K8-B Kulp Entry Level Pixel Controller - Budget Friendly Device
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- A look at the K8-B kulp Controller, It's limitations and Initial Setup.
You can buy this model and other models at:
wiredwatts.com
Kulplights.com
Edimax Wifi Dongle:
www.amazon.com...
USB Audio Adapter:
www.amazon.com...
WS2811 12v Pixels:
www.amazon.com...
Coroplast Snowflakes and other elements:
boscoyostudio....
I’ve been playing with my Kulp K8-PB and one of the greatest features of this controller and the new versions of xLights is the upload to controller feature you don’t need to enter anything manually now and it does all the channel calculations and configurations for you. I just define my models, use the visualizer to bind the models to the Kulp's outputs and click upload and it’s pretty much done, no calculator involved and all the configuration is set with the correct values. Thank you for all your videos, they’ve helped me a lot, I’m just hoping I can have a small show this year (my first one)
Hi Eduardo. You are absolutely correct. It's great to have the tools that talk to each other and make our life easier. Thanks for watching. My best wishes to you and your family. Good luck with your show.
Okay now I get why that button isn't there to upload for me cause it did it already when it connected.
ok it looks interesting, but you need to listen to it in Spanish, to thoroughly investigate that control.
Thanks always good to hear from you and your newest update 😊
Thank you Trevi for simple instruction this video. Im using ESP-8266 wifi controller for my RGB mega tree and other props and the run the lightshow on xlights. I want to upgrade my controller that can handle more pixels and after watching your video, this gave me an idea to use Kulp controller.
Awesome. Thanks for watching. Kulp are very good controllers, and having FPP running the board and the show make them even better.
I spent hours last night trying to get a string to light up. In 20 minutes you made it work. Thank you SO much for your videos.
Glad to help.
As always, another fabulous instructional video Mr. Trevi, thank you Sir
Thank you very much. Thanks for watching.
hello, I did exactly the same steps that you did, in the web test, the pixels light up the same as yours, however, it does not enable the function of sending the input ports, even putting the same settings as you indicate. In the lower right corner, the green light turns on, implying that it is online, however, I cannot send the input ports automatically. Doing the manual step, when clicking on the lamp in xlights, it does not send the effect. Any tips on what might be going on?
Hi, It's hard to know exactly what you are missing. Double Check the IP address and all the steps starting on minute 20:50. Also check that
the Input Enable option is check as show in minute 24:55
This is definitely one of the better instructional videos setting up a controller with xLights. Thanks so much.
Thanks for your words. Glad to help.
genial amigo eres un crack, a mi me ayudaste mucho, para comprar en España donde se puede comprar? y para cuando en español?
Este lo puedes comprar en kulplights.com. El vídeo en español lo subo la próxima semana.
@@trevilights esperaremos el video en español para despejar dudas :)
Used all kulp boards last year for my show. Excellent boards.
Awesome. I am adding this one to my show this year. Thanks for watching.
Followed your steps but i don't have the upload layout button. Everything else up to those steps worked. Only thing I can think of is i'm connected by wifi?
Hi, make sure you have selected the make and model of your controller as well a the correct IP address.
@@trevilights it does it thenother way to find the ffp but it just doesn't have that button but like your other follower said it automatically does it now it looks like it.
Has anyone also encountered this problem or found a solution . I too can get the upload input button to go on?
You are a very gifted teacher, and have helped me a lot. Thanks Trevi.
Thanks BJ. Just trying to help. Thanks for watching.
Excelente videos ya estoy preparando para este año. Es un controlador como el f16
Me da gusto. A tus ordenes si necesitas ayuda.
@@trevilights cuando lo sacas en español soy de Colombia
@@SolutionsJJr La próxima semana lo subo en español. Saludos.
fabulous information thank you
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
2:01 Is what I need (Ignore this comment. Its for my own sake.)
Is each snowflake an individual strand of 48 pixels? I have strands of 100 bullet nodes. So couple I use one strand for 2 snowflakes?
I was thinking about trying to make a tree since I have 2000 pixels. But maybe doing a few snowflakes following this would be easier for my first ever project.
You are correct. You will have to split you 100 pixel string into two 48 strings to wire the snowflakes. Also you will need add some waterproof pigtails to the wires. A tree is an eye catcher. You can do a full round tree(360 degrees) or half a tree(180 degrees) To make it easier, you can use 50 pixels per strand (2 inch separation) and do a 32 strand round tree or 16 strands for half a tree. Obviously, doing snowflakes is much simpler. You have options.
I have really been thinking about getting into doing this for next years display. What do you recommend me using for the power supply? Also how many lights can I run off of one supply? I have so many questions wiring and everything. I been doing our Christmas light contest and placing second for the last two years. I really enjoy doing this stuff.
Hey John, Thanks for watching. It is a very rewarding hobby. It comes with a price but the outcome looks awesome. Everyone pretty much use the Mean Well Power supply. I have a few and have been working for 5 seasons with no issues. How many pixels can you power from one 12v 29A power supply? It depends on the brightness you choose. I do 35% and I can easily power round 4000 pixels. I you are going to go for it, I do recommend you start early in the year, so you have enough time to test and experiment. My best wishes for 2024.
www.amazon.com/MEAN-WELL-LRS-350-12-Switching-Constant/dp/B07BH1FTYP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27MGAJ02ZOQ0F&keywords=meanwell+12v+power+supply&qid=1703720837&sprefix=meanwell+12v+power+supply%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3
This is a great video. I just realized I have the K8-PB. It looks like I need to buy the pocket beagle board.
Will this video still work for my board?
Correct. You will also need a few other things such an ethernet dongle to connect to the beaglebone, a WIfi Dongle (if you want to go wireless) and a sound card, if you want sound.
Can I use a Kulp K16A-B as a 3rd controller with 2 F16V3 and a raspberry pie running the show?
Hi Dave. Yes you can. Keep in mind that all Kulp controllers require a Beaglebone black running FPP. You will have to set the Channel Input (Kulp's FPP) to listen to incoming data. Another thing you could do, is make this K16 your main show controller since it's already running an FPP and remove the Pi.
Hola, no logro entender para que especificamente sirve el beaglebone, por otro lado es necesario tenerlo para el show de luces o con el k8-b es suficiente? Gracias tus videos son muy buenos. Saludos desde la patagonia Chilena.
Hola Pablo, Gracias por tu mensaje. Basicamente el Beaglebone tiene el software necesario para controlar el Kulp y tambien tu show. En el BB tienes la musica, la sequencias y el calendario. Tambien te permite controlar muchas otras cosas. Otros controladores de pixeles como el Falcon F16V5 tiene un software integrado muy basico, y es recomendable usar otro dispositivo como el BB or el Raspbery PI para hacerlo mas profesional. El BB se instala un software llamado "Falcon Player" o FPP que te da toda esta funcionalidad extra. Si compras un K8-b o otros los otros contraladores de Kulp, si en necesario comprar el BB. Los controladores KULP no funcionan sin el. Gracias por tus saludos y igualmente recibe un saludo desde Tenneessee en EEUU.
Hi Señor Reynolds, tengo una duda , y es como hacer para que salga sonido por el kulp8-B? Muchas gracias.
Hola. Necesitas comprar una tarjeta de sonido con entrada USB y salida para audífonos. Algo parecido a este.
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback a.co/d/4MrNew2
i have been useing a rasbery pi 4 with rpi 28d+ hat .Ii could not get it to output to lights till i watched your video so its a big thumbs up and a subscribe from me thank you so much
Awesome! I am glad you got it to work. Thanks for watching.
Hola Trevi, este video me fue de gran ayuda, bastante detallado, he tratado de conectarlo con una antena tp link pero no he podido conectarlo con Xlights, me podría dar algún tip para este ? Gracias.
Hola Ricardo, Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por ver mis videos. No entiendo exactamente su problema, pero te explico lo que hago you. Una vez que tienes tu antena conectada al Kulp tu ruteador debe generar una nueva IP, correcto? Ahora, tu podras conectarte a tu Kulp usando esta IP desde tu navegador. Nota: Solo puedes usar esta conexion Wifi para hacer configuraciones y ajustes a tu controlador. El Wifi no es tan rapido como para tocar sequencias desde xlights. Pudes hacer pruebas pequeñas, pero no correr una sequencia. Vas a ver retrasos en las luces. Yo uso el wifi porque mi controlador esta alejado de cualquier conexion de ethernet de mi router y necesito el Wifi para mis ajustes. Las sequencias las tienes que copiar/subir a tu tarjeta SD en el controlaror y crear un playlist. Recuerda que el Kulp es totalmente autonomo, no necesitas usar xlight para otra cosa que no sea hacer pruebas cortas. Saludos.
Gracias por responder mi consulta, le explico: cuando le pongo la antena al controlador el fpp me muestra la dirección, voy al buscador con esa dirección pero no la acceso, no se si falta algo , estoy haciendo el set up incorrecto, vía cable desde mi router muy bien no problem, me podría ayudar? Gracias.
Ricardo, Pueden ser muchas cosas las que esten mal. Es dificil saber que es sin ver tu configuracion. Intenta desonectando el cable del ruteador y reiniciando solo con el Wifi. Si no funciona, entonces configura tu conexion wifi a que sea estatica en vez de usar DHCP. Como te digo, tienes que hacer varios intentos de formas diferentes. Si te animas, puedes contratar 30 minutios de mi tiempo en trevilights.com y nos conectamos via Zoom.
Buenos dias este tutorial lo tiene usted en español?
Buenos Dias. Desafortunadamente no. Pero que dudas tienes?
@@trevilights buenas quiero realizar la confuguracion inicial del controlador
señor Trevi , para poder hacer el show tiene que estar la pc prendida durante dure el show o no es necesario? y el controlado siempre debe estar conectado a el internet? gracias
Hola. Éste controlador usa una dispositivo Beaglebone. En el corre el software y se guardas las secuencia. Una vez que ya esta progrmamado y tienes sequencias listas, puede funcionar individualmente. Pero necesitarías poder conectarlo a una red para darle mantenimiento.
Como siempre muy detallados tus videos, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. Me has ayudado mucho con lo que será mi primer show este año
Muchas gracias Daniel. Saludos.
Hi Trevi, Thanks for the great tutorials.
At the beginning of setting up the FPP, you set it to "Player" mode to test some local pattern sequences, but towards the end of the video with setting up XLights to play sequences to the FPP, should we then re-configure FPP back to "Remote" mode?
I didn't see you mention the Remote mode during the Xlights tests, but maybe i don't fully understand "Remote" mode and what it's remoted to?
Hi Marty, if your FPP is going to the main source of your sequences, then set it to be player. If your controller will not be the main player, then set it as Remote. Since this is going to be my main and only controller, then it should be set to player. Thanks for watching.
@@trevilights Thanks for your fast reply. ok, so did you set your FPP back to "Remote" when you did your Xlights test towards the end of the video? (i guess you forgot to show that in your video).
I'm very new to Xlights and FPP and about to buy my first Beaglebone BBB, so please excuse all my questions ;-)
@@martyaussie4538Remote and Player settings are used when sequence are playing from the FPP, not from xlights. In the video the FPP was always in player mode. If this is your only or main FPP, thennit should stay as Player. What I did using xlights qas just to show how you can test your lights while working on them before uploading them to play from tge FPP.
Hi Trevor wonder if you can shed some light on this for me , have a tree with 12 strings 50 pixels each string , I only want port 1 to control this with an extra power supply to run the power injections , it has one continuous data for all , how would you set that up on FPP on channels , I cannot add data to the strings it’s from the start to finish in one line 600 pixels , then on another port add more parts of a display , just not sure as I know each channel handles 170 any help welcome , do
I add 4 channels at 150 on port 1 ? .
in xlights this will be setup as 1 String, 600 pixels per string and 12 strands. Everything fits in 1 port out of the eight you got. If you are going to use port 1 on your Kulp, then just tell the Kulp on port one that you have 600 pixels starting on channel 1 if that's the case, I do not know if this is the first elemets of your show. On xlights set the model to start in channel 1 also. that's it. Do not get confused between ports (8 on the KulpK8). Each port can handle 1500 pixels, more that enough for your tree.
@@trevilights Thanks Trev one day i will get the hang of this .
Do we need to install any driver For this Audio Adapter or is it totally plug and play?
It’s plug and play, but once installed you need to go into the FPP Settings, Audio and set the Audio Output device to be USB. Thanks for watching.
Trevi buenas noches, usted podría sacar este vídeo en español?
Desafortunadamente no tengo planes para hacerlo en español. Pero puedes mandarme tus dudas al correo ... contact@trevilights.com
Saludos.
Just saw this video about an hour ago (8:55 pm - 10/08/2023) but wish I would have seen it a few months ago. If so, I would probably have had a beginning show this year. I've watched numerous videos this summer but just couldn't "wrap my arms" around how to do the set up and what stuff I really needed to order, so about mid-August just gave up and hoped I might be able to try again in '24. This video explained things so much better and was more understandable for me. THANKS SO MUCH !! Looks like a K8 would be more than enough for me but was planning on a K16 (only $45 more) just to have some options.
Thank you for your kind words. Glad to help. Can't go wrong with a K16, more ports more options. You're going to love putting a Christmas show together. Thanks for watching.
hola buen dia, por que en mi kulp 16 se borran las outputs despues de un tiempo, esto en fpp
Alejandro, no se que pueda estar pasando. Contacta al vendedor. Nunca me ha pasado esto. Cuanto tiempo pasa?
@@trevilights graciaspor tu respuesta, al subir las salidas desde xl pasa unao 5 minutos , pero comprobe que siguen funcionando, esta muy raro pero funciona , gracias
Not using my kulp 32A-B dont know how to set it up
Hi John. If you need help setting it up you can go to my website Trevilights.com and book some time with me. I can show you what you need to do. Pretty much the same as the K8.
Hi been reading comments about all this , just one thing i would like to ask , i am using 18awg wire to pixels but from the power supply to the controller what size cable should i use ? .
Hi Chis, 16awg should be okay. Thanks for watching.
@@trevilightsHi very interesting to see your projects thanks .
@@chriswren596 Thanks, just trying to help.
Buenas tardes amigo una pregunta. Se puede diseñar figuras como las de los árboles cantantes en el xligths. Otra pregunta cada cuantos les se debe aplicar voltaje. Gracias de antemano
Hola, Si se puede. Se llama 'Custom Model' y te permite diseñar tu propio elementos con la forma que tu quieras y colocar los pixeles donde tu elijas. Para la injeccion de energia varia segun el voltaje que uses y la brillantes que uses. Por ejemplo, en mi caso yo inyecto energia (12v) cada 200 pixeles proximadamente con una brillantes al 30%. Si usas 5v tienes que hacerlo mas seguido.
Y se puede colocar a la figura colores diferentes en el cuerpo. Por ejemplo blanco la cabeza y el cuerpo verde. Otra pregunta con la matriz de led se pude pasar videos .
@@SolutionsJJr Una vez que tienes una figura, puedes definir sub-modelos y darles el color o efecto que quieras. En cuanto a la matriz, entre más juntos estén los pixeles mejor será la calidad. Te recomiendo veas algunos vídeos de otra gente mostrando matrices. Alguna gente mejor usan pantallas de video o proyectores. En unas semanas voy a sacar un video usando paneles P5 con una distancia de 5mm entre cada pixel, pero necesitas componentes especiales para esto.
@@trevilights muchas gracias estaré pendiente del video
Thank you for this. Just bought my first. Looking to go from Vixen to X-Lights. Your instruction made the set up very easy. I also do Fourth of July and Halloween light shows. Can the Kulp be interchangeable from one show to another without the need of purchasing 1 for each season light show and without deleting and added each season show.
Hey Jim, Awesome! You are going to love the simplicity of these controllers. And yes, you can have multiple shows depending on the season. This is what I would recomend. In xlights, on the Controllers Tab, you can create/change temporary show folders. You can create one per season and switch between them. Each temporary folder will have it's own layout. The 4th July can have flags, arches, etc. The Hallowen folder can have spoky trees, spiders, etc. Then when you are done adding elements to your show, you can use the xlights Visualise option and upload the setting to your controller with one click. The only thing you will have to do, obiously, is to connect your elements to the correct port for each season.
hola Trevi buenos días como aparece este modelo Small 360 MiniTree en Xlights
No existe. Vaz a tener que usar el que usa para Mega Tree pero solo 70 pixeles. 10 Tiras con 7 pixeles cada uno. Depende de como lo vas a alambrar.
@@trevilights y la estrella tampoco está.
Feliz año y gracias por ser tan amable muchas bendiciones
@@SolutionsJJr Igualmente, y mis mejores deseos para próximo año.
hi podrias hacer este video en espanol gracias
Hola Kris, Desafortunadamente no tengo planes es hacerlo en español. Puedes escribirme directamente a contact@trevilights.com si tienes dudas.
Awesome thanks for the details.
Thanks for watching.
I am brand new at this and your videos have been amazing. Thank you for taking time out of your life and doing this for us. I’m curious if I really need a Kulp? I bought a falcon f16v4 ready to run controller and I’m just doing a mega tree (800 pixels), star (90 pixels), and 2 singing trees (252 pixels each).
Also would love to see a step by step video of how you actually add your power supply.
Hi There. Thank you so much for your words. No, you do not need a Kulp if you already own an F16V4, unless fo course, you have a special need of running your show out of two controllers. The reason for this video, was to let newbies know that there are more options beside the F16V4, cheaper and that will perform as well within their limitations. You have a long way to go with your F16V4. Let me know if you need any assistance.
Hi I gather there good for the falcon but can this be run as a separate controller , plus xlights itself only has certain controllers it recognises, same with WLED , as I have been testing the dig quad and now he has a dig octa coming out with many stack levels to it and power injection ports , seems to be there a lot cheaper than many of these ranges available
Hi Dave, there are quite a few different controllers for different needs and budgets. I have never use any quinled boards. But I can tell they are becoming more popular every season. Thanks for watching.
Hola, trevi no lo puedo hacer trabajar el audio output over usb con el fpp, que puedo hacer
El dispositivo de audio tiene que ser compatible con el sistema Linux, de lo contrario no va a funcionar.
Okay, gracias
trevi tienes un correo donde te pueda escribirle necesitó un Favor ?
contact@trevilights.com
@@trevilights buenos días me gustaría saber si le llego mi correo ?
@@SolutionsJJr Si, checa tu folder the Spam. Julian, verdad?
I love your videos. This is going to be my first year and your content is very helpful. I was wondering if you are aware of anybody that sells sequences in Spanish. Do you know of anyone that does this? I asked on one of the fb groups but didn't really get anything.
Hey John. I am glad you are finding my videos useful. I do not do full sequences, but I do create singing faces timming tracks that can be imported into your sequence. The timming track only includes the phonemes that makes the figures sing. If you have a mega tree and snowflakes, those effect are up to you. Send me an email to contact@trevilights.com if interested.
Any song in particular?
so, the 12V power supply connects to the controller but the BeagleBone requires 5V... does the controller handle that conversion for the BB?
Yes, it does. You need to select which voltage you using, 5v or 12v.
Saludos desde Costa Rica Trevi. Después de varios meses de espera logre tener en mi pías el controlador Falcon para empezar con el proyecto de este año. Espero puedas subir este último vídeo en español paga valorar esta nueva opción. Saludos
Hola. Muchas Gracias por tus saludos, e igualmente recibe un saludo desde Nashville, EEUU. Desafortunamente no tengo planes para hacer un video sobre el F16V4 en Español. Pero si tienes dificultades puedes separar mi tiempo en trevilights.com y hacemos una video conferencia y revisamos cualquier detalle.
Hi hope your doing well , i have a question to ask , i am using a kulp and added all i need to xlights, tree and straight strings , the issue i am having is i want the tree to do its own thing and the strings to do there own thing , seems when i try to make a sequence for the tree all the other straight strings want to do the same sequence ? i would like all to do there own individual sequence but i cannot understand why doing for the tree all the strings want to do the same as the tree , any help if possible .
I am doing great. Hope you are well too. I think your channels are overlaping. Make sure each have their own range. Check the port channels on the Kulp. They should match the ones in xlights.
@@trevilights Glad your doing well , i put the auto layout tick on and seems to of solved the issue of all working at once, they all work there own sequences now , would be nice to see your display once all done .
@@chriswren596 Glad to know. Sometimes this things act like if they had a mind of their own. Not many changes for me this year. Went from a 360 to 180 degree tree but double the height and added Icicles at the roof line. I'll see if I can post a short video on RUclips tonight.
@@trevilights I have a 180 tree i felt that having a 360 tree only the front door would see it so decided to go 180 , strange but a 360 is always good but 360 trees are like ladies you always check the front and every so often check the back haha .
Have you tried to use smart receivers in a daisy chain configuration? I have two smart receivers connected to my K8, but I’m not able to get them to work in a daisy chain configuration. I have to use them in “dumb” mode.
Hey Andy, Unfortunately I only have 1 Smart receiver. I tested it last week and it worked fine plugged into to lower RJ45 of the board. But it was just one. Sorry I cannot test it with two of them.
My speed thx
Glad to help.
Finally got to try this today using your instructions but my upload input is grayed out. @@trevilights
So helpful - thank you!
@@followthetrawler Thanks for watching.
buenas noches, para el kulp k16A-B, se podra conectar tiras ws2811 en 5v conbinando con los modulos leds que usted siempre muestra en sus videos
Hola Antonio, disculpa pero no entiendo tu pregunta. Este controlador puede manejar cualquier pixel que sea compatible con la tecnología ws2811, sean tiras flexibles o pixeles tipo bala. Saludos.
@@trevilights buen dia, y el controlador puede trabajar con ambas al mismo tiempo
@@antonioRodriguez-ug5ko Si. Como te mencione, mientras sean compatibles con el chip ws2811 deben funcionar.
@@trevilights es que soy nuevo en esto y tengo varias dudas, gracias por haberme atendido
@@antonioRodriguez-ug5ko A tus ordenes. Y entiendo tus dudas. Cuando yo inicie hace varios años pase por lo mismo, hay muy poca ayuda para despejar las dudas.
Just got a falcon 16v5 can I run my kulp as the player and don't need a pi on the falcon? I love this little player don't want to have to rub a pi if I don't have to.
A few notes here. The Falcon can run all alone if you set it to "Player" Mode. The only downside of this is that I've seen it's performace affected since now is running a sequence, controlling lights and playing music. This is why many people choose to use a Pi to run the show and just send data to the F16V5 and other controllers. The Kulp use a Beaglebone as the brain of the device, It takes care of everything. You will still need to add a Wifi and Audio dongle, but beside that, they are pretty good controllers. I stopped using Falcon and started using Kulp instead. Another nice thing is that you can connect 1500 pixels per port instrad of only 1024 for the Falcon. I've tested 1600 lights on one port sucessfully.
@trevilights you ran 1600 but with power injection? I plan to run the kulp and run the falcon as just running the ground floor props the kulp as you said has rhe beagle that runs the show and .music. love it but needed another controller fast so ordered pre-built falconn16v5 to run as don't have time to build the kulp. I hope it can just be like a slave and hook network cord from kulp to run falcon. Thank you
@@lemonfamily Power injection is a must over 300 pixels on 12v. Yes, you can use the FPP on the Kulp's beaglebone to run the F16V5. Your FPP must be on the same network (wired) as the F16V5.
@trevilights yes plan to run net work down from. Roof. Yeah I don't know how to do the wires rather just keep each port to 300 it seems to worked that way.
I know it has nothing to do with this video but I was wondering what material your singing light bulbs are made from, i'm planning on making singing angels but not sure what that white material is and cant find any online.
Hi there. They are made of 10mm corrugated plastic or coroplast. There are a few online store that sell many figures. One of them is boscoyostudio.com
@@trevilights Thank you so much
Hi, Cómo está señor Reynolds? Tengo una pregunta, cómo hacer que salga sonido del kulp8-B ?
Does this need to be plugged in via Ethernet at all times while running your show? Also what can I use as extra receivers for other locations for props?
Hi Joe, The connection via Ethernet is only for doing the Initial setup (and to upload large files afterwards) and to get your Wifi going. Once you have the WIfi going, you can connect to the FPP using the Wifi. Since the Kulp uses a Beaglebone device hosting the Falcon Player, it can run by itself. You can connect up to 3 receviers (4 pixel ports).
Keep in mind that the Kulp K8-B does not have a Wifi module or a sound output. you will need to get an USB Hub to connect both devices at the same time.
@@trevilights so the BBB has Wi-Fi or I have to get an attachment for that? If so which one do you recommend and are there wireless receivers that I can get to go along with this?
Forgive me for the questions as I’m going through your video but planned on buying this one and want to get a wireless receiver for other props but use this for my house trim, windows, and a few other things on the house
@@RCJOE The Smart Receviers need to be connected to the main controller using a twisted par cable, such as the ones use for ethernet.This is how they get the data.
Below is a link to the Wifi dongle I bought. The large antenna really helps. Just keep in mind that the dongle is around 2 inches. Since I am using a USB Hub this is fine with me.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01GC8XH0S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Smart Receivers. I have not used them with a Kulp controller, only with Falcon. But they claim to work. I might give it a try later this week.
kulplights.com/product/smart-receiver-v2/
Good afternoon friend, could you make a video of this however in spanish? it would make understanding a little easier since I speak from Brazil, Spanish is easier to understand, I'm wanting to import a kulp controller to do my first show. Big hug from Brazil
Hello. Thanks for writing. Unfortunately I am not going to make it in Spanish, sorry. I will for the next videos. It just takes so much time and effort. But you can book some of my time in trevilights.com if you need help.
@@trevilights oh, ok, yes, no problems, it's really hard work, just ask me one more question, please, how far are your led pixels from the controller and what thickness/bite of wire do you use to power the pixels and also for the data cable?
@@droni-giovane2163 The first pixel can be as far as 20 -30 feet from the controller. You can buy some f-amp from pixelcontroller.com is you need to go longer. The f-amp amplifies the distance. All the cable for data and power is 18awg.
@@trevilights ah yes, got it, one last doubt, the kulp lights controllers, do they control ws2812b?
@@droni-giovane2163 Hi there. Yes, it does. Just keep in mind that some of these strips lit 3 pixel at a time.
Hello! Thank you for doing these videos. They are very interesting and informative. Do you know if the singing Christmas lightbulbs can be made with the K8-B Kulp controller? I’ve being trying to order the falcon controller, but it’s always out of stock.
Hi There. Yes, the Kulp K8-B can control pretty much the same as the Falcon on a smaller scale. Just keep in mind that you will also need a beaglebone and a SD card with the Falcon Player. You will also need a USB Audio Dongle and of course a Power Supply.
Have you called the sellers of the Falcon Controller? They may have a few "Ready to Run" controllers in stock. Their website might not be accuarate. Thanks for watching.
The FPP may take from 1 to 2 minutes the frist time. Be patient.
Great tutorial! I’m doing my first show in 2023. Does this setup control when the show turns on and off as well?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your videos have been extremely helpful.
Thanks Eric. The FPP software that is installed in the Beaglebone takes care of everything. Here you store the MP3, Sequences, playlists and schedules.
@@trevilights - thank you so much for the response! I’ll be using the links you provided to purchase all of these components. Excited to build my first show. 😊 Hope your 2022 show went well.
@@ericland5660 I am glad you're going for it. You're going to love it.
Hey Trevi,
Nice video.
Can I run falcon controller & K8-B controller at the same time in xlights?
Yes, you can. In the controllers tab you can add the K8-B. You will see a different range of channels for esch controller. This is how you route the data to each controller.
@@trevilights Awesome thanks!
senor trevi saludos, estoy trabajando con k8b y queria saber si para que ffuncione ya la secuencia tienen que estar conectada todas las luces ? por que cuando hago la prueba me sale un mensage : Abnormal Conditions - May Cause Poor Performance
Outputting Audio to Dummy device. ..... aun no tengo conectadas todas las luces solo algunas pero en el kulp me sale que esta play pero las luces no me tira ni una pero si funciona cuando hago la prueba con el xlihts desde la pc
Hola. Creo que agregaste algo que no era necesario. Ve a la página de Channel Output y en la primera opción E131/Arnet/DDP/Kinet no debe haber ninguna línea definida. No es necesario. También, tal vez te salga este error porque estás tocando música y no tienes un dispositivo de sonido.
Para hacer pruebas desde el FPP, ve a la sección status/Control y selecciona Display testing. Enable test mode.
@@trevilights muchas gracias chequeo eso,saludos y feliz navidad
@@trevilights le conecte el usb que usted tiene el link el audio adapter
@@Jordanisonyt Igualmente. Saludos.
hola señor Trevi, me encanta. sus videos y estoy incursionando en esto de las pixel lights para navidad y es gracias a sus videos y la manera tan específica y sencilla q lo explica, mi pregunta es ,el beaglebone al comprar el controlador viene incluido o hay q comprarlo aparte gracias
Hola. El BB no viene incluido en el precio del controlador, pero puedes comprarlo con ellos mismos. También vas a necesitar fuente de poder y una tarjeta SD para cargar el software. Saludos.
@@trevilights gracias señor Trevi saludos y m8chas bendiciones
El controlador k4-b funciona igual? Es para hacer un árbol
Si. Pero esta muy limitado. No tiene puertos de expansión y usa un Pocket Beaglebone que cuesta casi lo mismo que un Beaglebone black. Por un poco más de dinero El K8-B es una mejor opción. Lo que no quieres es que una vez que tengas tu árbol quieras más luces y no puedas sin hacer otro gasto mayor.
Thank you I just got my first K8-B and will be putting ti together and you have the simplest and easiest way to set it up compared to others. Only question I have is won't the ip address change once you put the Wifi on it? I am going to use the usb for wifi and the music will play out of my computer through blutooth. Thank you for making the video.
Hey Robert. I am glad you decided to get one, you are going to like it. Yes, once you setup your wifi using your network name and password you will get a second Ip. You can disconnect the ethernet cord and access de K8 wirelessly. You can now move it wherever you want as long as you have a signal.
One more note. I asume that you are creating a musical sequence, correct? This means that the sequence will be playing from the FPP and so the music, so you need to an audio jack on the BB. Unless you are playing everything from your computer using the ethernet cord. The Wifi is not fast enought to play a sequence and music without going out of sync.
@@trevilights i just ordered the usb audio you had linked and got a usb hub as I also have a usb wifi that I am putting in the box.
@@rcbchannel74 Awesome. That should do the trick. Same setup I am doing this year.
I would like to know what is the recommeneded power supply for this board for a 5v display show ?
Get a 5v 60A 300 watts. It should cover all your needs and more.
Isn't the amperage too high ?
@@LawnBaseballGrillen Sure you can get a smaller power supply. I chose a large one because you can power all the pixels ports and do power injection from this same power supply. My controller uses about 17amps when using all ports. A good practice is that you shouldn't go over 80% of the power supply capacity to avoid overheating.
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Como siempre un aporte genial! Tengo una duda, yo utilizo esp32 y se queda un pixel permanente encendido, sabrías decirme por que?
Hola Abraham, nunca he usado un esp32 pero me parece que tienes un led dañado o la línea de datos puede estar dañada en ese pixel. Has probado con otra tira de luce? Cuando eso pasa con los ws2811 normalmente lo reemplazamos.
@@trevilights como siempre muchísimas gracias por responder, probaré a sustituir ese pixel. Felices fiestas!
@@abrahamcasalcasal1474 Gracias, Igualmente.
Buenas tardes amigo una pregunta. Si he creado todas mis secuencias en una computadora las puedo pasar a otra. ?
Hola. Si se puede. Hay varias formas. Una de ellas es la siguiente. Abre xlights y cierra los. Esto creará un backup automáticamente. En el folder donde está instalado xlights busca un directorio llamado 'Backup'. Copia el directorio más reciente a la otra computadora. Abre xlights en la nueva y en menú de File busca la opción 'Restore' y usa rl archivo que copiaste. Esto deberá traer el Layout y otras definiciones. Después copia los archivos xseq y la música correspondiente. Puede ser algo que hay que intentar algunas veces. Suerte.
@@trevilights gracias muy amable
Otra pregunta disculpa tanta molestia. Puedo crear varios proyectos a la vez ? Como lo puedo hacer
@@SolutionsJJr En la pestaña de 'Controllers' hay un botón para crear un Folder temporal. Cada Folder temporal es independiente del cada uno y del original. Puedes volver al original cuando quieras.
@@trevilights mil gracias
Hey Trev hope you doing well , finally got the tree set up and sorted ready to put up when time comes , i came across these and decided to get a couple , certainly makes life a lot easier , maybe these could help others power inject , here they are , Hanson Power-8 Power Distribution Board , maybe this could help others out as well .
Hey. Well, I am getting one for me too. Thanks for let me know. Glad to know your are ready.
@@trevilights Always welcome , and hope it helps yourself and others out .
Una pregunta estoy agregando un control kulp k32a cuantos universos le pongo en x lights?? Gracias
@@javiergonzalez5022 In English may help
Where did you get this controller from?
Kulplights.com
Hey trev my K8-B Kulp turned up today , having nothing but issues , added Ethernet all powers up ok , but oled will not show at all , i did read holding the s2 button then reboot still nothing showing , powers up fine shows all blue flickering but oled will not power up at all , i really do not know what to suggest its driving me mad before even setting it up .
Did you got the SD card with the Falcon Player Installed?
@@trevilights Yes i got it preinstalled on the card .
@@blackdave8525 Do you see blue lights blinking when you connect it to the power after 10 sec?
If not chances are that the card my be corrupted. It happended to me and I had to create a new one. No big deal. Go to minute Twelve on the following video and create a new one. Does not takes long. The lastest version of the FPP is now 6.2.
ruclips.net/video/yqXK5p1eRM4/видео.html
Download here.
github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases
File Name:
FPP-v6.2-BBB.img.zip
@@blackdave8525 Are you using the correct voltage?
@@trevilightsTrev you could be right because i took the card out and it is saying i need to format the card ? if it had FPP on it then why is it asking me to format before use ? i paid to have all this lot preinstalled , but after all install it would that stop the oled from coming on in general or should it come on with the new FPP software ?
Hello Trevi. I’ve been wanting to add f16v4 to my existing f16v3 but they only have ready to run which has no space for expansion board. I came across your video and thought of using this temporarily just to support my additional props this year of about 7000 pixels. I’m new and I’m confused about Beaglebone and FPP. I never used that before with my Falcon. I use my laptop to run my show. Do I need to add beaglebone and fpp to run my pixels if I use my laptop? Tks for the advice.
Hey Randy, thanks for watching. Not sure what you mean that the V4 has no space for expansion boards. Do yo mean inside the plastic case? You can also add an expansion board for the your V3. Keep in mind that the expansion boards only add more pixel ports, not the number of pixels the V3 or V4 can support. You can also use a second controller to expand your show. You can use a V3 and a V4. About the Falcon Player (FPP), is a sequence player allowing to playback your sequences without a dedicated computer. It can run in a Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone and other project computers. You install the FPP softare in a SD card and insert it on a PI or Beabglebone. The FPP is very robust and allows you to do many other things that you cannot do from a PC. The Raspberry Pi is connected using the ethernet port to your V3 or V4 in order to play the sequences. The Kulp controllers on the other hand are a little different. They use a Beaglebone computer That attaches to the main pixel board (no need for ethernet connection) and it runs the FPP to play the sequences. Same concept but a little different. When you run your show from a PI or BB you take the burden of your controller to do both things, play sequence and control lights. More professional. You can also control 2 or more controllers form these devices. This year I am switching to the Kulp just for fun and to test it.
@@trevilights thank you very much Trevi for educating me. My V3 is already maxed out. I’ve been waiting for V4 for months now but the ready to run case that they have don’t have space for additional battery and expansion board. I want to be able to put together a case that includes expansion and power injection distro board. I’m used to falcon v3 , I don’t want to switch to other brands but your video makes me feel confident in trying Kulp controllers. Sounds like a good alternative. My laptop is dedicated only for xlights and controller. I didn’t use Raspberry Pi when I started because it’s complicated. I bought a laptop just for my show. My question is, if I try Kulp controllers, does it mean I have to use a laptop for my v3 and beaglebone / fpp for my Kulp controller? I use speakers for my show connected to my laptop, do I move the audio connection to beaglebone? Thank you so much for your help as always.
@@randybaron5190 Randy, if you get a Kulp you can do two things. You can use your computer to run your show and add the kulp to your ethernet network and the kulp to the Controllers tab in xlights. You will also need to change your sequences to include the kulp. The other option is similar to the first but since now you have a FPP running in a BB (attached to the kulp) you could run your show from this device and remove your computer from the show. Since the BB does not comes with a sound card your will need to buy one and also get a wifi dongle.
Thank you very much Trevi. This makes perfect sense. Very nice of you to guide us. I ordered the Kulp board and I just included the beaglebone too just in case. I hope it works as easy the falcon controllers.
@@randybaron5190 Nice. You are going to like it. Remember that you will also need an usb sound card and a wifi dongle if you want to access it wirelessly.
Hi Trev i decided to buy this and a couple of smart receivers as well and will follow your tutorial , this may sound a silly question but when power injecting with other power supplies how do you get them all to turn on when the controller works , i am new to all this and learning fast about cutting power to one string to the next power injection and leaving negative and data still connected , but when power injecting long strings i cannot understand how other power supplies will turn on the same time as the controller , i hope this makes sense .
Hey Dave, This is how I plan to do it this year. I am switching my Falcon V3 to a Kulp K8-B just try Kulp. The Kulp will be inside my garage connected 24/7 and running my show from 5pm to 10pm. The kulp needs to remain powered all the time. Outside I have 1 box with two power supplies. This power supplies are connected to a Outdoor timmer similar to the one in the link below. This timer will turn on the power supplies 10 minutes before the show starts and will turn them off 10 minutes after the show ends. I use 10 minutes just in case they go out of sync.
Unfortunately the pixels will still be power by the kulp power supply even when they are off, they will still consume some power, but very little. With the V3, this was not an Issue since I could shutdown the V3 and leave the Raspberry Pi on. I am going to so some research to see if we can shutdown the main board on the Kulp but leave the BB on.
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@@trevilights Trev i often wondered how this was done now i understand how , i do appreciate your time and effort , i think without your help many of us would be lost doing this as it is not as easy as many think , i appreciate all you do , to help .
@@blackdave8525 You are welcome. Have fun with your project.
@@trevilightsI have a mega tree Trev the same as you which i intend to set up soon , never used the falcon set up before or ports if possible could you do something to show how to set the tree up on the kulp in the falcon settings , i think this is the part i will really get lost setting configs to the ports for the tree .
@@blackdave8525 The setup is exactly as I show in this video. In this video I use two snowflakes as an example, in your case you are going divide the number of pixels by two and enter one value in port one and the other in port two. If you need help we can take a closer look using a zoom session. You can book some time in my site.
Cool are you gonna do a Halloween show
Hi Joshua, Not for this year. But for 2023 I will.
Una pregunta estoy configurando un control kulp k32a cuantos universos le asignó en x lights
Hola Javier. Cuantos pixeles vas a usar inicialmente? 5,000, 10,000 mas?
Puedes poner inicalmente 60 universos de 510 canales. Esto te daria un poco mas de 10,000 pixeles ( 60 x 170 pixeles por universo).
@@trevilights gracias , lo q pasa q tenia un flaco v3 y ya no funciona y comple el kulp32 pero mis secuencias del año pasado no funcionas algunos props , como my matrix y un mega tree y no se q tenga q hacer , por q en x lights si funcionan pero no manda el data a la matrix
@@javiergonzalez5022 Probablemente se deba a que no tienes los mismos canales asignados a tus puertos en el Kulp. Podrías usar el Visualizer de xlights, pero habría que revisar varias cosas. Fijate en que canal empieza tu matriz y asignado esos mismos canales en el Kulp a el puerto donde la vas a tener conectada. Puedes contratar mi tiempo en mi sitio trevilights.com por si te interesa. Suerte.
Gracias
Hey Trev excellent input as always , my question is though how would you power inject to all the pixels ? would you use another power supply to all ? what would be your suggestion power injecting too all , any help welcome .
Hey Dave. Good to hear from you. If the controller is near to your other props then using the same power supply is your best option, of course be careful not to overload it. In my case, I use a secondary supply since my controller sits in my garage. So basically I am paralleling power supplies, something that according to some people you should never, erver do. Below is a link of the power supplies I use, and in the description it says that paralleling is possible. So, I do it. If you want to be on the safe side you can cut the positive cable coming from the controller somewhere at the beginning of your first string, but after the first pixel. I only use two power supplies. The one in the controller and one outside that power all my props.
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@@trevilights Great response , i am using 5v pixels myself which means i need more injections , i was just wondering whether to add terminal blocks or something of that sort to another supply , then there is no power drop from the controller , i would rather keep my power injection separate from the controller , how you feel about the K8-B kulp you find its a good controller ? for new beginners like myself i feel your the only one that gives full details on how to get things running , keep up the good work .
@@blackdave8525 Then definitely go with a second power supply. I think using a Treminal block or fuse block is a good idea. I am thinking of getting one myself (see link below).
I like the K8-B. I am actually using it to run all my show this year. I want to try something else beside the Falcon. Just a few days back I connected 1600 pixels to the Kulp and it worked quite well, no complains so far. Just keep in mind that you need to have a BB attached to it. It would not work by itself.
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@@trevilights Thanks great , I have just brought one of these fuse boxes so thanks , just wondering from the power supply what size fuse will be safe for each power supply .
@@blackdave8525 It depends on the wire gauge you are going to use to inject power. My power wires are 18awg, so I use 10amp fuse.
hola no olvides subirlo en español
Hola. Desafortunadamente no voy a ponerlo en Español. La audiencia es muy baja y me toma mucho tiempo. Pero que dudas tienes?
@@trevilightsque lastima q no lo subes en español. Almenos deberías hacer uno con las cosas más específicas. Como puerto de conexión,voltajes lo más básico. mi pregunta es funciona igual que la falcon, y con el raspberry pi
@@SolutionsJJr Tienes razon, voy a tratar de hacer mas videos en Español. Los controladores Kulp usan un Beaglebone en vez de una Raspberry Pi, basicamente lo mismo. Pero en Kulp se conecta en la parte de atras de los controladores sin la necesidad de un cable de enthernet. En el BB se carga el Falcon Player y tus secuencias. El Kulp solo maneja un solo voltaje de pixeles, ya sea 5v o 12v. El Falcon puede ambos al mismo tiempo. El kulp solo puede con pixeles compatibles con WS2811 mientras que el Falcon puede con mas variedad de pixeles. El kulp, requiere de un BB conectado para operar; el Falcon puede operar en modo "Player" sin la necesidad de Raspberry Pi. Sin embargo el Kulp es mas barato. Este año voy a usar el Kulp en vez del Falcon para ver que tan bien funcionan. Saludos.
Muchas gracias te felicito por tus videos
@@SolutionsJJr Gracias. Saludos.
great video is that model a good one
Hi. It all depends how big you want to go and how much you want to spend. The 16 port version look promising as well.
@@trevilights thank you
Hello i brought one of these after watching you , i managed to get all working , the odd thing is though the roof top line which i wanted blue is syncing with the tree effects i have , i change the roof line to another color and it still syncs to the tree effect , not sure what is going on here , i would like all the props to do there own color but all the props are doing the same effect as the tree i just do not know why .
Hello. Check the range of channels you are using on both props. Chances are that they are ovelaping at some point. Also check xlights, they could be part of one same group.
@@trevilights Hi i think your absolutely right there i just checked it and the channels are overlapping i just changed all and now working , thanks for our help .