In this video I’ll cover everything you need to know to make your first Holiday LED Music and Light Show. I went from opening the box to watching my Mega Tree light show on the same day in under 5 hours.
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Megatree Package:
Ready2Run Controllers:
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5V 60A Power Supply:
WS2812B IP65 Strip:
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Quick Timestamps:
Introduction 0:00
Picking LEDs 0:50
Pixel Controllers 2:10
DMX (E1.31 Terminology) 4:28
Choosing Features/Props 6:00
Megatree Construction: 7:00
XLights Setup: 10:15
Importing a Sequence: 13:00
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Joshua Williams
01.01.2023I have an old silo I want to turn into a candy cane themed
R_C_H_D
29.12.2022this is really cool! hey, is there a method for syncing music with the display of lights you're aware of? for example: pitch corresponds to color, and volume corresponds to brightness and a sequence corresponds to patterns in a song. something like that?
Andrew Harper
29.12.2022The part about the universe was really helpful. Thanks!
Jane Doe
29.12.2022Is there an LED Light Show In A Box?
Nickysfunhouse
29.12.2022How much does it all cost
simpson1704
29.12.2022is there a small controller to start off with, for someone on a small budget to try programing before going full scale? Like a 4 port controller?
Daradici Levente
29.12.2022This is my first Christmass lights controller: https://youtu.be/DQRWt0UbNOA
A.J. Loops
29.12.2022My household just wants the big tree
Luc Mcgraw
29.12.2022Will it work with a DMX dongle and Lumidesk as your source
Matt Ruebs
29.12.2022He said "holiday" lights, I stopped watching.
Mystery Science Gaming 3000
29.12.2022don't go big my first year? Oh screw that, hold my beer.
Scott Simms
28.12.2022They don’t ship to the UK ☹️
aass ertgf
28.12.2022Is there an option for the falcon to be available in EU?
fredmbarrett
28.12.2022Great intro, Rob…I'm an IoT hw/sw developer and just getting into xLights and animated shows. Yours is the first video that has actually brought all of the pieces together in an understandable, cohesive manner that, thanks to you, I know understand! Kudos. You mentioned in the vid that you permanently mounted pixel strips to outline your house. Could you share what products/tools you did to do that? Has that been installed for awhile, and if so has it withstood weather/sunlight/snow/rain etc.? I also loved the discussion around PVC pre-fab mounting for your doors and windows. Let's see how you did that!? Thanks again!
Michael M
28.12.2022Do the light strings come in twenty feet tall. Probably much more expensive. I want to start out with the tree only and want it to be 20 feet tall. Thanks for responding.
Eric Kingsley
28.12.2022Where can I get this setup so I can get started doing this somebody please tell me where I can order this
Jerry Gresham
28.12.2022Hi. My name is Jerry. I am looking for a professional led programmer for a a new business in Louisiana. Have any ideas who may be able to help?
Cindy- pixel light
28.12.2022Thank you so much for sharing for point lights.
JJ Kennedy
28.12.2022Can anyone recommend a controller for Wi-Fi lcd landscaping lights. Have 9 lcd wifi floods out front as regular landscaping lights. Can anyone recommend software or an app that would let me control them for a light show or holidays? Usually manage through Alexa or other basic app. Can change colors, scene, etc, but nothing fancy or coordinated, Thanks in advance!
guittarmaster
28.12.2022I like the TV show Lucifer. In it there is a bar called LUX. I really like the light effects in the bar and would love to recreate it in my back yard with something like cafe lights. Any thoughts on how to do that!
Reviews and How To's!
28.12.2022Even a novice can do it
Einstein continues to lecture
Chris Rabkin
26.12.2022Hey I didn't see anything in the comments about the sandevices controllers but they come fully assembled as well.
jerimee cynor
26.12.2022i am going to set up a system this christmas, but i do not want to mess with DIY when it comes with power supply and controllers. I plan to run led's on the eaves of my house and eventually add in some additional controllers like the tree that you installed etc.
i think i got the wiring and the led's settled (5v), but what premade controller/supply do i go with?
i will be using 120v outlets to run anything i connect.
My house mapping would be similar to yours for size comparison.
please helP!
John Jay
26.12.2022I really wish that I can understand all of this because I just lost my mom last year and this will be my first Christmas and doing Christmas displays show on my home has always been my dream but I just don’t understand any of this
Eddy Rodriguez
26.12.2022Me podrías mandar esos adornos k ya no usas,en caso de que lo hagas soy de República Dominicana,y vivo en Pedro brand campamento 16 de agosto calle B#4 gracias todos los años aquí hacen concurso espero me respondas
Patrick Mahaffey
26.12.2022What is your spacing for the holes on your pvc frames for the windows and doors?
Patrick Mahaffey
26.12.2022One other question, what size is the pvc?
4021095 gmailcom
26.12.2022The one to buy is Lights-o-Rama.
JaeB3e
26.12.2022“So the wiring is as simple as it could possibly be!”
As he is showing a mound of wires that would wire robocop together 🤦♂️
mitch,Andaya
26.12.2022Nice one. I got idea for our christmas decoration competition at work.
titus titus
26.12.2022Thank you you have been a big help.
Truong Nguyen
25.12.2022That’s cool! Do you have teaching? I want learn to make for my house?
R L
25.12.2022Can a megatree be done with a digiquad?
William Pennewell
25.12.2022You lost me 2 minutes in when you said a good controller is the flaconR2D2-33 im like tf
YouTube User
25.12.2022Wow. My brain hurts. Computer Science major here.
MegaMissfitz
25.12.2022In that case should we hang the decos up this weekend on the channel aswell? So its all warm n cosey for next time you visit. I know how u like your LED lighting 😤😤😤
Randy Reibling
25.12.2022Hello. I hope you get this. I bought an led strip that has amazing presets and comes with a remote control. I want to control these presets with dmx or make my own similar presets but with dmx. Is this possible?
Orlando Rodriguez
25.12.2022Hey brotha I see you used 6 esp8266 for your first show.. im very new to this hobby and I want to do the same I have 500 12v pixels 12v power supply and 6 esp8266, what else would I need brotha??
MC B0B
25.12.2022What forum do you frequent or recommend for getting started in this. I currently run a 350 bulb display of c9 dumb rgb. I really would like to convert it over to something like this but would certainly need help along the way. Just wondering where the best info is. Thanks
Justin Builds
25.12.2022Wow sick! This is that next level lights I install commercial holiday lights and if I start offering things like this there is way more money in it!
Travis Guilbeau
25.12.2022Ok so you have 16 strands of 50, could you not run the megatree on 5 ports since each output supports 170 pixels? Leaving 11 open for something else? I know you said something about power injection but wouldn’t that still leave you with more ports to use? That way you don’t have to add other controllers? For arches or singing elements.
I’m looking to start a show next year so I’m just trying to make sense of this.
Rasan Amintha
24.12.2022Is there a way to to connect the tree wirelessly rather than using an Ethernet cable
Sue Berkey
24.12.2022I am an independent artist with an idea for a light installation. I need your help. Do you do consultations? How do I get in touch with you?
Hector Padilla
24.12.2022Hi, Guys, Can you please let me know. What will be the recommended CPU to buy for a beginner? The Alpha pix evolution or HinkPix Pro?
Sue Berkey
24.12.2022If you don't do consultations could you recommend someone else please?
Sue Berkey
24.12.2022I have too many questions for this forum. I need to talk on the phone. I will pay. How much?
The Jungle Book
24.12.2022so this is a mega tree kit? how many ws811 lights would i need in total to make this tree like 500 lights more or less is 50 x 16?
Emmanuel Meyer Meyer
24.12.2022Thanks for posting this. Wow when I drove by a house with this type of led tree I had no clue what's involved. I always wanted to do this but I feel now I need a degree in IT to do it. When you were going back and forth on the pc my brain went into over load. Lol
Hector Padilla
24.12.2022Hi, Rob, I did bought the Mega tree kit thru Holidaycoro: I still struggling to make it work even following the great video that you shared with us.
I was able to set up the communication to the controller. But at the time to import the files into my project the files looks empty.
Do you have a more detail follow up using the latest software? I'm running out of time.
Thank you!!
Pool Man
24.12.2022The only question I have is where the hell did you find the time to do this? This was 16 and 1/2 minutes for one freaking tree. I'm good with my lights and my controller that I have to sync everything