How to wire a singing Christmas Tree

[@bleckybob]

I’m more impressed by the persons who coded all this. Crazy talent

[@trevilights]

Hey Sam. I agree with you. Xlights is a very robust piece of software, and it's free to use.

[@jmblakeney1]

I hope you don't stop making these videos. I really think your style of teaching is awesome. Please keep up the great work and I'll continue watching. Subscribed!!

[@trevilights]

Thank you so much Jmblakeney1. And thanks for subscribing. I will continue to do more videos as long as there is someone watching them. Uploading some more by this weekend.

[@joebitt1]

Trevi, your videos are always well explained and detailed. Keep up the good work. I am making modifications to my Xmas displays based on your videos.

[@trevilights]

Hey Joseph. Thanks you so much for comments. I am also already making changes to mine. Thanks for watching.

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

hi...I made a Christmas Tree after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

[@trevilights]

I am very happy that you find my video useful. Thanks for watching.

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

@@trevilights Oh, thank you. Please visit my channel from time to time ^^ I'll come over from time to time. ^^

[@steviep3736]

Thanks for the time that you put in making these videos that are very helpful

[@trevilights]

Thank you! Glad to help.

[@eeshadd]

Great job! Very easy to follow and detailed.

[@trevilights]

Thanks Eric. Uploading more next week. Hope you like them.

[@manukalias]

Very Nicely Explained 🙏🙏

[@trevilights]

Thank you Manu. Please subscribe. More videos coming. Thanks for watching.

[@rcbchannel74]

Great video and explaining. I live in a desert and need to prop up a singing lightbulb. How do you hold up your tree? Thinking PCP pipe.

[@trevilights]

Thanks Robert. I have a piece a wood that goes from side to side holded by a couple of screws, then I used a couple of screw hoops to hold another piece of woods that serve as tripod. Two metal stakes and some zip ties hold the bottom in place. You can almost see it in minute 10:19

[@Fentertainment]

@trevilights Last year I was asking you questions and I got on board too late. I'd like to get on board this year now for maybe a tree and couple of these. Would you suggest 5v or 12v? Also One falcon controller will have 16 outputs? you used 2 outputs for the tree and 1 for 2 singing faces. Howmany external power supplies are needed? Also which connector outputs for the f16v4? Thank You. Well after I made this post, I ordered the 12v f16v4. I guess the rest of the questions matter now.

[@trevilights]

Sorry for not getting back to you with an answer. Sometimes some of the comments are blocked by KZbin. My show is all 12v. This voltage travels a little further that 5v. So you might need less power injection points. When It comes to how many power supplies It all depends on how many light you end up with. My show has around 7,000 thousand pixels and I only use one extra 12v 29Amp power supply apart from the one which is powerning the Controller and the V1 and V2 ports. This extra power supply is outside close to my props. You can get a better Idea of my power injection in the video below. Watch from minute twelve and a half. You can also see how much power my props are using so I can see if my power supplies are enough. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vagZ2lrp6ojdU

[@Upinlights]

Trevi, Many thanks for all your videos, nice and easy to follow. I'm just starting off and hope to get it all up and running for 2021 Christmas or even Halloween. My Falcon F16v3 just arrived today :-) Next stage to order pixels and learn more about Xlights. Keep up the great videos and happy new year, plus stay safe.

[@trevilights]

Hey Ricci. Happy new year to you too. I am glad you are starting early in the year. It take time to get the right setup. You are going to love it. You too take care. Thanks for watching.

[@dingdong9516]

Very good video - Would you go through your wiring of the mega tree (controller / power supply / boards)

[@trevilights]

Hey Ding Dong. Not sure if you have seen the following video. here I show some of that. Minute 5:00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/boiUp6WfoNOVeJo

[@dingdong9516]

@@trevilights yes it is a great video - but it would be brilliant to se the full wiring if you were up to it?

[@trevilights]

@@dingdong9516 I am doing a new video on some singing light bulbs. It's the same concept. I will go in more detail on that one.

[@judder26]

Great video, just wondering if any 16 channel controller will work? I'm looking for a picture of connections between lights to controller and power supply as a whole for your set up. I'm set up won't be as big but it will give me an idea how much equipment I'll need.

[@trevilights]

Not sure if any controller will work. Do a little research before you invest.

[@leonjuarez8326]

best tutorial ever thank you

[@trevilights]

Glad you liked it.

[@ryanprice8819]

15 UK, could you UK the best spot for it?Can chemical store

[@johnjahner3389]

Trevi I followed all of your instructions and my Falcon controller is working great. I have one pixel that stays lit . Could that just be a bad pixel

[@trevilights]

I am glad that everything is working for you. Where is the pixels located? At the beginning, middle of end of the string? Can you try another string to rule out a controller setting? What number of pixel is ( i.e 50)

[@trevilights]

Check the voltage at end of your string. Could be a voltage drop.

[@saitamagamesrj]

My question is , how and where i can buy megatree and that small tree

[@trevilights]

@@saitamagamesrj Hello. Visit boscoyostudio.com The build a Mega Tree you will need to buy everything separated. Pixels, plastic strip, extensions,, topper, etc. Another good place to visit is Holidaycoro.com

[@erikagallacher8476]

​@@trevilights hi, so I looked for reviews about Holidaycoro, and is really bad, you buy for them? Can I trust them?

[@ivanosornio4706]

Una pregunta 🙋🏻 Hoy entre en e lights y el alambrado en el boscouo singing tree es muy diferente al que tú enseñas en este vídeo

[@trevilights]

Hola Ivan. Asegúrate que estes viendo el mismo modelo hay una versión que la boca tiene otra linea mas de luces. Tal vez sea otro modelo mas chico en altura.

[@ivanosornio4706]

@@trevilights tienes el modelo de 3 vocas o 4. ? El mío tiene 252 pixel

[@trevilights]

@@ivanosornio4706 229 Pixeles. 3 Bocas.

[@ivanosornio4706]

@@trevilights gracias por toda tu ayuda ayer pude hacer mis árboles cantar 🎤 por primera vez en séquencia me gustaría compartir el vídeo para que lo mires

[@jamessawmiller8149]

Do you use power injection on the singing tree because it is more than 100 pixels?

[@trevilights]

From what I have learned I am good injecting power every 300 pixels regardless of the element. The singing tree used 229 pixel so I am good if I only had 1 singing tree in 1 port. But since I have two in a row I am also injecting power at the end of the second element. So I have power at the beginning of the first tree coming from the controller and at the end of the second tree. Hope this helps. BTW, the power is coming from a second power supply sitting outside feeding my mega tree and singing tree.

[@chevyj4540]

Is the Ready to Run Controller better then the kit for doing it for your first year?

[@trevilights]

Well. I made some numbers after building mine and they are charging you around $150 for putting it together for you. Box, cables, power supply and pigtails.

[@djiceman9915]

where i can get that type wire to make more lights

[@trevilights]

@@djiceman9915 Hi there. I am a little confused with your question. What wire are you talking about? To make more lights?

[@djiceman9915]

@@trevilights sorry where u make the jump cable , 10:42 min on the video u talking about jump cable, where i can get that wire to do on my, sorry trying do my best on my English

[@adnmartinez6973]

Gracias !!! finalmente encontre lo que buscaba, well ddone Trevi Keep up the good work!!!!!!

[@trevilights]

Gracias Adn. Me da gusto que te haya servido. Gracias por ver mi video y si no lo has hecho aun subcribete. Vienen las videos muy interesantes. Saludos.

[@adnmartinez6973]

@@trevilights no tienes ni que decirmelo !!! YA SUSCRITO JIJIJI

[@johnjahner3389]

I purchased a singing tree from Holiday Coro which uses led mini lights. I know how to installed the lights on the Coro but there is no info on controlling them or adding three more singing tree to function as a group. I know how to do it using pixels. Do you have any videos on that? Thank you

[@trevilights]

Hey John. I am not sure what kind of lights are those "Mini lights". In have only used addressable pixels. You may want to give them a call to get more information about them and how to control them.

[@trevilights]

Why don't you use ws2811 instead?

[@johnjahner3389]

The Coro is drilled for 5mm led mini lights which are 120 volts. I will have 4 colors in the tree. Th excess of each color light will be tied together and covered so they don’t shine anywhere. All the colored strings will have a male end and have to be powered. I need to know how to control them and the equipment used. Thank you for helping me

[@trevilights]

@@johnjahner3389 Hi John. I am working on a video on how to control 120v lights using the DMX port of the Falcon controller. You will need DMX Relay Switch. They come in different sizes and price. I am planning to upload my video by tomorrow. For my video I am using a small 3 channel board. You are going like my video. Is a simple device and easy to connect. www.amazon.com/dp/B00R6DGSAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_t7bcGbRBBWABX

[@andriyashev]

is this RGB pixels or WS2811 bulb ?

[@trevilights]

WS2811

[@jakeross7995]

This was so helpful thankyou

[@trevilights]

Hi Jake. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@jillspour3782]

Hi, I just want to say I love your videos. I teach at industrial arts at high school level, do you think you could give me some tips on a project I would like to do. I would like to know if you think it is possible.

[@trevilights]

Hi. Thank you so much for for kind words. I would to love to help. Send me your contact information to ‘[e-mail]

[@ducebigalow8834]

thanks for the video, but when I go into new download from boscoyo, I get a crash report and xlights closes. I have the latest version of xlights that I installed today.

[@trevilights]

Hey. It had never happened to me before. Just for fun, try another element like a snowflake. Might be some corrupted data.

[@ducebigalow8834]

@@trevilights ok will do. thanks for the response. what if it is a corrupted data, then what? I should also note that I am using win7 and dont plan to update to 10 unless absolutely needed.

[@trevilights]

@@ducebigalow8834 Things should get better once you get windows 10. If you cannot access the model just let me know. I can download the element you want and I can send it to your email. You can then import it manually. Win7 might not be supported.

[@ducebigalow8834]

@@trevilights yah one of these days I will have to move to win10 but just don't want to put that time in right now :) I will try again and see what happes. thanks for your help.

[@ducebigalow8834]

Seems to be working now? Maybe it just needed a reboot.

[@RAHRAHJR97]

Are you using 12 volt smart pixels?

[@trevilights]

Yes. Ws2811. Individual addressable.

[@johnjahner3389]

Trevi the #35 pixel on the 1st sting of 100 lights stays on the voltage coming out after the 1st string is 11.75 volts.

[@trevilights]

Probably a bad pixel. Have you tried another string? You can replace that pixel from some leftovers ones.

[@johnjahner3389]

Yes that is what I was thinking. Thank you you've been a great help

[@SwapnilBhartiya]

Do I have to configure the effect for each song I want to play or I can play ANY song. I am comping from LightShow Pi and this looks intimidating as I can't play any song that guest may want?

[@trevilights]

Hello. You will need to sync the song lyrics to the movement of the mouth for each song. You can choose any song you like obviously but then syncing is done manually.

[@MichaelAuzDrillDesigns]

How come the top two pixels are awkwardly spaced? Does it come poorly spaced like that?

[@trevilights]

It comes like that, not much you can do.

[@MichaelAuzDrillDesigns]

@@trevilights Thanks for letting me know. I want to buy one but not if it's not spaced equally or symmetrical. Do you know anywhere else that sells these trees?

[@trevilights]

@@MichaelAuzDrillDesigns The model I used is discontinued. The new version is improved with more definition on the mouth. Chances are that the spacing is better. Now I do not feel that they are awkwardly spaced, when the trees are singing people focus on their mouth. boscoyostudio.com/product/chromacharacters-christmas-tree-4-mouth/

[@MichaelAuzDrillDesigns]

@@trevilights Awesome, I'll give them a try then. Also, excellent explanation video. Seems like your the only one to do this, thanks!

[@trevilights]

@@MichaelAuzDrillDesigns thanks Michael. Is worth to give it a try.

[@jesska4052]

What is this tree called. I can't find it when I Google it 😥

[@trevilights]

Go to boscoyostudio.com

[@merylsoto2552]

Hi! So, I have followed both the sequencing and the setup. Now, I think I am lost. I am not sure how to get my sequence to play on my display. Please advise. thank you!

[@trevilights]

Hey Meryl. There are many moving parts to this setup. Do you have a Falcon Controller that is already setup and tested? How many singing tree do you have? Have you tested the wiring in the trees? Have you played any sequence from xlights to test the communication between xlights and the controller? I know, too many things.

[@merylsoto2552]

I have alphapix controller and have set up the xlights, model, sequences and wired my Coro. I have everything set up for 4 but have only wired 1. I want to test my sequences for just 1 controller hoping that I did everything correctly before I do a nose dive on the remainder 3.

[@merylsoto2552]

Oh, and I have tested the controller from previous videos (not sure who made them). I think the only lacking tutorial is how to make everything work together and put it in a schedule.. or I might have missed it. Thank you again for everything!!

[@trevilights]

@@merylsoto2552 Great. I am going to assume that in xlights in the controller tab you have added your your controller IP address and universes definition. After you save this setup your should see a green light next to the 'Delete' button in this tab. This means that xlight found your controller. Controller must be powered. Open your sequence and turn on the connection to the controller by clicking the white lightbulb on the top right of the xlight icons. Its caption is 'Ouput to lights', it should turn yellow with a black arrow inside. If everything is fine you should see your coro light up. If not check your channel definition on your signing tree setup. Make sure those channels are defined for the port your are connected to.

[@merylsoto2552]

Perfect! Thank you! I will try this one now.

[@erikagallacher8476]

How can I buy this tree's??

[@trevilights]

boscoyostudio.com/ You can buy manu different props here.

[@codyg4318]

I was hoping for this vid.

[@trevilights]

Hey Cody. Here you have it. I'll be uploading one about an LED Matrix soon. Thanks for watching.

[@TheCoolestGuyInTheWorld]

Hi Trevi, where did you get the singing Christmas tree?

[@trevilights]

Boscoyo Studios This is their new version. boscoyostudio.com/product/chromacharacters-christmas-tree-4-mouth/

[@johnjahner3389]

Where is the best place to buy parts

[@trevilights]

Singing tree in Boscoyo studios Controller in pixelcontroller.com Accessories in HolidayCoro.com

[@TheCoolestGuyInTheWorld]

Thanks Trevi, I found your videos are very helpful. I subscribed to your channel, but I do not see your video of Megatree Step by Step in your list of videos. Can you give me the link?

[@trevilights]

Thanks for subscribing. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boiUp6WfoNOVeJo

[@smileformenowplease]

Great job, Thanks

[@trevilights]

Thanks for watching.

[@jobvanonna4964]

I want to control them with esp8266 with WLED. Does anyone have experience with this? Does it work?

[@trevilights]

Sorry, but not me.

[@miguelgamez1926]

Gracias Trevi muy buen video, cuando tengas tiempo un video de como hacer y configurar un matrix please.

[@trevilights]

Que tal Miguel. Precisamente es mi siguiente video. Saludos.

[@rayv882]

Great video I can probably figure out how to put the lights in a decoration like that the thing that I don't know how to do is wire the components and I need to know what I need I know I need a 12 V power supply, then I think I need a raspberry pi Can I don't know what else I need of course I got a by the pixel lights. That would be cool if you had a video a step-by-step vidio on how to wire the components and what components needed and how to hook them to the lights that's where a lot of people get confused.

[@trevilights]

Hey Ray. Have you seen my video of the Mega Tree Step by Step? That explains most of it.

[@anlau828]

Still confused why you left some wires out and what are those wire? Could you please slow down or pause a bit to show how you made those connections on your next video, so we can see what has been connected. Thx

[@trevilights]

Will do. Every string of lights comes with two extra wires on each side in case you need to supply extra power. All you will need to do is connect them to a power supply. I left those loose because I do not need them since we are only using 229 lights. You will need to inject more power if you had maybe 500 lights.

[@Mrjnascar11]

Subscribed

[@trevilights]

Mr JJ. Welcome aboard. Thanks for watching.

[@Mobil351]

Hello, where are you purchasing the coroplast cutouts, by the way great video!

[@trevilights]

Hello ! Thanks for watching my video. Boscoyo Studios has a large variety.

[@Mobil351]

@@trevilights thanks