7 - What Computer Do I Need To Make A Christmas Light Show?


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Apr 26 2023 31 mins   1

Do you need a high spec computer for Christmas Lighting? Do you need it after programming the show? Can you "daily" computer do the job? We answer all your questions in this episode!


 


Chapters:


01:15 Introduction 


03:18 What program we recommend you use to program your Christmas light show. 


04:41 What platform does xLights run on? 


06:14 Which platform would xLights not work on? 


07:40 How powerful of a computer do you need? 


11:10 What is FPP and what do they do? 


16:32 What specification do I need for my computer?  


17:15 Crystal upgraded her computer after 11 Years! 


20:46 Key information for the day 


21:28 David shares new products from Experience Lights - Genius Pro 16 port 


26:10 When should you start programming? Why it is important order in advance! 


29:33 Closing


 


Links:


xLights: https://xlights.org 


xLights Download: https://xlights.org/releases/ 


Genius Pro 16 Port Controller (Experience Lights): https://experiencelights.com/genius-pro-16-port-controller/ 


Experience Lights Genius Controllers & Receivers: https://experiencelights.com/genius-pixel-controllers/ 


 


Visit our sites/channels here:


Learn Christmas Lighting.com https://www.learnchristmaslighting.com


Our videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnChristmasLighting


Buy Pixels here: https://aboveavl.com/collections/pixels 


Our Christmas Lighting Store: https://aboveavl.com/pages/christmas