Behind the Scenes - Synchronized Pixel Christmas Light Show Walk Through - A Very Merry Meridian2020
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3 жыл бұрынOne of our most requested videos was for a behind the scenes (BTS) walk through on how to run our synchronized Christmas light show so here is a behind the scenes look at all the elements, props, controllers and lights that make up our Christmas light display. All timestamps of topics are below if you want to jump around. Hope this helps you get started in this awesome hobby of ours or gives some more ideas on how to do things! We do not claim to be experts, just a couple people who like Christmas lights and hoping our hobby brings happiness to others each year. I can help answer questions or post more information as needed. Hope you enjoy!
We posted an awesome Diagram showing how everything works together on our FB page:
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0:00:20 - Main Brains of our Setup
0:02:13 - Controller Walk Through (Falcon 16v3 link below)
0:03:06 - Garage Matrix
0:04:48 - Power Injections
0:05:27 - Yard Props (Spiral Trees, Leaping Arches, Pixel Stakes)
0:07:11 - Singing Christmas Trees
0:08:35 - Mega Wreaths
0:09:10 - 3D Printed Mounting System
0:10:40 - Pillar Matrixes
0:11:57 - Mega Tree #1 (Asap Pole and Portable Hole)
0:15:14 - Controller #2 Walk Through
0:19:00 - Mega Tree #2 (building a wood platform when no flat yard)
0:21:49 - Pixels! (what lights do we use!? Link below)
0:23:30 - Mounting difficult props (backside of wreaths)
0:24:39 - Eave lighting (LED Strip)!
0:27:07 - Starburst on the top roof!
0:28:00 - Overlook of full display
We are NOT getting paid for any of these links from these vendors...just thought we would share the links for main things we discussed if it helps you all as have been very happy with these products:
xLights Software (this is the free software we use to program/sequence the songs and lights)
xlights.org/
Falcon Controller:
www.pixelcontroller.com/store...
LED Pixels:
www.rgb-man.com/online-store/...
Power Supplies we use:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Matrix Mesh used for garage and pillars:
gilbertengineeringusa.com/pro...
Most Pixel Props are from Gilbert Engineering:
gilbertengineeringusa.com/pro...
3-D Printing Mounts:
inspirelightshows.com/product...
Clips we used for our 1/2 inch PVC for window and eave outlines: (we also cut down PVC coupling and make our own)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Other Links I referenced for Prop Builds:
Matt Johnson Arch Build:
• Living Light Shows Arc...
Peace Stakes:
• Peace Family Pixel Sta...
Asap Pole:
• ASAP and www.magicchristmas.org/asap-sr...
Portable Hole:
www.magicchristmasnews.org/por...
@albergaharriott5257 Жыл бұрын
At the risk of sounding like a scratched record.. Thanks for sharing this video as I didn't know how or where to start my display journey. Now I have some additional guidance.
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
Awesome....you got this!!
@jacobabbott4966 3 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to see a behind the scenes on the programming aspect!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh that might be a very long video as not sure how would make a quick video on that hahaha. Can definitely try though!
@jacobabbott4966 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian maybe a video series? One overview one and then a video series more in depth?
@shokid24 2 жыл бұрын
Break it out into a few sessions of video
@danielbass09 2 жыл бұрын
Second this!!
@putin2918 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielbass09 3rd
@skeeterbowling4924 2 жыл бұрын
Your doing what I always wanted to do, now iam to old to be on my roof, thank you for sharing all your hard work.
@marvcapitola4262 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thank you for showing the effort behind the Magic… well done!
@JustinRicheson 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best, most informative setup video I've come across yet! Thank you!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!! Hope it helps a little bit!
@u0296106 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing these walkthrough videos. I imagine its useful for you as well to see and remember how you set things up in prior years/where you want to make improvements. That said, I can't even begin to describe how helpful it is for those of us who are just getting started in this hobby. This video is my holiday lights bible. I also love that both of you are into this. My wife just rolls her eyes and tolerates it.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Yes it’s helpful that we both do it together so we can divide and conquer all the things that need to get done for sure!
@MSwain-yz4gl 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup! Thanks for sharing!
@bsblbrass 3 жыл бұрын
This is crazy and awesome. Great to see the MASTERMINDS behind this channel as well.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
hahaha we are NOT KZfaqrs so not really used to recording ourselves on the camera like this. So laughed and had to cut way too many times to put this together...our outtakes would be as long as the video itself lol
@bsblbrass 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian as long as we see the lights once a year, yall are forgiven... also outtakes add to the humor of the video I’m sure some people would appreciate those
@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. It's awesome. It's something I would not be able to do financially, but it's nice to see how it is done. I love technology.
@AustinSiler1 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I loved it. Thanks
@jesusgonzalez1988 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Its all about team work. Great job guys, thanks for the video!!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
It's a fun hobby we enjoy working on together so definitely helps! Plus then we don't have to know 100% of everything and we can focus on what we do know and break up the responsibilities to make it all work and look good come Christmas time :)
@Bennett_Family_Lights 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of work! amazing job.
@cheriduran9955 2 жыл бұрын
Mind blown.
@fitzmagic 3 жыл бұрын
That was a great video. So many great ideas... Thanks for sharing!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@darknes7800 Жыл бұрын
I started my show last year with just a mega tree / 36" star. This year added 5 mini trees / stars, 7 arches and 5 Gilbert B Flakes on the house. Next year will be the full house. I would recommend looking into the 12 volt HP server power supplies for your show (ebay). I use them exclusively and you can buy a single 115V input - 12V output @ 900 watts supply for about $30. Best long term - zero issue - high output power supply out there. Cheers and keep up the great work!
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
Love it! It's fun to see the growth year in and year out...keep up the good work as long as you are enjoying it!! Yes I've heard great things about those HP power supplies too! :)
@LightsOnWaddell 3 жыл бұрын
Super Cool. Thanks for sharing helps us new to the hobby get some great ideas! Your tree singing faces setup is awesome! Great Job you guys!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your setup is clean too!!
@LightsOnWaddell 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian that's what I love about this hobby. Everyone is so willing to share!!!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@LightsOnWaddell I mean why not? We call it a hobby of happiness so why not spread it more??
@goinorf 2 жыл бұрын
We sat and watched your videos on Christmas Day in Sydney. Amazing stuff.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Love it!! Thanks for letting us be part of your Christmas!!
@JB-fh1bb 2 жыл бұрын
This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen, and YT recommended it. The in action videos are next! Thanks for the behind the scenes
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
YT recommend one of our videos?? ::Happy dance:: lol
@kajunscorpio Жыл бұрын
Yes this is my 1st time seeing your videos as well. Yt recommended. I’m in process of buying very nice house with 1/2 acre yard. It’ll take me a while to build display but thanks to your video I can learn alot. Thank you.
@ericland5660 Жыл бұрын
Checking in from Colorado! This will be my first year and I really appreciate you putting this video together. This hobby is definitely information overload but I was finally able to piece it all together in my mind after watching this. Well done!
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it's still helpful for folks...good luck!!
@titandegroot 3 жыл бұрын
We drove down from Kaysville to check out the house. Love everything you did this year.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the support! Glad it was worth the drive for you all :)
@beauahmir4287 3 жыл бұрын
i know it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to watch newly released series online?
@braylenwyatt5528 3 жыл бұрын
@Beau Ahmir I use flixzone. Just search on google for it =)
@matteotrace2299 3 жыл бұрын
@Braylen Wyatt Yup, I've been watching on flixzone for since april myself =)
@princemoshe841 3 жыл бұрын
@Braylen Wyatt Thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it !
@bssuter 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! haha you can tell we are not used to being on camera and not active KZfaqrs lol
@billy1673 2 жыл бұрын
Gone are the days of putting my dads 8 track speakers in the windows on Christmas Eve and crankin Ray Conniff for the whole neighborhood.
@jasonrossborough8634 3 жыл бұрын
Done a amazing job on the lights, got some lovely views where you live
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
yeah we say we live in a postcard with all the mountains. Especially moving up from AZ last year. Big change of scenery!
@marvcapitola4262 2 жыл бұрын
Wind.. we’re are you guys? No trees 🌲 . Alaska? 😊. Thank again for the video!
@cameronwaters6950 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see the behind the scenes. Fantastic setup. Have a wonderful New Years Eve and 2021.
@JLSLights 2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how we all do the same thing when building our shows and have never met or seen each others videos lol
@yourneighborhood 2 жыл бұрын
Lol....My sister was telling me about an awesome show in Saratoga. Once she told me the name I knew exactly who she was talking about!!! She said the show is awesome!!!!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@trevilights 3 жыл бұрын
Man!. You have an amazing setup and investments. Congrats.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! We're proud of it for sure and glad it brings happiness to so many each year!
@trevilights 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian On your shows, when you use copyright music(I do the same) and uploaded to KZfaq. Are you been able to monetize these videos?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@trevilights very few allow it. Big name songs no way :/
@trevilights 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Thanks. Looking forward to see your show this 2021.
@d.thomas1541 3 жыл бұрын
One of the highlights of the 2020 Christmas season was watching your awesome videos. 🥰
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear! It's very rewarding that our hobby can bring so much happiness to others!
@chris12321222 2 жыл бұрын
All this time I thought you needed “Light-o-Rama”
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
xLights > Light-o-Rama :)
@darrenlangille2020 2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work. Video how to set up of the raspberry pi
@keithrichards4513 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting...
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
We think so too :)
@trauma1008 6 ай бұрын
WoW!!!!!! What a great installation!!! I wish to begin something like that next year! But I will begin with one tree and one star on it’s top. But… what is the budget We have to plan to begin?
@chrisw1462 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you've seen the aluminum channel used by some people for LED strips on eaves. They make a 45 degree version. It would probably project a little further down the side of the house, though
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Definitely better ways of doing what we did....but this was 5 years ago and now Im scared to touch them at all! Likely will be redoing them during this offseason all together though as definitely on their last leg I feel like this year!
@CC-il8im 2 жыл бұрын
Also I’m thinking about introducing pixels end of the sequences. But I don’t like to keep my controllers outside mostly because of the neighborhood if you understand what I mean.
@richmcbride3921 2 жыл бұрын
How are you fantastic setup Just starting out planning one for next year How often do you play your show and do the lights still stay on afterwards for nice decoration What do you need to play video on your mesh on the garage door that looked great That was the second thing on my list to order. Thanks for your time
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Our show runs every night for about 5 hours on repeat. Once show is over we go dark for the night. I grab GIF's or mp4 files online to put on the garage. You can use an app called Clipgrab to even pull stuff of KZfaq
@CC-il8im 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I’m running 3 . 20 foot lengths. Because I have a 45 foot tree so I need to get to where the lights are. But instead of using their 22 gauge wire. I have chance it to 16 gauge which when I put it on the meter it iworks great. But I was wondering if there’s another way around having to do that. But I do have to have 3 20ft Extensions. All because of location of the controller.
@tysont8201 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. We drove to your house before Christmas and it was awesome. I've been wanting to do a show like yours for years and the links and information you shared in this video is exactly what I was looking for to get started. For the songs you play, do you program the lights or is there any sort of automation the software does?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and happy to help! So no the software does not have any type of automation to the music but has some amazing affects that are in the software itself out of the box you can easily play with to see what can look good. Also we do just simple searches for GIFs or cool designs
@tysont8201 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Good to know, thanks for information. I ordered a controller and some LEDs today to start learning/playing with.
@SeaDooEric 2 жыл бұрын
I used to buy from Boscoyo, never again after I waited 2 months for my mini trees. HolidayCoro ships FAST and their corrugated plastic products are THICK
@aactor57 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am starting to plan a show for my house and have been wondering about hardware setup. Yours is the first I have seen. One question I have... how do you store all of this? I have limited space at my house and am wondering.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
I bought 4 big overhead garage racks from Costco and for now everything either goes on those or the floor of the garage to the sides
@carlhatcher996 2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video. I was hoping to find out a bit about the lights on the drive way. Can you give me an idea how you guys did it. Great video
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Raised PVC grid all the way across the driveway with 30 rows of 100 pixels zip-tied to the top. Likely will do another behind the scenes video of just that here in a bit if I can find the time
@sujeyrodriguez7692 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Love your display.. what type of led tape lights are you using?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
We bought ours 5 years ago and they dont make it exactly like what we have BUT we use something very close to this: www.holidaycoro.com/INK1003-60LED-60IC-Pixel-Strip-With-Waterproof-Plu-p/718-wp.htm?fbclid=IwAR0GyUbqBdSp2jQGLLDyGAeapEGUwXkfIsqF8yZROqmSWHLY_xr-6xxxXBY
@zacharybrosious2293 2 жыл бұрын
Damn that got complicated real quick
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha which part!?
@thebustedbolt3044 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the space station could see those lights going off
@kylerpace 2 жыл бұрын
Are you happy with the 3" spacing on your garage matrix? 3" would definitely be a lot more affordable, but I know a lot of people go with closer spacing for more density.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
It all depends on what your "goal" is for the matrix and your audience viewing distance . We do lots of whole house effects and so it matches the spacing I have elsewhere for the most part so I think it blends together nicely in the display unlike when I see a p5 trying to do full house effects with the pixels it just does not blend well in my opinion. If I had to do it again I would at least do 2 inches for more resolution for video clips and pictures but the fact that my audience is 70 feet away viewing most of the time I can get away with big bold images so just more particular on what I put on it.
@JLSLights 2 жыл бұрын
Even our matrix panels I built 11 this year and only 2 are the cutout panels lol
@orky2001 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how your programme all this?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll see what we can do
@CC-il8im 2 жыл бұрын
One more thing since you’re using low-voltage I’m sure you’ve heard of voltage drop. Being that they use such a tiny gauge wire this is where my issue is . That is the reason why I have to go to 16 gauge wire. But it be great if you knew of another way I could do this . I’ve heard of power injection but I’m just skeptical on it.thank you
@catmeow5920 Жыл бұрын
hey! how do i get my MOAW to split into 3 custom setting string settings on xlights? ex. string 1-200 nodes string 2-230 nodes.... on the program only lets me choose how many strings not customize it!
@anthonyemma369 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video, I was watching with my wife and she loved your boots at around 15:34 time. What kind are they? Christmas gift idea. Thank you.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha she says thanks! The brand is North Face if that helps?
@dharnish256 3 жыл бұрын
Great video on your setup...Where did you get your box and the mounts for the stuff inside?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Ammo boxes just off Amazon. Mount we custom make them our of thin metal, wood, screws, plexiglass, and plastic spacers. Does that help answer your question?
@dharnish256 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Yes...didn't know if you special ordered them. I found the ones on CCI...but they have a nice setup for the Kulp and not the Falcon.
@yuckfou874 2 жыл бұрын
Packers hat..??? Wisconsin..??? I'm here and would love to come see this..!!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
I was born in Wisconsin so Packers fan until I die...but we live currently in Utah to see the show in person
@tiffaneydoling9831 3 жыл бұрын
Watching this gives me so much ?s because the day I saw you starting to make it looked like you have done it before and probably have were you use to live but you finished fast I think it took 2 weeks to make but I remember coming to your before a show. And I felt VIP but I wasn't VIP and it confuse me! VIP or not VIP or not? Ahhhhhhhhhh! Do you know how much light bolts in total. Can u do house tour of your house? Pleas I want see if house has changed! From lincoln.
@concealed4carry 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice setup. Why do use batteries for the mega tree? You run a cat5 out for data why a not power as well?
@peterroeland2640 3 жыл бұрын
My first reaction/comment too. If you look closely, they are actually using 4 x PSU (Regulated power supply units) .
@remitheweinerdog4653 Жыл бұрын
Where do you get the power distribution boards
@dustingautreau4738 2 жыл бұрын
I see you are using the Alpha Pix controller. Do you like them and are they easy to work with? I want a Falcon but they are all sold out. I looking for an alternative as this is my first year but do not want to waste money for a controller I wouldn’t be able to expand with later on. I see that you are running both Falcon and Alpha Pix. Awesome display, Thank you.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
They are not the most user friendly IF you know better. Once you have a Falcon or Kulp you would never go back as they are so much easier to work with remotely if changes are needed on your layout etc where a hard reset would be needed. We are still using them as we have them but once they die or if we need more output we upgrade as you can run more pixels per port on Falcon compared to the Alphapix. If there is nothing else you can find you can make Alphapix work as that is what we started with our first couple years too
@trixie8052 2 жыл бұрын
Where is the best place to start? Looking to start building a show for next year but don’t want to over shoot my newbie brain and end quitting before I even get started out of frustration (I tend to jump all in and take on more than I can handle). So what’s your thought on a good safe couple of props to begin with and then build on?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling! I would say most people should start with their eaves, windows, and/or house outlines. That will set a good baseline for whatever you want to grow with moving forward. After that I would start with some lawn props like mini trees, arches or whatever you think looks best for your space. After that, the sky is the limit with your imagination and budget :)
@trixie8052 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Thank you so much!!! Happy Holidays and thank you so much for the videos!!!!
@johnbowlds9934 3 жыл бұрын
What size box do you use for your controller and power supplies? Also, where do you get the box from?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
We just bought ammo boxes from Amazon. Will look to see if I can find the link for you
@dannygentry9052 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you notice a big difference between the white and black Coro at night? I'm getting ready to order a few props and like the white for the day, but worry it won't be as sharp at night.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Good question...I notice no difference personally....if you watch some of my other videos, watch the difference between the wreaths in the windows in black and the singing faces in white. White maybe glows a little more but not enough to make a difference at all so just personal preference of what you like
@dannygentry9052 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Great! Thanks!
@anhdinh4959 Жыл бұрын
How many led ligh on the matrix garage? Could you send me matrix garage link? Please
@ScottDimmick 2 жыл бұрын
What size GE Starburst are you using? I'm debating between the 48" and the 60". The viewing distance from the street to where it would be mounted is about 60+ feet. Thanks, and I love your videos.
@ScottDimmick 2 жыл бұрын
It's probably the same kind of viewing distance as your house.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
@@ScottDimmick We have the 60 inch version and definitely would not have gone any smaller now that it is up on the roof. I feel like it needs to hold its own up there by itself. Good luck!
@ScottDimmick 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Thank you for the quick reply. I have both sizes in my cart and was debating between the two. I will go with the 60 inch for sure.
@TVJAY 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see how you design the show.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Design as in programming in the software or what?
@TVJAY 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian sorry, yes I am curious how you program the show in software.
@simonsmith2802 2 жыл бұрын
hi do you have a list what I have to buy
@j.g.6521 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, how many total lights
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
We are running about 15,000 pixels
@TVJAY 2 жыл бұрын
Did you deisgn/build the ammo boxes yourself?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Yes those ammo boxes were all custom built. Lots of different ways people build them thats for sure but at the end of the day you need a controller and power supplies in there :)
@Patjuh1990 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of material did you use for the lights above the windows? I mean the black material (on 8:57).
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
You are referring to the Matrix Mesh right? In that shot specifically we went with Boscoyo 4x8 Mesh found here: boscoyostudio.com/product/monster-matrix-panels-v4/ but you can get it specific to whatever spacing you want for the pixels and how dense you are looking to go with the spacing between (1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch etc) if you look here boscoyostudio.com/?s=mesh&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1
@Patjuh1990 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Yes that's what I mean. Thank you! :-)
@llatrel 3 жыл бұрын
Do you leave all of your c clamps installed all year or do you take them out at the end of the season? Also I noticed you zip strapped you trim string to PVC, is this working ok for you? Because I want to do this solution for our display but would rather drill and install from behind like Doug from Inspire Lights displays however don't have a drill press to make all of those holes.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
I kept them up all year this last year and only had to replace like 10 of them with new ones this year as some do fail. We live in UT so does not get as hot as other climates so think that helps a bit from the UV some other people have issues with more failing. Yeah the PVC is white and we keep it up year long and because the strip are pointed towards the house they are decently protected from UV as well. Might redo it all this year with some type of J channel to hide the strip even better and make it look super clean but will see :)
@llatrel 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian I still trying to decide if I want permanent lighting and use the permatrack from rgb-man because if I do that the trim effect will be under the eaves like your effect, which is cool but I was thinking to mount using shingle clips on the edge of the roof so I can face the pixels directly to the audience. We are in Colorado so I too think we shouldn't have too much issue with clip failure. Are you using 3d printed or a manufactured product?
@llatrel 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Oh and I was speaking of the light trim like around your garage where you have the pixel zipped to pvc and mounted to c clamps. Do you have an problems with the mounted in that orientation?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@llatrel no problems there around the windows or garage outlines...just have to straighten them out from time to time if get nudged or moved with the zipties...where as if you drill the holes they will never go anywhere
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@llatrel most people have the pixels on their eaves point down or out at the street and I am pretty sure those are the ways permatrack are too. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QSJSR4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is what we bought for the hanging 1/2 PVC and they work great
@ducebigalow8834 3 жыл бұрын
how many peace stakes do you have any what power 5v or 12v and is there any power injection, and how many ports? sorry for all the questions.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
No worries about the questions at all man! 70 peace stakes together...all 12v and 7 light pixels on each. The left side of the yard I have 20 and the right side are 50. No power injection but I have the left 20 on one port but given the distance of the right 50 from the controller I did start to notice power loss so I did split those up to 2 different ports so 30 on one and 20 on the other.
@ducebigalow8834 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian thanks for getting back to me so quick. Ì am debating on the stakes or another singing face element which I have 1 singing tree like you have.
@ducebigalow8834 3 жыл бұрын
how do you connect more than 1 power supply, do you have multiple power cords or can you make it just one. I am looking at adding a 2nd power supply this year. Last year was my first show. Do you have or know a good video on how to do this? thanks
@everythingfeline7367 3 жыл бұрын
In a similar boat adding more stuff. Wdym by multiple power cords? For my show im having the 2 mega tree PSUs on the same power input, but the outputs are separated. One half the tree is run on one, the other half ran by the other. Just be sure that the positives between controllers are never connected as to avoid them "fighting" which can cause damage
@christhrasher2984 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video....well done! Are you attending the Florida Mega Mini?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in UT so that'd be a long haul for us so unfortunately no. Will be attending some sessions coming up in the Virtual Christmas Summit for sure though!
@christhrasher2984 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Cool! I will be attending some VCS sessions too. Also heading to the Mega Mini. Going to build some Bigda Arch Fans. Excellent KZfaq channel btw!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@christhrasher2984 yeah I love Tony's arches! They look so good! Good luck and excited to see the outcome...you have videos of your show or just starting otu?
@christhrasher2984 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian No videos yet, but when I get some, I'll be sure to message you a link. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
@rezabellana7074 2 жыл бұрын
how did you climb on the roof taking a video running from one place to another? I'm just curious. I always figure out my house how to climb and install my light? Did you use PPE? Sorry if my question sounds stupid :)
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Physically how on the roof? I can climb out kids window and get to the roof and our roof is not CRAZY pitched so I feel pretty comfortable up there to whatever I need to do AS long as it has not snowed or is wet! No PPE (probably should on the very top roof but I'm just not up there long enough to any big projects. If I had to redo my eaves again though (which I am thinking about doing this offseason) I would be renting a lift for sure
@jm37024 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need a lot of outlets on out side of house to do a display like this
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
All depends on where you controller boxes are. We have 5 across our whole display so try to balance it all out on different circuits...but we only have 5 controllers so not as many as you think you would need
@jimporter 2 жыл бұрын
No mention of how you do the lights on the driveway.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
This behind the scenes was from last year’s show. The driveway lights were built this year and I’ll likely do another behind the scenes here shortly for that
@rayv882 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video at night of your lights and action I would like to see that?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah just search this channel for all the videos. Here is one that should get the ball rolling for you kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa90h6R9mNHGg2Q.html
@danielhoyt2121 2 жыл бұрын
Is this in Herriman? We'd like to come see it
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
We’re in Saratoga Springs
@CC-il8im 2 жыл бұрын
How do you deal with voltage drop ? I’ve been having a heck of a time with it .
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Are you running really long runs or too many pixels per port?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Are you power injecting at all?
@bryanfelver6125 3 жыл бұрын
Do you use regulated or resistor pixels ???
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Resistor...here are the exact ones we use www.rgb-man.com/online-store/12V-WS2811-Resistor-Bullet-Pixels-100-count-Strings-18-Gauge-BLACK-WIRE-4-Inch-Spacing-XCONNECT-Ends-p253753431
@frankl6684 3 жыл бұрын
You did the same mistake I made and used black extensions with a light colour house. We both should have ordered white.😩
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Right? Luckily at night you can’t tell :) Learned a while back if people are looking at your wires at night time we need to step up the light show factor haha :)
@frankl6684 3 жыл бұрын
Yes but I try and layout my show so during the day it shows as little as possible. S0me things you can’t get away from like the arches or the tree in the front lawn but when a car drives by in day light I find it nice that someone really needs to look at the house for all the wires and frames to show up. I painted all my grey PVC conduit with white paint. I’ll be putting up some daycore props to remove attention from the arches and tree. I’m building a 20ft tree this year and will use the white strips instead of the black. And from now on will be ordering white wires going forward.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@frankl6684 solid man! I agree with you, definitely try and make it look as clean as possible but some yeah white would be a game changer haha...you have a page for your show? would love to see it!
@frankl6684 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian I do, I just started a channel. Didn't do a walk through yet as im just took down my first show. Was going to try and get one up next year once I have the setup done before the snow comes. I have a couple of sequences done on my channel at night time.
@wlclights339 3 жыл бұрын
How do you mount the leds to your windows? It looks like you've got them mounted to pvc.
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Yup 1//2 inch pvc and we just zip tied under each light to it individually to keep it in place
@wlclights339 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian How is the pvc mounted to the house? Did you do the same c clamp setup there too?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@wlclights339 Yes those same c-cups I refer to in the video screwed into the house on the horizontal places with hold it up the PVC window frame and then put on on the bottom of the frame for some extra support. If that does not make sense PM me on our FB page and can send you more pics
@blairj88 2 жыл бұрын
Roast or fry!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
???
@blairj88 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian oops. Wrong comment. Liked your video tho!
@nakantor 2 жыл бұрын
How do you do the driveway?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Raised PVC grid all the way across the driveway with pixels zip-tied to the top. Likely will do another behind the scenes video of just that here in a bit
@davejeff6941 Жыл бұрын
Can you show me the link what do you use for your lights
@davejeff6941 Жыл бұрын
Name is Preston i like you Christmas music
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
Hey Preston, the software we use is called xLights xlights.org
@markmitchuson6900 2 жыл бұрын
what is a portable Hole?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Check out this page for tutorial and the build. Basically it is just as it sounds.. as it gives you the ability to anchor these big mega trees without digging down into the ground and then you can store it and move it around as needed www.magicchristmasnews.org/portable%20hole%20ii.pdf
@xxrobxx25 2 жыл бұрын
Hey is there any way you can send the link or point me in the direction to those 3d printed files? I'm looking for something exactly like that for my display. i hope they make them for 1/2 pvc plz and thank you !
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Here are some of the STL files we went with. Depending what prop you have the can get specific to those, or just search the Free section of files or Mounting Clips STL's here inspirelightshows.com/product-tag/mounting-clips-stls/
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Here is a generic prop mount for free that will hold 1/2 PVC inspirelightshows.com/product/generic-prop-mount-stl/
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
One other free design for 1/2 PVC inspirelightshows.com/product/generic-prop-mount-v2-stl/
@meomy009 2 жыл бұрын
Question how many pixels total is on your house ?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Out entire show is around 20,000 pixels with the additions this year for 2021
@meomy009 2 жыл бұрын
So around 10k money, trying to figure my total out before I start.
@tejtrambharatt5182 3 жыл бұрын
Hello where did you buy the HDPE ? Can you provide the vendor please ?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm it was 3 years ago and when we lived in AZ...now we live in UT so will have to try and find that info for you
@tejtrambharatt5182 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian thank you kindly. If you can .
@simonsparks6959 Жыл бұрын
Why do you have the Sound Blaster USB to 3.5mm Audio?? Can't you just use the Raspberry Pi 3.5mm Audio Out ??
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
You don’t HAVE to have the Sound Blaster but it’s a very inexpensive method to improving sound quality so would recommend
@simonsparks6959 Жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Can you do a video on the whole setting up of the audio from taking some random Mp3 and getting it show ready and then the physical parts of the setup and the Raspberry Pi config and the part in xLights to ensure that everything is in sync as I would like to add some singing props to my show next year.
@redsnowplow7985 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes. How long does it take to set up? 2 - 3 months?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we usually start setting up physically in October
@ben26730 2 жыл бұрын
5v or 12v pixel ?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
12v
@tinaadvm6436 2 жыл бұрын
I live in meridian, where this at?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
We’re actually in UT….Meridian is our street name
@shannonsantiago8323 3 жыл бұрын
What is the official name of this hobby? I had no clue it was even a thing until your Hamilton video. My family is loving watching all of these videos and my computer tech husband wants to create our own show in the coming years! We got really excited to find a show locally about 2 miles from our home! There are so many questions to ask! Is there a website or social media page that we could learn from?
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a pretty niche hobby....message me on our FB page and I can set you all up with some resources. The software we use is called Xlights so lots of FB pages like “XLights official support page” or “Xlights official sharing group” that are great to be a fly on the wall in and use the search function in those groups for tons of great resources and info
@kentkirkpatrick7953 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful homes but that neighborhood makes me sick just looking at it. I couldn't imagine living in a sea of just roof tops! That place needs some trees lots of trees!
@aabraham9599 3 жыл бұрын
I’m still trying to understand everything 😂😂😂
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
We posted an awesome diagram showing how everything works together on our FB page: facebook.com/averymerrymeridian/posts/396857165097697
@aabraham9599 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian thanks
@aabraham9599 3 жыл бұрын
Your area looks like somewhere in Utah....am I right? 😂
@AVeryMerryMeridian 3 жыл бұрын
@@aabraham9599 Yup, we are in Saratoga Springs, UT
@aabraham9599 3 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian I should’ve won the geography bee....😂😂😂
@Viktor-qe1ip 2 жыл бұрын
how much money did you spend on all this beauty
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
It's better to not keep track! lol (it's not "cheap" but hey what hobby is?)
@Viktor-qe1ip 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian I am also fond of this, I like it too We are from Russia I just wonder how much it will cost to do this in Russia
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
@@Viktor-qe1ip I can’t speak to buying stuff in other countries but most people here in the U.S. can get a nice first year show together for less than $5,000 USD and then adding more and more each year if you still are loving it
@Viktor-qe1ip 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian Thank you very much
@Viktor-qe1ip 2 жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbGafbV83ZqocmQ.html this is our house
@quinterod1000 Жыл бұрын
If you Have a computer why do you need the pie?
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
Good question! The Pi makes it so you don't HAVE to have a computer 100% dedicated to running the show all the time. In the video that is my personal computer so with running the pi that laptop doesn't have to be held hostage and the show can run essentially by itself :)
@quinterod1000 Жыл бұрын
What os are u running on the pi
@quinterod1000 Жыл бұрын
@@AVeryMerryMeridian BTW my wife loves your show
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
@@quinterod1000 We aim to please and have something for everyone! :)
@AVeryMerryMeridian Жыл бұрын
@@quinterod1000 Not sure if this answers your question but we run everything through what is know as FPP (Falcon Pi Player) in the hobby
@wackjob7 9 ай бұрын
Why would the guy next door even bother..
@vettper 2 жыл бұрын
omg, i wanted to do this but after watching, i'll pass. way too muc work. But congrats on your build!
@AVeryMerryMeridian 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha you don’t have to start as crazy as us…start small and keep it fun for you
@jacksaloman9513 2 жыл бұрын
the crap rich people spend their money on.
@fredfred2363 2 жыл бұрын
Nah... The amount of money he makes from zillions of you tube views pays for it over and over :)
@DavidJJJ 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a pretty awesome thing to spend money on actually, did you see the light shows? Spectacular.
@DarinCates 2 жыл бұрын
ALL THAT TECH yet background music is too loud and sounds like a toy saxophone played by a meth head. LOL
@wrnrt 2 жыл бұрын
It is just as if someone is talking through the music. Stop it.
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