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General Software / Re: Windows Warning

« on: May 25, 2016, 07:28:53 AM »

Although the Falcon has more capibilities than the E682 the price is just a little less than two E682 kits. I like the flexibility that individual less powerful controllers offer.  My display area is quite large and I like to put the controller as close to the props as possible.  There is more than likely a Falcon in my future, but probably not this year.

Z

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General Software / Re: Windows Warning

« on: May 24, 2016, 08:42:14 PM »

Yes I have 2 E682, 4 cmb24, and 4000 pixels. I was going to get two more E682's but I'm thinking the Falcon is going to get the nod.

Z

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General Software / Windows Warning

« on: May 24, 2016, 07:39:26 PM »

Hi all.

I'm just getting into RGB's and Pixels. I ran my show last year strictly 110v in LOR. I tried to download the latest version of Xlights on my laptop with Windows 10 and a pretty serious windows warning popped up. Should I ignore it and proceed? Also, are any of you running your show strictly in Xlights? Any input would be appreciated.

Z

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The Water Cooler / Re: Hello!

« on: January 12, 2016, 08:02:50 PM »

One thing I would suggest, since you are starting off, I would go 100% smart. They aren't that much more than dumb and you have more options.

There are several pre-sales, now is the best time to order, can save some money.

Do you know where you are going to buy your stuff?

James

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

I've been looking around.  Do you have any suggestions?

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The Water Cooler / Hello!

« on: January 12, 2016, 07:49:27 PM »

I just joined the forum and want to introduce myself.  I go by Zvacman. I live in Northern Michigan (snowy and cold). I am self employed, I own a vacuum store (hence the username). Last year was my 40th year putting up a substantial Christmas light display.  Last year was also my first year doing an animated musical show with LOR.  I had 80 channels and over 100,000 led's.  The cheese has slid off my cracker, I have been planning next years show while doing this years show.  I had more ideas than time, learning the software, sequencing, and building props was a full plate.  This fall and early winter was unseasonably warm up here which made conditions ideal for decorating, I can't count on that for next year.  I want to do a bunch of smart and dumb RGB's next year.  Here is where the problem comes in, I am extremely computer challenged.  Dongle, bridge, E1.31, Ethernet over blah, blah, blah. it all makes my head want to pop!  Is there an RGB and Pixels for dummies book?  There should be!  I am going to warn you all right now, I am going to ask some really stupid questions. I apologize in advance.  There it is in a nutshell, sorry for being so wordy.

Z