MrJohnnyXmas Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Can you run a pixie-8 with smart pixels within the TSO show? I believe it can run dumb RGB, but can you also plug and play the pixie8 and smart pixels (Unit ID 07), although knowing that the entire string would only produce a single color at a time? Reason I ask is that I'd like to dabble with pixels so purchased the pixie8 and pixel lights, but won't have time to get programming done this season. I'd still like to get some use out of the equipment if possible. I have the YCM TSO program. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 The Pixie cannot run dumb RGB lights, it can make pixels act like dumb RGB but it cannot run them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnnyXmas Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Thank you for your response Mr. P! So if I use smart pixels and a pixie 8 controller, will that plug and play with the TSO sequences or do I need true dumb RGB lights and controller? I am OK if the pixel lights act like dumb RGB, as long as they run without me needing to program anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, MrJohnnyXmas said: Can you run a pixie-8 with smart pixels within the TSO show? I believe it can run dumb RGB, but can you also plug and play the pixie8 and smart pixels (Unit ID 07), although knowing that the entire string would only produce a single color at a time? Reason I ask is that I'd like to dabble with pixels so purchased the pixie8 and pixel lights, but won't have time to get programming done this season. I'd still like to get some use out of the equipment if possible. I have the YCM TSO program. thanks! Mr P's answer is correct BUT you have a bigger issue. LOR ID. for Dumb, it is 1 ID per board and Channel means the ports individual R G B outputs On a Pixie, there is an ID per PORT, the channels are individual colors IN bulbs so to replace a CMB24 you would need (8RGB, 24 channels), you would need to map Each RGB Port (I assume the dumb mode maps the first 3 channels) to an LOR ID eg 07,08,09,0A,0B,0C,0D,0E (assumes Pixie 8 set to 07) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Simpler yet. just set the Pixie8 to ID 20 Looking at the standard LOR typical layout guide #3 . 07 is for CMB24, 20 is for smart RGB (8 ports) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnnyXmas Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 I will try that, thank you! If that does not provide a good result, I think I will consider running a pixel tree instead as I believe that will 'plug and play' with the pixie 8, pixel strings and TSO sequences. Is that correct? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just now, MrJohnnyXmas said: I will try that, thank you! If that does not provide a good result, I think I will consider running a pixel tree instead as I believe that will 'plug and play' with the pixie 8, pixel strings and TSO sequences. Is that correct? Thank you! That is my interpretation. Go to LOR https://www1.lightorama.com/PDF/SignatureSeriesSDCardsInstructions.pdf (if you don't have it) (the Pixie should be in a Standard configuration) Another fabulous reason to ID your controllers to the LOR standard (there is no reason NOT TO if you have the Adv or Pro license) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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