jeff.francis84 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looking to get some advice on setup. I've tossed several ideas around and even jotted several down but wanted everyone's thoughts since this is all new to me. Thanks, The Plan:1 - 16 channel AC Controller1 maybe 2 - LOR Dumb DC Controller(s) I had planned on outlining the windows and garage door with dumb RGB (then I can use that setup during halloween as well). Other than that, I've tossed around several layouts. Should I group by 4's as recommended or accommodate to my layout. Any help is appreciated. Thanks and Merry Christmas to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testraub Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Setup as you want too. I don't use a "4" plan as I have stuff all over the place. Use the visualizer to get an idea of how things will like. Have fun with your setup! Tom Straub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habmann Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 If you plan on doing your own sequencing don't worry about the "4" rule. First year for me and I laid everything out as it made sense for my house and I think things turned out great. Groups of 4's just wouldn't have worked with my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Download the software and see what the setup would look like. Doubtful the groups of 4 would work for your place. Right off, I see 6 bushes, 2 - 3 trees, 4 posts and 5 windows. This excludes the roof line, garage and runners which may be alongside the driveway or any other props you may want to add. Playing with the software will help you determine what you really want to do with your house and how it may look best when you add the lights to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbeveridge Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 i guess i'll jump on the bandwagon and agree. Groups of fours in a very basic sense--makes sense; but with all the time you have to make a unique setup, i'd make it all your own. you'll find (at least i did) it is actually easier to sequence knowing just how you want things as opposed to trying to fit your stuff into certain groups. you have a great foundation to start on that's for sure! don't know if you're thinking of the roof the first year, but in my own mind i've already put sixteen channels on it! Great thing about this is you can build a little each year--welcome to this obsessive and awesome hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff.francis84 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Whatever number I decide to group things, should I group them close together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdamico23 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Yeah, the whole groups of 4 will look off on your layout, maybe make separate groups such as a group of channels for windows, then a group for trees, then 4 for the posts, etc. Know where all your lights are going before sequencing, and visualize how you want them to go then sequence from there. After you do a song and test it live or play on the visualizer, you can fine tune it and then you'll have a better idea of how your next songs will go. Good luck too you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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