A huge driver in the development of DIY led pixel systems has been the Christmas Lighting community. Here is a huge list (from the maker of the Canispater Christmas Videos) of some related sites.
I also have a page with information on the ESPixelsPOP controller (which can run the ESPixelStick or WLED firmware) which you can find here: ESPixelPOPs
FOR PEOPLE NEW TO PIXELS / RGB DISPLAYS
PLEASE read/watch these links, as it will likely answer most questions people have!
- Christmas Lighting 101 Manual (PDF)https://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/auschristmaslighting-101-manual.1889/
(FREE Registration required) - Canispater Christmas Videos (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCby1v6Kbi8AHMkV2yMyF1MQ
- Virtual Christmas Summit – 2020https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaWNawzcUpkKlUxsDUGNwQ/videos
- xLights Manualhttps://manual.xlights.org/
HOW-TO’S AND RESOURCES
- AusChristmasLighting 101 manualhttps://auschristmaslighting.com/threads/auschristmaslighting-101-manual.1889/
- Audio Issues- https://youtu.be/L4QHLqkRUic
- Searching the ForumsRudolph Search – https://rudolphsearch.com/
- xLights Manual – https://manual.xlights.org/
- FPP Manual – https://falconchristmas.github.io/FPP_Manual.pdf
- PiCap Manual (Unofficial) – https://github.com/nick-diel/Falcon-PiCap-Manual
- PiCap Connectors – http://falconchristmas.com/…/topic,12211.0/topicseen.html
- Reproducing Real World Light – http://planetpixelemporium.com/tutorialpages/light.html
- Pigtail / Connector Identification – https://www.wiredwatts.com/learn-connectors
- Classic C9 Light look in xLights – http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php…
- FPP building on the Pissh in to the pi, cd to /opt/fpp/src, and “sudo make” should work.Pi:
https://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/topic,12994.0/topicseen.html - Falcon FusesImportant to get ATM, likely 5 Amp
https://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5724.msg58158.html#msg58158 - Jiffy Box Tester https://www.facebook.com/groups/xLights/permalink/3187552024613864
- xSchedule Background SequencesExplained http://videos.xlights.org/xschedule-background-sequences-explained_7c297424d.html
- Open Source PiHat https://github.com/computergeek1507/KiCad_Designs/tree/master/PiHat
- Power Injection – http://spikerlights.com/pwrinjection.aspx
- xSchedule for Machttps://facebook.com/groups/xLights/permalink/3416449571724107
- GE Matrix Arch Spinner Frame Buildhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/13po1Y5HJJICTPyMRanQPK7TaJ0sxICum/view?fbclid=IwAR0cahl9BSqvZx_rSacp4sxC54p24Y5WXWFlcrt9TEB_1Latc7cCUdmvNZk
- Kulp F8-PB Setuphttps://youtu.be/oUqZZUZYKqE
RGB / PIXEL VENDORS
- All Things Pixels – https://allthingspixels.com/
- Build a Light Show (UK) – https://buildalightshow.com/
- Crockett Fantasy of Lights (CFOL) – https://cfolights.com/
- Holiday Lighting Shop – https://www.holidaylighting.shop/
- Mattos Designs – https://mattosdesigns.com/
- Paul Zhang – https://www.aliexpress.com/store/4478030
- Ray Wu – https://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799
- Scott LED – http://www.scottled.com/
- Wally’s Lights – https://www.wallyslights.com/
- Wired Watts – https://www.wiredwatts.com/
- Wizard of Wire – https://www.wizardofwire.com/
CORO VENDORS
- Boscoyo Studio – http://www.boscoyostudio.com/
- Build a Light Show (UK) – https://buildalightshow.com/
- Custom Christmas Creations – https://customchristmascreationsccc.com/
- EFL Designs – https://www.EFL-Designs.com
- Gilbert Engineering – https://gilbertengineeringusa.com/
- Holiday Prop Shop – https://www.holidaypropshop.com/
- Ink Creations – https://www.inkcreations.com.au/shop/
- Northern Lights Decor – http://nl-decor.com/
SEQUENCE VENDORS
- Bostick Family Light Show – https://bostickfamilylightshow.com/
- Custom Light Creations – https://customlightcreations.com/
- Holiday Sequences – https://www.holidaysequences.com/
- Inspire Light Shows – https://inspirelightshows.com/
- Jolly Jingle Sequences – https://www.jollyjinglessequences.com/
- Laredo Lights (Singing Faces) – https://store.laredolights.app/
- LED Warehouse – https://the-led-warehouse.com/collections/whole-house
- Light Em Up Sequences – https://lightemupsequences.com/
- Lights of the Night – https://lightsofthenight.com/
- Luminous Harmony – https://www.luminousharmony.com/
- Magical Light Shows – https://magicallightshows.com/
- Nutcracker Sequences – http://www.nutcracker123.com/store/
- OG Sequeneces – http://ogsequences.com/
- Pixel Pro Displays – https://www.pixelprodisplays.com/
- RGB Sequences – https://rgbsequences.net/
- Sequence Armory – http://sequencearmory.com/
- Sequence Solutions – https://sequencesol.com/
- Showstopper Sequences – www.showstoppersequences.com
- Visionary Light Shows – https://visionarylightshows.com/
- Whimsical Light Shows – https://www.whimsicallightshows.com/
- xTreme Sequences – https://www.xtremesequences.com/
CONTROLLER VENDORS
- http://nutcracker123.com/nutcracker/rgb_controllers/
- Build a Light Show (UK) – https://buildalightshow.com/
- CCL Controllers – https://cclcontrollers.com/
- Experience Lights – https://experiencelights.com/
- Falcon Controllers – https://www.pixelcontroller.com/
- Hanson Electronics – http://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/
- Holiday Light Express – https://www.holiday-light-express.com/RGBcontrollers.php
- Kulp Lights – https://kulplights.com/
- Mattos Designs – https://mattosdesigns.com/
- Pixel2Things AC Controllers – https://www.pixel2things.com/
- Renard Plus – https://www.renard-plus.com/
- SanDevices – https://sandevices.com/
- Wayne J “SS” Renard AC Controllers – http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?22450-SS-Renard-Kits-Now-Available-(current-12-1-19)
OTHER VENDORS
- AJs Outlet – https://www.ajsoutletstore.com/
- Canny Systems – https://www.cannysystems.com/
- Mattos Designs – https://mattosdesigns.com/
- Wizard of Wire – https://www.wizardofwire.com/
LIGHTING FORUMS
- AusChristmasLighting – https://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/
- Christmas Carolina – http://www.christmascarolina.com/
- DIY Christmas – http://www.diychristmas.org
- DIY Light Animation – http://diylightanimation.com
- Do It Yourself Christmas – http://doityourselfchristmas.com
- Falcon Christmas – http://falconchristmas.com/forum/
- Nutcracker / xLights – http://nutcracker123.com/forum/
- Planet Christmas – http://forums.planetchristmas.com/