Falcon Controllers is a respected name in the pixel display community, but their product line has limitations that affect builders during peak season:

• Falcon offers a very limited selection of assembled controllers with no customization possible
• Assembled controllers are typically delayed during peak season
• It is not uncommon for Falcon controller boards to be out of stock - this could be a problem when you need a another or a replacement ASAP

HolidayCoro takes a different approach: we ship fully customizable pixel controllers - choose your CPU, power output, voltage, SPI port count, long-range ports, and warranty - and we ship them same or next business day, even on custom configurations.

Customizable assembled controllers - same shipping speed

Falcon's assembled controllers come in a fixed configuration with no customization. HolidayCoro lets you specify the CPU, power output, voltage, SPI port count, long-range receiver ports, and warranty term - and the customized controller still ships same or next business day. Santa's Workshop Live Tracker shows you the build in real time.

Same xLights workflow

If you are coming from Falcon, the workflow is identical: HolidayCoro controllers configure directly through xLights with one button. Your existing xLights sequences continue to work without modification - they output E1.31 universes that any compliant controller receives.

What you get with every HolidayCoro controller

• 99%+ same / next business day shipping with overnight options available - no waiting on production runs
• Fully customizable controllers - choose CPU (AlphaPix Evolution / HinksPix), power output, voltage, SPI output count, long-range receiver ports, and warranty term, all built and shipped same or next business day
• Santa's Workshop Live Tracker - real-time visibility into every step of your custom controller or prop build so you know exactly when it ships
• 30-day standard warranty included with affordable 1-year and 3-year extended options that cover both inbound and outbound shipping for warranty service
• xLights auto-configuration - one-click controller configuration in the free xLights software
• Free xLights models downloadable for every prop and controller at www.holidaycoro.com/models
• US-based direct support via phone, email, paid premium tiers, and a free Facebook community group
• Industry-standard protocols - E1.31 (sACN), Art-Net, DDP, and DMX so you are never locked into proprietary hardware

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my existing Falcon xLights setup work with a HolidayCoro controller?

- Yes. Your xLights sequences output E1.31 universes - HolidayCoro controllers receive E1.31 identically to Falcon. The controller-level config (IP, universe assignment, port mapping) is rebuilt automatically when xLights detects the new HolidayCoro controller. Your sequences themselves are unchanged.

What about Falcon Pi Player (FPP)?

- FPP runs on a Raspberry Pi and outputs E1.31 to any compliant controller, including HolidayCoro. Your FPP setup is independent of which controller hardware you use. We also sell the Falcon Pi Player fully assembled (SKU 862) if you need one.

Are HolidayCoro controllers as reliable as Falcon hardware?

- HolidayCoro Flex controllers use industrial-grade components and the HC-2500 weatherproof rated enclosure. We have shipped this controller family since 2018. Extended warranty options cover both inbound and outbound shipping for warranty service.

Can I run Falcon and HolidayCoro controllers on the same display?

- Yes. Both speak E1.31 over Ethernet. Multiple controllers from multiple vendors coexist on a single network and are sequenced together from one xLights installation. Mixed-vendor displays are common.