RGB Lighting Guides & Tips

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Create an xLights Show: Layout, Groups, Sequencing, and Playback

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: Beginner Guides Display Planning Sequencing xLights
Build an xLights show around the props in your yard. We walk through accurate models, useful groups, musical effects, purchased sequences, and final playback tests.
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RGB Trim Permanent Lighting: Plan the Right System for Your Home

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: Buying Guides Installation Planning Permanent Lighting RGB Trim
Plan RGB Trim roofline and landscape lighting with the right voltage, controller, cables, and accessories. Measure first, test a section, then install.
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Plan Your First RGB Pixel Project: Parts and Purchase Checklist

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: Beginner Guides Display Planning RGB Pixels Shopping Guides
Turn a first RGB pixel idea into a complete parts list. Plan props, EVO pixels, controllers, cables, power, mounting, software, and testing before you order.
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Resistor vs Regulated Pixels: What EVO Buyers Should Know

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: EVO Pixel Basics Power Planning
What do resistor, regulated, and constant-current pixels mean for your show? Compare standard EVO and EVO+, then build a power plan around your actual wiring.
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WS2811, TM1814 and UCS2904B: Match Pixels to Controllers

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: Controllers Pixel Basics Troubleshooting
Match pixel protocols, voltage, color channels, and connectors before connecting your lights. We explain WS2811, TM1814, and UCS2904B with practical EVO examples.
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