Thank you for the video. I messed up along the way and wondering if you could help? When doing the initial setup, I wasnt paying as much attention as I should and changed the host name before I did anything else. My board and BB came from wired watts with FPP already installed and I was going through the initial setup to connect to my network. How do I access the board now because when I try the IP Address, this "fpp" or this "fpp.local/" nothing happens. Thank you! Update, I figured it out! I used the IP 192.168.7.2 and was able to get back in! I changed the name back to FPP since this will be my only show player this year and finished the set up. FYI to anyone watching this, complete this in a single setting and make sure to listen and watch closely before clicking.

Based on what i just watched, the 40 minutes of it, I know you're the man haha. Really helpful tutorial. I gave Davinci Resolve a shot in the past but got overwhelmed and uninstalled it. I've been using the free version of ClipChamp which is preinstalled on windows 11. I'll reinstall davinci because this will help me find my way in there. Davinci will help me overcome some of the limitations I've been having with clipchamp.

Thank you Rick, always appreciate your knowledge and information. I am continuing to learn all this. I have some questions on about using a FPP. Would like to remove the personal computer out of the show player. Would you have a video explaining these and which is recommended?

Thank you for this video!! What size 3:1 heat shrink do I need to get?

A good honest "scare" is always fun, but when you get an "I almost pee'd my pants!" you know you've done your job. LOL.

Great video, tons of valuable information and thank you!

Very well done. Your explanation & cost comparison matrix made it all so much clearer.

thank you so much for this. explained things so clearly

Great video!!

This is a very helpfull video, thank you for making it.

This video is awesome! Thank you! What are your thoughts on using a combination of Pucks, Pixels & Strips. I'd like to find a way to utilize a mix of all. Would I need to use a different controller for each light type or could I just isolate the light type to a port? For example, I like how pucks look shining down on the side of the house. I also like how diffused strips look with effects. I would like to run the pucks and strips along side each other and then use pixels solely for yard props. Have you seen any setups like this?

I know this review is 1 year old and I hope you still respond to it. I am a rookie at this. if I chose to go with a K16A-B or F16v4 do I still need a raspberry pi or have a dedicated computer to run a program like Xlights? secondly Ive seen a LOT of videos showing build process and never see anyone "tin" their wires or use dielectric compound in their connections. is there a reason? Thank you for your time, great presentation.

Thank you for the practical, easy to understand explanations that address the necessary details!

Hello, Rick, Another great video. Quick Question for you. I started off using a LOR 16 Channel AC Controller running off the spare PC. I am using their ShowTime Sequencing Suite S6 Software for my old local big store led and incandescent Christmas lighting. I have ordered a Falcon f16v5 Pixel controller for the start with pixels and looking on setting up my first single EFL singing face. I have heard that the Xlight software is great for the singing faces, but havent tried it on the normal lights using the LOR controller box. Have you hear of any conflicts running different hardware, or is all in the settings and IP addresses? Thank you Sir

Great Video Sir, I was looking at pixel controllers, and your youtube jumped up. This answers a lot. Glad you are staying busy after retirement.

I cannot adequately state how awesome this video is. By far, the best all-in-one networking Christmas show video of its kind. You cover all the information that other content creators leave out. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Great information, thank you. I correctly have all LED and incandescent but looking to ease into the pixel world. Is there a controller that will support both traditional AC lighting and pixels, let's say 1-6 props starting out but would support additional pixels over time before adding additional controllers? Thank you.

So he called out Runza ummmmmm so that Means Nebraska. Nice to be supporting a fellow Nebraskan, Great Vids

Hands down, best networking video Ive watched to date for christmas shows and FPP networking

I Love that you created this. I have created a multi-cam project is mostly complete. I found several tips in this video helpful. Thank you!

Your neighbors light disappeared in the edited clip. nicely done.

Great video Rick, You are always so informative and give me the confidence to try some of this fancy lighting!😎

Very useful information. Thank you

Love everything you are doing to help grow our addictive hobby. Take it slow and eat the elephant one bite of a time.

Thanks for host name "little" bug. One I reflashed and reinstalled, it worked.

Cool and very great information

Best video I have watched on setting up networking. Thank you for making this video!

Hi i have an issue with my kulp and xlights i wonder if you could help on this , its all up and running but i have a few props and a tree , seems the effect off the tree is syncing with the props , what i have tried to do in xlights is have all props doing there own colors but there all syncing with the tree effects and being a novice i do not understand why this is happening , any help welcome .

Thank you for the videos!!!!!!

So if I wanted to run only a megatree, singing tree, 4 archers, a smaller matrix, and pixels on my roofline in your opinion would an f16 local port do it?

thank you very great information

So Im confused about something, what about my Hansen Octoscroller? Its a hat and on a BBB but this licensing only seems to affect "strings". Do I need a license applied to my octoscroller for my P10 panels?

So just to be clear, I don't have to worry about this for my Falcon controllers or for my PI that I use only as a player (no directly connected lights)?

How would a BBB P10 matrix connect into these network configurations?

G'Day mate. How ya goin'? I feel sorry for those that cannot understand my kiwi accent lol.

In my opinion this it is the best explanation and most accurate video about xlights networks I have seen :-)