In this video you will learn how to setup your Falcon controller for the first time and also the setting needed in xLight to connect to your controller
Thank you so much for breaking this down into terms that really make sense. It is a real talent to be able to take something complex and be able to explain in a way that everyone can generally understand! Thanks.
THANK YOU A MILLION! I have to agree with Kishara's comment " I've been watching a lot of videos but this is hands down the best one yet!". You made it easy for the average joe to understand and I will definitely will be watching all your videos and subscribe to your channel. This year will be my first trying this and this video has giving me to confidence to move forward. Gracias Amigo!!!
Hola Amigo!. Thank you very much for your words. I am so glad that my video inspired you. I highly suggest to start a soon as possible as it can take some time to come up with a nice sequence and get your elements ready. Let me know if I can be of any help. Saludos.
This has made my life so much easier. I was so confused as to what to buy and how to set things up. Your explanation has given me the confidence to go ahead and buy the bear minimum to experiment. Thank you so much. I've just retired and this is going to keep me so busy.
Great. Buy the controller, At least one power supply to power your controller/lights and also buy a couple hundred lights. Start doing some experiments. It's fun!
Hi Kishara, thank you very much for your words. I try explain as good as I can. I like helping people as much as I can. Thanks for watching and my best wishes to you for next year. Stay safe.
Such a great video! Just getting into the hobby. This is one part that I did not understand at all. The way that you explained it I completely understand it now. Thanks so much for your time that you spent on this video!
Thank you for this informative video, most videos tell you what to do, but they don't explain HOW and WHY which is very important in the overall understanding of learning to put on a light show, and you went slow in your explanations which helped me in the learning process,
Trevi your videos are amazing you have taken me from a newbie to completing my first singing tree. Thank you you don't know how helpful you have been and I look forward to more learning videos. Thank You again
Great video. I have watched other, they were so confusing. Your video makes it look so easy. Thank you so much for this video. I will be watching it again.
@@pepguy I buy all of my pixels from Amazon. I like that I can return them if they arrived damaged. I have found that Alitove brand are built well. All of these lights are made in China, so I am not sure if they are just rebranded.
Nice Video! As an update with XLights you don't need to do any of this as when you setup the controllers you can give XLights full control and it will automatically set the number of universes and all settings for the Falcon F16. There is an upload input and output function that will set your E131 and String ports, brightness, Gamma, Null pixels etc. without ever doing what you are showing. Also you this is so much easier than doing this manual stuff. It was needed a year ago but not anymore with XLights the Visualizer and Full Control of your controller allows all of your setup and model chaining to be done automatically. I have a 20K RGB show and all is configured by XLights with 3 - F16's, 1 - F48 and 15 Long Range smart receivers. You also need to discuss voltage drop and banking that can limit the number of pixels the F16 can control. Great fundamentals for people to understand as you presented. Glad you are sharing your experiences. ruclips.net/video/LwQq80OgH9w/видео.html
Thank you very much for yor comment. I really appreciate you taking the time explaining this. I am aware of that option that you talk about. I think is always good to experience this setup to fully undestand the concept of channels and ports. Truly amazing show you got. Thank you again.
Such a great video! Just a heads up the terminology of channels, universes and so on comes from the theatre / live production world where we use DMX and art net to control professional lighting fixtures. A single run of DMX is known as a universe. In the theatre lighting world each universe can provide 512 channels of control. The falcon controller actually supports DMX output on the RJ45 connections to the right hand side of the board. This makes integrating professional lights super easy too!
Thank you so much for this! Your video was very clear, concise, and told me exactly what I needed to know to get started on my light show for next Christmas!
Hey DopeOtter!. I am glad you found it useful. I wish you the best for this year and please keep watching my channel for more ideas. Another video is coming soon. Good luck with your project. Get an early start.
Explain powering all the pixels this controller and power supply is suppose to run. Cause the 60 amps will not power all the pixels. Great video by the way. You alway have a great way of helping us all out. 👍
Thanks John. I am currently working on a "Behind the scenes" video. In this video I will show how The mega tree (1200) pixesl doing a color wash sequence (30% Brightness) is consuming about 4apms (using a Voltmeter with clamp). Actually I measured the controllers power supply and my power injection power supply and both where using around 14amps each(rated for 29Amps @ 12v) when my show is running. I was surprised.
@@trevilights So. If I get the math right. At full brightness. On bulb. The 3 leds . consume. 0.06 amps at full brightness. And. At 30% brightness is. 0.018 amps? Is that correct? Thank you again. I have learned alot from your past videos. Very informative. 👍
This is very new to me. The way you present things helps me to understand the relationship between xlights and the Falcon controller. I followed your examples and had lights blinking. Felt good. I started to work with the visualizer and upload to the controller and screwed my head up a little. Any thoughts on using the Visualizer to set things up?
Hey brohren, Good to know that things are working out for you. Thanks for watching my videos. The visualizer is a great tool to setup your elements is a quick and simple way. But it will overwide your old settings, so be careful when doing the "Upload Output". I do not use the "Upload Inputs" since I already have them all set. Once you click the "upload output" just go into your controller and refresh your Output string ports. Remember that every element that you add to a port have to be connected in a sequential way. Up to 1024 pixels. Also keep in mind that you will have to inject power to these elements, so the more you linked together the more places you need to inject in. So the position of the power supplies would matter. Good luck, seems like you are progressing fast.
I started me second sequence and half way through I went and copies the lyrics from he first set of lyric and pasted them where I was working. Now my element won't make any face movements. What did I do Wrong? I rendered but nothing works.
very simple explanation of basic pixel light terminology, which no one ever explained this simple way....concepts cleared now for this newbie ...! Thanks...! Do you think set up process for F48 differential with smart receiver same ?
Hi JP. Thanks for watching and for your words. Yes, The F48 is pretty much the same setup. You are welcome to post your questions here. I'll do my best to answer them. Keep safe.
Hello Darius. Thank you for watching my videos and for your words. I'll try to do my best when recording them. Please come back soon. Uploading some more this weekend.
Thanks again for these vids, I have a question. can I connect adressable led strips to the Falcon controller? like the ws2812b and similars? does each led in the strip light count as one pixel? thanks!
Hi, Yes, You can connect ws2812b Strips and similar. The count of pixels depends on how the strip is designed. Some strips have grouping of 3 pixels per chip, other ones each pixel counts and lit up as one. Thanks for watching.
Trevi I need your help again. I'm getting ready to setup my controller. Last years show was great. This year I added new Elements to my show. I reassigned my string ports. Since then I can't retrieve anything. When I hit string ports it gives me a box stating retrieving string and universe settings but nothing happens. Can you help me please
Awesome stuff, I know what I’ll be doing for next Christmas. Could you make and post a list of the components you used as we as where to find them please. Brands, model numbers, programs and so on.
I have a question. How much current does the f16v3 use if I'm using ext power connection not using V2? If that makes sense. All my lights are 5v and I'd like to use a 12vdc wall wart. I've watched all of your videos and they are great and to the point!
Hey Jimi. If you are talking about the F16V3 board itself, then you might need to see the spec sheet. I do not know. If you are using a wall wart keep in mind that the F16V3 is also sending power to the led strings connected to it. To give you an idea of the wattage needed for a power supply, the other day I had 880 pixels doing a sequence and I was metering a current of around 4 amps (4 amps x 12volts = 48 watts)
@@trevilights I'm using a 5v 20amp power supply for 550 ws2811 leds but I'm wanting to power the board separately at 12v. I looked at the spec sheet and I didn't see anything about how much power the board itself drew. I was just wondering off of the top of your head if you new. You have been a huge help in getting my show going and I can't thank you enough!
complimenti per la spiegazione molto chiaro. Ho fatto fatica nella traduzione in italiano ma ho capito lo stesso fantastico, avevo perso la fiducia,complimenti.
Awesome video thank you! Newbie here, Question for you, when you upload your sequences in Xlights to your controller via FPP connect, are you uploading your FSEQ files to your FPP (PI) and falcon player or just one of them? Im being told that adding your PI to controllers in XLights is fairly new so it may be messing me up, thank you again!
Hi Tony, First of all thank you very much for watching my videos. Just one clarification here. The FPP and the Falcon Player are the same thing (FPP = Falcon Pi Player). I think you meant Falcon Controller (like F16V4). Good question. The F16V4 can be setup to be a player itself, which means that it is going to host the sequences and the music and running the pixels(lights). The Falcon Controller (F16V4) has a very light version of a Falcon Player for this purpose. On the other hand some people (including myself) had chosen to use a PI or Beaglebone to run a more robust and capable player called FPP or Falcon Player to Host the sequences and Music to act as a player and send the data to Falcon Controller(F16V4). It hard to tell you how powerful the FPP running on a PI is compare to just a player on the F16V4. Now, when you run a show, there can only be one player (Most common settings) either your FPP running on a PI or the Player inside the F16V4. So long story short when you upload a sequence it can only be uploaded to one player device. On my website "trevilights.com", you can book some time with me. We can discuss all this over a Zoom videoconference. Good Luck.
Hello and thanks again, the new Built 27 on the E131/Artnet setup is different, only have the option of Universe, Size, Count and Type. therefore it doesnt preload the 96 universes. can you please advise?
Hi There. This page now takes only one entry. You can put something like Universe=1, Size=510, Count=96 and Type = E131. The End Channel should display the multiplication of "Size" times "Count", which in this example will be 48,960. Thanks for watching.
Great video, what if you have 2 controllers? is there different settings? And is there an easy way to change the layout to match the channels on the controller?
Thanks Dave. Each controller will have its own IP Address so you will get to its configuration page separately. Each can run it's own set of lights. They can be plug to the same router. xlight has an option to upload your channel setup to your controller. I might create a short video on that in a few weeks. Stay tune.
hi I am planning to buy the F16V4 ready to run and iam a newbie from this, do you have a video how to operate step by step? when i saw your video about controller and xlights i have much interested to have this one . and i want it for the coming christmas thank you 😊
Hi there. I am glad that you have decided to move forward with a Christmas show. It's a lot of work, but very rewarding. I do not have a video thst cover 100% of a full setup, but I am sure that if you watch a few of the ones I have you can get the hang of it. If you run into trouble you can always book some of my time at my website trevilights.com ans we can video chat and solve your issues.
Need your advice I’m ready to purchase my falcon controller. I’m new to the Christmas lighting world. Which controller would you purchase the F16V2 or the Falcon 48. I’ve been reading about both but the only difference is F48 you can use 12 controller with it and is good for long range. Do you have a video on the boards? Thank you Sir I can always count on you to help me out thank you
Hey John. It's a hard call. Both are almost the same . You can't go wrong with any. If you have the need for long distance form controller to elements then the F48 is what you need. Keep in mind that you will also have to purchase a Smart Reveicer for every port you use and also a separate power supply since the controller would not supply power to the ports. Beside that they are both capable of 16000+ pixel. I went with the F16V3 because all mi props are close by. And you meant the F16V3 not V2, correct?
BTW. According to the link below you can use a Smart Reveicer with the F16V3 also, in case you neen long distances. You may want to check with them on this. www.pixelcontroller.com/store/index.php?id_product=56&controller=product
Hello, I am very happy to watch your videos. I will start and your explanations are very clear. I would need a little help regarding the f16v3 controller, can I connect one part in 12 volts and the other in 5volts, I don't understand at the level of the jumpers and if you will have videos how to create a sequence. bonne journée.
Hi Jean-Claude. The jumper selection can be confusing. But is a few words this is what you can do. The controller comes setup for 12v from the supplier. In the both of the bottom corners you will find two green connector were you connect the power supply. They are labeled V1 (left) and V2 (right). The V1 supplies power for port 1 to 8 and the V2 for port 9 to 16. NOTE: The V2 connector also power the controller itself. So what you can do (without having to change any jumpers) is to connect a 12v power supply to V2 and a 5v power supply to V1. So now port 1-8 are 5V and 9-16 are 12v. Note that the polarity changes between V1 and V2. The positive is on the outer side.
Since you have been doing this. Have you had any software crashes? I recently downloaded version that ends in .56. But when I opened it said it was ready for version .57 and then a pop up saying my computer will be harmed if I download it. On initial install I never got that pop up. So I stuck with old version.
I started building mine for christamas. But settings on E131 page have changed. It doesn't open a pop up window fro Add Universes and there are no total number of universes. Any updated info, please?
On the the V4 you no longer need to add one line per universe. On the only line you get, just tell it that starts on Universe 1, 510 channels per universe and a total of 96 universes (then save). This will get you started for your first 16 ports that your controller comes with.
I hope this isn’t a dumb question but here we go, I’ve done a lot of led work as far as RGB, so yes, each color takes a channel, and if you buy RGBW or RGBWW, then 4 or 5 channel, but isn’t the point of individually addressable to control each led with its own address and have it read data and set its color and brightness by that? Maybe the video answers this question so maybe I shouldn’t have commented until after I watched it all.
Hi there. The WS2811 pixels have 3 single colored led inside (RGB). So only 3 channels are required. With the combination of brightness you can come up with al the colors. When data is sent to a string of pixels, the first pixels takes the first 3 channels of data and sends the rest to the next pixels and so on. When you setup a pixels controller, you need to specify which type of pixels you are using, this will let the controller know how many channels are needed to control that specific type of pixels.
@@trevilights wow, that’s not how I had it in my head, thanks for the description, helps a lot, I do plan on getting into the Falcon controller with individually addressable so I’ll be watching more of your videos.
Hey Morris. Unfortunately I couldn't find one that i could recommend. Connecting to it should be pretty much the same as the F16V3. Even the port setting should be almost identical. Have fun.
How would I configure ports on my F16V3 for a pixel tree that has 30 strings of 100 pixels? Each port will be connected to 2 strings that are folded in the middle. So that will take up 15 ports and the star will take up the 16th port. I cannot figure it out. Would I have to make virtual strings?
Hey Gabriel. So you will use 3000 pixels. Each port in the F16V3 can take 1024, so my recommendation is use 3 port of your controller with 1000 pixels each. So port one will control 10 stands, port two anothe 10 strands and the 3rd port the last 10 strands. Virtual strings are optional. It is only a way of organizing the strands. That's it. In xlights the Mega tree will be configured as follows. 3 string, 1000 per string in a zig zag pattern using 10 strands. More information here ruclips.net/video/8W1vriknbB8/видео.html
@@trevilights I’m using LOR S5. I’m wanting to have 200 pixels per port to avoid power injection. So 100 pixels up and 100 pixels down connected to a single port. I’m doing this 15 times to have 30 strings. And the star will be on the 16th port.
@@gabrielgarcia8018 I guess it could work. But your going to have 15 cables going into the tree, which is pretty much the same as injecting power. On the 3 port setup you will only have 3 coming from the controller and a few more for power injection which can be sitting under the tree...and you will have 13 empty port for more elements. Today I am uploading a new video about the use of a smart receiver for long distance connections. This might be a better option, stay tuned.
The pixel controller page is different now. When I followed your instructions the channels do not count out. I have a Falcon f16v4. Did I miss something in the video?
Hi St Luke, The V4 interface is a little different. On the E131 page now you only need one line. So enter Universe=1, Size=510, Count=96. This setting will give you all your channels for your 16 ports. On the Pixel Output page make sure the Addressing mode is set to Absolute Addressing, It is easier to read in this mode. On your status page the Board Consiguration should be 16 Local Ports if you do not have any expansion boards. Thanks for watching.
Hey Trevi, Really enjoy your videos. I have a problem booting my F16v3. I just got it from another user. I have my IP address, but when I enter the IP address into my browser, I get a connection error. Any ideas?
Hi Mick, try doing s factory reset. Remove power, then press and hold down the Select button while applying power. Hold down until you see the board leds blink. Make sure the ethernet cord is connected to your router when you do this. Also replace the ethernet cord for another. You might get a new IP address when doing a factory reset. If this doesn't work, try changing the las numbers of the IP address to another numbet using the buttons on the controller. Change it to a higher number like 222. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
hi great video thanks ,i notice you have a firmware on the controller of 2.01 i have the latest version which dosnt seem to allow more than 512 pixels on each port it just reds out above that but thank you for your videos
Hey Stephen. Today I have v2.59 and still it takes 1024 pixels per port. Do you have extension boards? In the String port configuration string page the Port Mode dropdown fields should be set to Main Board Only. If you set it to have 1 or 2 expansions then the number of pixels per port will change. I've noticed that if you change this setting and the you reverse it to be Main board only it will not recover and the number of max pixels per port will not be reset. I was playing with this setting and messed it up. The only way to set it back is doing a Factory Reset. Try it. You should be able to have 1024 pixels per port with no expansion board. You will loose all setting when doing a Factory reset, even the LAN setting so be aware of this. This was the only way it worked for me. Good Luck. Thanks for watching.
@@trevilights everything, lol I am new this yr to doing the big light show. i have xlights, but cant get either on to configure to one another, i can set the test and it works with everything on 1 channel, just confused, no real place to get how to set up and run a show, also have a rasp pi, don't know if i need it but i have it
@@mattpoe1974 Hey Matt. Today I helped 3 other people that were having problems getting started. In my website trevilights.com you can book some of my time and I can help you out with the initial configuration.
@@trevilights thank you. Will do that soon. I was reading and watching some of your videos again and the V4 screen is different I had to change it to addressable address instead of channels that helped some of it but still having trouble but I will get a hold of you thank you for that. And also it doesn’t allow me to change the light type from WS 2811 in the first column to anything else in every other column.
Hi Florin, Here are a few thing to check. - Make sure the E131 universes are set and in the video starting in minute 6:30 on this video. - Make sure you have the correct pixel count per port in the String Ports. - Make sure in xlights you are pointing to the controller IP Address. Minute 19:00 on this video. Thanks for watching. Good luck.
now we need a video on how to sync the music to the he & she trees. unless i missed that video. i have the same song as you with the words (Rockin around the Christmas Tree) i just don't know how its tide-into Falcon. Thanks
You mentioned accessing controller info by typing in IP address in web browser. When I plugged my Falcon controller into ethernet on my laptop, enteted IP address, it couldn't fine the device. What am I doing wrond?
I am still confused. What is a 'universe'. Universe and channel are not interchangeable as in Falcon controller page it asks for 'Start Channel # and Start Universe #. Can you plaese explain the difference? There are ports (f48v4 has 48 ports). We can add maximum of 510 'channels or 170 pixels to each port. So what is the universe? Because of F48v4 as 48 ports and 192 universes.
I know is confusing, so let do one thing. First of all in your pixel port page, set the view to be "Absolute Addressing". This will remove the Universe out of this page. You do not need it. The universe thing is mostly used in the DMX world, so it is not very useful for our light show. Now talking about universes, is just a way of group channels. A universe takes 510 channels or 170 pixels (510 Channels divided by 3 led RGB each).The initial definition of these universes in your controller is important since this is how the devices will make sure they are talking to each other using the same channel size. Once you set it up, usually there is no need to change it. The F16V4 has 16 port out of the box, each can take 1024 pixels or 3072 channels (1024 x 3 R,G and B) for a total of 3072 channels. Multiply 3072 x 16 port = 49,152. Divide this by 510 channels that a universe is made of and you get 96 universes. If you add an expansion board then you get another 16 ports which equals the double of universes (192). Again, forget about universes. Just think of channels. Each pixel takes 3 channels. Have fun.
Hey Danny, the concept and options are very similar. On the e1.31 tab now you only need one line; 96 universes of 510 channels. On the pixels screen things are almost the same, except that you can only choose on type of pixels for all ports. Wifi is only for setup, you cannot send data wirelessly.
You can try this. Inside xlights under the Tools menu try 'Download Sequence/Lyrics". Here people have share some of their sequences. Download a few and see if you can map them to your elements. If you are requested for a password, try 'xlights'.
@@TheHobbyShopFilms Pretty much the same. You can define all 192 universes with 510 channels per universe. You will obviously need some expansion boards to use all those channels.
hi trevi I am doing the sequence rigth now although I set the port set up to start channel as channel no.1 but in the controller of XLight it always appeared start channel is 48961 how can I change this number start channel no.1
Not sure what I have done but when I try to add my 96 Universes all I get on the F16V5 Controller is 1 line not 96 lines! But that 1 line, besides the headings, reads like this: # | Universe | Size | Count | Start Ch | End Ch | Type 1 | 1 | 510 | 96 | 1 | 48960 | E131 Couldn't attach a snapshot so tried as best I could to convey what my E232/ArtNET screen looks like! 🤔
BTW. If you use the Visualizer in xlights, you do not need to do this, Since when you upload the configuration from xlights to you controller, it will take of this.
hi trevi what is the meaning of you cannot change the univeres count when the output is set to auto size do i need still to change the count univeres? 96 and how to in the XLIght controller
Just uncheck the Auto Size option and enter them manually. Yes, you need to change these values. Start Universe=1, Universe Count = 96, Channels per universes = 510. Also select 'Falcon' from the Vendor drop down list and select the correct controller model. This will change some of the settings in the list.
@@damedelim3621 In xlights in the Controllers tab. See minute 19:10 I do not talk about the Vendor or Model in this video, but is there on the right side of the screen, when you add a controller.
hi again i am doing right now the sequence althogh i set the channel start to channel 1 from the port set up and save ,but in the controller of xlight is alwalys apeared a start channel is 4961 how can i change it to the start to channel 1 thank you
I am using your video to setup my controller but apparently the setup page within falcon must have changed as it doesn't have the same information you are able to input in the video. Can you not do the set it and forget it anylonger? Thanks for your assistance
Hey Steve. In the page were you enter the number of universes changed. Now the setup can be done in one single line. For now enter 96 universes of 510 channels each in one line.
@@trevilights The way I currently have it configured using the one line method, is as follows: Under universe I've got 96 input, then under size, i've got 510 input, under count, i've got 16. Then it's got my start channel listed as 1 and end channel listedas 8160. That doesn't seem correct. Also, then in Xlights, it's only showing me as having 43 universes instead of the 96 I input in the Falcon setup. Just doesn't seem right.
You can only connect to the F16V3 when it's connected to router/switch. Once you plug it, if it's network setting are set to DHCP then your controller should display it's IP address that it got from the router in the small OLED display. Then you should be able to get to it by opening a browser in your computer and typing it's I address.
hi, thank you for the video, this setup doesn't work if you using new version of Falcon Play, i downloaded version 4.6.1 and it way different kinda lost on how to setup.
@@vietnight Are you taking about the Falcon Player or Falcon Controller? This video is about the Falcon Controller. There is another video for the Falcon Player. Two different things.
@@trevilights le recomiendo que haga una ya que explica de forma excelente y casi no hay personas que brinden esa información en español y en inglés como usted lo hace. Lo felicito.
@@trevilights I have got the files but when I try to down load them and get it in to Xlights I get stuck to a point I try to follow your videos but I just can’t get it I am sorry to bother you.
@@tejtrambharatt5182 where did got it? What is the name of the sequence? Describe the point where you are getting stuck? Do you already have element in you layout?
@@trevilights A about the 15:22 mark. I saw later that this was the talking trees but what confused me the most was the "virtual" port creation vs how you did the MegaTree.
@@codecage9333 Oh yes, It’s actually called virtual string. Is a way of braking down a string of lights that are connected to a single port into smaller ones. This is only for visual purposes. Imagine that you have 5 snowflake of 100 pixels each You can either enter a total of 500 pixels on that one port, or divide them into 5 virtual strings of 100 pixels each. The controller does not care the shape or what kind of elements you have connected, all it cares is for the total count. Xlights is the one that needs to know where in that string of lights each element starts, in order to send the correct data to it. Do not worry to much about this section. By using xlights visualizer all of this is taken care automatically. Here is a video about that. ruclips.net/video/QJKt6u1Hf8Y/видео.htmlsi=upXYrBl0bNPoAas5
Well, you will need to create a small network to connect your computer, the controller and a Raspberry Pi if you are using one to control your show. So you will need a small router with some ethernet ports. Maybe something like this. Look around. It's going to be a little tricky. Limited-time deal: TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports, Supports Guest WiFi, Access Point Mode, IPv6 and Parental Controls a.co/d/154CHB3
@@klausgielisch320 No, xlight is just a sequence creating software. You still need a way of send data from xlights to the controller via a network. Maybe there are some solutions to avoid having a small show network but it comes with a lot of configuration on your computer. I would not be able to help you here. I like to keep things simple and functional.
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Thank you so much for breaking this down into terms that really make sense. It is a real talent to be able to take something complex and be able to explain in a way that everyone can generally understand! Thanks.
Thanks Joey. Happy Holidays.
One of the best introductory videos I've seen, thank you for putting these together!
Thanks Kai. Your word encourages me to make more videos!
As others have said, at last a clear and concise description of how the controller ports work. Thanks very much!
Hey Steve. Thank you for your words. Glad to help.
Been watching a bunch of videos regarding the same materials. This is the first time it really stuck and made sense. Thank you for doing this.
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for watching and for your words.
THANK YOU A MILLION! I have to agree with Kishara's comment " I've been watching a lot of videos but this is hands down the best one yet!". You made it easy for the average joe to understand and I will definitely will be watching all your videos and subscribe to your channel. This year will be my first trying this and this video has giving me to confidence to move forward. Gracias Amigo!!!
Hola Amigo!. Thank you very much for your words. I am so glad that my video inspired you. I highly suggest to start a soon as possible as it can take some time to come up with a nice sequence and get your elements ready. Let me know if I can be of any help. Saludos.
This has made my life so much easier. I was so confused as to what to buy and how to set things up. Your explanation has given me the confidence to go ahead and buy the bear minimum to experiment. Thank you so much. I've just retired and this is going to keep me so busy.
Great. Buy the controller, At least one power supply to power your controller/lights and also buy a couple hundred lights. Start doing some experiments. It's fun!
I've been struggling the last 2-3 days to get my lights working. After watching your video, HOORAY, I got them working. Can't thank you enough.
Hey Old Harbor. Thanks for watching my video. Feels good to know people are finding my videos useful. Keep doing great things.
Thank you so much! I've been watching a lot of videos but this is hands down the best one yet! Thank you!
Hi Kishara, thank you very much for your words. I try explain as good as I can. I like helping people as much as I can. Thanks for watching and my best wishes to you for next year. Stay safe.
Such a great video! Just getting into the hobby. This is one part that I did not understand at all. The way that you explained it I completely understand it now. Thanks so much for your time that you spent on this video!
Hey Mark. Happy to help. Thanks for watching my video and kind words. Take care.
I wish I could hit the like button 20 times! You are a master at explaining this. Simple and very easy to follow along 😊. Thank you!!!
Hey Frank, thank you very much for your words. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this informative video, most videos tell you what to do, but they don't explain HOW and WHY which is very important in the overall understanding of learning to put on a light show, and you went slow in your explanations which helped me in the learning process,
Thanks Frank. I am glad you liked it.
The best tutorial on the subject. No fluff, just To the point.
Thanks Swapnil. Just trying to helpful.
Trevi your videos are amazing you have taken me from a newbie to completing my first singing tree. Thank you you don't know how helpful you have been and I look forward to more learning videos. Thank You again
Thanks John!! I am glad things are working for you. Keep working on your show, time goes fast.
@@trevilights I found the problem sorry to bother you thank you
Great video. I have watched other, they were so confusing. Your video makes it look so easy. Thank you so much for this video. I will be watching it again.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
One of the best video's on the controller setup. Thanks very much for your work on this.
Thank you very much for your words, they mean a lot to me. Thanks for watching.
This video is super easy to follow, you clear a lot of stuff up. Awesome job
Hey Russ. Thanks for watching. I am glad you liked it.
You did an amazing job explaining everything. I feel so much more confident on doing this now!
Hi. Thank you so much for your words. Just trying to help. It's not that hard once you understand the basic. Thanks for watching.
@@trevilights Also do you have any recommendations on what brand of string lights to use?
@@pepguy I buy all of my pixels from Amazon. I like that I can return them if they arrived damaged. I have found that Alitove brand are built well. All of these lights are made in China, so I am not sure if they are just rebranded.
Nice Video! As an update with XLights you don't need to do any of this as when you setup the controllers you can give XLights full control and it will automatically set the number of universes and all settings for the Falcon F16. There is an upload input and output function that will set your E131 and String ports, brightness, Gamma, Null pixels etc. without ever doing what you are showing. Also you this is so much easier than doing this manual stuff. It was needed a year ago but not anymore with XLights the Visualizer and Full Control of your controller allows all of your setup and model chaining to be done automatically. I have a 20K RGB show and all is configured by XLights with 3 - F16's, 1 - F48 and 15 Long Range smart receivers. You also need to discuss voltage drop and banking that can limit the number of pixels the F16 can control. Great fundamentals for people to understand as you presented. Glad you are sharing your experiences. ruclips.net/video/LwQq80OgH9w/видео.html
Thank you very much for yor comment. I really appreciate you taking the time explaining this. I am aware of that option that you talk about. I think is always good to experience this setup to fully undestand the concept of channels and ports. Truly amazing show you got. Thank you again.
Such a great video! Just a heads up the terminology of channels, universes and so on comes from the theatre / live production world where we use DMX and art net to control professional lighting fixtures. A single run of DMX is known as a universe. In the theatre lighting world each universe can provide 512 channels of control. The falcon controller actually supports DMX output on the RJ45 connections to the right hand side of the board. This makes integrating professional lights super easy too!
Thanks Mitch.
I need to educate myself in that area. I want to add some DMX next year. Suggestions are welcome.
Great video my friend. I’m just getting started and researching everything. This definitely makes me think I can do this. Thank you!
Glad you liked it. It's not hard. Let me know if I can be of any help.
Thanks for your willingness to help. Good luck!
Wow thank you!! As a new person who knows absolutely nothing this was a huge help.
Hi There. Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Hi Trevi, started watching some of your content recently, you give a really good breakdown of how to go about things. Great work
Thanks Mark. I will be covering new topics in the next weeks. Stay tuned.
This video has been so helpful. Thank you!
Glad to help.
Thank you very much! I just bought a F16V3 and this helps a lot!
Perfect. Good luck!
Great video and instructions. I now have my Falcon controller set up and I will follow your next great video. Good Job again
Thanks John. Before you know we'll be setting our show.
Thank you so much for these great tutorials
Thanks Klay. Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much for this! Your video was very clear, concise, and told me exactly what I needed to know to get started on my light show for next Christmas!
Hey DopeOtter!. I am glad you found it useful. I wish you the best for this year and please keep watching my channel for more ideas. Another video is coming soon. Good luck with your project. Get an early start.
I know it's kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released series online?
@Krew Anderson Flixportal
@Leland Kane Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it !!
@Krew Anderson no problem :D
Hi Congrats this is the best initial setup explanation for the falcon f16 thank you for that, and all the best for you...
Thank you very much Matteo. My best wishes for you too.
Thank you very much to take some time and create this video, it was helpful!👍🏻
Your welcome.
Thanks for the video. I finally understand what the universes are.
Glad you liked it.
I would call this "How to setup a falcan controller for dummies" This guy is great on how to do this. Life made easier .
Thank you so much for your words. Glad to help.
Thank you for your videos. i am new to Pixel lights and this is a great video well explained.
Happy to help. Thanks for watching.
I figured it out. Thank You
nice job. this really helped me
Thanks Jake. Please come back soon for more videos.
god bless you and your channel.
Thank you for your kind words.
This helped a lot
Thanks for watching.
Very informative video sir.
Thanks for watching.
Explain powering all the pixels this controller and power supply is suppose to run. Cause the 60 amps will not power all the pixels. Great video by the way. You alway have a great way of helping us all out. 👍
Thanks John. I am currently working on a "Behind the scenes" video. In this video I will show how The mega tree (1200) pixesl doing a color wash sequence (30% Brightness) is consuming about 4apms (using a Voltmeter with clamp). Actually I measured the controllers power supply and my power injection power supply and both where using around 14amps each(rated for 29Amps @ 12v) when my show is running. I was surprised.
@@trevilights
So. If I get the math right. At full brightness. On bulb. The 3 leds . consume. 0.06 amps at full brightness. And. At 30% brightness is. 0.018 amps? Is that correct?
Thank you again. I have learned alot from your past videos. Very informative. 👍
that was very informative
Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much
Thank you for watching!
This is very new to me. The way you present things helps me to understand the relationship between xlights and the Falcon controller. I followed your examples and had lights blinking. Felt good. I started to work with the visualizer and upload to the controller and screwed my head up a little. Any thoughts on using the Visualizer to set things up?
Hey brohren, Good to know that things are working out for you. Thanks for watching my videos. The visualizer is a great tool to setup your elements is a quick and simple way. But it will overwide your old settings, so be careful when doing the "Upload Output". I do not use the "Upload Inputs" since I already have them all set.
Once you click the "upload output" just go into your controller and refresh your Output string ports. Remember that every element that you add to a port have to be connected in a sequential way. Up to 1024 pixels. Also keep in mind that you will have to inject power to these elements, so the more you linked together the more places you need to inject in. So the position of the power supplies would matter. Good luck, seems like you are progressing fast.
I started me second sequence and half way through I went and copies the lyrics from he first set of lyric and pasted them where I was working. Now my element won't make any face movements. What did I do Wrong? I rendered but nothing works.
very simple explanation of basic pixel light terminology, which no one ever explained this simple way....concepts cleared now for this newbie ...! Thanks...! Do you think set up process for F48 differential with smart receiver same ?
Hi JP. Thanks for watching and for your words. Yes, The F48 is pretty much the same setup. You are welcome to post your questions here. I'll do my best to answer them. Keep safe.
Thanks for explaining things clearly.......for the NEWBIE'S
Hello Darius. Thank you for watching my videos and for your words. I'll try to do my best when recording them. Please come back soon. Uploading some more this weekend.
Thanks again for these vids, I have a question. can I connect adressable led strips to the Falcon controller? like the ws2812b and similars? does each led in the strip light count as one pixel? thanks!
Hi, Yes, You can connect ws2812b Strips and similar. The count of pixels depends on how the strip is designed. Some strips have grouping of 3 pixels per chip, other ones each pixel counts and lit up as one. Thanks for watching.
Trevi I need your help again. I'm getting ready to setup my controller. Last years show was great. This year I added new Elements to my show. I reassigned my string ports. Since then I can't retrieve anything. When I hit string ports it gives me a box stating retrieving string and universe settings but nothing happens. Can you help me please
Thanks for the video
I have a Kulp K16A-B Board is it the same 96 universes also
Great. Do something amazing. Thanks for watching.
Awesome stuff, I know what I’ll be doing for next Christmas. Could you make and post a list of the components you used as we as where to find them please. Brands, model numbers, programs and so on.
Hey Adrian. I am glad you liked and that you have decided to start your own show. I'll make a list in the next days and will be posting it.
@@trevilights that would be awesome thanks
Trevi, well after about 7 weeks i have two singing trees. Thank You again. now i just have to figure out the Rasberry Pi.
Great!!! I am sure you learned a lot while setting them up. Rewarding isn't it? Now you can create a few sequences with the songs you like.
Strange i did all what you say i can not output light un the string, more strange to status is working but no light out
I have a question. How much current does the f16v3 use if I'm using ext power connection not using V2? If that makes sense. All my lights are 5v and I'd like to use a 12vdc wall wart. I've watched all of your videos and they are great and to the point!
Hey Jimi. If you are talking about the F16V3 board itself, then you might need to see the spec sheet. I do not know. If you are using a wall wart keep in mind that the F16V3 is also sending power to the led strings connected to it. To give you an idea of the wattage needed for a power supply, the other day I had 880 pixels doing a sequence and I was metering a current of around 4 amps (4 amps x 12volts = 48 watts)
@@trevilights I'm using a 5v 20amp power supply for 550 ws2811 leds but I'm wanting to power the board separately at 12v. I looked at the spec sheet and I didn't see anything about how much power the board itself drew. I was just wondering off of the top of your head if you new. You have been a huge help in getting my show going and I can't thank you enough!
Thank you so much, this is very useful video,i was unable to access the falcon controller site
Thank you.
Pixelcontroller.com
Thank you
complimenti per la spiegazione molto chiaro. Ho fatto fatica nella traduzione in italiano ma ho capito lo stesso fantastico, avevo perso la fiducia,complimenti.
Grazie mille. Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto. Rimanga sicuro.
Thanks!
Awesome. So excited. After days of trying I couldn't get it to work. After watching your videos and step by step I got it!
@@burbbrat Thank you very much. Glad to help.
Awesome video thank you! Newbie here, Question for you, when you upload your sequences in Xlights to your controller via FPP connect, are you uploading your FSEQ files to your FPP (PI) and falcon player or just one of them? Im being told that adding your PI to controllers in XLights is fairly new so it may be messing me up, thank you again!
Hi Tony, First of all thank you very much for watching my videos. Just one clarification here. The FPP and the Falcon Player are the same thing (FPP = Falcon Pi Player). I think you meant Falcon Controller (like F16V4). Good question. The F16V4 can be setup to be a player itself, which means that it is going to host the sequences and the music and running the pixels(lights). The Falcon Controller (F16V4) has a very light version of a Falcon Player for this purpose. On the other hand some people (including myself) had chosen to use a PI or Beaglebone to run a more robust and capable player called FPP or Falcon Player to Host the sequences and Music to act as a player and send the data to Falcon Controller(F16V4). It hard to tell you how powerful the FPP running on a PI is compare to just a player on the F16V4. Now, when you run a show, there can only be one player (Most common settings) either your FPP running on a PI or the Player inside the F16V4. So long story short when you upload a sequence it can only be uploaded to one player device. On my website "trevilights.com", you can book some time with me. We can discuss all this over a Zoom videoconference. Good Luck.
Have you bought a PI or a Pixel Controller yet? Otherwise, see this video.
ruclips.net/video/GH0ZmGL_qa4/видео.html
Hello and thanks again, the new Built 27 on the E131/Artnet setup is different, only have the option of Universe, Size, Count and Type. therefore it doesnt preload the 96 universes. can you please advise?
Hi There. This page now takes only one entry. You can put something like Universe=1, Size=510, Count=96 and Type = E131. The End Channel should display the multiplication of "Size" times "Count", which in this example will be 48,960.
Thanks for watching.
Great video, what if you have 2 controllers? is there different settings? And is there an easy way to change the layout to match the channels on the controller?
Thanks Dave. Each controller will have its own IP Address so you will get to its configuration page separately. Each can run it's own set of lights. They can be plug to the same router. xlight has an option to upload your channel setup to your controller. I might create a short video on that in a few weeks. Stay tune.
@@trevilights thank you again
@@davetuttle2174 Glad to help.
hi I am planning to buy the F16V4 ready to run and iam a newbie from this, do you have a video how to operate step by step? when i saw your video about controller and xlights i have much interested to have this one . and i want it for the coming christmas thank you 😊
Hi there. I am glad that you have decided to move forward with a Christmas show. It's a lot of work, but very rewarding. I do not have a video thst cover 100% of a full setup, but I am sure that if you watch a few of the ones I have you can get the hang of it. If you run into trouble you can always book some of my time at my website trevilights.com ans we can video chat and solve your issues.
@@trevilights thank you very much for the reply and more power to trevi lights god bless
Need your advice I’m ready to purchase my falcon controller. I’m new to the Christmas lighting world. Which controller would you purchase the F16V2 or the Falcon 48. I’ve been reading about both but the only difference is F48 you can use 12 controller with it and is good for long range. Do you have a video on the boards? Thank you Sir I can always count on you to help me out thank you
Hey John. It's a hard call. Both are almost the same . You can't go wrong with any. If you have the need for long distance form controller to elements then the F48 is what you need. Keep in mind that you will also have to purchase a Smart Reveicer for every port you use and also a separate power supply since the controller would not supply power to the ports. Beside that they are both capable of 16000+ pixel. I went with the F16V3 because all mi props are close by. And you meant the F16V3 not V2, correct?
BTW. According to the link below you can use a Smart Reveicer with the F16V3 also, in case you neen long distances. You may want to check with them on this.
www.pixelcontroller.com/store/index.php?id_product=56&controller=product
@@trevilightsYes Sir , I agree with you thank you I really appreciate your help. Thank You
Hello, I am very happy to watch your videos. I will start and your explanations are very clear. I would need a little help regarding the f16v3 controller, can I connect one part in 12 volts and the other in 5volts, I don't understand at the level of the jumpers and if you will have videos how to create a sequence.
bonne journée.
Hi Jean-Claude. The jumper selection can be confusing. But is a few words this is what you can do. The controller comes setup for 12v from the supplier. In the both of the bottom corners you will find two green connector were you connect the power supply. They are labeled V1 (left) and V2 (right). The V1 supplies power for port 1 to 8 and the V2 for port 9 to 16.
NOTE: The V2 connector also power the controller itself. So what you can do (without having to change any jumpers) is to connect a 12v power supply to V2 and a 5v power supply to V1. So now port 1-8 are 5V and 9-16 are 12v. Note that the polarity changes between V1 and V2. The positive is on the outer side.
@@trevilights Merci.
Awesome
Glad you liked it!
@@trevilights wishing you and your family merry Christmas in advance 🥳
@@vinay_dias To you too. Stay safe.
Since you have been doing this. Have you had any software crashes? I recently downloaded version that ends in .56. But when I opened it said it was ready for version .57 and then a pop up saying my computer will be harmed if I download it. On initial install I never got that pop up. So I stuck with old version.
I am using version 2020.49. You should be good. No crashes for me.
Thanks for the reply. To all my questions.
I started building mine for christamas. But settings on E131 page have changed. It doesn't open a pop up window fro Add Universes and there are no total number of universes. Any updated info, please?
On the the V4 you no longer need to add one line per universe. On the only line you get, just tell it that starts on Universe 1, 510 channels per universe and a total of 96 universes (then save). This will get you started for your first 16 ports that your controller comes with.
I hope this isn’t a dumb question but here we go, I’ve done a lot of led work as far as RGB, so yes, each color takes a channel, and if you buy RGBW or RGBWW, then 4 or 5 channel, but isn’t the point of individually addressable to control each led with its own address and have it read data and set its color and brightness by that? Maybe the video answers this question so maybe I shouldn’t have commented until after I watched it all.
Hi there. The WS2811 pixels have 3 single colored led inside (RGB). So only 3 channels are required. With the combination of brightness you can come up with al the colors. When data is sent to a string of pixels, the first pixels takes the first 3 channels of data and sends the rest to the next pixels and so on. When you setup a pixels controller, you need to specify which type of pixels you are using, this will let the controller know how many channels are needed to control that specific type of pixels.
@@trevilights wow, that’s not how I had it in my head, thanks for the description, helps a lot, I do plan on getting into the Falcon controller with individually addressable so I’ll be watching more of your videos.
@@waynenocton Awesome. You are going to enjoy putting up a show. Let me know if I can be of any help.
I bought a F48 falcon controller and I'm having a hard time finding a set up video for it. Can you suggest one?
Hey Morris. Unfortunately I couldn't find one that i could recommend. Connecting to it should be pretty much the same as the F16V3. Even the port setting should be almost identical. Have fun.
@@trevilights I'll try it
How would I configure ports on my F16V3 for a pixel tree that has 30 strings of 100 pixels? Each port will be connected to 2 strings that are folded in the middle. So that will take up 15 ports and the star will take up the 16th port. I cannot figure it out. Would I have to make virtual strings?
Hey Gabriel. So you will use 3000 pixels. Each port in the F16V3 can take 1024, so my recommendation is use 3 port of your controller with 1000 pixels each. So port one will control 10 stands, port two anothe 10 strands and the 3rd port the last 10 strands. Virtual strings are optional. It is only a way of organizing the strands. That's it.
In xlights the Mega tree will be configured as follows. 3 string, 1000 per string in a zig zag pattern using 10 strands.
More information here
ruclips.net/video/8W1vriknbB8/видео.html
@@trevilights I’m using LOR S5. I’m wanting to have 200 pixels per port to avoid power injection. So 100 pixels up and 100 pixels down connected to a single port. I’m doing this 15 times to have 30 strings. And the star will be on the 16th port.
@@gabrielgarcia8018 I guess it could work. But your going to have 15 cables going into the tree, which is pretty much the same as injecting power. On the 3 port setup you will only have 3 coming from the controller and a few more for power injection which can be sitting under the tree...and you will have 13 empty port for more elements. Today I am uploading a new video about the use of a smart receiver for long distance connections. This might be a better option, stay tuned.
The pixel controller page is different now. When I followed your instructions the channels do not count out. I have a Falcon f16v4. Did I miss something in the video?
Hi St Luke, The V4 interface is a little different. On the E131 page now you only need one line. So enter Universe=1, Size=510, Count=96. This setting will give you all your channels for your 16 ports. On the Pixel Output page make sure the Addressing mode is set to Absolute Addressing, It is easier to read in this mode. On your status page the Board Consiguration should be 16 Local Ports if you do not have any expansion boards.
Thanks for watching.
Hey Trevi, Really enjoy your videos. I have a problem booting my F16v3. I just got it from another user. I have my IP address, but when I enter the IP address into my browser, I get a connection error. Any ideas?
Hi Mick, try doing s factory reset. Remove power, then press and hold down the Select button while applying power. Hold down until you see the board leds blink. Make sure the ethernet cord is connected to your router when you do this. Also replace the ethernet cord for another. You might get a new IP address when doing a factory reset. If this doesn't work, try changing the las numbers of the IP address to another numbet using the buttons on the controller. Change it to a higher number like 222. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
hi great video thanks ,i notice you have a firmware on the controller of 2.01 i have the latest version which dosnt seem to allow more than 512 pixels on each port it just reds out above that but thank you for your videos
Hey Stephen. Today I have v2.59 and still it takes 1024 pixels per port. Do you have extension boards? In the String port configuration string page the Port Mode dropdown fields should be set to Main Board Only. If you set it to have 1 or 2 expansions then the number of pixels per port will change. I've noticed that if you change this setting and the you reverse it to be Main board only it will not recover and the number of max pixels per port will not be reset. I was playing with this setting and messed it up. The only way to set it back is doing a Factory Reset. Try it. You should be able to have 1024 pixels per port with no expansion board. You will loose all setting when doing a Factory reset, even the LAN setting so be aware of this. This was the only way it worked for me. Good Luck. Thanks for watching.
@@trevilights thanks for that info i do have a board and as soon as i changed it i was allowed to put the extra pixels on thanks again
Great!!!
this was very informative but anyway you could make on on the f16v4? things are setup diffferntly in the v4 and still stuggling setting up. thanks
The V4 is very similar. Same concept. What are you struggling with?
@@trevilights everything, lol I am new this yr to doing the big light show. i have xlights, but cant get either on to configure to one another, i can set the test and it works with everything on 1 channel, just confused, no real place to get how to set up and run a show, also have a rasp pi, don't know if i need it but i have it
@@mattpoe1974 Hey Matt. Today I helped 3 other people that were having problems getting started. In my website trevilights.com you can book some of my time and I can help you out with the initial configuration.
@@trevilights thank you. Will do that soon. I was reading and watching some of your videos again and the V4 screen is different I had to change it to addressable address instead of channels that helped some of it but still having trouble but I will get a hold of you thank you for that. And also it doesn’t allow me to change the light type from WS 2811 in the first column to anything else in every other column.
Do you have some ideea why i can not have any light output from f16v3
Hi Florin, Here are a few thing to check.
- Make sure the E131 universes are set and in the video starting in minute 6:30 on this video.
- Make sure you have the correct pixel count per port in the String Ports.
- Make sure in xlights you are pointing to the controller IP Address. Minute 19:00 on this video.
Thanks for watching. Good luck.
now we need a video on how to sync the music to the he & she trees. unless i missed that video. i have the same song as you with the words (Rockin around the Christmas Tree) i just don't know how its tide-into Falcon. Thanks
Hey Jack. Here is the video.
ruclips.net/video/DwaEMKWtwe8/видео.html
You mentioned accessing controller info by typing in IP address in web browser. When I plugged my Falcon controller into ethernet on my laptop, enteted IP address, it couldn't fine the device. What am I doing wrond?
Hey Klaus. The controller is connected to the back of your internet router, not your computer. Try that. Restart the controller.
I am still confused. What is a 'universe'. Universe and channel are not interchangeable as in Falcon controller page it asks for 'Start Channel # and Start Universe #. Can you plaese explain the difference? There are ports (f48v4 has 48 ports). We can add maximum of 510 'channels or 170 pixels to each port. So what is the universe? Because of F48v4 as 48 ports and 192 universes.
I know is confusing, so let do one thing. First of all in your pixel port page, set the view to be "Absolute Addressing". This will remove the Universe out of this page. You do not need it. The universe thing is mostly used in the DMX world, so it is not very useful for our light show. Now talking about universes, is just a way of group channels. A universe takes 510 channels or 170 pixels (510 Channels divided by 3 led RGB each).The initial definition of these universes in your controller is important since this is how the devices will make sure they are talking to each other using the same channel size. Once you set it up, usually there is no need to change it. The F16V4 has 16 port out of the box, each can take 1024 pixels or 3072 channels (1024 x 3 R,G and B) for a total of 3072 channels. Multiply 3072 x 16 port = 49,152. Divide this by 510 channels that a universe is made of and you get 96 universes. If you add an expansion board then you get another 16 ports which equals the double of universes (192). Again, forget about universes. Just think of channels. Each pixel takes 3 channels. Have fun.
Hey Trevi
Hope all is well.
I just got the f16v4 can I use this video for the first time setup?
Hey Danny, the concept and options are very similar. On the e1.31 tab now you only need one line; 96 universes of 510 channels. On the pixels screen things are almost the same, except that you can only choose on type of pixels for all ports. Wifi is only for setup, you cannot send data wirelessly.
@@trevilights Awesome!!
Thanks for the info and quick response 👍 😀
I have been thinking about doing one. I might work on it tomorrow.
@@trevilights That would be awesome!,
Missing your awesome video 😎👍
I have a question. Totally off this topic. Where do I find sequences to download. Free?
Thank You. Keep up your great teachings.
You can try this. Inside xlights under the Tools menu try 'Download Sequence/Lyrics". Here people have share some of their sequences. Download a few and see if you can map them to your elements. If you are requested for a password, try 'xlights'.
@@trevilights
Thank you. I've tried that. Seems like everyone I've downloaded had no show.
@@johnnagy1575 You need to go deep into their folder structure to find a sequence you can open. Everyone does their show differently.
@@trevilights
It's ok. Someone just drove through my yard and took out all of my props. So. I won't be doing xlights anymore. Merry Christmas
@@johnnagy1575 You're kidding, right?
Can you update this video for the new falcon f16v4 initial setup? Thanks.
Eventually I will. But I do not have access now to one of them.
@@trevilights Falcon f16v4 has a max channels 98,304 and max universes 192. Has 1024 pixels per output. How does the math work with this, thanks.
@@TheHobbyShopFilms Pretty much the same. You can define all 192 universes with 510 channels per universe. You will obviously need some expansion boards to use all those channels.
hi trevi I am doing the sequence rigth now although I set the port set up to start channel as channel no.1 but in the controller of XLight it always appeared start channel is 48961 how can I change this number start channel no.1
I mean it appeared in the Lay out of XLight
of a model tree
Look at minute 23:00 and 24:28
You might need to also change a line called "Controller" to be "Use start Channel". It all depends on your settings.
Not sure what I have done but when I try to add my 96 Universes all I get on the F16V5 Controller is 1 line not 96 lines! But that 1 line, besides the headings, reads like this:
# | Universe | Size | Count | Start Ch | End Ch | Type
1 | 1 | 510 | 96 | 1 | 48960 | E131
Couldn't attach a snapshot so tried as best I could to convey what my E232/ArtNET screen looks like!
🤔
Yes. Since the V4 is only takes 1 line. And you entered correctly!
BTW. If you use the Visualizer in xlights, you do not need to do this, Since when you upload the configuration from xlights to you controller, it will take of this.
hi trevi what is the meaning of you cannot change the univeres count when the output is set to auto size do i need still to change the count univeres? 96 and how to in the XLIght controller
Just uncheck the Auto Size option and enter them manually. Yes, you need to change these values. Start Universe=1, Universe Count = 96, Channels per universes = 510. Also select 'Falcon' from the Vendor drop down list and select the correct controller model. This will change some of the settings in the list.
@@trevilights how and where to find this auto ize option and vendor drop dpwn list thank you
@@damedelim3621 In xlights in the Controllers tab. See minute 19:10
I do not talk about the Vendor or Model in this video, but is there on the right side of the screen, when you add a controller.
yes I found it thank for the support more poer to trevi lights God Bless!
hi again i am doing right now the sequence althogh i set the channel start to channel 1 from the port set up and save ,but in the controller of xlight is alwalys apeared a start channel is 4961 how can i change it to the start to channel 1 thank you
I am using your video to setup my controller but apparently the setup page within falcon must have changed as it doesn't have the same information you are able to input in the video. Can you not do the set it and forget it anylonger? Thanks for your assistance
Hey Steve. In the page were you enter the number of universes changed. Now the setup can be done in one single line. For now enter 96 universes of 510 channels each in one line.
@@trevilights Great! Thanks. Love your videos, I'm trying to build a mega tree for next Christmas. Thanks again.
@@trevilights Also, does the count remain as 16 as they have it already?
@@steveboling7071 I do not quite understand your question.
@@trevilights The way I currently have it configured using the one line method, is as follows: Under universe I've got 96 input, then under size, i've got 510 input, under count, i've got 16. Then it's got my start channel listed as 1 and end channel listedas 8160. That doesn't seem correct. Also, then in Xlights, it's only showing me as having 43 universes instead of the 96 I input in the Falcon setup. Just doesn't seem right.
Did you make the Christmas 🎄 your sell?
Yes I did .
Can you add a link from where you get your equipments
@@ivanosornio4706 You can get all you need from the following suppliers.
pixelcontroller.com
Boscoyo Studio
Holiday Coro
Do I need to hook up my F16v3 to a router to find out the assigned IP address?
You can only connect to the F16V3 when it's connected to router/switch. Once you plug it, if it's network setting are set to DHCP then your controller should display it's IP address that it got from the router in the small OLED display. Then you should be able to get to it by opening a browser in your computer and typing it's I address.
@@trevilights Tenx so much Trev.. just dont get fedup with me hehehh.😂😂😂😂
@@li2buenafe No problem. I am sure you are going to enjoy your F16V3.
hi, thank you for the video, this setup doesn't work if you using new version of Falcon Play, i downloaded version 4.6.1 and it way different kinda lost on how to setup.
Thanks for let me know. I'll make a new updated version of the Setup in the next few days.
@@trevilights thank you i am looking forward to see you video, i am new got my control hoping this video was going to help me but it wasn't.
@@vietnight Are you taking about the Falcon Player or Falcon Controller? This video is about the Falcon Controller. There is another video for the Falcon Player. Two different things.
@@trevilights I'm talking about falcon player, I have not power up my falcon controller yet does it still the same as the video?
@@vietnight The Falcon Controller is still the same. I will install the 4.6.1 on the Falcon player and see if it changes. Thanks for conforming.
Estaríamos agradecidos de tener el video en español. Muchísimas gracias
Voy a ver si lo puedo hacer en los siguientes días.
@@trevilights ¿tiene alguna página de facebook ?
@@EdwinSantiago Lo siento, pero no.
@@trevilights le recomiendo que haga una ya que explica de forma excelente y casi no hay personas que brinden esa información en español y en inglés como usted lo hace. Lo felicito.
@@EdwinSantiago Gracias por palabras y recomendación.
Hello I am having trouble with downloading purchase sequences can you please help me.?
Hey Tejtram. Have you talk to the sellers?
@@trevilights Thank you for responding very kind of you. They just sent a video but not very helpful.
@@tejtrambharatt5182 When you say "trouble downloading" do you mean you got no files yet? Or do you have files. What is the extension of the files.
@@trevilights I have got the files but when I try to down load them and get it in to Xlights I get stuck to a point I try to follow your videos but I just can’t get it I am sorry to bother you.
@@tejtrambharatt5182 where did got it? What is the name of the sequence? Describe the point where you are getting stuck? Do you already have element in you layout?
You lost me at the 229 pixels and the the virtual ports. Seemed to me that you skipped something. What have I missed?
At what minute of the video are you referring?
@@trevilights A about the 15:22 mark. I saw later that this was the talking trees but what confused me the most was the "virtual" port creation vs how you did the MegaTree.
@@codecage9333 Oh yes, It’s actually called virtual string. Is a way of braking down a string of lights that are connected to a single port into smaller ones. This is only for visual purposes. Imagine that you have 5 snowflake of 100 pixels each You can either enter a total of 500 pixels on that one port, or divide them into 5 virtual strings of 100 pixels each. The controller does not care the shape or what kind of elements you have connected, all it cares is for the total count. Xlights is the one that needs to know where in that string of lights each element starts, in order to send the correct data to it. Do not worry to much about this section. By using xlights visualizer all of this is taken care automatically. Here is a video about that.
ruclips.net/video/QJKt6u1Hf8Y/видео.htmlsi=upXYrBl0bNPoAas5
I live in a RV park. I have free Wifi...no router. What now?
Well, you will need to create a small network to connect your computer, the controller and a Raspberry Pi if you are using one to control your show. So you will need a small router with some ethernet ports. Maybe something like this. Look around.
It's going to be a little tricky.
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@@trevilights If I download and install the Xlights program, would I be able to access the controller that way?
@@klausgielisch320 No, xlight is just a sequence creating software. You still need a way of send data from xlights to the controller via a network. Maybe there are some solutions to avoid having a small show network but it comes with a lot of configuration on your computer. I would not be able to help you here. I like to keep things simple and functional.
@@trevilights I have a Netgear Nighthawk M1 hotspot that I used to use. It has an ethernet port on it. If I re-activated it, would that do the trick?
@@klausgielisch320 I do not think so. That is a Intenet hotspot to a wireless carrier.
I typed and the ip address is incorrect
The IP address if your controller should show in the small dislpay of your controller.
Something is not okay on your video