fairclb 3 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 We have a moderate display in comparison to many, with a total of about 20,000 lights along with various lawn ornaments. I don't foresee adding too much more as far as lights go, but will be transitioning to LOR for next year. We are going to purchase the "starter kit" with 32 channels. We already have a dedicated computer that runs the timers, music (wireless to outside speakers) and FM transmitter, that will be used to run the sequences. I have extensive technical experience with networks, design and programming, I am hoping that helps with setting up the show and programming the sequences... I was hoping to get some advice from the vastly more experienced users on this board on how to begin and if you think we are headed in the right direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_N_the_NorthWest 10 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Sounds like a good direction and a manageable step. I would order your starter kit early so you have time to do your sequencing and get familiar with the software. I bought 4 controllers to start and only used 2 the first year because I started to late in the year. It takes a lot of time to sequence. Do you use Zara radio? If not it is a free download for personal use and it will let you run a Christmas radio station 24/7, you can program it to switch to your show music when the show starts then switch back to regular music after the show ends. Good luck, fill free to PM me with questions if you need to. Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fairclb 3 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have been using Windows Media Player and a scheduled task to start and stop the playlist.... I will check out Zara radio, it may be a much better solution! We do plan to order it in the next few weeks. I have a room that I can use to hang lights hooked up to the controllers so that I can see how the sequences look. I may just take you up on your offer to help once I get started. Thanks for your response! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_N_the_NorthWest 10 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 You can setup the visualizer in LOR to show you what your lights will look like without having to have lights strung all over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fairclb 3 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have played with the trial version of visualizer... but, don't tell my wife that I kinda like the idea of having a wall of lights that I can play with throughout the year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fairclb 3 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Just downloaded and tested Zara Radio... this will work much better than what I was using. I am getting ready to install it on the other computer and setting up the playlist. Thanks Lee! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_N_the_NorthWest 10 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Cool, Glad to help Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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