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Title: Layout/Channel/Controller Best Practice Question
Post by: abrianbaker on November 27, 2018, 04:17:55 PM

I have looked for a video/tutorial that explains the most efficient way to set up your channels in your setup tab and I could have sworn I've watched one before however I can't seem to find it.

Basically I am wanting to start from scratch and redo all my channels so it is more efficient.  Should I use unicast, DPP, something else?  I have using Falcon hardware and xLights (and Nutcracker) for many years so I understand the basics.

Anybody know of a tutorial or video that explains this?

Thanks so much!

Title: Re: Layout/Channel/Controller Best Practice Question
Post by: JonB256 on November 28, 2018, 06:18:42 AM

You mention DDP - currently that option is only useful if your controllers are v2.x FPP based. That could be just about any controller using a Raspberry Pi or Beagle (but it does require you to be running v2.x FPP software)

It may be a race to see whether ZCPP or DDP win the race to become the "Efficiency" champ across more controllers. Both are much more efficient than using E1.31.

Title: Re: Layout/Channel/Controller Best Practice Question
Post by: abrianbaker on November 28, 2018, 11:05:55 PM

Yessir. Everything is running FPP 2.latestandgreatest lol. I have 2 BBBs, 1 Pi 2B, and 1 Pi 3B+. 1 also have a F16V2 in the mix as well which I know doesn't support DDP.

I guess my question really is should I base all my models off of universes. ie 135 pixel snowflake is Universe 100 and an 85 pixel snowflake is Universe 101 etc. Should I switch to a 510 universe since it is divisible by three?

I am looking to make adding things every year  easier while also making the show more efficient.

Thanks! 🙂

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