RGB Lighting Guides & Tips
Light Show Audio Setup: FPP, Light-O-Rama and Troubleshooting
Build a reliable sound path from the actual show player to the audience. Check media, outputs, levels and timing before opening night.
Pixel Extension Cables: Plan Distance, Power and Data
Plan the full cable route for your pixels. Compare current EZ Label variants, match connectors, separate power from data, and test the exact installed setup.
Light-O-Rama Lights Not Working? A Step-by-Step Checklist
Preview working but yard dark? Follow one signal path, test the hardware and channels, check LOR assignments and collect the details that make support faster.
xLights Controllers, Ports, Channels, and Universes Explained
Make ports, channels and universes make sense. Work through RGB examples, match xLights to the real cables and find the first point where the setup disagrees.
xLights for Beginners: Set Up and Test Your First Pixel Prop
Get one prop working in xLights with a clear Mattos setup process: show folder, model, controller, port assignment, color tests, and your first short sequence.
Dragon 4 Receiver and HolidayCoro: Check Compatibility First
Using a Dragon 4 receiver with HolidayCoro? Check the exact controller, receiver mode, power, and pinout before connecting. Here is what to send Mattos for help.
Phoenix Ray Max Moving Head: DMX Setup and First-Test Checklist
Set up a Phoenix Ray Max moving head with a matching DMX mode, address, and software profile. Test one fixture and know what to check if it moves without a beam.
RGB Pixels Showing the Wrong Colors? How to Find the Cause
Wrong colors can come from color order, RGB/RGBW settings, channel mapping, or power. Use a simple primary-color test to find the right fix for your pixel setup.
Flickering or Dark RGB Pixels? A Troubleshooting Checklist
Find the cause of flickering or dark pixels with one test at a time. Check settings, compare cables and strands, measure safely, and send Mattos useful evidence.
WS2811, TM1814 and UCS2904B: Match Pixels to Controllers
Match pixel protocols, voltage, color channels, and connectors before connecting your lights. We explain WS2811, TM1814, and UCS2904B with practical EVO examples.
