Confused How to Configure Faces Node Layout Custom Model

[bravado67]

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

[tkw1969]

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.

[bravado67]

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

[bravado67]

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?

[Gilrock]

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.

[bravado67]

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.  Thanks for helping.

Ron

[bravado67]

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

[flyinverted]

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.

[bravado67]

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

[Gilrock]

This is a little old but the idea is pretty much the same:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt22SAd-PM

[bravado67]

This is a little old but the idea is pretty much the same:
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

[Gilrock]

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.