Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
How far can you go from controller to the first pixel? We look at some different cabling options including CAT5 to run RGB pixels then run some tests.
WARNING! Running high current through small wires poses a risk of fire. If you use Ethernet cable to power your display, make sure you do not exceed the current handling capabilities of the wire. Make sure the wires do not overheat under normal operation of your show.
This video and the information contained therein are presented for entertainment purposes only.
Song: Reflections [Rewind Remix Release]
Music provided by Rewind Remix goo.gl/08ZthI
Artist: Myndscape
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
How far can you go from controller to the first pixel? We look at some different cabling options including CAT5 to run RGB pixels then run some tests.
WARNING! Running high current through small wires poses a risk of fire. If you use Ethernet cable to power your display, make sure you do not exceed the current handling capabilities of the wire. Make sure the wires do not overheat under normal operation of your show.
This video and the information contained therein are presented for entertainment purposes only.
Song: Reflections [Rewind Remix Release]
Music provided by Rewind Remix goo.gl/08ZthI
Artist: Myndscape
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
