Who created xLights?

Who created xLights?

Matt Brown
xLights was created by Matt Brown in early 2010 and was released to the public on September 13th of that year. Matt wanted a program that would reliably play his LOR show after experiencing lagging. His original xLights application consisted of a testing and scheduling module only.

How do you update xlight?

Install

1. Download the required released executable file and save to any location on your Windows PC.
2. Double click on the downloaded executable.
3. The xLights setup Window will be displayed.
4. Click on Next.
5. Select the destination location. Leave as is to upgrade to a new release.
6. Click on Finish to complete the installation.

How much does xLights cost?

xLights is a free and open source program that enables you to design, create and play amazing lighting displays through the use of DMX controllers, E1. 31 Ethernet controllers and more.

Does xLights work with Arduino?

These four lines define the IP address for this Arduino. This way, xLights on your computer can “find” your Arduino on your Ethernet network and send DMX commands to it.

What controllers work with xLights?

What do I need to run xLights?

xLights System Requirements While xLights does not maintain any system requirements, it does run on Windows, Mac, or Linux. So you can run it on any computer that you have around. As I mentioned above, any computer that you have at home will likely be good enough to get started.

Can you run xLights on Raspberry Pi?

Overview. One cool feature of xLights is that you can run something on a Raspberry Pi that controls starting/stopping of your light shows and outputting all the data to the lights. This means that you don’t have to leave a computer on all the time for your show to run.

Can I use xLights with an Arduino?

While there are commercial controllers available that allow WS2811 lights to work with xLights, it is possible to use a low-cost Arduino to control them. Each Arduino can drive up to eight strings of 50-bulb WS2811 lights.

Can xLights control relays?

Controlling the relays through xLights is as simple as using any other controller. Add a new E1. 31 controller and set it up as Unicast, put in the IP address, and set it to have 8 channels.

What controllers are compatible with xLights?

Controller Types

• Type. Description.
• USB. DMX, Pixelnet, LOR dongle, LOR optimized, D-Light, Renard, or OpenDMX Controllers.
• Ethernet. Artnet, E1.31, DDP, or ZCPP Controllers.
• Null. “Empty” Controllers.

Can xLights control an Arduino?

How do I install xlights/Nutcracker software?

The xLights setup Window will be displayed. Select the destination location. Leave as is to upgrade to a new release. Follow the prompts and click on install when ready. The xLights/Nutcracker software will be installed in the destination location.

Is there a free version of Nutcracker?

The free xLights (Nutcracker) multiplatform software, now led by smeighan with a team of volunteer developers. … Loading… Nutcracker: What new effects would you like to see? How to build your own 9′ Nutcrackers.

How do I install xlights on Windows 10?

Double click on the downloaded executable. The xLights setup Window will be displayed. Select the destination location. Leave as is to upgrade to a new release. Follow the prompts and click on install when ready.

What can I do with xlights?

With it you can layout your display visually then assign effects to the various items throughout your sequence. This can be in time to music (with beat-tracking built into xLights) or just however you like. For more information see the xLights User Manual, the Video tutorials, the wiki, the forum or our facebook group