My sister found this train sitting on the side of the road out for trash. She grabbed it and brought it over thinking I could add it to the display. That was 4 years ago. I finally took the time… Read More
30 Channel DMX Controller under $40
Link to the product is here for the 30 Channel DMX Controller under $40 Here is a 10 output RGB DMX controller found on the Aliexpress website page for $39.90 with free shipping. This is the un-boxing and setup showing the test… Read More
10 Output Simple RGB Controller Assembled
I did a lot of work in the shop today, and just now completed the installation of the output simple RGB controller. Test pattern runs great
$95-$97 DMX 4-Universe E1.31 Bridge
UPDATE: 5/1/2015 I went to look at the item on line and saw that this company raised this price to $97. Still a good deal but there are other vendors that were at the $95 price range. New E1.31 DMX… Read More
GECE Pixel Window Frame Video
Lots of projects going on this week. I have been building pixel extenders that will help run all the new GECE (GE Color Effects). The extenders below can run up to 64 GECE pixels total. These pixel extenders will run … Read More
Pixel mega wreath video! Check it out!
Well, here is another project completed. This has 63 pixels on the wreath and can do some really cool effects using the Nutcracker software. Enjoy and share this video 🙂
New Pixel Spinner Completed!
Here is another video on how to build a pixel spinner. If you have visited the display you’ll know that the spinners have been used for many years in the Leechburg Lights display. There are 96 individually addressable pixel “bulbs”… Read More
Surprise New Addition for 2015!
It is amazing what you’ll find on Craig’s List these days, especially when the ad title reads, ” Christmas Snowman “. It’s even more amazing when the owner is GIVING it away. I just got home from the 45 minute… Read More
Window frame upgrade in-progress!
Completed the upstairs window frame conversion. I have removed all the RGB lights from the frames. They were held on by zipties for 2 years. In that time the ties became britle thanks to the sun and cold temps. Used… Read More
Pixel Candy Canes :)
Came home after work around 10pm last night and went into the shop. Lots of stuff to organize, the display is coming down now that it’s nice weather out. Just organizing a bit then uncovered this storage box with some… Read More