RGB Lighting Guides & Tips

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How to Build Your First Synchronized Holiday Light Show

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: Beginner Guides Customer Education Display Planning Holiday Light Shows
Plan and build your first synchronized holiday show with practical Mattos guidance on pixels, controllers, software, testing, installation, playback, and backups.
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Change Your Holiday Light Show Plan Without Starting Over

— J.R. Mattos
Tagged: Budget Planning Customer Education Display Planning Seasonal Setup
Need to change the display plan? Keep the working parts, check the real cost of a move, update xLights and playback files, and finish with a tested opening-night show.
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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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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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