Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Pixelsticks are small, WiFi RGB Pixel controllers. YOU MUST FLASH THEM YOURSELF TO USE THEM. There are two ways to flash or program a Pixelstick. This video covers using the java tool (TLDR) as well as flashing from the Arduino IDE. I've posted a companion post at wp.me/p3deDh-gj.
Renard Plus ESP WiFi Pixel Controller Kit: renard-shop.com/home/37-es-wifi-pixel-controller.html
Arduino IDE: arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Board Manager Link: arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
ESPixelStick GitHub Repo: github.com/forkineye/ESPixelStick
Adafruit FTDI Cable: adafruit.com/product/70
If you are new to the channel and want to learn how to do computer-controlled lighting, check out my Beginner playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFyrAfJ-kKd4ZfPdXWIt8v_bav61mW_KW
I also have a very basic online course for RGB Pixel beginners (please use this referral link): bit.ly/ccudemycourse (designed to bring someone up to speed quickly - you may not need to take this course if you've seen all my videos)
Affiliate link to stuff I recommend from Amazon US: amzn.to/2PJoNY5
Affiliate link to stuff I recommend from Amazon UK: amzn.to/2TqthEz
Affiliate link to Ray Wu's store on AliExpress: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bEJTQvP6
Affiliate link to low-cost FM transmitter on eBay: ebay.to/2L6gzY9
Hardware and software:
Falcon Pixel Controllers: bit.ly/pixelcontroller
Falcon Player Software: bit.ly/falconplayerdownload
xLights sequencing software: xlights.org
Boscoyo Studio bit.ly/BoscoyoStudio
CFOL bit.ly/crockettfantasyoflights
Christmas Lighting Forums:
auschristmaslighting.com/forums
diychristmas.org/vb1/index.php
doityourselfchristmas.com
falconchristmas.com/forum
nutcracker123.com/forum
planetchristmas.com
Facebook Groups:
Advanced RGB Pixels and Controllers bit.ly/2zEMrgX
FPP, Falcon Player bit.ly/2yvc7v3
Official xLights Support Group bit.ly/2zBMwnv
xLights Support Group bit.ly/2GU2TyC
and finally, if you like what I'm doing here and just want to donate a little do-re-mi, I'll gladly accept at paypal.me/JeffLacey. Thank you!
#ccrgbpixels #canispaterchristmas
Pixelsticks are small, WiFi RGB Pixel controllers. YOU MUST FLASH THEM YOURSELF TO USE THEM. There are two ways to flash or program a Pixelstick. This video covers using the java tool (TLDR) as well as flashing from the Arduino IDE. I've posted a companion post at wp.me/p3deDh-gj.
Renard Plus ESP WiFi Pixel Controller Kit: renard-shop.com/home/37-es-wifi-pixel-controller.html
Arduino IDE: arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Board Manager Link: arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
ESPixelStick GitHub Repo: github.com/forkineye/ESPixelStick
Adafruit FTDI Cable: adafruit.com/product/70
If you are new to the channel and want to learn how to do computer-controlled lighting, check out my Beginner playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFyrAfJ-kKd4ZfPdXWIt8v_bav61mW_KW
I also have a very basic online course for RGB Pixel beginners (please use this referral link): bit.ly/ccudemycourse (designed to bring someone up to speed quickly - you may not need to take this course if you've seen all my videos)
Affiliate link to stuff I recommend from Amazon US: amzn.to/2PJoNY5
Affiliate link to stuff I recommend from Amazon UK: amzn.to/2TqthEz
Affiliate link to Ray Wu's store on AliExpress: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bEJTQvP6
Affiliate link to low-cost FM transmitter on eBay: ebay.to/2L6gzY9
Hardware and software:
Falcon Pixel Controllers: bit.ly/pixelcontroller
Falcon Player Software: bit.ly/falconplayerdownload
xLights sequencing software: xlights.org
Boscoyo Studio bit.ly/BoscoyoStudio
CFOL bit.ly/crockettfantasyoflights
Christmas Lighting Forums:
auschristmaslighting.com/forums
diychristmas.org/vb1/index.php
doityourselfchristmas.com
falconchristmas.com/forum
nutcracker123.com/forum
planetchristmas.com
Facebook Groups:
Advanced RGB Pixels and Controllers bit.ly/2zEMrgX
FPP, Falcon Player bit.ly/2yvc7v3
Official xLights Support Group bit.ly/2zBMwnv
xLights Support Group bit.ly/2GU2TyC
and finally, if you like what I'm doing here and just want to donate a little do-re-mi, I'll gladly accept at paypal.me/JeffLacey. Thank you!
#ccrgbpixels #canispaterchristmas
