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🎄 Falcon F16V4 Pixel Controller - First Look (2022) 

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The Falcon F16V4 has been out a while, but here's my "first look" video on it. Mostly an update if you are familiar with the V3, but there are some differences in how the controller works with expansion cards.
If you are new to the channel and want to learn how to do computer-controlled lighting, check out my Beginner playlist: • Beginner RGB Pixels
I also have a very basic online course for RGB Pixel beginners (please use this referral link): bit.ly/ccudemycourse (designed to bring someone up to speed quickly - you may not need to take this course if you've seen all my videos)
Affiliate link to stuff I recommend from Amazon US: amzn.to/2PJoNY5
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Affiliate link to low-cost FM transmitter on eBay: ebay.to/2EuSV96
Hardware and software:
Falcon Pixel Controllers: bit.ly/pixelcontroller
Falcon Player Software: bit.ly/falconplayerdownload
xLights sequencing software: xlights.org
Boscoyo Studio bit.ly/BoscoyoStudio
CFOL bit.ly/crockettfantasyoflights
Christmas Lighting Forums:
auschristmaslighting.com/forums/
diychristmas.org/vb1/index.php
doityourselfchristmas.com
falconchristmas.com/forum/
nutcracker123.com/forum/
www.planetchristmas.com
Facebook Groups:
Advanced RGB Pixels and Controllers bit.ly/2zEMrgX
FPP, Falcon Player bit.ly/2yvc7v3
Official xLights Support Group bit.ly/2zBMwnv
xLights Support Group bit.ly/2GU2TyC
and finally, if you like what I'm doing here and just want to donate a little do-re-mi, I'll gladly accept at www.paypal.me/JeffLacey. Thank you!
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@ygiagam
@ygiagam Год назад
It's great to see you again. I always learn from your excellent videos. Thank You!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks Bob! I appreciate it and glad the videos are helpful.
@RLeeErmy
@RLeeErmy Год назад
Glad to see another video Jeff. The V4 looks awesome!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Yeah, looks like a nice next-gen controller so far.
@bayoupatriot
@bayoupatriot Год назад
Yay!!! a long awaited video from Jeff!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@jerrymacvaldosta
@jerrymacvaldosta Год назад
good to see you back on the horse!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@toddwright11
@toddwright11 Год назад
Good seeing you back ! ! !
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Hey, thanks!
@bluekey277
@bluekey277 9 месяцев назад
Hey Jeff I hope you are doing well! Rewatching your videos right now as I'm setting up for this year I'm finally passing 1k lights this year! Thanks for the inspiration!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 9 месяцев назад
Awesome! All good, just a few things happening around here. 😂
@whitmats
@whitmats Год назад
Good to see you back. Happy Thanksgiving and hope y’all have a Merry Christmas!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
@boslights1043
@boslights1043 Год назад
Great video Jeff! And good to see you back 😀!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@sketchyjack880
@sketchyjack880 Год назад
Great to see you again Jeff! These F4 boards are amazing work horses. I've pushed mine to the limits this year and they are rolling along fine. I've got 1 with 2 exp cards for 48 ports on 3 PSU. Each port running 200 5v pixels with no PI. Some range from 40% brightness to full. I needed /wanted a f48v4 but due to supply issues, I rigged a 16 into one, well more of a f32... With 2 diff exp cards. Fyi, You can power both cards off the ribbon cable rather than their own power connections. Dave really designed these family of boards extremely well. Hats off to him. I'm even running a 32 string mega tree off of 1 differential port (4 cards daisy chained) now that's a work horse.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Awesome! Thanks!
@HeikoAZ
@HeikoAZ Год назад
Dang been missing your videos. Great info and entertainment how can you beat that. Thanks for taken your time for us
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Hey thanks for watching! Merry Christmas!
@jackel440
@jackel440 7 месяцев назад
Jeff, I hope your doing well. I still havent built anything yet but have sent several friends to your channel and theyve been building. I love your hi jinks in your videos and miss them. Take care and hope to see you back in the Christmas shack.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 7 месяцев назад
Thanks! All good, just spread a little thin atm. I do plan on publishing some videos this year. 😂
@Smitty8790
@Smitty8790 Год назад
Thank you for this video. I always enjoy learning from you. Please keep the videos coming!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Will do!
@scott2152
@scott2152 Год назад
Wonderful video! Can’t wait to see the one on the stand-alone capabilities!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@jameswaits8870
@jameswaits8870 Год назад
Great to see and hear you again! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Great review looks like the F16V4 will be on my list next year!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. Looks like a nice upgrade so far.
@seemorenow637
@seemorenow637 Год назад
Hey Jeff great to see you back. Made my day! Some genius’ been making some new stuff we all need you to cast your knowledgeable eye over. Peace man…..😉😉
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Thanks!
@carmineinserra
@carmineinserra Год назад
Welcome Back!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@richardcdldriver
@richardcdldriver Год назад
Yaaaa finally a brand new video great job 👏 and very useful information 👍
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Thanks!
@purduediesel11
@purduediesel11 Год назад
Well glad you're doing this since I dove in and got the same board plus 3 differentials for year 1.5
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Awesome! Nice board! It will serve you well.
@AndysBees123
@AndysBees123 6 месяцев назад
Hey Jeff, just wanted to check in and see how you're doing. Haven't heard from you in a while. You're videos have always been so informative!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 6 месяцев назад
Thanks! All good. Workin' on a video. 😂
@benndebk
@benndebk Год назад
Hi, Jeff. Nice to see you!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@silvercityslightshow23
@silvercityslightshow23 Год назад
dang it Jeff, I've missed your videos! You keep me entertained bud! I already know all about the falcon just had to watch your video! We need more explosions!!! you had me crackin up on your receiver video with the explosion, and satisfied my need for some falcons exploding due to operator error on this one! keep em coming Jeff! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Be safe!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Glad I could bring some explosions to your entertainment! 😂 Merry Christmas!
@silvercityslightshow23
@silvercityslightshow23 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Merry Christmas brother! Take care! Thank you for all you do for this community!
@davidshepard2372
@davidshepard2372 Год назад
Jeff, loving the sense of humor
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@devinhedge
@devinhedge Год назад
Good to see you Jeff. We’ve missed you.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@johnn1474
@johnn1474 10 месяцев назад
Hey Jeff, our favourite time of year is getting closer so hopefully that means some uploads from yourself, always find your videos entertaining and informative.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 10 месяцев назад
Thanks! I do need to get back to making videos. Been playing with the cows too long. 😂
@johnn1474
@johnn1474 9 месяцев назад
@@CanispaterChristmas leave the cows alone Jeff, we don’t make friends with food, it makes things awkward 🤣
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 9 месяцев назад
LOL. Give them a good life. They reward you with tasty meat. 😂
@johnn1474
@johnn1474 9 месяцев назад
@@CanispaterChristmas if we wasn’t meant to eat them then they wouldn’t taste like steak, burgers and brisket.
@Kev7274
@Kev7274 Год назад
Good to see you.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks!
@user-zk4kk3vn1t
@user-zk4kk3vn1t 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for all you do, great information and also funny, thanks
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
Thanks! I hope it helped.
@BenWillKing
@BenWillKing 6 месяцев назад
Missed you posting this year, Jeff! Hope you're doing well, and hope you were able to get a display up this year. Happy New Year!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 6 месяцев назад
Thanks! I took 2nd in my neighborhood lighting contest. Didn't even know I was entered. 😂 I am working on a video so hope to post something soon. Happy New Year to you too!
@BenWillKing
@BenWillKing 6 месяцев назад
@@CanispaterChristmas I entered a Lighting Contest this year and won $500! Granted, it was the first of it's kind in our county, and we live in a small county (only 8 houses entered), but I still won dangit. 😆. I've uploaded the songs to my channel.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 6 месяцев назад
THAT'S AWESOME!
@swampyg8r
@swampyg8r 6 месяцев назад
Jeff haven’t seen a new video from you in quite a while. I hope you and your family are doing well! Happy holidays
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 6 месяцев назад
Thanks! Life. All good, just a lot going on. Working on a video so stay tuned. 😂
@RonLego
@RonLego Год назад
Great to see you back. Thank You. A question, didn't you have a second YT channel? Have been looking for it but no joy. Keep up the great work.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Yes. Grateful Hearts Ranch. I haven't posted a lot there yet, but will keep both going. ru-vid.com
@therickmarcus
@therickmarcus Год назад
Welcome back!!!! 6 explosion episode.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Wanted to come back with a bang!
@markdickson9921
@markdickson9921 Год назад
If you are going to do a stand alone video I'd highly recommend updating to the latest firmware, it's currently up to build 21. Glad you're back to making videos.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Yeah, I noticed the "Download Firmware" link and upgraded tonight. Haven't read through the GIT history yet, but looks pretty much the same except for the WiFi area.
@MrGatlin98
@MrGatlin98 Год назад
Wow. I decided to check your channel to see if you've uploaded anything for the new holiday season (I haven't looked in several months) and you just uploaded 1 hour ago!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Merry Christmas! 😂 Hoping to get more out soon!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Make sure to hit the bell. They might send you a notification on new videos. lol
@MrGatlin98
@MrGatlin98 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas will do! "Might" is a good way to put it haha.
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
Hey Jeff, great to see you back making videos. You have to make the switch to the used HP server power supplies, 900 watts for $30 each !
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! I have heard. 👍
@robertwilson645
@robertwilson645 Год назад
Love your videos and humor!
@robertwilson645
@robertwilson645 Год назад
You have taught me a lot! Thank you for your time.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! I love this stuff! :)
@gadget1968
@gadget1968 Год назад
Many thanks for the Video and time in making good content ...
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thank you!
@majorgeek4530
@majorgeek4530 Год назад
Big gap in videos. Glad you're back really enjoy the information you're providing!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Working to get more videos out soon. 😂
@michaelstrahl
@michaelstrahl Год назад
Glad to see you back sir. Do you happen to have any insider info on availability of the V4? I was looking to start my first display this year but I haven’t caught the controller available yet. I guess there’s always next year!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I don't. I think he gets them in small batches and sends them out as soon as he gets them.
@MatthewMello
@MatthewMello 8 месяцев назад
Miss ya!! Hope all is well.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
Thanks! All good. I'll post something soon. 😂
@LAGASTEST
@LAGASTEST 8 месяцев назад
Great video Jeff! do you know if i can connect addressable light strips to this controller without any issue? Thanks! I see they are listed in the ws2811 alternatives, but just want to double check haha.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
Thanks! If they use the WS2811 protocol, then they will work. Most of mine are WS2811.
@Collinsfamilylights
@Collinsfamilylights Год назад
Hope falcon will get more stock in after the holidays wanting to expand my show next year and was going to run two controllers
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
They get them in small batches from what I understand and send them out as soon as they get them. Keep trying. :)
@blackdave8525
@blackdave8525 Год назад
Always good to see all this , i do laugh when your comparing 2 boards like a child who has lego pieces , keep up the good work .
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Thanks!
@davidmaxwell7029
@davidmaxwell7029 Год назад
Jeff glad to see you doing videos again. Would you know why when I add models to the visualizer sometimes it places them under the first row. It appears to have turned it into a virtual string.
@jaselogie3441
@jaselogie3441 Год назад
Prop may have different settings, like brightness etc.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! I've not had that happen so "uh uh." What are you trying to do when that happens?
@mewrongway
@mewrongway Год назад
Awesome Jeff! Good to see you! Hate it when the wife sneaks a camera in. 😋
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Giving my trade secrets away....
@mewrongway
@mewrongway Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas lol oops
@mewrongway
@mewrongway Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas HAPPY TURKEY SANDWICH DAY Jeff 🦃
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I believe it's spelled "sammich". Could be wrong. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
@kellyrkeeton
@kellyrkeeton Год назад
Good to see you :) I slacked and missed will they be in stock soon?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I think he gets them in small batches. Sends them out as quick as he can. They are hard to get, especially right now.
@GK-vk1kw
@GK-vk1kw Год назад
Thanks for the video. I've been considering one of these. Any idea on which license needs to be purchased if you want to run the upgraded software? Does it just depend on how many ports you're going to use?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
License? Oh, I heard something about that, but know nothing. AFAIK, the manufacturers pay that and probably just include that in the purchase price, but I'm checking with Keith to verify if that's correct.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
The license is for FPP and depends on the board. I don't have details, but apparently there is a post somewhere. I'm guessing Facebook.
@dandugger2835
@dandugger2835 Год назад
Miss your videos, I grew up on ya
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Trying to get more out soon.
@journeymancurmudgeon3113
@journeymancurmudgeon3113 Год назад
When he started talking about powering the board with DC, not AC, I knew what was coming and moved my headphones off my ears for the explosion.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! I turned them down a little this time.
@patrickd4093
@patrickd4093 7 месяцев назад
I think you didn't have toys as a child. Hehe Great video.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 7 месяцев назад
I had to play with dirt clods. 😂
@fieldbc
@fieldbc Год назад
I know I'm super late to the game but is there any place to get pixel controllers this close to Christmas? Anything you don't need anymore and are trying to get rid of? 😉 love your videos!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Thanks! Probably not. Especially now. Those were hard to get this time of year prior to "the thing" and much worse now. You might find someone willing to let one go after the season is over, but they will hold onto them during lighting season.
@minnesotaskiracer1183
@minnesotaskiracer1183 Год назад
I've been watching your videos for a long while. you've pushed me over the edge!!! Im ready to jump into this hobby.. if I purchase bullet pixels, 12V... where would you purchase ...? what brand? there are so many.......Help me Obi Wan, You're my only hope..lol
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! Awesome! Shipping from China is pretty high right now so I recommend going "local." If you are in the US, there are a few vendors kinda depending on where you are or who you know, but I use Ken at Wired Watts. Met him at an Expo and have ordered from him the last few years. Contact him directly if you need help ordering.
@minnesotaskiracer1183
@minnesotaskiracer1183 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas thanks AKA Jeff.. :). im in Minnesota....I'll check out wired watts.. wish me luck... I have no clue what im doing ...... LOL. here we go!!! thanks Jeff. love the content !
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
@@minnesotaskiracer1183 I just received a shipment of 10,000 lights from Ray Wu on Aliexpress. Shipping was included, they call it "Fast Boat" but it takes about 30-40 days, so plan to order early (like now). Works out to about 21 cents per LED, so the savings is about 30-35% over resellers. I would go for the 12 volt, regulated with xconnect connectors. It might sound like a lot of lights, but figure 3700 for a Mega Tree and 36" star on top. Throw in 3-4 mini trees and 3-4 snowflakes that take 300 lights each and they go fast. BTW this is my second order of 10K lights from Ray Wu and they are great and super high quality. Adding a full 2"x2" mesh of lights to the 3 car garage doors this year, so I will burn through LEDS like water! I buy all my xconnect wires and pigtails from Wired Watts. Its a fun hobby and the neighbors love it! Start early and map out what you want to do, then buy TWICE as much wiring as you think you need ! Cheers !
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Good to know. Thanks!
@hydefamilylightshow
@hydefamilylightshow Год назад
Great Video as of right now I’m still on the f16v3 some of the later made ones had the switches and not the jumpers. Mine says v1.01
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Me too. My display is still V3, but this upgrade looks nice.
@hydefamilylightshow
@hydefamilylightshow Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas I agree and it is a update at this point I don’t need any more controllers or anything.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Oh, well, then you need more lights! 😂
@johanolislaegers5175
@johanolislaegers5175 Год назад
Nice another new video. We talked about you yesterday. Can we use the v3 smart differential receiver on a V4 board? It looks like it's working in our setup but the V4 controller is stuttering a lot but I think that has another reason.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I think it works, but in a crippled mode (eg: doesn't have the full capability as the V4 receivers). I'll play around with it as I don't have any of the V4 receivers yet.
@johanolislaegers5175
@johanolislaegers5175 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas We ordered the v4's so I think they arrive this week. Then we will change the v3 with the v4
@LA-mw7jx
@LA-mw7jx 11 месяцев назад
would it eliminate the need for power injection if I added a 2nd power supply to the f16v4 and divided the ports between the 2? My show is around 3088 pixels total. I am running 12V pixels
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 11 месяцев назад
The need for power injection is based on the length of the string. Many things affect it, but just run it and if they look dull or flash when it goes white, put a volt meter on the end of the string and that will tell you if you need to inject power.
@jlittle0027
@jlittle0027 Год назад
Hey I watched your video on setting up moving heads on the v3.. the serial page on the v3 and v4 is completely different and I'm having a time getting my heads set up. Could you do a quick update on moving head setup for the v4? Thank you!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
It will only work on the 3rd (LOR/DMX) port of the V4. The first two are for differential receivers. I'll take a look.
@coffee2fly
@coffee2fly 7 месяцев назад
TY for the video just got the f16v4 1 week before Halloween and it worked perfect! (used it without fpp) But why is already f16v5 out?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 7 месяцев назад
Not sure he'll have many out before this season. He just usually announces at expo.
@MikeAllCisco
@MikeAllCisco 8 месяцев назад
Is it that easy to just update the resistor network? Do you see any issues with upgrading all of them on the f16 v3 to the B330J?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
I've heard of a few people doing that. If you need the extra distance, it's a cheap upgrade. David Pitts didn't seem to think it was an issue so I go with that. 😂
@majorgeek4530
@majorgeek4530 Год назад
They use shielded Ethernet ports do you run STP cable on your displays? And where do you ground everything so you have the same potential?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
My display hasn't reached the point where Ethernet has become a problem so some is shielded and some isn't/ The common ground is provided by a large/long mains cable that powers everything. Most of my display uses an F48 with differential receivers so that isolates each group of 4 props. Common ground really isn't an issue unless you use more than one power supply for a single prop. As for Ethernet, I have a 4-port network switch in my garage that feeds the display (2 controllers currently). I daisy-chain the BBB for the sign off the F48.
@failensouljah
@failensouljah Год назад
Hey Jeff, thanks for the great videos, I’ve been watching you videos learning about pixel lighting and led pixel “walls”. I’ve been looking for any info bout running different led types on the same data line but could not find the answer anywhere. Do you know if it is possible to run ws2811 lights and ws2812b lights on the same data line? The two lights will have its own power supply since ws2811 is 12v and ws2812b is 5v. The only thing they will be sharing is the data line. Will this work?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I don't know if the protocol is the same, they might work, but even if they do, they might look different. Why do you need to share the data line?
@failensouljah
@failensouljah Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas thanks for the response, Jeff! I’m working with a program called Resolume and can control lights individually or in groups/fixtures even if they are on the same data line. The only thing is I’m not sure if ws2812b and ws2811 understands the same protocol/data if put together in the same data line. Here’s and example of what I would like to do: I will set a 100 pixel ws2812b led strip as a fixture then a ws2811 flood light as another fixture but controlled on the same data line. The problem here is I’m not sure if ws2812b and ws2811 will work together within the same data line.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I know nothing about the actual protocols - I don't go that deep. Someone like David Pitts or Keith Westley might know the answer. Also, if you have more than about a foot between the last pixel on the prop and the flood, the data may not make it without some amplification like an F-Amp.
@failensouljah
@failensouljah Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas yes I’m definitely ordering some F-Amps. Wish the Falcon F16V4 will go back in stock. Been waiting forever and never seem to be able to catch it in stock. Once I get a hold of that controller, I’m going all out on buying the lights. But until then, I’ll just keep on researching on how I want my setups and what will work and what won’t and maybe I’ll find a better controller that Is actually in stock. Hope to see more videos of your F16v4 and led panel set ups! Great content!
@mcb0b1
@mcb0b1 Год назад
Do you frequent any forums or recommend a forum for a beginner wanting to get into smart rgb pixels. I have a 350 bulb c9 dumb rgb display. It’s your normal c9 roof outline. I am Tired of the dumb bulbs and having very little control over them. I’d like to do a much more in depth display but I know it’s a big jump. Thanks for the help.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
My beginner playlist covers the basics (ru-vid.com/group/PLFyrAfJ-kKd4ZfPdXWIt8v_bav61mW_KW). Most of the forums have moved to Facebook now. There are links in the descriptions of my videos.
@mcb0b1
@mcb0b1 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas thanks appreciate it.
@TheQueb
@TheQueb Год назад
At the 10:25ish mark, it doesn't look like your bullet connector is crimped. Are you soldering these?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Those are crimped bootlaced ferrules. They don't need solder. I bought this kit in 2018 and have used them for everything since (amzn.to/3GRhgUc).
@mewrongway
@mewrongway Год назад
We miss ya Jeff! 😋
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Icemageddon. 😂
@mewrongway
@mewrongway 7 месяцев назад
How is everything going jeff?
@SeaDooEric
@SeaDooEric Год назад
The updates to the V4 look good, I am using an F16V3 and VERY happy with it. Why run any power through the board to the pixels? I use external power for my F16V3 and then only send data to the pixels from the board, I feed 5 volt DC power from my power supplies to the pixels.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
It's convenient for short strings and not everyone runs 100% brightness. Potato/Potaato. 😂
@strohslights4996
@strohslights4996 8 месяцев назад
I was the one that discovered the 5V board reboot. Its my only claim to fame.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
LOL! CONGRATULATIONS! 😂
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
Falcon F16V4 back in stock (again)! Get um while you can !
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL! I feel like I watching the stock market with your posts. 😂
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Its a rollercoaster for sure!
@fevgg
@fevgg Год назад
what software are you using to program Falcon board?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I let xLights do it. See xlights.org It's the software we use to program the light sequences, but it will also send the setup to the Falcon if you have all your models set up properly. There is a 3hr training video for it in my beginner playlist.
@CalvertLarry
@CalvertLarry Год назад
Been missing you Dude! Get that new house and the new App built and out the door so you can make more videos??
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
LOL. Thanks! Have a few ideas in the pipeline. 😂
@xoversprayurfacex8388
@xoversprayurfacex8388 8 месяцев назад
Jeff! Are you posting any videos this year?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
Probably. You looking for something specific?
@xoversprayurfacex8388
@xoversprayurfacex8388 7 месяцев назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Yes Jeff, as a matter of fact, I do have something specific . I been playing with the Virtual Matrix within Xlights and Xschedule. I had it working and then broke it! I am using an old laptop and have plenty those that make Raspberry Pi, well, look like crumbs! And just feel bad for my wife if I went out and bought a raspberry Pi when I have an egg crate of laptops at my disposal. My Projector is working well and would like to properly connect it to my laptop. I did go to the group chat and they helped me but then I broke it again and well, bad engineer! I didn't write down any notes. 🧠Can you help out and make a video that would allow for a virtual matrix using a null controller running xschedule64 to run video during the show? Thanks. 🎅🎄🤣
@leiferickson713
@leiferickson713 Год назад
What do you think about Wled control
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I don't have any because my WiFi environment is extremely saturated - I have a few ESP devices that constantly loose connection. I know a lot of people use them successfully though and might be able to play with them when I move.
@cade861
@cade861 5 месяцев назад
Why wasn't there any update videos this year?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 5 месяцев назад
Life. Though I did take 2nd in my neighborhood lighting contest this year. 😂 I am working on a video though.
@cade861
@cade861 5 месяцев назад
@@CanispaterChristmas well we all missed you
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
Great News!!!!!!!!!!!!! The F16V4 is back in stock and shipping in 2-3 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get on the site and order today, before they are out of stock again.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
WOO HOO!!!!
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas David's new SRX4 quad long range smart receiver looks pretty cool too!
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Oh crap.....sold out again and not accepting orders. If this keeps up it will be a tough year for the pixel Christmas Lights.
@padretiempo8143
@padretiempo8143 Год назад
Might want to update the build on that F16v4 Jeff, lol
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Oh the firmware? Yeah, prolly should have done that before showing the web interface. lol
@johnnagy1575
@johnnagy1575 7 месяцев назад
The F16V4 Differential Expansion Board w/ribbon cable Doesn't work
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 7 месяцев назад
Doesn't work? What do you mean? Have you tried the xLights zoom room or contacting David?
@marito158
@marito158 Год назад
hi, Anyone have a suggestion where to find a F16V4?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
"Supply Issues." As I understand it, they arrive in small batches and are sent out as they arrive. Unfortunately, it's how things are right now.
@marito158
@marito158 Год назад
I guess, I have to wait for next season now, thanks
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Oh, you would probably need to anyway. Trying to get a controller this time of year has always been a challenge.
@katelights
@katelights Год назад
omghai jeff!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
👋
@troglodyte5094
@troglodyte5094 Год назад
HELP why can we not get these in the UK yet i have been looking for a while but all I get is waiting for new stock HELP please
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I don't think the problem is exclusive to the UK. Things are just hard to get right now. "Supply issues." 😂 Seriously, from what I understand, he gets them in small batches and sends them out as soon as he gets them.
@troglodyte5094
@troglodyte5094 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Thanks Jeff i will just have to keep waiting Thanks for the new video 😀
@Psycho80m
@Psycho80m Год назад
Hi, i wrote 2 days ago an email to them for shipping to germany. They answer:We should have more early next year.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Unfortunately, not surprising. Stay warm this winter! 😂
@troglodyte5094
@troglodyte5094 Год назад
@@Psycho80m thanks for the info mate
@jeremyhildreth5522
@jeremyhildreth5522 Год назад
I believe someone swapped out their 100-ohm resistors on the v3 to 33-ohm and achieved similar results
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I know at lease one person that did that and it isn't me. 😂
@lauramcdougal3952
@lauramcdougal3952 7 месяцев назад
Jeff, did you find a new house?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 7 месяцев назад
Didn't find a house, but acquired land so now the long process of building it up. 😂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--ywBwfMLBKA.html
@6-Iron
@6-Iron Год назад
Wow! 130’ home runs would be a game changer. I do like the white boards better. It makes them look like they were made by Apple. 😂
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
Haha. Not sure the power will go that far, but the data survives. 🎄
@user-vv3kh5vh3z
@user-vv3kh5vh3z 3 месяца назад
Can it control ws2815 since its 4pin ?
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 3 месяца назад
I don’t know the answer to that. It doesn’t show up in the list, but it could also be called something else. You can contact David Pitts. His contact info is at the bottom of the page on PixelController.com
@user-vv3kh5vh3z
@user-vv3kh5vh3z 3 месяца назад
As I see list doesnt exist, only broken link. Have contact them and got pretty shallow answer to my questions. Seems its just backup inside of strip, no need to connect anywhere just shortwire at strip beginning to gnd would be good. So every led chip except first gets data from two point. If you see chip as 12345 1. one have 3 wires to controller and backup data should be shorted to ground, unless you extend strip to strip. Chip 2. gets data in from data out of 1.chip and also backup in from data in from 1.chip. also for every next chip till end of strip. So any led in chain dies rest will keep working, but if two next to each other die rest will not work anymore becausee both data in and backup in are broken.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 3 месяца назад
@@user-vv3kh5vh3z Hmm. Seems like it would be "yes" or "no." OR, not exactly, but set it to "X" and it's the same thing. If it isn't supported, but could be, then it would be based on number of people asking for it I suppose. What kind of info were you looking for?
@user-vv3kh5vh3z
@user-vv3kh5vh3z 3 месяца назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Well I wanted to put two 2.5m strips in parallel next to each other so have high power bar and make few of those bars to have some animations in background of music events. They only answer they prefer double outputs per bar and adress them as same than putting both strips in parallel data. I got answer from your video I guess, so can inject* separate power supply to leds since each bar would be about 200w 16.5Amp. I think it can work with this strip, so only left is software, I think Madrex or Elm would be the best in my case if it works with controller.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 2 месяца назад
@user-vv3kh5vh3z basically don’t try to drive 2 separate strips with the same signal. Either chain them together as 1 strip (and control them through software) or use 2 controller ports and set them as the same address so they output the same thing. xLights will do this and even has some live show capabilities (I don’t know a lot about that since I run everything automated). See Keith’s training video on the software.
@dave_6391
@dave_6391 8 месяцев назад
@CanispaterChristmas Jeff, I hope you are ok... there are no new vids and as a fellow Texan I am concerned.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 8 месяцев назад
All good. Hoping to get some videos out soon. Broke my controller so that messed up my schedule. 😂
@dave_6391
@dave_6391 7 месяцев назад
@@CanispaterChristmas Im sure we all can donate to you for a new controller. Just ask. After all you do, it is worth it.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas 7 месяцев назад
Thanks! No worries. Dave is fixing it for me plus sending other goodies, but I don't know when. I also ordered some new pixels to replace some defective ones so I hope to get the display back to where I want it. I did get a major hurdle done yesterday - cut the grass so I can set up the yard this weekend. Wish me luck! 😂
@angelorusso3219
@angelorusso3219 Год назад
How many ways can you nuke the F16v4... let us count the ways. I think you just like that explosion clip!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
You figured me out. 😂 I suppose all those warnings in the manual are from reported oopsies in the past.
@skrame01
@skrame01 Год назад
Have you tried using a resistor at the end where it connects to the 1st pixel? This has fixed my flickering many times. I think btwn 300 and 500 ohms works but you have to test different values sometimes.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
I haven't. Flickering generally means there is a problem of some kind, but can be caused by several things. What is your setup that needs one?
@jodyrose106
@jodyrose106 Год назад
help please can you give me a DIRECTIONS to go my loving spouse surprised me with a box of over 10 bundles of 50 RGB/smw/ws2811 Im so lost what to do with them they are a funny looking connector and a loose wire how this is all new to me Im use to just plug in the cord to the outlet but this don't have that what have we gotten into.he got them because he wanted me expand my Christmas lights and fun. but pulling my hair out on what to do i have seen some of your videos and love them! but most of them are like past the first steps so do you have a beginner one? or do you know a book that would help me I don't what to wast the money he spend on these lights.
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
My beginner playlist goes over the basics (ru-vid.com/group/PLFyrAfJ-kKd4ZfPdXWIt8v_bav61mW_KW) it's a lot to absorb all at once so I'd set expectations for getting them going next year. The biggest gate you have to go through is getting a controller that will push data out to the lights. Those are extremely hard to come by in good years and with the supply issues of the last couple of years, it's even worse.
@darknes7800
@darknes7800 Год назад
Hi Jody, its too late for this year. Like Jeff said you need a controller and if you dont already have one you will not be able to get one for this year. Start planning for Christmas 2023. BTW, buy your lights in 100 node strings. It will make your life much easiser. Cheers!
@CanispaterChristmas
@CanispaterChristmas Год назад
They might be 5V strings. They usually come in strings of 50. 😂
@jodyrose106
@jodyrose106 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas
@jodyrose106
@jodyrose106 Год назад
@@CanispaterChristmas its all good you have so many great videos !!! i was getting lost i need a link for dummies lol to show me step by step lol thank you for the time. a
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