Sean Meighan
Software => Xlights Setup => Topic started by: bravado67 on April 13, 2016, 11:13:19 AM
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I have attached the excel file with my custom layout for my Singing Pumpkin. I used this in xLights and assigned these numbers in Face Definition as Single Nodes. Should they be Node Ranges since I will be using 264 pixels. With 12v power via F16V2 I will need 2-3 ports or maybe get away with two 132 strings. The question is what order to the pixels go into the coro board? I know I am doing something wrong here.
Should it be Node Ranges and number the element 1-76 for outline, 77-112 for eyes, etc...?
Ron
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Yes if you are using smart pixels you will have to number up like you said number the element 1-76 for outline, 77-112 for eyes, etc... The image you show would be for dumb pixels or AC lights.
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Yes if you are using smart pixels you will have to number up like you said number the element 1-76 for outline, 77-112 for eyes, etc... The image you show would be for dumb pixels or AC lights.
Thanks. I get it now.
Ron
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Yes if you are using smart pixels you will have to number up like you said number the element 1-76 for outline, 77-112 for eyes, etc... The image you show would be for dumb pixels or AC lights.
Another question: I have grouped the outline and eyes which equals 112 nodes. I will run them off on one output. For the second output will it understand the upper lip starts with node number 113? I can't start over with Node 1, right?
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xLights doesn't need to know how the nodes will be split across the ports. Just create the model as if it's one big port.
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xLights doesn't need to know how the nodes will be split across the ports. Just create the model as if it's one big port.
I'm on it. I just tested the outline and eyes only and it works so far. I want to be an expert before I get to class, Gil. ;D Thanks for helping.
Ron
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Okay! I've finished the custom layout and tested it in xLights. It all works!!!! Now, I will take another stab at Papagayo. I tried last night and it was a disaster. Before I mess with it again there will be a definite F10.
Cheers!
Ron
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Papagayo is there for legacy support of existing sequences with papagayo. You should be using the faces effect instead. We'll have a singing faces tutorial soon.
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Papagayo is there for legacy support of existing sequences with papagayo. You should be using the faces effect instead. We'll have a singing faces tutorial soon.
That is good to know. Is there a method to automating the syncing using Faces? I thought I remembered something about Audacity and a timing track.
Ron
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This is a little old but the idea is pretty much the same:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt22SAd-PM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt22SAd-PM)
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This is a little old but the idea is pretty much the same:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt22SAd-PM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt22SAd-PM)
Thanks Gil. I was able to figure this out and used the video to verify. The video did fill in some gaps. This is going to be a lot of work for sure.
Ron
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Some of it depends on how picky you are. I usually only adjust the word position I don't bother with trying to move the phoneme's. Just let the words auto-gen the phoneme's. It won't be perfect but nobody watching the show cares but you.