Found these spiral pathway trees at Home Depot after Christmas for $5 per box. I picked up 4 boxes, and wanted to convert them over to RGB pixels. Used a total of 27 ws2811 5v pixels for this test. Soldered… Read More
RGB Icicle lights Test
Custom built RGB icicle lights ordered from Ray Wu on Aliexpress.com. I created the design and Ray had them manufactured. I love the results! Wish I had added a 10 meter lead on to each set. The plan is to… Read More
Pixel Spinner How-to
This is what I used to make my pixel spinners for my 2013 display. Still some assembly work to do after the video was shot. Items used Pixel strip (in silicon sleeve) with 30 RGB’s per meter, 5 meter roll… Read More
Pixel Spiral Tree 2013
Very easy project completed today. Pixel spiral tree. I used 2 rolls of 5 meter 50 pixel WS2811 strips purchased from Ray Wu. Strips were $30 each, but I didn’t use every pixel, maybe 43-45. The star is made up… Read More
Mega Tree Build 2013
Here is my video of how I assembled (tore down) my first Mega Tree. Plenty of detailed descriptions and pics added to help understand how to make your own mega tree.
Custom Built RGB Star Line
New for 2014 is an RGB pixel star line. Using some stars purchased from Ray Wu on Aliexpres. There will be 20 stars to hang from the peak of the house to the corners of the lower roof. Items needed… Read More
Tiny RGB Spot Lights for Halloween
Here is a simple project good for Halloween or even holiday lighting. These spots can be made using 4-node or 3-node RGB modules (or with pixels). I found another video on YouTube and decided to give it my own try.… Read More
RGB Upgrade for Radio Station Sign
This video gives instructions on how to build an illuminated sign. This project began in 2010 with the initial build of the sign using pllexiglas and a 2×3 frame, along with some scrap plywood and 1×2’s. This video touches on… Read More
RBG Coro Star 2015
Just finished the Prototype coro star. I Plan on making 19 more for the 2015 display.
Twig Tree How-To Build 2013
In 2013 I added 7 twig trees to the Leechburg Lights display. The trees came from Home Depot and were around $15 each on clearance. I ordered dumb RGB nodes with white wire to install on the tree. I removed… Read More