as always, great information and always GREAT VIDEOS thank you
@CanispaterChristmas2 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ohiowalnut19 күн бұрын
the soothing sounds of your intro made it all worth the price of admission, and then some too!
@CanispaterChristmas17 күн бұрын
LOL! That was a fun one, but all true! 😂
@steviep373629 күн бұрын
Great Videos getting a Lot from them, I'm new to this and trying to learn If this device is used, will I need to get License Keys for FPP? Will these from wired watts (sn12v50skp3-r) work with this?
@CanispaterChristmas26 күн бұрын
To my knowledge, the license key is for vendors who sell products so I don't believe end-users are required to pay for one (I haven't). The pixels you asked about use the WS2811 protocol (most common) so those will work fine.
@steviep3736Ай бұрын
Love your videos and I feel they help out a lot, found you through Xlights. Just getting started in RGB/pixel and Xlights , and I have a number of PI's that I once used for other things. I will have lots of questions and hopeful will find answers. One for now is the RPI-28+ a good way to start and learn how to setup sequences and working with Xlights and pixels, as a low-cost introduction to doing them? Or would you recommend something else. Thanks for your videos and help
@CanispaterChristmas26 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'm not sure what is supported from a legacy perspective, but you may also have trouble finding a 2B+ for sale. If you already have one, then I'm sure you can get a version of FPP that will run on it just to get your feet wet, it just might not be the latest version of FPP. Also, understand that FPP is just a player for sequences you create in xLights and xLights is kindof a beast in terms of a learning curve so I'd concentrate on getting familiar with that first which won't cost any money. 😂
@steviep3736Ай бұрын
Do you still email him to get prices and such?
@CanispaterChristmasАй бұрын
It's been a while. I just order from Wired Watts now. He's "local" and I can fuss at him if needed. 😂
@CanispaterChristmasАй бұрын
Well, let me add to that. If you are planning to buy a ton of pixels, then get Ray to send you a quote and compare prices. I buy in smaller batches now so I just buy from a US vendor.
@CanispaterChristmasАй бұрын
The big cost buying directly from China is the shipping charges.
@johnl.2314Ай бұрын
Great video I know that it's old but I had a mechanic replace my alternator on my truck and he got lazy instead of doing what you did he took the radiator hose off of the thermostat mounting and cause antifreeze to go into my spark plugs now it's misfiring and he claims that he didn't spill any antifreeze into my spark plugs that thermostat area is right just above the spark plug well I would never let him work on my truck again😢
@CanispaterChristmasАй бұрын
Thanks! Oh man, been there! I've had my radiator hose blow off a couple of times, replaced the cap and it hasn't happened since. Seems to be a common problem. Fingers crossed. Hope you get that fixed soon if you haven't already.
@MrLibertyLaneАй бұрын
Glad to see you back Jeff. Seems you are the only one in the hobby not trying to sell "memberships" for helping others out. We can still afford to watch your videos!
@CanispaterChristmasАй бұрын
LOL! I'm not opposed to making a buck and the people in the hobby have helped me more than you know. I love being able to control lights like I want and have fun making videos about it. Work life hasn't been kind to me lately so I haven't been publishing, but at least have been able to keep the display going. It's about the time of year to get started so hoping to get back to playing with lights soon.
@dave_63913 ай бұрын
LOL "it's not supposed to be crunchy"
@CanispaterChristmas3 ай бұрын
haha
@DavidLopez-vn4be3 ай бұрын
I hope you are doing much better today sir
@CanispaterChristmas3 ай бұрын
haha She recovered from that, but left us a few years later.
@MarkWRoberts3 ай бұрын
... so glad you leave these videos up, 3 years later and I am watching again to "refresh" my memory... LOL
@CanispaterChristmas3 ай бұрын
Glad they help!
@leemontgomery724 ай бұрын
So it looks like I'm a little late to the game, but thanks for this video. I'm running 4 16 foot ws2811 strips off an esp32 and they start freaking out occasionally. I bought some of the f amps and will be installing them between the strips.
@CanispaterChristmas4 ай бұрын
Friends don’t let friends use strip. 😂 They can be a little finicky. Flickering can be caused by so many things. Make sure to test the pixels separately to eliminate them as the problem. Then, make sure the grounds are good. Let me know how it goes.
@Wellmann414 ай бұрын
Does it matter which way you put the connector on?
@CanispaterChristmas4 ай бұрын
Not sure I totally understand your question but yes, the standard should be followed for success.
@MichaelDavismikethechap5 ай бұрын
It’s been a while since I’ve been to Canispater Christmas. I saw this about your puppy, Lexi. I’m truly, deeply sorry for your loss. I’m glad for the joy she brought you over the years. That joy only deepens the sorrow, I think. ❤
@user-vv3kh5vh3z5 ай бұрын
Can it control ws2815 since its 4pin ?
@user-vv3kh5vh3z5 ай бұрын
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.
@CanispaterChristmas4 ай бұрын
@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.
@user-vv3kh5vh3z4 ай бұрын
@@CanispaterChristmas Yeah, thanks. Dont know why is that the case, but also guys from Falcon controller told me the same thing as you.
@artcate46895 ай бұрын
Glad to see you again Jeff!
@CanispaterChristmas3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@davidshepard23725 ай бұрын
Would lobe to see more of Jeff!
@CanispaterChristmas3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Not doing a lot until July or so, but woolsee. 😂
@mkklaus68925 ай бұрын
What wire do you use? Different for 5v and 12v? I am going to be using both. So run a new wire about every 500 lights seems best? Thanks!
@CanispaterChristmas5 ай бұрын
I typically use what I have on hand at the time (I'm very scientific that way, lol). Just make sure the prop won't exceed the current capability of the wire. Make sure it doesn't overheat when you first turn it on. Try to stay with 100% copper. Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) tends to corrode quickly. Doesn't have to be fancy silicone wire. 😂
@richardlammers90875 ай бұрын
Welcome back Jeff!! Your videos over the years have been very helpful and always enjoy the humor. Hope you’re doing well!!
@CanispaterChristmas5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad they helped! Doing awesome! 👍
@jetski06026 ай бұрын
He's back, so Glad to see you again Jeff. We have all been worried about you!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks! No worries. Just doing the things. 😂
@carmineinserra6 ай бұрын
Welcome back! How about a seed pixel voltage tolerance video 🤷
@keithhuggins85316 ай бұрын
Welcome back!!!!
@Dave-im8xr6 ай бұрын
Welcome back Jeff. I hope to see lots more of your excellent video's.
@davidsnowsr57696 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back Jeff
@bikeman6586 ай бұрын
Welcome back Jeff! You're videos were what got me into the hobby last year!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Awesome! Glad they helped!
@giles19626 ай бұрын
It's good to see you again. :-)
@matchboxent6 ай бұрын
I'm happy to see you back Jeff!!!!
@HeikoAZ6 ай бұрын
Yeah finally Jeff is back 🎉🎉🎉
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
😂 Thanks!
@brianmcvay54556 ай бұрын
Welcome back, sir, and looking great!!!
@jeremyhildreth55226 ай бұрын
Missed you Jeff!! Looking skinny!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
😂 Thanks!
@DaleCunningham_DBA6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all the information and examples.. I've enjoyed learning about this hobby from your videos!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I hope the videos help!
@user-zy8cf7fs1v6 ай бұрын
Its great to see you, congratulations on being back, you are such a blessing to this hobby!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@lachlights6 ай бұрын
It’s great to see you again!! I saw the notification for your video, and got so excited!
@mewrongway6 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff! Man that Mic looks better than the one on my ham radio set! 👍👍👍
@chrislotton37936 ай бұрын
Welcome Back, Jeff! As you can see, you've been deeply missed.
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
😂 Thanks! 😍
@CalvertLarry6 ай бұрын
Looking good buddy! SO, So, good to hear from you! I can't reuse the Ranch stuff :). But watch anyway.
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks! That whole moving and building thing is pretty slow anyway. haha
@ChrisBloom6 ай бұрын
do you know if you can push the fseq files from xLights via FPP connect - even though it's not technically fpp?
@davidprocaccini31536 ай бұрын
Welcome back
@ChrisBloom6 ай бұрын
great to see another video!
@RydeParkLightShow6 ай бұрын
Welcome back Jeff. Your videos have really helped me in what will now be my 5th year of Christmas pixel lighting this year, and I still refer back to certain videos now. All the best!
@yssubed26 ай бұрын
Great to see you back!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@stevetrapp10956 ай бұрын
where did you go?
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
No where. Just life. 😂
@xxtremorxx16 ай бұрын
Great to see you back
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@sr829016 ай бұрын
Good to see you back man!!
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@dab34rs6 ай бұрын
It's a Christmas miracle!!!! Jeff is back!
@ericellcey99846 ай бұрын
I've missed the CC intro (and content) greatly! Welcome back!
@AverageBo6 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back! Love your channel!
@davidkates71456 ай бұрын
Looking good and great to see you back🎉
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@pjbpennings6 ай бұрын
Glad to have you back, almost Christmas again
@CanispaterChristmas6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😂
@NorthparkLights6 ай бұрын
Awesome to see you back Jeff! If it makes you feel better, I have footage to edit from Mattos Designs sending me Evo pixels before the launch date! Then my work and university studies got in the way.... maybe that video will get released with the joke of being exactly 1 year late from the launch 😂.