SHADER EFFECT UPDATES NEW SHADER ENHANCEMENTS XLights is evolving all the time! In this video, you will learn about some of the crash-fixes and cool addons that have now been incorporated in this amazing tool. The major addition being the… Read More
The NEW Shader Effect in xLights
The new Shader Effect is here! This makes 3 new effects added into xLights for 2019. We are thrilled to have this customizable addition in xLights. Huge thank you to Michael Allen, who showed me what shaders are. Many shaders… Read More
Import any PPD Sequence!(2019)
One common question people ask is, “How do I map a PPD sequence into my layout? They look so different!” Well here is the answer. This is a specific look at creating groups on you home layout that match our… Read More
XLIGHTS MODEL CHAINING AND THE USE OF THE NEW VISUALIZE CONTROLLER MAPPING
Build layouts and setups within the xLights environment is a lot easier than you may have imagined. Learn fantastic ways on how to chain your models together for easier controller setup output. This video highlights: – A walk-through of the… Read More
THE xLIGHTS PICTURE EFFECT
THE xLIGHTS PICTURE EFFECT Learn the step by step procedure on how to tweak images to create amazing picture effects… As well as interesting and pretty easy ways that you can create multiple images. Scaling-to-fit, hue-shift, extrapolation, motion, layer, kaleidoscope… Read More
Layout Creation Part 4: icicles Model Basics
LAYOUT CREATION PART 4: ICICLES MODEL BASICS HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ADDING ICICLES TO YOUR DISPLAY? OR MAYBE NOT. PERHAPS YOU AREN’T SURE WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOULD INCLUDE THEM IN YOUR LAYOUT Learn all about how the model works with… Read More
Color Pallets for Everyone!
PPD is aware of the challenges some folks have with their vision. Some of the PPD staff members need a bit of help when sequencing so we created a few specific color pallets which are easy to identify. Instructions are… Read More
Layout Creation Part 3: Candy Cane Model Basics
Moving on to the Candy Cane Model in xLights. Here is an example of how they work should you decide to make your own single-strand candy canes. I have actually done this in my own home layout and they work… Read More
Layout Creation Part 2: Spinner Model Basics
UPDATED AFTER VIDEO: ALTERNATE WIRING ABILITY. Can be wired from the center-out and skip a space. Here is a look at the built-in xLights spinner model. If you have a spinner or plan on making one for your display, you… Read More
THE XLIGHT TEXT EFFECTS II
Learn practical steps and pro tips about text positioning, rotation, and movements. As well as how you can easily create multiple lines of text moving at the same time, speed rate and other relevant options. You will also discover how… Read More