Bullet Pixel Matrix with WLED and xLights

#WLED #xlights #matrix #pixel
The bullet pixel matrix! It's the key to any home light show.
While props and house outlines are valuable in a light show, having a matrix or mulitple matrices makes a huge impact in what you can do.

In our past shows, the Matrix has been the centerpiece to our show. It allows us to tell stories by adding:
-) singing faces,
-) animated images,
-) and a bunch of other fun visual patterns.

One thing that held us back in previous shows is that our first matrix only had 884 pixels.
While we are able to do a lot of things with this matrix, we could only use low resolution images or pull tricks by moving higher resolution images over a path to give the illusion it was supporting a higher resolution image.

We’ve just finished putting together our 2365 pixel matrix using bullet pixels. Here’s how we built it!
If you're interested in using the WT32-ETH01 for your project, make sure to check out how to program at:    • How to Flash WLED to your WT32-ETH01 micro...  

If you want more details on connecting WLED to xLights, check out:    • How To Connect WLED, FPP, and xLights  

Netting
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Tenax-3-f...

Amazon affiliate links: The following links are materials I've used in my projects.  They are Amazon affiliate links, and BytesOfPi does get a commission if you purchase materials from this link.  The links do not add to the cost of the items online. We use a large portion of the earnings to purchase materials for future videos so thanks for your support!

Electronics
-) JacobsParts WT32-ETH01 ESP32 Board - https://amzn.to/3vkNzDA
-) Programmer for the ETH01 (USB 2.0 to TTL) - https://amzn.to/3EbRruC
-) Logic Level converters - https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible...
-) NE555 Delay Timer Relay - https://amzn.to/3jG2EKu


Cable Connectors / Glands
-) RJ45 Waterproof Connector, Female to Female - https://amzn.to/3EbRNBs
-) Cable Gland PG11 Plastic Waterproof Adjustable 5-10mm (for Power cables) - https://amzn.to/36iAB0Q
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Cables
-) Cat6 Gigabit Patch Cable Right-Angle - https://amzn.to/3rsE0S6
-) Cat5e Patch Cable 75 Feet - https://amzn.to/3KM6fTs
-) 18AWG Low Voltage LED Cable, 2 Conductor - https://amzn.to/3LZ4ulQ
-) 18AWG Low Voltage LED Cable 3 - https://amzn.to/3KKrwN4

Box Hardware
-) 12 Positions Dual Row 600V 15A Screw Terminal Strip Blocks - https://amzn.to/38EhkaL
-) 12 AWG In-Line Fuse Holder - https://amzn.to/3jAKeec
-) MTM ACR7-18 Ammo Crate Box - https://amzn.to/3uEAFkS
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Table of Contents
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Why choose bullet pixels?
02:57 - Build the frame
04:23 - Electronics
09:55 - xLights and WLED