RGB Lighting Guides & Tips
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.
MegaTree Weather Care: Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage
Keep your Sasquatch MegaTree organized through setup, weather checks, and teardown. Inspect the parts, plan ahead, and save the details for next season.
DIY Sasquatch MegaTree Tubing: What to Verify Before You Build
Before buying or cutting DIY Sasquatch tubing, match the material and dimensions to your exact kit. Use our worksheet to get the right specifications first.
MegaTree Planning Checklist: Yard Space, Pixels, Power, and Budget
Plan the complete MegaTree: site, strand count, controller ports, power, cable routes, and budget. Use our checklist to find missing parts before setup day.
Choosing a Sasquatch MegaTree: Legend, Tilt-Up, and DIY Options
Compare Sasquatch Legend, Tilt-Up, and DIY MegaTrees around your yard, lighting plan, and setup process. Build a complete parts list before choosing a size.
EVO Pixel Stakes: Layout, Controller Setup, and Testing
Set up our EVO Stake Set with the correct pixel count, cable order, and controller settings. Test colors and chases before adding the row to your show.
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.
How to Build Your First Synchronized Holiday Light Show
Plan and build your first synchronized holiday show with practical Mattos guidance on pixels, controllers, software, testing, installation, playback, and backups.
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.
Change Your Holiday Light Show Plan Without Starting Over
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.
