In this video, I show the entire behind-the-scenes of the 2023 Christmas light show, what controls it, and how everything is built. There's a lot to it, especially since there are 5,448 smart LED pixels, so if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below! Also, feel free to use the timestamps to skip to whatever part of the video you want to see.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The main control center
01:50 - Where power comes from
04:56 - The controllers/computers
10:20 - How the network is setup (briefly explained)
13:28 - The F16v5 pixel controller
15:08 - The "highway of cables"
19:19 - The yard controller box
23:02 - Candy cane builds
24:57 - Arch builds
27:49 - Tune to sign
29:09 - Peace stakes
30:54 - Mini trees
33:00 - The mega tree controller box
37:25 - The Wreath
38:31 - How the mega tree is built
43:15 - The roof controller box
44:22 - How the roof props are built
47:08 - How much power the show takes
51:08 - Finishing up

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Here are some links where you can buy almost all the items that I showed in this video:

Computer/controller parts:
CZE-05b FM transmitter: [ Ссылка ]
Raspberry pi 4: [ Ссылка ]
Raspberry pi 4 kit: [ Ссылка ]
Sound blaster play 3: [ Ссылка ]
Falcon F16v5 pixel controller: [ Ссылка ]
Falcon smart v5 receivers [ Ссылка ]
1200W HP server power supply: [ Ссылка ]
HP power supply breakoff board: [ Ссылка ]
Hason Electronics power distro board: [ Ссылка ]
12 volt meanwell power supply: [ Ссылка ]
Kill-a-watt meter: [ Ссылка ]

Pixel props - things that hold the props and pixels together:
Candy canes: [ Ссылка ]
Arches: [ Ссылка ]
Tune to sign: [ Ссылка ]
Mini trees: [ Ссылка ]
Wreath: [ Ссылка ]
Ring to hold up mega tree: [ Ссылка ]
Mega tree star: [ Ссылка ]
Chromabulbs: [ Ссылка ]

As for the CG-1500 enclosures, I cannot find them anywhere anymore. Wired Watts sells a similar one called the RNI500 enclosure that looks like good quality. You can find the enclosure and mountain bracket here:
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For more information about the show, or to see it in person, visit our Facebook page at: [ Ссылка ]

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