How to use computers to make a light show

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Tip 1 - Computer Controlled Musical Christmas Lights

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jim Norris | permalink

In this Instructable, i am going to teach everyone the basic steps of how to build your own computer controlled musical Christmas lights. This setup i...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Controlled-Musical-Christmas-Lights/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Make Your Christmas Lights Flash to Music

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by GPUA Takaki | permalink

You've probably seen videos of Christmas lights that are synchronized to music. The single from the most-watched YouTube video of all time — PSY's "Gangnam Style" — has even made it into a Christmas lights extravaganza. (See video below.) I...
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Tip 3 - An Introduction To DMX Lighting Control – Take Your Lighting To A Whole New Level

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Suyoung Ha | permalink

Intelligent lighting systems used to be an expensive domain for professionals only; but with the proliferation of cheaper electronics and computer control systems, incredible lighting effects are now firmly within the reach of the hobbyist. Whether you’re planning the most awesome house party ever, or want to take your Christmas or Halloween lighting to a…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/an-introduction-to-dmx-lighting-control-take-your-lighting-to-a-whole-new-level/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - DIY How to Create a Christmas Light Show

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Panther | permalink

A Christmas light show can serve as a channel for your Christmas spirit, as you can show your enthusiasm for the holiday with a dazzling light show, or you can instead opt for a subtle display if your...
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For further reading: http://www.ebay.com/gds/DIY-How-to-Create-a-Christmas-Light-Show-/10000000178982574/g.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Off-the-shelf solutions for great light shows with music.

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Asad Jafari | permalink

Ready to computerize your display but don't want the hassle of building your own control hardware or software? There are multiple vendors endorsed by PlanetChristmas. All have excellent products, pric

For further reading: http://www.planetchristmas.com/off-the-shelf/ ^[5]