Step by Step - L.E.D. Singing Christmas lightbulbs

[@trevilights]

Note: If when you click between the timing marks does not open the box to enter the lyrics(17:24), try the following. In the File menu, select Preferences, Effect Grid Tab and make sure the option "Double Click Mode" is set to "Edit Text", click OK to Save.

[@lesrehklau1965]

I figured out if I, hold down shift & double click works for me, thanks for pointing out the other option

[@benndebk]

THANK YOU!!! I've been struggling with my singing elements for weeks until found this video. My singing bulbs are working now!

[@trevilights]

Hey Ben, Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@jimwheat3862]

As always your step by step videos really help a beginner like me understand what is being done. I am a long way from doing faces but watching and listening to your videos really helps in the process. I can't count the number of times I have watched several of your videos to make sure I am doing the right thing. I don't even have my hardware yet. Thanks for the time you spend helping all of us.

[@trevilights]

Thanks Jim. Hope your your project is coming along well.

[@rachaelb9164]

Thank you so much. I always wondered how to do that part. You broke it down in easy to understand steps. Newbie here. I’ve been wanting to do this for years now. I think this will be the year (or rather next year… too close to the holidays now).

[@trevilights]

Hi Rachael, I am glad you found it useful. Make sure you give yourself at least 6 months. It takes time to get things setup. Thanks for watching.

[@johnjahner3389]

After going over your videos this newbie is starting to get it. Thank you and keep up the excellent work

[@trevilights]

Thanks John. I am glad my videos are helping you. Not Hard to come up with a nice show, but It takes some time.

[@marcorangel1997]

@@trevilights making the show isn’t hard, finding the time to do it is what’s hard lol

[@pdlngsqrs9547]

WOW! I was wondering how these effects were created, and thanks to you, now I know. Brilliant!👍 Badum Badum badum badum. tap tap....

[@trevilights]

Thank you very much. Glad to help. Happy holidays.

[@maddmaxxawr]

Been slowly getting my xLights going. But you make the best video for explaining singing faces. Between this video and your "How to create a singing tree" video you made this fun and easy.

[@trevilights]

Hi Madd Maxx. Thank you for your words. I am glad I was able to help you out.

[@s.macmillan460]

Another terrific video. Excellent work.

[@ronaldcarey5708]

BUILDERS OF THIS PROJECT PLEASE READ. I just got my singing bulbs in the mail pre-painted (called Boscoyo Hi-Res Bulbs). The wiring pattern in Xlights - called reverse view... is BACKWARDS for those 46" bulbs!! If you decide to paint them yourself, meaning you bought the all-white coro bulbs; look at the wiring pattern in Xlights and be sure it overlays the holes correctly and then paint the OTHER side. Once you paint the coro, you have chosen a front, and therefore a back side! You can pick the proper one from the beginning and save some frustration there. I had to right click on the wiring pattern and flip it to FRONT VIEW so it would align with the punched hole pattern on my unpainted side. The 30" wiring views were correct for those in Hi-Res. Much thanks to Trevi Lights for figuring out the nodes used for all the expressions and facial parts. What a pain that would have been!

[@trevilights]

Thanks Ronald for the warning.

[@BIGMIKEGaming1]

I’ve always wondered how people program those things or any talking props for that matter. Thank you for the in depth walk through of how to make these things look like there talking!!!

[@trevilights]

hey Big Mike. Thank you for watching my video. Glad to help. It's not that hard but time consuming meaning.

[@gideonnederpelt8023]

Hello, thank you for the good videos. have already learned a lot from it. have just been working on xlights for a week. and I will certainly consult a video of you more often mvg gideon

[@trevilights]

Hey Gideon. Thank you so much for watching my videos and I am glad that you find them useful. Let me know if I can be of any help.

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[@nelsonanas1140]

Thank you for take your time to explain every detail, many people like me learn a lot , gracias otra vez.

[@trevilights]

Thanks Nelson. Hope your show is coming along well.

[@lesrehklau1965]

Trevi, I know this is a year old, but got me into preparing for next year, ordered bulbs and lights, this is a great exercise and very simple to understand, wishing you the best and happy new year

[@trevilights]

Hi Les, things haven't changed so It should work just fine. Thanks for your wishes and I wish the best for you and your family.

[@dannygasca6898]

Awesome video Trevi, Now I need to get more singing elements 😁👍

[@trevilights]

😆😁 Thanks for watching. Good to hear from you.

[@robertbailey1894]

yes sir me again. how did you change the color of the singing light bulbs?

[@trevilights]

On the color pallet. Unselect all colors then pick one, then another. It’s kind of funky.

[@jackrogers8751]

by the way, if it wasn't for your video's i would have never been able to do this. they are great! I now have a Mega Tree, with two singing trees. just like the ones you posted a year ago. how to build a mega tree. Thank You for taking the time to do these.

[@trevilights]

Thank you Jack. I am sure you are working hard on this year show. Good luck. Keep me posted how are you doing.

[@steviep3736]

Very helpful video and got a lot from it that I did not know

[@trevilights]

@@steviep3736 Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@Akziis]

Hey Trevi, Boscoyo has a new wiring layout. It would be nice to know where I can find an updated version of the face definitions.

[@trevilights]

@@Akziis Hi. Yes, there is a 4 lip version. I am using them now. They have them under their singing elements list.

[@Sayitwithlights]

Thank you for another great video. I noticed that you added the wiring information to the hanging light bulb, but didn’t show how you went about to do so. Could you show how you took the light bulb and added the wiring information and then added the custom model into xLights? This would be very helpful for someone like myself and hopefully for many other.

[@trevilights]

Hi Sayitwithlights. The wiring view comes preloaded(at least it should) when you choose the element. Must be the people from boscoyo studios who created. The only thing I did was capture(enter) the pixels numbers that forms each part of the element shown in minute 5:50 and only because it was missing from the hanging version of the lightbulb. Usually it also comes preloaded. Thanks for watching.

[@craignadler8353]

I was just curious as to what type of spray paint you should use for outdoor elements like this. Do you use gloss or semi gloss to hold up in the outdoors? Thank you.

[@L.V.93]

Did you take cardboard where the LEDs are used or what kind of material is it? Translate from german to english

[@trevilights]

No. It is coroplast. Corrugated plastic board. Holidaycoro.com

[@brody2642]

Also the link for the sequence in the bio isn't working.

[@JerryPenshorn]

Great Vidio! I have looked high and low but can't find that track. White Christmas/Imagine Drogons. Please can you tell me where I might find it. I am a DJ I use Tidal but no luck there

[@trevilights]

Hi. thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqK0ZGmaa72Mmac

[@EvanRobinson85]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@trevilights]

Thanks Evan. Glad you liked it.

[@christhrasher2984]

Great video and tutorial!

[@trevilights]

Thanks Chris.

[@Christmaslightshow2422]

Hi, I have watched a lot of your videos and find them extremely helpful so a big thank-you to you for creating such a great list of videos on the broad range of topics including controllers and Xlights and setups that are helping me gain the needed confidence to set up a show this year. I have a question as I try to replicate what you are doing in your video and I navigate my own Xlights layout. For some reason when I go into the edit faces tab (4:39 in your video) I do not have the black background with the bulb showing on the right side of the window. Therefore I am unable to achieve what you do in your video as you click on the individual lines of the bulbs that make up the various components of the mouth/outline of the bulb and they light up and change on your bulb image every time. Do you know why I cannot get my bulb to show up so I can select the different groups of bulbs that make up the various shapes of the mouth? Thanks.

[@trevilights]

Hi Larry. thank you very much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. Thanks for watching. It's a little odd that you cannot do the same as I do. Have you tried another models just to see what you get? Are you using a recent version of xlights? As you can see form my video, some models do not include the range of nodes for the model and you might have to type it in yourself. It's a little tricky. You can write me to '[e-mail]' and I can send you a model file (*.xmodel) for you to try.

[@robertbailey1894]

Yes sir love your videos, great detail. the problem i have i imported all my singing faces from my lor show to xlights and the faces work great.but how do you change the color of the faces? got one red,blue,pink,and purple

[@trevilights]

Hey Robert. Try this. On the sequence view, select the face you want to change color and click on the color pallet. Select different colors.

[@robertbailey1894]

@@trevilights yes sir i did that, like on bulb one which is me i made the outline red and the eyes blue rendered and save but when i play the sequence it comes out all in white. thats for replying so quick

[@trevilights]

@@robertbailey1894 Are you doing a real test? What controller are you using? If you run a test on your controller, does the pixels lit up in color? Trying to rule out a few things.

[@robertbailey1894]

@@trevilights hello again. i got falcon controllers, I'm new at this last year was my first xlights show. i ordered the faces 2 weeks ago and i was just getting things together. getting ahead start. that's probably the problem, i haven't used the test mode seeing i don't have them yet. i thought in the sequencer in xlights it would show the different colors. my fault. when i get them and get them together I'll get back with you. thanks for all your help...bob

[@trevilights]

@@robertbailey1894 Hey Bob. You are doing good by getting ahead start. I am already planning mine as well. xLight "should" show the different colors in the sequence view when running. On the Layout, select one of the lightbulbs and check its setting. Check for "Protocol=ws2811" and "string type=RGB Nodes".

[@Penfold8]

My OCD was triggering when the mouth wasn't lining up with the words being sung. I can tell you I would probably spend a month just trying to get it perfect. I know you were showing us a demo, but I was triggered LOL!

[@trevilights]

LOL, Ues, it takes practice and time to perfect it. 😆

[@kriskris1461]

buen dia me podrias ayudar con una duda la targeta falcon funciona con el software xlights ademas de esa targeta puedo usar alguna otra de otra marca?

[@trevilights]

Con xlights puedes crear secuencias que son compatibles con aquella tarjetas que utilicen el protocolo e131, DDP y otros. Entre ellas en Falcon, Kulp, Genius, etc. Antes recomendaba las Tarjetas Falcon, ahora me inclino mas por los controladores Kulp. Visita: Wiredwatts.com

[@stickxdoyle]

Why is it when I double click in the middle of my timeline to add a label so I can break them down, the player starts? BTW, great helpful videos, thanks!

[@trevilights]

Hi there. Try the following. In the File menu, select Preferences, Effect Grid Tab and make sure the option "Double Click Mode" is set to "Edit Text", click OK to Save. Thanks for watching.

[@helloteeno01]

Can this coroplastic withstand snow and high wind?

[@trevilights]

Hi there. It is 10mm thick. Obviously it will deteriorate over time. Hot days might softten the platic and might twist. Its corrugated plastic.

[@geneewagner9903]

Hello I would love to do this so I have to ask where do you get the bulbs or which ever shape you want from please.

[@trevilights]

Hi Genee, In the description of this video you can find the links to the places were you can get most of the things you will need. Boscoyostudio.com sells many different elements. Thanks for watching.

[@essicdo]

Thank you. Cleared up a lot of questions about sequencing and setup I’ve been struggling with. What about power injection on such a long run?

[@trevilights]

Hey Don. Thanks for watching. Glad to help. Iusually inject power every 300 pixels. In this case having 3 singing light bulbs I am only injecting at the end of the third light bulb. The controller is providing power at the beginning of the first light bulb. More about power injection here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TKfYiNic-Glbc

[@DWR6]

If you don't like the way the word was automatically broken down, is there a way to manually change the mouth phoneme shape without having to change the word?

[@trevilights]

Hey Dan, All you have to do is double-click the phoneme and change it for another one. Most common phonemes are AI, E, etc, FV, L, MBP, O, rest, U, WQ. If you go to the Layout view and select one of your singing element, you can see the defined phonemes for that element in the Face Definition option.

[@ScreenPrintR]

What is the backing material made from? Is that Corrugated plastic?

[@trevilights]

Yes, 10mm. You can get them at boscoyostudio.com

[@IanRebello-r4v]

The controller recommended is no longer available can you recommend an alternative

[@trevilights]

Hi There. They are quite a few options. You look at some Kulp Controllers( My Pick), like the K8-B or the K16-B. Or the ones from Falcon Controllers, Like F16V5. You can get a Kit and build it yourself, or get a ready to run controller. Thanks for watching. www.wiredwatts.com/controllers pixelcontroller.com/store/

[@WadeBryan-09]

Hi Trevi - what are you clicking when you are setting the timing lines?

[@trevilights]

The letter "t" on your keyboard will put a divider. Thanks for watching.

[@WadeBryan-09]

Thank you! Learning with my 8 year old son. He is determined to learn all of this!

[@trevilights]

Awesome!. Very nice of you! Christmas shows are amazing and not that hard to set. Glad to help. You can always book some time with me on my website at trevilights.com if you want to chat. Thanks for Watching.

[@kevinwest8219]

Another great video

[@trevilights]

Thanks Kevin.

[@ronaldcarey5708]

This will be my first prop. I am an absolute noob (though I have done a lot of research). Can't thank you enough for the detailed video. It's still Jan 2022, and I can't even FIND a Falcon Controller in stock! Gonna start with these first. Hey, What about a video explaining the different connectors and what's used where (Ray Wu, x-connect and so on)? Thanks!

[@trevilights]

Hey Ronald, thanks for watching. I am also waiting for the controller to be back in stock, we still have time. When I buy pixels (Amazon) y buy them with no pigtails. I buy my own to avoid problems. I have to solder them but I do not mind.

[@MalikMachi-g1g]

I have task for you can you do this

[@jimmyparkinson5540]

What’s the cost to make these total? Do you make these premade for sale?

[@trevilights]

@@jimmyparkinson5540 I do not build them. For controllers visit wiredwatts.com and boscoyostudio.com

[@lauramcdougal3952]

but the threads are going the wrong direction? Did you paint the wrong side ???

[@trevilights]

You noticed! Yes, I painted them on the wrong side. 🙄

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Trevi ,l have purchased a local controller, ,will purchase white Xmas from you ,but as am new to Xlights have the following clarifications Can I download the sequence directly to Xlights Or download the sequence and then xfer the sequence to Xlights Ian Rebello

[@trevilights]

Hi Ian, Upon purchase you will receive an email with the download instructions. You will then download a compressed file which needs to be uncompressed to you local computer. Make sure you have a couple of singing elements on your layout before creating the sequence. Then follow the next video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pavQkK2koc6pjM0

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Thanks a lot

[@Akziis]

Is no power injection needed? Im a but confused 😕 is 200 bulbs the max or 120?

[@trevilights]

@@Akziis It depends on some factors. Do you have 5v or 12v pixels. What brightness are you using? For a 12v pixels string at 30% brightness you con do about 300 pixels.

[@Akziis]

@trevilights 12v pixels

[@Akziis]

@trevilights wow! I did not know you could do more pixels by lowering the brightness of the lights, I learn something new every day! Very interesting!

[@Akziis]

@trevilights so I can achieve a singing bulb via one channel if I'm 30%? Is this right?

[@trevilights]

@@Akziis Yes. As long as you are using 12v pixels.

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Hi am new to Xlights , will purchase white xmas by imagine dragons, do i first have to download the sequence and then import it to xlights or can i directly down to Xlights please advice

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Sir , need your advice , I had purchased white Xmas imagine dragons , there is no Sequence in the files you sent , tried to open as per another video of yours ie 12 days of Xmas could do that , can you please advice as we don't see any Xlights files

[@trevilights]

The file you purchase is not a sequence, is just a timming track. It only inlcude the phonemes for the singing element. No other effect are inlucded. If you are having issues opening the file and/or adding the phonemes, then please send me your email to '[e-mail]" and will send you the file again,

[@atoopuk]

Hi, Thank you very much for doing these videos, I'm hoping to upgrade my display for next year, however, I was a bit shocked to see how much the Falcon controller costs here in England. it's about £400 I currently use a NodeMCU WiFi ESP8266s with WLED installed on it which offers quieter a range of effects but obviously to do what you are doing I was wondering is there a cheaper alternative that I could use as a beginner? Again thank you very much for doing these videos.

[@trevilights]

Alan, thank you very much for watching my videos. Wow, that's a lot of money. Unfortunately for the price the Falcon Controller is the best option. Holidaycoro.com sells other pixel controllers around $200 US dollars but I have never used them, and can only handle a limited number of pixels.

[@brandonn5371]

Check out quinnled controllers. He has the diguno and digquad. They use an esp32 or something I think. But I believe this is possible with those too.

[@atoopuk]

@@trevilights Hi and thank you very much for your response. I've had a look at that website that you mentioned and i see that they do a ready to run kits which looks quite interesting. I will keep looking hopefully I might find a Falcon controller on the secondhand market. I have never seen a home here in England with US lighting effects with music, These WS2811 have fascinated me for quite some time and I'm very impressed with effects that I've got from using the ESP 32 with WLED software. Again Thank you how to videos.

[@DWR6]

What type of paint did you use?

[@trevilights]

Hi Dan. I used Rust-Oleum 2x Ultacover paint + primer. Gloss. Rate for wood, metal & plastic. You can find it a Homedepot.

[@DWR6]

@@trevilights perfect! Thank you. Great video, as always!

[@graphguy]

11.7.22, this controller is no longer available. Alternative?

[@trevilights]

Hi. The lastest version is the F16V4, but by this time of the year it could be out of stock. You can also look at the Kulp controllers in Kulplights.com

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Sir can you advice how to buy White Xmas by imagine dragons for three singing faces your web site only shows two singing faces

[@trevilights]

@@IanRebello-r4v The sequence has two timings tracks. All you have to do is choose one of the track and add it to the third singing face. One singing face will be playing one track and the other two faces will be signing the other track in chorus.

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Thanks

[@SeanWalsh75]

7:00 - thanks for sharing this video

[@trevilights]

Hey Sean. You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@mourisyounan9998]

Thank you for the vedio Trevi Xlight now make it easier to connect the elements together .all what you want to do is go to the controller in xlight and click on the visualizer and you can drag and drop the elements where ever you want to the ports and xlight well do all that math and start and end channel.

[@trevilights]

Hi Mouris. Thank you for watching. You are absolutely right. Using the visualizer can make the setup very easy. I might do a video about it soon.

[@micksmith6690]

Enjoyed your video, I am just getting started and liked your explainations. I am having an issue finding music that I can download. I saw your directory and was wondering where you downloaded your music from?

[@trevilights]

Some you can purchase the music for Amazon. It's a Audio CD.

[@godfreyrose9014]

Great video. is this available for sale or download

[@trevilights]

Hey. It will. Let me just finalize some settings. I'll let you know.

[@trevilights]

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[@DavidFerreira1986]

Can u do punkin?

[@trevilights]

Absolutely. All singing face elements can use the same timing track. boscoyostudio.com/?s=pump&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1 Thanks for watching.

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Sir I have a query can two of your sequences be loaded on a single controller or do i need two seperate controllers

[@trevilights]

@@IanRebello-r4v Hi there. The way it works is that you have a playlist that has one or more sequences in it. You can also have multiple playlists that can play in different days and times thanks to schedule that you set. You can write me ‘[e-mail]’

[@robertbailey1894]

by chance what part of the country do you live? I'm located in southeast Texas between Houston and Galveston

[@trevilights]

La Vergne,TN. Just outside of Nashville.

[@mxdaddy]

Thanks for all your videos! They honestly have helped me more than hundreds I have watched. Any way you could upload the modified bulb into a shared DropBox?

[@trevilights]

Thanks. Your Welcome. Do you mean, to share the sequence?

[@mxdaddy]

@@trevilights Not the sequence, rather the light bulb model you created with the faces already entered.

[@trevilights]

@@mxdaddy Oh yes. I do not have a dropbox account but send me your email to [e-mail] and send it over to you,

[@johnjahner3389]

Trevi My sequences come on my display but not all the lights come on when I play the sequence. some are a different color. I created the sequence with singing tree Green outline and white for the eyes and mouth. some of the mouth pixels are green, some of the outline is white and not all thge mouth and outline pixels are lom. Need help , any suggestions? I'm using Fpp v5.3.1. Thank You you have been great with your info and help

[@trevilights]

Is the same happening if you play it from xlights?

[@johnjahner3389]

@@trevilights yes it is

[@johnjahner3389]

Does

[@johnjahner3389]

I also can’ t shutdown the FPP. When I click the shutdown button. I have to close it with the X on the top right corner of the screen

[@trevilights]

@@johnjahner3389 The FPP window remains open after shutdown. No confirmation at all. At least not in the version I am using. After pressing the shutdown button you should see the leds blinking in the PI while closings files for a few seconds. Tha that is it.

[@centauri61032]

Thanks for the video! Did you do any power injection when you wired up these lights? I see they use something like 179 nodes. But obviously they aren't all lit at any one time either.

[@trevilights]

Yes I did. I splitted the cables and injected at the end of the last light bulb. Although it would worked just fine without it. The next video shows it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vagZ2lrp6ojdU

[@rv4mike1]

Just wondering on the 170 light bulb element - did you wire this up as having 12v at node 1 only - did you power inject anywhere else in the 170 node pattern?

[@trevilights]

Hi Mike, Since I have the tree elements connected in series, I injected at pixel #1(coming from a controller port) and at pixel #510. I split the positive and negative just before going into pixel #1 and jumped to pixel #510 In this video I show how. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vagZ2lrp6ojdU

[@bichief30728]

May have missed it, but where do you get the light template

[@trevilights]

At boscoyostudio.com

[@geofferyhess9676]

where can I purchase these decorations??

[@trevilights]

Boscoyostudio.com

[@bichief30728]

Where do you get the templates?

[@trevilights]

You can find this and many more at Boscoyostudio.com

[@jackrogers8751]

Trevi, we need a video on how to program rgb led's on the house (roof edge) i used 10 pieces of 5 1/4" aluminum fascia and drilled 1/2" hole every 2 3/4" apart. That gave me 50 lights per 12 ft.

[@connorzavier226]

i realize I am quite off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@azariaheden2806]

@Connor Zavier i watch on flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@elonkamden6848]

@Connor Zavier I use FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

[@loganivan5239]

@Azariah Eden Yup, been watching on Flixzone for since march myself =)

[@aydencalvin3031]

@Azariah Eden Thanks, signed up and it seems to work =) Appreciate it !

[@kevingreene2397]

I'm struggling, I'm using the mac version of xlights. I'm pressing T for the timing, when I click in the centre to label it nothing comes up?

[@trevilights]

Hey Kevin. Thanks for watching. Not sure if the Mac version is the same as the PC version, but Try this... In the File menu, select Preferences, Effect Grid Tab and make sure the option "Double Click Mode" is set to "Edit Text", click OK to Save.

[@kevingreene2397]

@@trevilights Thankyou :)

[@MichaelHaggard]

When I click on the link to purchase your xlights sequence I keep getting a 404 page not found error. I would really like to purchase this. Is there another link perhpas?

[@trevilights]

Let me check what can be wrong.

[@trevilights]

Hey Michael. The website works okay for me. Maybe try another browser? If the problems persist, send me an email to [e-mail] with your email information.

[@MichaelHaggard]

@@trevilights Just tried the link in Explorer and Chrome both and I keep getting the same 404 page not found error message. I will email you. Thank you.

[@trevilights]

@@MichaelHaggard I sent you an email. Check you inbox or spam folder.

[@mintysweb]

Great video. I'm a real beginner but some how you upload just what I'm stuck on. One question. When u add the timings to the time line what do u press? Also when I click to add the lyrics it just plays the song no add words box. What am I doing wrong please

[@trevilights]

Hey Richard. Thanks for watching. To be able to add word please check the following. In the File Menu select Preferences. Then Effect Grid and make sure the Double click mode is set to "Edit Text. Click OK to exit that screen. To add a timing track just right click any of the timing tracks available and select Add Timing track. Select Empty and give it any name you want. Note: this can only be done in a musical sequence. it might not be available in the Animation sequence. FYI, In the File menu there is an option called 'Sequence Settings'. Here you can switch from an Animation sequence to a Musical Sequence if you want to.

[@mintysweb]

@@trevilights I literally just found that setting I was about to give up. Do you know where I can find mouth shapes (node numbers for each shape) for the 30inch GE tree? Not the big one?

[@trevilights]

@@mintysweb I just added the GE element and It comes with the face pixel definition. Is yours empty? So, if you select the tree and select 'Faces' from the property, is your list of face definitions empty? To the left of the face definition popup window there an image of the tree. If you slowly hover your mouse over a pixel it should show you the pixel number. this way you can find which pixels makes up the mouth movements.

[@mintysweb]

@@trevilights yup mine were empty, strange. Will try again. I have sort of sorted them but not sure if they are right. Your videos are great btw. They are at just the right speed and level for me please keep it up

[@trevilights]

@@mintysweb Send me your email to [e-mail] and I'll send you the model file that you can then import.

[@jackrogers8751]

I also have another question, is there an icon on xlights that will allow the candy canes to change colors with the music?

[@trevilights]

Hey Jack, There are a few options. There is a Music effect that you can use and It would change to music. Another options is...If you pick let's say the butterfly effect, in the effect setting you will see options like Bckgrnd Chunks,Bckgrnd skip and if you click on the green curve arrow you can select a value curve of 'Music', which will change to music. I have never try it but It should work.

[@robertbailey1894]

yes sir, i got a quick question for you. When it comes to the singing bulbs , when i add my timing marks for the section i want to break down the words. and when i double click the line it plays the sequence between the timing marks. the box never comes up for me to edit it, do you know what i'm doing wrong?

[@trevilights]

Try this... In the File menu, select Preferences, Effect Grid Tab and make sure the option "Double Click Mode" is set to "Edit Text", click OK to Save.

[@robertbailey1894]

that was it , your awesome thanks bob

[@trevilights]

@@robertbailey1894 glad to help.

[@ducebigalow8834]

I know this isnt related to the video but, I am looking to go from win7 to win10 and need to know what files I need in order to keep my layout, settings, sequences etc. I don't want to have to start from scratch with my layout etc. To much time will be lost. thanks

[@trevilights]

Hi. Open xlights and under the Controller tab take note of the Show Directory. Copy all the file in and under that directory. Also you can press F10 and follow the instructions for the backup procedure. Just to be safe copy all the files under the Backup directory.

[@ducebigalow8834]

@@trevilights thanks for the information.

[@sidxshark]

Hello. I bought the 46" hanging bulb and found that the hole patterns on the bulb don't match the wiring pattern in Xlights. Did you run into something similar? Thanks!

[@trevilights]

Hey Sid, The models in xlights are sometimes missing data. Like in minute 5:00 if this video. You will might need to make adjustments. Now, I know that on some elements like the singing Christmas tree has two versions. The newer version has more light in the mouth giving it more definition when singing. So make sure you pick the correct. Also make sure you choose the correct size as some elements come in different sizes and different pixel count.

[@sidxshark]

@@trevilights Thank you for the quick reply. I definitely picked the correct element in Xlights (46 inch hanging ChromaBuilb), its the same one you used. I've been trying to slow down the video to see how you wired it :-)

[@sidxshark]

just to clarify my question, I am doing the initial wiring and the pattern in Xlights is pretty different on the beginning part of the element.

[@trevilights]

@@sidxshark Send me your personal email to [e-mail].... and I will send you a photo.

[@sidxshark]

@@trevilights Thanks again, I've sent an email along with a picture of my bulb to make sure its the same as yours.

[@jackrogers8751]

Nice video.... Have you had any luck with the Snowman and Rudolf? I have both and the wiring diagrams are off. I also have been emailing Boscoyo Studios and the only thing that they will tell me is, James is working on it.

[@trevilights]

Thanks Roger. I have not taken a look at those elements, but I will do tomorrow. I'll let you know what I find and If this is something we can do.

[@brody2642]

Does each node represent a light? Do you recommend any lights to buy? I'm ordering a falcon soon but I'm unsure what's the best place to get lights that won't bankrupt me edit: just saw your description. Why have I seen pixel lights run in the hundreds of dollars? I saw 40 feet lights for about $150

[@trevilights]

I buy the lights for Amazon. I like that I can return them if there anything wrong with them. They aren't cheap. 500 pixel cost close to $160. Plus you will also need an extra power supply. You will also need to replace the connector to some weather proof ones. Some order from China using Aliexpress.com but I do not see any big difference. Also make sure you order then in the same voltage, either 12v or 5v. ALITOVE 500pcs WS2811 www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSOT9LZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_P36RT0272NAB3P9YMAQ3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@ejonesss]

your first link is broken i think you undershot the url when you copied it

[@trevilights]

Sorry. here is the correct Link www.trevilights.com

[@mickvanrijn]

28:00

[@christhrasher2984]

Are you attending the Florida Mega Mini?

[@trevilights]

I might. I did not know it was happening.

[@christhrasher2984]

@@trevilights Hope you are able to make it.

[@johnjahner3389]

Trevi it’s me again. I’ve been trying to download Falcon player on a PI4. When I download it onto the PI it asks for a login and password. I enter FPS for login and falcon for the password. It opens but warns me that the site is for developers etc. how do I open and get to the falcon screen for setup. Thank you. I wish you had a video on that .

[@trevilights]

Hey John, I have never faced with a user/password. How did you installed the falcon player? The video below show the common process to get it installed. Once installed just enter the ip address of you PI or type FPP in your browser URL and the page should open. Start in minute 12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6K7fGimZsqFg5Y

[@johnjahner3389]

I downloaded FPP-v4.6-Pi.img.zip from the Falcon Christmas site onto a SD card. I used the SD Card formatter to format the SD card. I then used the Balena etcher to write to SD card in my computer. I took the SD Card and inserted the card into the raspberry Pi 4. It loads but requires a login and password. I put the login and password in and the screen says it’s for debugging , updating and is used by experts. It also tells me to use Http/:FPS.local/ but nothing happens it doesn’t bring up the player screen.

[@trevilights]

@@johnjahner3389 what happens if you just enter the IP address of your PI in the URL?

[@johnjahner3389]

@@trevilights I'm in my motorhome using a verizon router/hotspot I will be home in a week or so to connect to my home router via ethernet cable. I think it has to do with my internet connection. Thank You again

[@trevilights]

@@johnjahner3389 alright. Talk to you later.

[@tomgomez7402]

Does anyone sell a canned product of this type of product. Not very handy or patient.

[@trevilights]

Boscoyostudios.com sells the signing figures. But they are Do it yourself kits. Holidaycoro.com sells some ready to run Mega Trees. But you still need to assemble them and program them yourself . To come up with a show, you need to spend a lot of time behind your computer and testing.

[@56effie]

Whoever designed those bulbs doesn't understand how threads work... Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

[@trevilights]

Hahaha. I think I picked the wrong side when painting them!

[@pomonabill220]

Might want to add to SAVE YOUR WORK frequently!!!! when clicking and dragging, it is VERY easy to mis-select things and drag the wrong item.

[@trevilights]

Absolutely. Good advice. Thanks.

[@craigr306]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5DOeWd6mph0ipI the easy way

[@trevilights]

Will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@IanRebello-r4v]

Sir , i am from India, would request you to give me your bank details so I can go to the bank and transfer USD $ 20 directly to your account via bank transfer for the sequence imagine dragons white xmas thank you

[@trevilights]

@@IanRebello-r4v Hello there. Please write me to [e-mail]