Posts by Mynor Mendoza
WLED Christmas Lights: Build a Show That Reads
WLED Christmas lights are addressable pixels run by WLED, free firmware on a small Wi-Fi board. It plays built-in effects live on a tre...
WLED Controllers: How to Choose the Right One
WLED controllers are small ESP32 boards that run free WLED firmware and drive addressable pixels like WS2811, WS2812B, and WS2814. You ...
Build It Once: Choosing LED Components That Scale With Your Show
This guide advises selecting scalable LED components like the YPS VIVID 8 controller (supports sACN/Art-Net) and durable YPS pixels (5V, 12V, 24V) for efficient, expandable light shows. Proper power sizing, injection, and fused distribution kits ensure reliable, bright displays.
WS2812B LED Strip: Buy, Power and Build Guide
WS2812B LED strip for outdoor shows: pick density and IP rating, size 5V power, plan power injection, wire it to a controller, and mount it to last.
Pixel Lights: The Complete Guide
Pixel lights are individually addressable RGB LEDs you control one at a time. This complete guide covers what they are, how the controller, power, and sequencing chain works, how they differ from smart string lights, the parts of a real display, an honest look at cost and effort, and where to go next for each piece of your build.
WS2812B Explained: The Addressable RGB LED
What a WS2812B is, how the built-in driver works, its 5V and current draw, and where it fits the WorldSemi family.
Pixel Christmas Lights: An Honest Buyer’s Guide
Pixel Christmas lights are individually addressable RGB LEDs. Each light carries a tiny driver chip, so a controller can set that one l...
ASRock RGB Software: Sync Polychrome RGB with Pro Pixel Controllers for Holiday and Event Shows
Guide to syncing ASRock Polychrome RGB with xLights and pixel controllers like YPS VIVID 8 for flawless holiday/event light shows; includes setup, power, weatherproofing, and professional protocols.
The Universal LED Light Remote App: One App to Run Your Whole Light Show
A universal LED light remote app enables seamless control of multi-brand light shows via common protocols like sACN and Art-Net, enhancing ease, reliability, and compatibility with controllers like YPS VIVID 8.
How to Install WLED: From Flash to First Light
This guide simplifies WLED setup on ESP32/ESP8266, covering flashing, wiring, power choices (5V vs 12V), and configuration for smooth, vibrant LED displays with expert tips from Your Pixel Store.
RGB Fusion: Build Cohesive Halloween, Christmas, and Event Light Shows with Confidence
RGB Fusion synchronizes LED pixels and controllers for cohesive Halloween, Christmas, and event light shows. Use YPS VIVID 8, xLights, and pixel types like Bullet and Gumdrop for vibrant, timed displays.
OpenRGB Explained: Where It Fits in Holiday and Event Light Shows
OpenRGB is open-source software for controlling diverse RGB devices in holiday/event light shows, offering customization and integration with tools like xLights, WLED, and YPS VIVID 8 controllers.
