hobbyists avoid costly mistakes while creating a scalable and flexible setup. You’ll learn how to keep your controller layout clean, plan your controller placement for expansion, and keep your setup simple as your display grows year after year.

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PPD Webinar: How to Make Your Pixels Talk!

Clyde Lindsey — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:39:00 +0000

Ready to light things up for the first time? Join us tonight at 8:30 PM ET for this beginner-friendly session. We’ll walk you through the essential steps to get your RGB pixels communicating with your computer. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Connect your controller to your computer ✅ Set up your computer’s wired network for pixel communication ✅ Test your hardware with a simple xLights sequence ✅ Verify output to your props so you can see the lights respond Whether you just got your first controller or you’ve been watching from the sidelines, this is the perfect starting point to take the mystery out of networking, controllers, and first blinks.Let’s turn pixels from silent to spectacular! Join us and take the first step toward your animated light show!

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PPD Pro Layout Master View

Clyde Lindsey — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:07:07 +0000

Below is the list and order to place your model groups into when setting up your Master View for a PPD Sequence Mapping. This is the next step you need to complete after setting up your groups in your home layout. If you haven't yet completed your group setup, you can find the information to do so in this link:
https://pixelprodisplays.com/step-1-ppd-group-setup-in-xlights/

You will need to create a View, we call ours "New Master", in the Display Elements box. It's best to name this View your PPD Master view. You will use this view upon completion of your sequence mapping session.

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PPD Webinar: xLights Top 10 additions for 2025

Clyde Lindsey — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:55:00 +0000

🎉 Wrapping Up 2025 with Our Final PPD Webinar! 🎄✨ Join us tonight at 8:30 PM ET as we count down the Top 10 xLights Features & Fixes of 2025 🛠️🎶 tonight at 8:30 PM Eastern Time in the PPD Webinar Room We're recapping Clyde's favorite improvements that made sequencing smoother, simplified layout work, and great quality of life improvements. Ring in the new year with the PPD family. See you there! 🎆

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No Singing Characters? Just Add a Faces Effect!

Clyde Lindsey — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:59:09 +0000

Apply a Faces Effect to Your Singing Coro Props — In Under 60 Seconds!

If you’ve ever imported a sequence only to discover it doesn’t include a coro face model, this quick tutorial is exactly what you need. In this short video, we walk you through the simple process of applying a Faces effect directly to your own singing prop—perfect for sequences that include lyric tracks but don’t have a compatible coro face to map over.

You’ll learn how to place your face model into the layout, apply the facial movements, and manually assign lyric tracks to each of your singing props. It’s a fast, practical way to get your characters singing correctly, even when working with third-party or non-face-specific sequences.

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