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General => The Water Cooler => Topic started by: Acpmessenger on November 28, 2021, 12:41:29 AM

Title: Newbie Question about setting up regular lights
Post by: Acpmessenger on November 28, 2021, 12:41:29 AM

Hello,

I have a few props that are traditional lights, ie. a snowman, some Walmart metal frame and fabric animal decorations, and 3 floodlights. Is it possible to add these to my controller and Xlights just to have them turn on and off at different intervals of a light show?

Thanks,

Anna

Title: Re: Newbie Question about setting up regular lights
Post by: maldridge on November 29, 2021, 12:08:19 AM

With the right hardware sure!  My display consists entirely of "old style" AC lights.  To control them you do need some specific hardware though, either a dimmer or relay pack that you can connect via one of the many supported drivers.  The quickest and easiest search term to punch into your favorite shopping site would be for a DMX dimmer or relay pack.  You can then add the controller and and assign those specific models to it, after which they'll behave just like any other model in your show.

Title: Re: Newbie Question about setting up regular lights
Post by: Acpmessenger on November 29, 2021, 05:36:42 PM

Thank you so much! I will look into that.