Author Archives: RussD

The tree itself is pretty simple – a set of vertical strings of LEDs tapering in at the top to look like a Christmas tree. LED strings and strips come in 15 meter (15-1/2 ft) lengths. The standard for strings … Continue reading →

While the K1000-X controller was fully functional the software development environment didn’t come with the packaged effects I wanted. It provided the tools to develop them, but didn’t include the ones I wanted. There was an effects package available, but … Continue reading →

With the (first order) of parts on hand it was time to blow something up! The actual intention was to see if I could connect the power supply, controller, and an LED string and blink the lights, but I have … Continue reading →

In yet another cycle of how I learn something new, start with something really simple and try to make my early mistakes as cheaply as possible. Since all of the parts are readily available, head down to the local hardware … Continue reading →

Watching TV is a bad idea for many reasons. Over the past few years I’ve caught random episodes of various TV shows featuring Christmas decoration and outdoor lighting. The people featured on these shows have gone totally over the top … Continue reading →