Windows Warning

[zvacman]

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

[JonB256]

The xLights installer is not recognized by Windows 10. It always forces me to install as if there is some risk.

I have installed xLights a Hundred or more versions. I always upgrade immediately when a new version is released because I can always go back.

[Phrog30]

Most people don't play the show in xlights, but rather use fpp/pi. Xlights can do your ac stuff as well. It is a very capable platform. Have you purchased any pixels or controllers yet?

James

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[zvacman]

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

[Phrog30]

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

I was going to recommend the Falcon. It's definitely the best board to buy.

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[danj]

zvac-I have several E682s I have used for the last few years and they have operated flawlessly.   I purchased an F16V2 this year, so you will have company in people going with two platforms!!  Power in numbers....

[babybear]

Last year I ran my show off E682. Not one issue and it went 6 weeks non stop. I had maxed the board right out. My only issue was the data distance the controller could produce. It was only about 15 feet. This year I have upgraded to the F16v2.............. Loading Xlights into windows 10. Yep like getting on a plane. Play the game with all the steps but in the end you will get where you want to be.  that will happen on every upgrade also.....

[zvacman]

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

[sean]

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

You might also look at the Falcon F4. 4 port controller, 680 nodes each. This 4 port controller can drive 16 universes either unicast or multicast. Has the oled display, all the same features (virtual strings). I think sale price is $115. http://pixelcontroller.com/store/index.php?id_product=43&controller=product

look on daves store. http://pixelcontroller.com/store/index.php