Posts by Mynor Mendoza
xLights Christmas Sequences: Find Free Ones, Map Them
Discover trusted sources for free xLights sequences and learn how to set them up with Your Pixel Store gear. Get mapping tips, controller setup advice, power planning, and use starter packs for stunning holiday displays.
APO, FPO, and DPO Shipping Information
At Your Pixel Store, we are proud to support customers shipping to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses. Because military mail has specific size...
How to Choose the Best Pixel Controller for Your Show
Choose pixel LED controllers by considering pixel capacity, protocol support, ease of use, and power needs. The YPS VIVID 8 offers robust, scalable, ready-to-run solutions ideal for festive and event lighting.
WS2811 vs WS2812: The Clear Guide for Reliable Light Shows
WS2811 puts the driver chip outside the LEDs and runs a group at 12V. WS2812B puts it inside each LED at 5V. Here's what that changes for run length, power injection, field repair, and which pixels belong on your roofline, mega tree, and matrix.
Free Projection Mapping Software: What’s Really Free and How to Sync It With Your Pixels
Explore top free projection mapping software like MapMap, VPT 8, and TouchDesigner Non-Commercial for DIY visual displays. Pair with YPS VIVID 8 controller for synced pixel lighting and outdoor protection.
5V vs 12V vs 24V Pixels: Why Most Modern Displays Use 12V or 24V
Picking a pixel voltage is one of the first real decisions in a build, and it's the one that quietly sets how much wiring work you're s...
xLights Sequencing 101: Build Your First Pixel Show
This guide details setting up a pixel light show with xLights, covering software installation, pixel layout design, YPS VIVID 8 controller configuration, channel mapping, testing, sequencing, exporting to Falcon Player FPP, and automated scheduling for smooth operation.
