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Offline Backstreet

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Can ESP8266 NodeMCU be used with Xlights?
« on: December 05, 2020, 07:18:34 AM »
Just starting out on this adventure. I am an Entertainment Lighting Tech so i understand all of the tech but it is the small things that trip me up. Because im just starting out  i want to start small, so can a ESP8266 NodeMCU work on Xlights software. I really like the platform it reminds me a little of programing a Lighting console for a show. please help

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Re: Can ESP8266 NodeMCU be used with Xlights?
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2020, 01:43:28 PM »
You need to install the espixelstick or wled firmware both of which will receive e131 from xlights.
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Re: Can ESP8266 NodeMCU be used with Xlights?
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2020, 10:40:31 PM »
Thank you that helps a lot. The only thing that scares me is wifi. And good low cost wired pixel controllers or should I just invest and get a F16V3?
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Re: Can ESP8266 NodeMCU be used with Xlights?
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2020, 04:18:03 AM »
Wifi should scare you. It?s not that they don?t work. Some people see lots of success. Others have nothing but drama. But it?s like a box of chocolates. When you turn your show on you never know what you?re going to get.
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