Common animated Christmas Lighting setup mistakes and how to avoid them Keith westley 2020-09-27 | This video is from the September 2020 xLights semi annual seminar and goes through common issues we see when people are setting up animated Halloween and Christmas lighting displays and the things you can do to avoid the problems.
Halloween and Christmas Show Folder Management Keith westley 2023-09-24 | This video goes through the new Base Show Folder feature which attempts to solve the challenge of managing common elements between your Halloween and Christmas shows.
Pixelcontroller.com F-Test Overview Keith westley 2023-03-20 | This is the public premiere of the PixelController.com F-Test handheld pixel/DMX/Smart Receiver diagnostic tool that is now available.
Pixelcontroller.com F-Test sneak peek Keith westley 2023-03-13 | A sneak preview of the capabilities of the new pixelcontroller.com F-Test now available on the website.Join us march 17, 2023 @ 8pm eastern for a more detailed walkthrough or watch for an updated video walkthrough next week.
Hacking Twinkly Part II Keith westley 2022-10-03 | In this part we analyse the twinkly pixel protocol and build a Rapberry Pico program to reproduce it and start trying to drive the pixels with it.
Hacking Twinkly RGB Pixel Lights Keith westley 2022-09-27 | Part 1 of what should be a 2 part video showing how to hack Twinky pixels. The half focuses on how they work and how to extract the data signal between the controller and the pixels.
Custom Model Generation 2.0 Keith westley 2022-05-30 | This has been in the works some time as it was desperately needed to address the pain that was custom model generation. It still isn't perfect but its a lot better than it was.
Gource visualisation of the first 10 years of xLights development Keith westley 2022-05-18 | This video was generated with gource.io ... which visualises the development of a software product using the github commit information. This particular video used the following command line for those that want to try it themselves:gource --seconds-per-day 0.2 --file-idle-time 0 --date-format "%Y-%m-%d" --title "xLights" --hide filenames,progress -1920x1080
What an absolute beginner to Animated Christmas Lighting Needs to know! Keith westley 2022-01-16 | This is part 1 of the 2022 xLights beginner seminar where we go over everything a beginner to Animated Christmas lighting needs to know. This video is NOT specific to xLights. If you are using Light-O-Rama (LOR) or Vixen 99% of the video is just as valid.Throughout the video a number of references are made to other materials. Here are a bunch of relevant links:xlights.org - the xLights web sitevideo.xlights.org - the xLights collection of video linksfacebook.com/groups/xlights - The official xLights Support Group on Facebookhttp://spikerlights.com/pwrinjection.aspx - John Spikers page on power injectionauschristmaslighting.com/threads/auschristmaslighting-101-manual.1889 - AusChristmasLighting 101 Manualnutcracker123.com/forum/index.php - Nutcracker xLights Forumhttp://doityourselfchristmas.com - Christmas Forumdiychristmas.org/vb5/index.php - Christmas Forumyoutube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQ - Cannispater Christmasyoutube.com/c/LearnChristmasLighting - Learn Christmas Lightingfacebook.com/groups/FalconPlayer - FPP Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/xLights/posts/3835989573103436 - List of regional lighting enthusiasts groups - requires membership of Official xLights Facebook group.xlights.org/download/1944 - xLights Zoom Roommanual.xlights.org - xLights Manual
Configuring the Hinkspix with xLights Keith westley 2021-12-07 | Ryan Erickson takes you through the steps for configuring the Hinkspix PRO using xLights ... a much simpler process than the one the vendor has been presenting.Referenced images:ericksonls.com/HinksPix/hinks_layout.pdfericksonls.com/HinksPix/HinksPixPro.pdfericksonls.com/HinksPix/HinksPix4PortLongRangeNumbering.pdfericksonls.com/HinksPix/HinksPix16PortLongRangeNumbering.pdfericksonls.com/HinksPix/HinksPix16PortLongRangeBoardPorts.pdf* Note: This has been republished due to a missing credit
Automating xLights using xlDo and the REST API Keith westley 2021-12-03 | Sick of going through the render, upload to controller, upload to FPP cycle over and over and over again ... why not automate it.
Falcon F16 and F48 V4 Controller Support Options Keith westley 2021-08-28 | Runs through ways in which you can seek support for your new Falcon F16 or F48 V4 Controller.pixelcontroller.com/store/content/14-F16V4-supportpixelcontroller.com/store/content/15-F48V4-supportgithub.com/dpitts/f16v4_issues/issuesxlights.orgsupport@pixelcontroller.com
Falcon F16/F48 V4 Firmware Upgrade Process Explained Keith westley 2021-08-23 | Walks through the process of upgrading the firmware on Falcon F16 and F48 V4 pixel controllers.
xLights to Pixels ... how your data is handled Keith westley 2021-06-05 | This video was recorded at the Sydney 2021 Mini Lighting Conference. It explores what happens to your pixel data from your sequencer to your show player, onto your controller and then out to the pixels.See this link for the latest on Mini Christmas Light Conferences in Australia: auschristmaslighting.com/forums/mini-christmas-expos-events.68
xLights Code Overview Keith westley 2021-04-17 | A short introduction to the xLights code base for those considering doing some development or just curious.
Converting Shaders to run in xLights Keith westley 2021-04-17 | In this video we go through a worked example of how to convert and parameterise a GLSL shader for use in xLights.ISF Shaders: editor.isf.video/shaders?q=&category=&sort=&page=0ShaderToy: shadertoy.com/browseShaderFrog: shaderfrog.comglslsandbox: http://glslsandbox.comISF Shader spec: docs.isf.videoShader used in this video: http://glslsandbox.com/e#72407.0
Deep Dive Into Pixels Keith westley 2021-04-14 | This explains how brightness is applied to pixels in the sequencer, the pixel controller and within the pixel itself. It explores the how the brightness impacts current draw and actual brightness of the pixels.
xLights Auto-sequencing Keith westley 2021-04-13 | Let xLights use the audio and timing tracks to do a lot of your sequencing for you.
xLights Beginner Seminar Jan 2021 - Part 3 Keith westley 2021-01-19 | This is the third part of the Jan 2021 xLights Beginner Seminar. In this part of the session we cover setting up controllers on the controller tab.AusChristmasLighting Manual: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/AusChristmasLighting-101Canispater Christmas: youtube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQCanispater Udemy Course: udemy.com/course/automate-and-animate-your-holiday-lights-using-rgb-pixels/?referralCode=5AEE0F3997C9F795C753Learn Christmas Lighting: youtube.com/channel/UCXVmdAdDtjZrvZVEIbfaZCgxLights Videos: http://videos.xlights.orgxLights Manual: manual.xlights.org/xlightsxLights Download: xlights.org/releasesxLights Zoom Room: xlights.org/download/1944Light Show Hub: lightshowhub.com
xLights Beginner Seminar Jan 2021 - Part 2 Keith westley 2021-01-19 | This is the second part of the Jan 2021 xLights Beginner Seminar. In this part of the session we cover basic preferences and setting up your display on the layout tab.AusChristmasLighting Manual: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/AusChristmasLighting-101Canispater Christmas: youtube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQCanispater Udemy Course: udemy.com/course/automate-and-animate-your-holiday-lights-using-rgb-pixels/?referralCode=5AEE0F3997C9F795C753Learn Christmas Lighting: youtube.com/channel/UCXVmdAdDtjZrvZVEIbfaZCgxLights Videos: http://videos.xlights.orgxLights Manual: manual.xlights.org/xlightsxLights Download: xlights.org/releasesxLights Zoom Room: xlights.org/download/1944Light Show Hub: lightshowhub.com
xLights Beginner Seminar Jan 2021 - Part 1 Keith westley 2021-01-19 | This is the first part of the Jan 2021 xLights Beginner Seminar. In this part of the session we cover mostly resources available to the beginner including useful YouTube channels, websites, facebook groups. We also talk about choosing controllers and pixels.AusChristmasLighting Manual: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/AusChristmasLighting-101Canispater Christmas: youtube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQCanispater Udemy Course: udemy.com/course/automate-and-animate-your-holiday-lights-using-rgb-pixels/?referralCode=5AEE0F3997C9F795C753Learn Christmas Lighting: youtube.com/channel/UCXVmdAdDtjZrvZVEIbfaZCgxLights Videos: http://videos.xlights.orgxLights Manual: manual.xlights.org/xlightsxLights Download: xlights.org/releasesxLights Zoom Room: xlights.org/download/1944Light Show Hub: lightshowhub.com
xLights Beginner Seminar Jan 2021 - Part 4 Keith westley 2021-01-19 | This is the fourth (and final) part of the Jan 2021 xLights Beginner Seminar. In this part of the session we cover the sequencing tab and go through a question and answer session.AusChristmasLighting Manual: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/AusChristmasLighting-101Canispater Christmas: youtube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQCanispater Udemy Course: udemy.com/course/automate-and-animate-your-holiday-lights-using-rgb-pixels/?referralCode=5AEE0F3997C9F795C753Learn Christmas Lighting: youtube.com/channel/UCXVmdAdDtjZrvZVEIbfaZCgxLights Videos: http://videos.xlights.orgxLights Manual: manual.xlights.org/xlightsxLights Download: xlights.org/releasesxLights Zoom Room: xlights.org/download/1944Light Show Hub: lightshowhub.com
xLights Update Video 2020.27-2020.56 Keith westley 2020-12-23 | The second of my catch up videos to cover all the changes in the back half of 2020 to xLights. This one primarily covers 2020.27 thru 2020.56.This video also touches on some xSchedule, xCapture and introduces xScanner.
xLights Update Video 2020.19-2020.26 (primarily) Keith westley 2020-12-21 | The first of my catch up videos to cover all the changes in the back half of 2020 to xLights. This one primarily covers 2020.19 thru 2020.26 but touches on some later changes where relevant.
Optimising xSchedule Playback Keith westley 2020-12-20 | This video walks through how to optimise your computer and your schedule setup in xSchedule to minimise the risk of lag and other performance issues. It is designed as a core reference for 2020 and beyond.
Back To Back Tune-To Signs Keith westley 2020-10-21 | New in 2020.44 "copy" and "mirror" warp effects that makes it simpler to sequence tune-to signs where you use panels mounted back to back and want to run identical effects on both sides.
Importing FSEQ files into xLights Keith westley 2020-10-04 | When you are desperate and want to recover data from a FSEQ file into xLights effects ... how do you do that?
Disabling Effects Rendering for faster sequencing Keith westley 2020-10-04 | With the explosion of large matrices and virtual matrices sequencing can get bogged down with rendering of things that you really don't need to be up to date all the time. Enter the ability to selectively disable the rendering of effects.
Real World Prop Dimensions in xLights Keith westley 2020-09-19 | How to set the xLights to real world dimensions translation in xLights 3D so when you add and resize props you can see what size they are in real world measurements.
xSchedule 2020.19 thru 2020.37 Updates Keith westley 2020-09-15 | A run through of changes to xSchedule (and xCapture) in releases 2020.19 through to 2020.37.
Temporarily switching show folders and XSQ files Keith westley 2020-06-04 | With 2020.23 we will now save sequence files with the .XSQ file extension. This video explains it.It also introduces the concept of switching show folders temporarily.
RemoteFalcon and xSchedule for audience control of Christmas Light Displays Keith westley 2020-06-04 | Runs through how to configure xSchedule with RemoteFalcon.com to allow user control of your animated christmas light show.
xLights 2020.11-2020.18 Release Update Keith westley 2020-05-09 | We cover the features added to xLights in versions 2020.11 thru 2020.18.AusChristmasLightings Mini YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCkJUrVrOKdDttud8htgBVrg
Superstrings finally come to xLights Keith westley 2020-03-27 | 2020.12 introduces the superstring string type which allows superstrings of LEDs (twisted strands of AC leds) to be represented in xLights. While it does not solve all the sequencing problems of such strands it should help in many scenarios.
xLights 2019.73 - 2020.10 Release Update Video Keith westley 2020-03-18 | Video walking through the changes to xLights between 2019.73 and 2020.10.Gil Jones YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCpQCdOxRUn5AUmmgKWpEpTQ
Shadow Models Are Back!!! Keith westley 2020-03-18 | If your display cannot be uploaded to your controllers ... maybe you need to consider the use of shadow models which can solve a lot of common reasons why they cannot be uploaded.
xLights Controller Visualiser and Model Assignment Keith westley 2020-03-02 | Introduces the new feature in 2020.08 which allows you to use the controller visualiser to manage the assignment of models to controller ports in xLights before you upload the configuration to your controller. This new process removes the need to set 3-4 properties on every model as it becomes simply a drag and drop process.
xLights: Ordered Node Selection creating Submodels Keith westley 2020-02-22 | New in xLights 2020.05 ... Ordered Node Selection when creating Submodels.
Preview of the upcoming changes to the xLights Setup Tab. Keith westley 2020-02-03 | This is a run through of the changes we will be introducing in February 2020 to the xLights Setup Tab changing the way you define your controllers/universes.
January 2020 - The xLights Setup Tab is changing ... you may want to get ready for it. Keith westley 2020-01-26 | Some time in February a version of xLights will come out with a redesigned setup tab which will work best if you have your current setup tab in good order. This video explains a bit about the types of issues you may want to address now before the upgrade.
2020 January xLights Beginner Seminar and Best Practices Keith westley 2020-01-13 | This is the January 2020 xLights seminar. 01:20 - Sources of information on light control 23:20 - xLights Release philosophy 26:40 - xLights settings advice 37:40 - What is a show folder 54:20 - Which protocol to use1:04:40 - Building props that work well with xLights1:23:00 - Choosing a controller1:33:00 - Designing a show network1:35:00 - Comparing FPP & xSchedule1:40:40 - Q&ALinks referenced in the video:xLights videos site : videos.xlights.orgKeith's YouTube Channel - Please Subscribe : youtube.com/channel/UCVOKeP2mWsBEKqqHkT0QndQ/videosCanispater Christmas YouTube Channel : youtube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQ/videosAusChristmasLighting 101 Manual : auschristmaslighting.com/threads/auschristmaslighting-101-manual.1889xLights Manual : manual.xlights.org/xlightsFPP Manual : falconchristmas.github.io/FPP_Manual.pdfOfficial xLights Facebook Group : xlights.org/facebookxLights Forum : http://nutcracker123.com/forum/index.phpdoityourselfchristmas Forum : http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forum.phpdiychristmas Forum : diychristmas.org/vb1/index.phpFalcon Forum : falconchristmas.com/forumFalcon Facebook Group : facebook.com/groups/FalconPlayerxLights GitHub Repository : github.com/smeighan/xLightsxLights Zoom Room : zoom.us/j/175801909Zoom Telephone Numbers for dialin : zoom.us/zoomconferenceChristmas Expo : christmasexpo.comTransworld Christmas Show : transworldchristmasshow.comList of Mini Groups : docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ghjheFKpyGeULtFVxGgeeOUX_DqXW_vwY0G_KHex1ic/editList of Mini Groups (post on facebook) : facebook.com/groups/xLights/permalink/2713909538644784Australian Minis : auschristmaslighting.com/forums/mini-christmas-expos-events.68Universes Explained : http://videos.xlights.org/xessentials-rgb-basis-and-setup-tab-part-2_8284c7094.html3D Waving Flag : youtube.com/watch?v=NtjyMFtux5QAC Sequencing : youtube.com/watch?v=sHkxpv335M4Custom Shortcut Keys : youtube.com/watch?v=ud5ad6JsXFo
xLights Release Update 2019.54 - 2019.72 Keith westley 2019-12-29 | A rundown on enhancements to xLights and xSchedule in 2019.54-2019.72.
Establishing an xLights build environment for compiling xLights from source Keith westley 2019-12-27 | A walk through of establishing a build environment for compiling the xLights source code into a release executable and installation package on Windows.
xLights 2019.33-2019.53 Release Update Keith westley 2019-09-26 | This video runs through all the enhancements to xLights introduced between 2019.33 and 2019.53. All the bugs encountered in shooting the video have been fixed in 2019.54 :)
xSchedule Release Update 2019.33-2019.53 Keith westley 2019-09-24 | Video covering the changes to xSchedule between release 2019.33 and 2019.53.
In depth walkthrough of xLights Buffers and Layer Blending Keith westley 2019-09-16 | This video is an advanced walkthrough of how xLights buffers and layer blending works. This is not a good video for beginners.
Syncrolight support in xLights Keith westley 2019-08-28 | A run through of the recently added support for Syncrolight controller protocols in xLights 2019.44
xLights 2019.19-2019.32 Release Update - xSchedule & xFade Keith westley 2019-07-07 | A walkthrough of changes in xLights 2019.19 thru 2019.32 with a focus on xSchedule and xFade.
xLights 2019.19-2019.32 Release Update - Sequencer Keith westley 2019-07-07 | A walkthrough of changes in xLights 2019.19 thru 2019.32 with a focus on the sequencer tab.
xLights 2019.19-2019.32 Release Update - Layout Keith westley 2019-07-07 | A walkthrough of changes in xLights 2019.19 thru 2019.32 with a focus on the layout tab.
