Arches are a good way to add movement across the yard. The right choice depends on the shape you want, the time you want to spend building and how you will support and store the finished pieces.
Compare the exact option in the cart. An empty coro arch, a lighting assembly and a walk-through tunnel are different projects. “Pixels included” also does not mean a controller, power supply and every mounting part are included.
The options in this comparison
Prices below are the selected U.S. dollar variant prices checked on October 29, 2026, before tax or shipping. They are not stock or delivery promises.
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| Exact option | Price | What you are planning |
|---|---|---|
| Boscoyo Medium Arch — 2 Pieces | $6.00 | Two coro segments form one 32-node arch; add pixels, support and connections. |
| RGB Decor NEON — Medium Arch | $79.99 | A NEON lighting-and-frame option; mechanical assembly is required. |
| RGB Decor NEON — Small Arch 3 Pack | $114.99 | Three small arches listed as pre-assembled; still plan controls, power and installation. |
| RGB Decor NEON Pathway Tunnel — 4 Arch Set | $399.99 | Four walk-through arches with support legs; assembly is required. |
Choose the DIY arch when you want to control the build
The Boscoyo Medium Arch is approximately 2 feet tall by 4 feet wide and holds 32 nodes. Its two segments have 16 holes each. The coro positions the lights; it needs a supporting structure.
For one arch, the manufacturer's published PVC/EMT method calls for a 6-foot length of half-inch PVC, a 3-foot-8-inch length of half-inch EMT, two half-inch PVC tees and suitable fastening hardware. Follow the linked manufacturer instructions for the joints and assembly. Build one frame before cutting materials for an entire row.
After the support is assembled, align the coro at the center and work outward so the two halves follow the curve. Push the selected compatible pixels, keep the wire relaxed and identify the data input. Do not use the coro to force an unsupported pipe into shape.
Four completed Medium Arches require 4 × 32 = 128 installed nodes. That is different from four purchased pixel strings. Choose your string lengths, any approved modifications and the connection between arches before ordering. If you use four outputs, each arch can have a clearly labeled input cable; if you chain arches, document the full order and every inter-arch cable.
Choose RGB Decor when you prefer a finished lighting format
The NEON arch options use a tube-style illuminated line supported by a frame. This saves the job of choosing and pushing individual pixels into coro. The remaining work depends on the variant: the listing distinguishes the pre-assembled Small Arch 3 Pack from the Large and Medium options that require assembly.
The Pathway Tunnel is a separate four-arch set. Its listing specifies 7-foot height, 4-foot width and 196 nodes per arch, or 784 for the set. It ships knocked down, so allow room and time for assembly. Plan the actual clear passage, support placement and cable routes at your site before using it as an entrance.
For every NEON option, use the wiring information and matching model for that exact product revision. Confirm its addressable node count and color order during a bench test. Do not copy the settings from a similarly named arch or infer node count from the tube's visible light points.
Compare the complete project, including your time
- DIY materials: coro, pixels, frame pieces, fasteners, supports and any required pigtails or splices.
- Shared equipment: compatible controller, correctly planned power, extension cables, caps and playback equipment.
- Installation: mounting suited to your surface, weather and access routes.
- Work: cutting, assembly, pixel installation, labeling, testing and taking everything down.
- Storage: measure the assembled footprint and decide which connections can be disconnected without stressing wires.
A low coro price is the beginning of a DIY budget. An assembled lighting format can reduce building steps, but it still needs the same care when assigning outputs, checking power and supporting the finished prop. Use our budget examples to compare the complete categories.
Test the sequence the way it will run outside
Name the arches from left to right in xLights, as viewed by the audience. Match each model to its real wiring, then create an Arches group in that same deliberate order. Run individual-color tests followed by a moving effect across the row.
Check each arch alone first, then the full arrangement through the intended extensions. If the movement reverses, correct the affected model or physical orientation rather than guessing at more settings. Label both ends of every cable and save the final model files.
Choose DIY if the build itself suits your tools and schedule. Choose the RGB Decor option whose finished shape and assembly requirements fit your display. In both cases, one fully tested example is the best starting point for a larger row.
