Tag Archives: LED pixels
Falcon Player (FPP) 101: Run Your Pixel Show
Falcon Player (FPP) runs xLights sequences smoothly on Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone, enabling reliable Halloween and Christmas light shows. Use YPS VIVID 8 controllers, configure networks, upload sequences, and follow best practices for seamless displays.
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.
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.
