Prepping for second year, Hope i get pros and cons

[captdave1961x2]

I started with 16x50 node megatree 180 degrees with 90 node star.
controller hinkspixpro 16 outlets with expansion LR board 4 outlets, all running 5volts.
I pre ordered 24x 73 nodes 5v with hinkspixpro 32 with fm transmitter. for walk through archway.
also ordered 3 hanging talking bulbs which i think i may be able to use 3 from LR not being used.

I did have a working show finally however the 1-20 lights on star was responding to sequencing, 21-90 stayed solid blue.  I probably had universe error written wrong.  I am sure it was a communication prob.

I am not sure if i should switch controllers to run MT with newer controller or leave as is.

Will 5v smart node be good or will give me problems in the future? at most i plan to build some (fluer de lis) lights with the remaining from 32-24 connections of controller. no plans to expand past this, possible a matrix in a couple years.
any guidance appreciated.

[lenchuckd]

With the lights "staying blue"  I'm assuming you've purchased your lights through Holiday Coro.  They're lights will stay blue if they are not receiving data as assigned in xlights or in the HinksPix Setup.  I use the import and export buttons in xlights for my setup after I assign everything in the visualizer tab.  Once this is done it should pre-populate the Hinkspix setup and you should be good to go.  You can double check that they are the same after.

Cheers.