Quartet Sequence - The Movie Melody by Straight No Chaser

Here is a quartet sequence for "The Movie Melody" by Straight No Chaser. This was originally done with xLights then brought into LOR. I have included the xLights files, and the graphics I used can be downloaded for free. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File xLights XML File (Full, not just quartet) Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $15 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Graphics Used in Sequence Channels used for the vocals:

Quartet in xLights

Create a new model in xLights, and set it for Custom, Single Color White, with a size of 19x21. Download the CSV file below. Open it in notepad, select all, copy, then paste the text into the top left of the xLights model you just created. It should look like the screenshot below. Once that is done, the Names and Faces buttons will need to be used to complete the setup of the character.

	These are the names of each strand of lights on the singing character. These names will be used for the definitions of the character.
	Here is the important link to the Papagayo within xLights. You have to tell the software what channels to turn on for the specific phenom. These are the ones I use. I feel that using the middle lip on the HolidayCoro Trees look more happy when resting, and makes the mouth movements flow better.
Download CSV File	text

Tree Quartet - Frosty/Here Comes Santa Clause

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Frosty The Snowman" by Acapella Christmas. This was originally done with xLights then brought into LOR. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File xLights XML File Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for the vocals:

Show Computer in a Box

Inside the control box: Raspberry Pi 2 Sain Sonic FM Transmitter D-Link 5 port ethernet switch Dipole Antenna cut for 97.9 FM WiFi Dongle on USB Extension cord RF Chokes on low voltage cables

Antenna: The antenna is a simple dipole antenna. Basically, its a section of coax to the transmitter with the and of the coax going to a specifically measured length of wire (standard speaker wire). The center of the coax is the main radiating element of the antenna, while the outside of the coax connection goes to a matched section acting as a base plane or counter poise wire. This allows the antenna to radiate its signal effectively with minimal SWR back to the transmitter. The antenna is hot glued into the lid of the box. The end of the coax is on the bottom right of the lid. The main radiating element wraps around the lid along the bottom, left side and along the top to be as far away from the other components as possible. The ground element wraps in the other direction along the right side of the lid, along the top and on part of the left side. The ground is not directly next to the radiating element, it is closer to the other components when the lid is closed. A Dipole calculator can be found here. My antenna is tuned for around 97.9 MHz, so each side of the dipole is about 2ft. 4 - 11/16in

Raspberry Pi 2:
This is a kit from Amazon, and the FPP image put on the chip. A thumb drive is added to store all of the sequences/music/settings. This setup is using a small USB adaptor with a standard micro-usb cord for power. A spare USB extension cable was used to move the WiFi dongle away from the Pi and the other components, so it would get a better WiFi signal.

Transmitter:
SainSonic 0.5w transmitter, with a modified antenna connector. The connector was replaced with a standard BNC connection, as apposed to the RP-TNC connector with reversed gender.

Ethernet Switch:
A D-Link ethernet switch was used for this install, but any basic ethernet switch (not hub) will do.

General Constriction:
Everything is inside a CG-1500 case. Coro board was used on both sides of the case, and components were hot glued to the coro board. RF Chokes were added to the power for the transmitter, as well as part of the antenna to keep the RF on the top of the antenna. A standard extension cord with a 3 port breakout was used to supply power to the box.

Tree Quartet - 12 Pains of Christmas by Bob Rivers

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "12 Pains of Christmas" by Bob Rivers. This was originally done with xLights then brought into LOR. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for the vocals:

Tree Quartet - Let It Go (Straight No Chaser)

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Let It Go" by Straight No Chaser. This was originally done with xLights then brought into LOR. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $15 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for the vocals:

Tree Quartet - Mr Grinch (Jim Carrey Version)

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Mr Grinch" by Jim Carrey. This was originally done with Papagayo, and edited with xLights then brought into LOR for fine tuning. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for Translation from Papagayo to LOR:

Tree Quartet - Ho Ho Ho by Alvin and the Chipmunks

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Ho Ho Ho" by Alvin And The Chipmunks. This was done with xLights4 (with Papagayo) and brought into LOR for fine tuning. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File xLights File (XML) Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for Translation from Papagayo to LOR:

Tree Quartet - Joy To The World by Go Fish

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Joy To The World" by Go Fish. This was done with xLights4 (with Papagayo) and brought into LOR for fine tuning. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File xLights File (XML) Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for Translation from Papagayo to LOR:

Devil Inside - Quartet Sequence

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Devil Inside" by INXS. This was done with xLights4 (with Papagayo) and brought into LOR for fine tuning. I know, this is more of a Halloween tune, but I don't have a pumpkin quartet yet. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File xLights File (XML) Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for Translation from Papagayo to LOR:

Tree Quartet - Celebrate by Pitbull

Here is a fun quartet sequence for "Celebrate" by Pitbill. This was done with xLights4 (with Papagayo) and brought into LOR for fine tuning. These is a starter sequence for a quartet. If you have other elements, you will need to sequence those parts yourself, but this will save you a lot of time for the main part, as I have done the vocals. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts.

Files in download: LOR Sequence File xLights File (XML) Music Link Data Screenshot from LOR Sequence File:

Download Sequence/Data --- $8 --- A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours. MP3 Audio can be found here (AmazonMP3) Channels used for Translation from Papagayo to LOR:

Pixel Pipes

This is a field of Pixel Pipes I made to go on my grass this year. I am making 33 of these pipes, with 5 pixels each, consuming just under 1 full universe. Layout: 1    1    1    1    1    1    1   2    2    2    2    2    2 3    3    3    3    3    3    3   4    4    4    4    4    4 5    5    5    5    5    5    5

Special Materials needed:

Pixels:

http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/673.htm

PixNode Strips:

http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/767.htm

	For this build, I used 1 Inch PVC pipes from the hardware store. This size is just big enough to feed the flat style pixels though the tubes. I cut the PVC into 20 Inch sections. This would give enough room for 5 pixels per, and some space left over for the wiring and diagonal cut to make it easier to push into the grass.
	Next I marked the PVC Pipes for cutting. A line at the 2 Inch mark will be for the top of a PixNode Strip.
	Next I marked at 15 Inches, as this will be the bottom. This is 13 inches, so it will be 13 holes of PixNode Strip. The idea is to use the PixNode Strip for 4 nodes, and one node on the top of each pipe.
	Cut with a jigsaw. This is difficult with a portable jigsaw, as you have to be careful not to twist the pipe, and maintain the depth. The slot has to be wide enough for the pixel node to slide into the pipe.
	Drill holes about 2 inches below the bottom cut (the one at 15 inches from the top), as this will be for the wiring.
	Once the pipes are cut, it is time to start on the wiring. I wanted a 4 foot space between each pipe, so that came out to about 5.5 feet of wire between each one (1.5 feet to travel up the next pipe and attach to the top pixel). This is the cable I found at my local hardware store, at $.63/foot. I attached my cable tails to the output side of my PixNode Strips.
	Next, assemble the section of PixNode Strip with lights attached. Make sure you see the direction of your data on the pixels. I went from the Top down, so the one pixel not on the PixNode Strip was the one receiving data and on the top of the pipe. I used a hot glue gun to attach the PixNode Strip to the PVC, and that seems to work out well.  I used the 1 Inch center to center spacing PixNode Strips, but I could have done the same build using the 3 Inch center to center spacing.  Don't touch the glue gun to the PixNode Strip for too long, as it will start to melt the PixNode Strip.
	The PVC is the perfect size to gently hold a pixel at the top. Now, to make the cap.
	I used a jigsaw to cut a flat top on the end cap. This will make it easier to get the pixel node settled, and reflect some of the light so it will be more visible. Once you have drilled and sized the hole on the end cap, I wet the inside of the cap, and pushed to onto the PVC tube. You may need to move the pixel into place, but once it is aligned, a firm push on the cap onto the pipe should push the pixel into place.
	Next is to build more, and test. I did use some connectors to I can disconnect sections. I did sections of 3 and 4 pipes. This allowed me the flexibility to relocate sections if needed. The last thing to do is mask the pixels off with tape, and spray paint the pipes black, so they will not be visible unless they are lit up.
	This is my 1/2" PVC test jig that I used for testing the effects on the pipes. Later, I replaced the sections of pipe between the T fittings to extend the size of the whole unit, so I could use the Pixel Pipes for an indoor show. I recommend either electrical taping the pipes, or painting them black if used indoors.

This is a similar design to David Peace, but he used coro instead of PVC. He was on The Great Christmas Light Fight in 2017. His video showing layout and testing is here