Software:
Xlights (Moving from Light-O-Rama S6 Pro)
Hardware varies by holiday, this is what I have:
Show computer:
HP EleteBook 8770w - this is used for playing the show not programming it.
Light Controllers:
Alphapix 4 X1 - Used for WS2801 bats and snowflakes
Alphapix 16 X3 (bought used)
Alphapix Evolution X1 (built by hand, kit bought new)
Alphapix Evolution Long range Differential board X3 (bought new)
Light-O-Rama CTB16PC controller X3 (some have faulty outputs)
Holiday Coro dumb pixel controller x4 (mostly retired controllers)
Audio Gear:
Radio Transmitter: CZE-05B
Speakers: Yamaha NS-AW194 Black
Amplifier: Sony STR-D365
Phone Audio App: pulsemesh.io (free version)
Pixels From:
HolidayCoro.com - controllers, coro, cables, etc.
MagicalLightShows.com - My favorite pixels
(other sites used, all are either out of business or not recommended by me)
I buy used when I can to save money but sometimes buying new is the only true reliable option.
2025 Christmas Song Sources: