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DMX and LOR Protocols (Presentation) DMX and LOR Protocols (2010 Lone Star Holidays Workshop)   This PowerPoint explains the differences between the LOR and the DMX protocols down to a packet level (advanced level content!) Running E1.11 / DMX 1990 Controllers (EasyPix, Dumb Controllers) from AlphaPix RS485 Interface The AlphaPix pixel controller has the ability to output legacy, DMX 1990 / E1.11 data using RS485 to legacy controllers such as the EasyPix , common dumb RGB and non-RGB controllers and devices such a DMX + Power over CAT5 System Details Some of our products are built on a " DMX + Power over CAT5" system. This article explains about the system and why it may or may not be right for your display. There are cases where Running Legacy RS485 Light-o-Rama Controllers and RS485 Based DMX (E1.11) and Ethernet Based (E1.31) DMX Controllers Together If you have an existing LOR network or controllers and would like to integrate modern, standards based controllers into that network, this page shows a variety of different options available to you. N DIP Switch Addressing Chart Below is the link to our DMX Address DIP Switch Setting Chart: Download PDF Switch Chart NOTE: On HolidayCoro dumb DMX controllers, DIP switch 10 turns on test mode. It may be necessary to tu Software Applications Supported by HolidayCoro Lighting Controllers HolidayCoro sells a wide variety of hardware that allow you to build most any project but what we don't sell is software - and for a good reason. We believe there are many good applications on the mar DMX Wiring Cross Reference HolidayCoro devices that use CAT5 wire for DMX signals (excluding E1.31 devices) are intended to be wired using pins 1 and 2 of CAT5 wiring (568B) for their RS485 DMX input signal. If you are usin Pixel Spacing Distances / How do Pixels Get Their Addresses? First, lets start with a basic understanding of how pixels address pixels and then on to how this affects the spacing of pixels. While each pixel protocol/chip type (2811, 2801, 6803, 1804, etc) has a AlphaPix Technical Support Page All support and technical assistance for the AlphaPix controllers can be found on this page. If you are looking for controller specific information, including purchasing the AlphaPix, see this page: h Why does HolidayCoro offer a variable warranty on controllers? Starting Jan 1, 2017, HolidayCoro moved from a standard warranty on all controllers to an variable warranty based on customer choice. Those choices are: No Warranty - the controller is sold as-is and Can I copy or merge a HolidayCoro Sequence with my existing sequences? When adding a new element, such as a Pixel MegaTree to an existing lighting display that already has an established group of songs, customers often wish to "merge" a purchased sequence for that new el AlphaPix Evolution vs. HinksPix Pro Controller Specifications Differences between the AlphaPix Evolution and HinksPix Pro CPUs used in the Flex Expansion System The chart below shows the individual technical differences between the two CPUs offered for HinksPix Setup and Instructional Page Congratulations on the purchase of your HinksPix PRO controller. This page contains all the videos for how to do just about everything with this controller. Major Function Light-o-Rama LOR CTB16PC Comparison with HolidayCoro AC Controllers This page contains comparisons between HolidayCoro AC controllers and LOR AC Controllers Major Function Feature / Product Links >>> HolidayCoro Evolution AC16 Stand Alone / Play on Controller Options for Holiday Displays This article covers common questions about "S tand Alone" playback of sequences. Let's start off with some basic information: The typical process for a holiday lighting display is as follows: Are your controllers LOR Compatible? Are HolidayCoro RGB Pixel Controllers Light-o-Rama compatible? See the information below on how to determine compatibility between Light-o-Rama software and hardware and industry standard Ho EU Member Country Shipments As of 30-Jun-2021 we no longer ship directly to EU countries We are sorry but due to changes by EU governments to place additional tax collection requirements on shippers outside these countries, we SD Card Not Reading or Working with HinksPix PRO CPU PROBLEM: When attempting to save your configuration information when using the design tool or when attempting to play a sequence created with the HSA application, your SD cannot be read or written to. Setting up the ActiDongle for use with xLights The following video shows how to download, install and configure xLights 2012b for use with the HolidayCoro ActiDongle :     How to adapt "6 Channel" Pre-Sequenced Songs for MegaTrees for use with RGB Lights This is a place holder for an article and videos on how to adapt a 6 channel star to work with 9 channels of DMX.