running show on computer

[bassnbuck]

i am running my show on my computer with the scheduler.  which means I think i have to have the program running correct?  what i would like to be able to do is when my computer is turned on to have xlight start automatic       . I have tried to put xlights in my startup folder(windows 7) but it gives me error message saying files are missing.  any thoughts of how to turn the computer on and start xlights automatic would be great.  thank you guy love what you can do with the program.

[danj]

If you are willing to leave your PC running that xlights WILL automatically turn on based on the schedule you set up.   Others here can weigh-in here; I'm not sure about what happens if you have the power save options set and, for example, your PC goes into a sleep mode after some time (say an hour....).

[Phrog30]

Get yourself a raspberry pi. They are cheap and delicious.

[jnealand]

At this time xlights is not very command line friendly which is what you would need in order to put it into the automatic startup.  Not saying it can't be done, but I would just leave my computer on and change the power options so that the system does not go to sleep when plugged in.  I know a desktop is always plugged in, but that is what the options will say when you look at the power options in control panel.

I second, third, etc the idea of getting a Raspberry Pi and running the show with it.  A B+ model is only $20 these days.  Of course there are other things needed, like a power supply, an SD card, a wifi adapter ($10-12) and maybe a case.  All in all pretty cheap and easy.