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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 Programming your HolidayCoro DMX Controller using your HolidayCoro Programmer/Dongle (video) The following video shows how to setup your USB programmer/dongle to program your HolidayCoro 3 channel DMX controller.     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 Terminating DMX Lines and Connections (video) This video shows, on a scope, what effect terminating resistors have on a RS-485 line carrying a DMX signal. 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 Testing DMX output using your HolidayCoro DMX Programmer/Dongle (video) The following video shows how you can use xLights (a free application) to test your HolidayCoro DMX controllers with the HolidayCoro Programmer/Dongle.  Using this test you will be able to deter 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 Wiring Up and Programming your HolidayCoro DMX Controller (flow chart and videos) When setting the address via the DIP switches on the controller (accessible after removing the two screws and the cover of the controller), here is the chart for setting the address: http://www.holid Understanding DMX (presentation) DMX is the most wide spread and popular lighting protocol in the world and is the near de facto protocol used in the DIY lighting world today. The Understanding DMX class provides background on how D 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 AlphaPix Evolution vs. HinksPix Pro 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