1. Installing EZPlayer Getting started with and using the EZPlayer Setup begins with downloading and installing the player on the computer you’ll use to run your light show. EZPlayer is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, so you can choose… Read More
Introduction Introduce the idea that every RGB decorator eventually discovers that organizing controllers is just as important as building them. Mention that this article isn’t about buying a fancy label maker—it’s about developing a system that makes setup, troubleshooting, and… Read More
Introduction: The RGB2Go Octa8 controller build Building your first RGB pixel controller is one of the biggest milestones in the Christmas lighting hobby, and today we’re using the RGB2Go Octa8 Controller to demonstrate this. Once you’ve assembled your first controller,… Read More
Planning your controller enclosure before you start drilling can save a lot of time—and expensive mistakes. In this week’s Twinkle Tips Friday, I’ll show you a simple way to create a paper template for your controller backer board and transfer… Read More
Two Simple Effects That Add Motion and Excitement Pixel Poles and Exploding Stars are some of the most popular props for patriotic displays, but they don’t have to be limited to basic animations. With just two built-in xLights effects, you… Read More
How to Build Your First Pixel Controller for RGB Lighting If you’re just getting started with RGB pixel lighting, building your first pixel controller can seem intimidating. Between power supplies, cable glands, network connections, and wiring terminology, it’s easy to… Read More
Getting Started with xLights — How to Configure a Baldrick 8 Controller How to Connect Your Baldrick 8 Starter Kit to xLights Building your first RGB controller is exciting, but seeing your pixels respond inside xLights is where the real… Read More
Getting Started with Pixel Lighting — How to Assemble a Baldrick 8 Controller How to Build Your First RGB Pixel Controller with the Baldrick 8 Starter Kit Getting started in the RGB lighting hobby can feel overwhelming at first. Controllers,… Read More
There are over 50 effects in xLights, but most of us rely on the same core group when building our sequences. Tonight’s session takes a step back to explore these less popular and often overlooked effects.We’ll talk about what they… Read More
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… Read More