AWESOME CHROMA-MESH CLEAR Matrix - Prop Build (2018)

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Should I start selling this jig? I think it's pretty awesome! I built it to help me assemble a 512-pixel, ChromaMesh 3" CLEAR matrix from Boscoyo Studio.
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@witchypoo6937 2 года назад

I do love your humor and of course your videos. They have been very helpful. Thank you for doing them.

@CanispaterChristmas 2 года назад

Thanks!

@toddwright11 6 лет назад

Looking good there ! ! ! I'm building my mega tree with 1200 nodes... after Christmas I plan to turn the tree on its side and string them between 4x4 frame to make a make shift matrix for summer time party lights. Right now the tree will only have 12 strands of 100 each. I hope to add more strands after Christmas for the matrix. I cant wait to see your show this year. As always I enjoy seeing what you are working on.

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

👍

@thec-morningproject6891 6 лет назад

Has anyone ever told you that you look and sound like the dad from young Sheldon? Great videos if you could show more patterns or demos of your builds that would be awesome, could you do a basic video of all the main components needed for a show and where to buy

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

Yeah, he mimics me. :) Do you mean something like this ru-vid.com/group/PLFyrAfJ-kKd4ZfPdXWIt8v_bav61mW_KW

@edwardslights 5 лет назад

Jeff -- really interested in seeing video of the Chroma-Mesh in action. My old matrix has about had it. It was a home made model on 10' EMT with 2" spacing, 12 rows of 50, it and the box it is in weighs about 100 lbs! looking for a new LIGHTER solution for next year. Thanks again for the Video's they make my week!~ barry in Oklahoma

@CanispaterChristmas 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yeah, this is really nice. I had a problem with the wires pulling too hard on the left side (which you'll see in the videos I'm editing), but I fixed that this weekend. Now, if I could just come up with some cooler patterns for it. lol!

@machine2747 5 лет назад

Do you have a pigtail you recommend? I see so many choices available. Great videos, please keep them coming! Happy New Year!!

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

I'm boycotting pigtails now. :) xConnect seems to be the standard tho.

@jstomasi 5 лет назад

Another option is to lay the modular matrix on a floor or large surface, face down, and use a 1/2 inch right angle pvc elbow attached to a 2 foot piece os straight 1/2 inch pvc pipe. Place the pvc elbow under the modular matrix, first pixel hole, and push the pixel in from the back. It will just click in. No deburring tool necessary. The 1/2 inche pvc elbow is the perfect circumference for allowing the pixel to pop into the hole, with nominal pressure.

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

Excellent!

@TheHookUp 6 лет назад

Love your videos. Random question for the master: I'm trying to put together a full package of open source arduino software with a synced light show that is plug and play on a NodeMCU. Before I start syncing music I'd like to know I'm not going to get a cease and desist notice. Do any of the DIY LED site have a list of songs that can be used in public domain? Thanks.

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

Haha! Thanks! None that I'm aware of. You might ask your question on the forums or FB groups. You'll probably get a knowledgeable answer there. However, since I post stuff on RU-vid, I do know that the deal with music all depends on the record company. Some don't care, some want attribution, some want money, some don't let you use it at all. There is no standard so pick a song you want to use then contact the record company and tell them what you want to do. Make sure to give them a clear benefit like mentioning you'd be promoting their music or something to that effect. Keep the technical jargon to a minimum (pretend you're explaining your idea to a 5 year old). If they say "no", move on to another company. Once you get a "yes", sequence that.

@PlantLectures 6 лет назад

@@CanispaterChristmas Thanks!

@jerrytrullender1184 6 лет назад

Hi Jeff. I blame you in getting me into this hobby 😛lol. Anyhow you mention that you’re going to use one differential controller then using one port for each string of 128 lights. My question is why? Would it not be easier to not splice then connect all 500 + lights to one port and create virtual universe? of course you would have to power inject. (I’m just a beginner and I’ve learned pretty much everything from you). :).

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

Haha. Well, I think I can run it that way without having to inject any power at all - it's a little simpler that way. But your way is certainly possible. All of my strings are 300 pixels or less and it's really just a personal choice. If I was short on ports, I may have wired it differently. What's a virtual universe - just grouping more than one together? :)

@texasmike7994 3 года назад

Where is it possible to buy sheets of that chroma plastic for props, I have custom trees I wanna make out of it. Thanks

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

There is a link in the video description to Boscoyo Studio.

@gwolanin 3 года назад

Another great video. I think I have a problem. I just bought 2 Chroma-Mesh clear matrix 24x48 - 2". I know that i will have to figure out how to break this up to run on my Falcon F16v3 controller but I don't know how. Do I HAVE to absolutely split the pixels (576 each, 12 rows) and cut the wire? Or can I put one falcon channel on 600 lights and the other 552 on another channel?

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

An F16 handles 1024 pixels per port if you run 20FPS or around 640 per port if you run 40FPS, but you can split the matrix up however you want.

@gwolanin 3 года назад

@@CanispaterChristmas Thank you for the info. With that said, should I run my whole show at 40 fps? I think I plan on having my RPi-Zero + Falcon PiCap showing my megatree and sidewalk outline, and the Falcon F16v3 showing everything else. (I hope that made some kind of sense)

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

Frame rate is more of a personal preference thing. I run almost everything at 20FPS. If I have a particularly jumpy song or I want to do something crazy on the matrix, I'll go 40, but most is 20. Some will fight to the death for 40 so Mac vs Windows. 😂If you want to do 40, you just have to plan for it with smaller strings.

@seibertdr 6 лет назад

Jeff, is it possible to provide a line drawing of your controllers and lights. I am still a little fuzzy on what I need for a basic setup. I have a computer that I can use to run the show and control the lights. Thank you.

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

I don't have anything specific posted anywhere but have videos outlining a basic system (see ru-vid.com/group/PLFyrAfJ-kKd4ZfPdXWIt8v_bav61mW_KW). In addition to the computer, you'll need pixels, power supply(s) and a pixel controller.

@Kev7274 3 года назад

How do you like the 512 pixels? I'm debating on 2" or 3". Viewing from the road to where it will be is around 45-50Ft. Suggestions?

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

Personal preference really, but I find 3" spacing fine for most things other than text.

@Kev7274 3 года назад

@@CanispaterChristmas Mainly would be used for effects,so 3" seems to be the right choice. The less pixels to install the better.:)

@timm2020 3 года назад

How many Strands of lights to cover the 4x8?

@CanispaterChristmas 3 года назад

You can get them in different densities. These take 512 pixels. You can strand them how you need to.

@Darkstalker834 5 лет назад

So I just got this same matrix for next year. By going with 4 sets do you have to inject power? I was trying to figure a way around doing that. I was going to use the f16 for this and my windows upstairs. All in all it would be around 600 pixels.on the f16

@CanispaterChristmas 5 лет назад

I didn’t inject any power, but also ran it at 30% brightness. If you go higher, you might need to inject.

@Darkstalker834 5 лет назад

@@CanispaterChristmas good call on turning it down it might make it easier to see from closer also.

@glivingston38 5 лет назад

So you used a 4 port controller. Did you have to power inject. Or by using 12 volts worked out without?

@CanispaterChristmas 5 лет назад

I didn't need to inject power on this, but I run it at 30% brightness so that helps. It's a 4-port differential receiver that works in concert with the F48 (or an F16V3).

@nwamtb 5 лет назад

Why did you use square pixels? I thought people usually use bullet pixels?

@CanispaterChristmas 5 лет назад

The square pixels are a little shorter and the plan was to put this against the house so space was a premium. They look the same from the front and bullets probably fit a little better. :)

@nwamtb 5 лет назад

@@CanispaterChristmas oh ok. I just thought that THAT the problem with the hole size was due to the fact that the squares are bigger.

@CanispaterChristmas 5 лет назад

I think they’re both supposed to be 12mm but I also had a suggestion to lay the Chromamesh flat and push the pixels through something hard and I wouldn’t have had to enlarge the holes. I may get a second one next year and try it that way or use bullets... or both... :My whole display is kind of one big experiment anyway. Haha.

@nwamtb 5 лет назад

@@CanispaterChristmas yeah you gotta experiment with the lights. I don't own anything I Need yet because I'm 14 but I'm starting to save up. I was inspired by a incredible display near me and you should see it if you haven't yet the name is Bentonville Heart Lites they have an amazing display and I've been talking to him on Facebook about his display and what he uses. He gets alot of people to see his lights. On weekends the line of cars gets 2 miles long it's insane.

@CanispaterChristmas 5 лет назад

@@nwamtb Awesome! I did check it out. That song was "xLights Around The World" this year. They get everyone to sequence the same song and send in the videos and put them all together. It turned out great! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pF12-3h8hpA.html Maybe you can participate next year! Some vendors might donate some components you'd need to get started (tell them your situation). They might say "no", but you never know until you try.

@ericgolpe 6 лет назад

So dumb question.. which pixels are these that you are using?, ie: what are the chip/pixel enclosure dimensions? Maybe you have a sponsored link for the pixels I have overlooked as I'm sure you may have had this ?? a zillion times. Great overviews for newbies.. I've been interfacing my own stuff for years with 5050/2811 strips + SanDevices + LightShowPro but the xLights/Falcon/Meanwell and pixel setups with Boscoyo products have reinvigorated my interest in not reverting to a "boring" setup this year.

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

Thanks! These are just WS2811 square pixels. I buy all my pixels directly from Ray (China). They are roughly 12mm heads with a 1-1.5cm square back. No sponsored link for pixels although, I like your thinking! lol! More info at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n6WO9tSfJL8.html about a minute in unless you enjoy my silliness. Welcome back!

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

Any suggestions for improving the jig? I think it's going to be a big hit! lol!

@robertpage9759 6 лет назад

CanispaterChristmas I feel ur pain bro I had gotten a flag from holiday Coro and used inconsistency in that build my fingers were swore for a week!! Maybe use a sheet of plexiglass I think a 4/8 piece of 1/8 thick is around $50? And I like the idead of the pipeline around it but I’d make more of a picture frame type deal,with a x behind it for bracing?!

@robertpage9759 6 лет назад

But if you were going to leave it say in the middle of the yard maybe and old swingset frame and bungles? Or a porch swing?

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

Haha. Just a joke. I needed something to hold it up while I was adding the pixels. Then I saw how ugly it was and decided to make fun of selling them.

@CanispaterChristmas 6 лет назад

I got some 3/4" EMT for the top and 1/2" for the bottom. I'll mount it to the side of the house somehow.

@robertpage9759 6 лет назад

CanispaterChristmas ahh gotcha damn it I would buy one too!! Ladder would come n handy hahaha Nice sounds good looking forward to seeing it You should of seen the mess I had putting my p10 panels together

@johnlorenz5929 4 года назад

if I wanted to an animated GIF in my display, would the 3" spacing look ok or should i use closer spaced chroma-mesh?

@CanispaterChristmas 4 года назад

Personal preference and depends on what you are animating. 3" is not going to look like a TV Monitor, but if the GIF is not too big, probably OK. If you are picky about it, go denser. You might get some idea of what it will look like in the xLights preview so that might tell you which way to go. Lighting nerds will say go more dense. :)

@johnlorenz5929 4 года назад

@@CanispaterChristmas thank you. you are my hero!