Start Here | Beginner RGB Light Show Guide

New to RGB Lighting? You're in the Right Place.

Build your first show with Mattos Designs. No confusing jargon or guessing which parts fit together. Start with a small project, learn the basics and grow from there.

1. What Are You Building?

A roofline: Begin with a short section of lights around your house. See the roofline guide.

Yard props: Choose a coro character or decoration and the matching pixels. Explore coro props.

A MegaTree: Start with the structure and choose the proper lighting. Explore MegaTree kits.

2. Learn What You Need

Every RGB show needs the right lights, a compatible controller, safe power, wiring, and a way to mount and program the display.

Read the First Show Guide · Choose Your Pixels · Understand Power & Connectors

3. Build Your Shopping List

Before spending money, use the Beginner Shopping Checklist. It covers pixels, controller, power, connectors, mounting and the small parts often forgotten.

4. Get Help When You Need It

Questions about your first setup? We can help you choose parts that work together. Contact Mattos Designs or email Support@MattosDesigns.com.

Keep Learning

Explore tutorials on xLights and sequencing software, troubleshooting, controllers, pixels, rooflines, coro props and MegaTrees in our Education & Support Center.