The pixel test console is best used to test rgb light o rama controllers. Getting started with light o rama can be a overwhelming task. The labels above each group of sliders show the physical pixel number, as well as the lor channels in use. See the information below on how to determine compatibility between light o rama software and hardware and industry standard holidaycoro controller hardware. You need to ask in the general decorating questions forum. The light o rama software allows you to create sequences in the sequence editor, test and configure controllers in the hardware utility, setup playlists in the show editor, and schedule shows to run in the schedule editor. Within a controller, each string of lights is assigned a specific circuit id. Clicking on the pixel console button of the lightorama hardware utility opens the. This includes several types of controllers as well as other devices such as light o rama mp3 directors and light o rama wireless devices.
Questions about light o rama software can be found here. Getting the computer and controllers talking lightorama. In most cases, you will receive a license key via email within minutes of your purchase. Get more features at a lower cost than traditional lighto. It is first to understand that the question of lor compatibility starts with two major technical areas.
The operating system on your computer is used to run other programs that you load on the computer, such as light o rama. Light o rama forums, helping you with your software and hardware or controller issues. While the software is easy to use, it is also very powerful allowing the user to synchronize their lights to music view new designs in motion prior to actually building the display schedule displays to run unattended support light control using light o rama controllers, standard x10 modules and industry standard digital io cards. The test units operation screen of the lor control tab of the hardware utility is the screen. When buying light o rama software you are purchasing a license for your use only.
Heres a file that lets older lor software find newer hardware. I have needed all three since my first foray into light o rama in 20. Only at shadracks christmas wonderland in bristol, tn. The light o rama showtime suite s4 includes all the software you need to create light sequences, run musical light shows, and test hardware. Light o rama provides the hardware and software to make the magic that dazzles the crowds. Bad santa dubstep lightorama sequence file christmas. Past versions of showtime sequencing suite software.
Walkthrough video of the 2015 setup of our christmas light show. Selecting hardware utility from the control panels rightclick popup menu. To activate new features, the upgrade form can be found in the help menu of the sequence editor. For example, control panel is a term used to define part of the lor software.
In the light o rama hardware utility on the left side is a panel that says setup comm port. The firmware update section of the lor control tab of the hardware utility can be used to send new firmware to light o rama controllers. Otherwise, the hardware utility can be used to select a unit id for controllers without such switches. Light o rama or lor is a hardware and software solution that allows you to control incandescent or led christmas lights in many different ways. If you want to use it youll have to find someone else to help you. If not, use the refresh button, and the hardware utility will scan your network for connected units. Which version of the light o rama software do i need. Lightorama or lor hardware, software, rgb and more questions and answers. The program will scan all available communication ports on your computer and hopefully find the one connected to your light o rama controller. When working with the light o rama system, it is very important to use a common language when discussion various aspects of the software.
Our offtheshelf controllers combined with award winning. Showtime designer software suite make creation of sequences quicker and. If you do not have a license key the software will operate in demo mode. It was then that my obsession with light o rama was born. From individual products to complete packages wowlights makes it easy to create a sophisticated christmas or halloween lights show at your home or business. The lightorama software allows you to create sequences in the sequence editor, test and configure controllers in the hardware utility, setup playlists in the. Arduino forum using arduino project guidance arduino uno. This page is designed to give you some basic information about light o rama, and how to get started.
Purchased 4 new controllers for my 2011 christmas show as part of the light o. Light o rama is a distributed systemlighting controllers and other hardware devices connect together with phone or ethernet cablecontrollers can be placed near lights in a. Since that time ive watch light o rama software from at least version 1. This help file contains a lot of information about the lightorama software. Software applications supported by holidaycoro lighting controllers holidaycoro sells a wide variety of hardware that allow you to build most any project but what we dont sell is software and for a good reason. Our offtheshelf controllers combined with award winning sequencing tools give you the power to synchronize lights and special effects. The program will scan all available communication ports on your computer and hopefully find the one connected to your light o. The light o rama control panel must be running in order for the show player to play your scheduled shows additionally, enable schedule must. If you go to your local hardware store and purchase a phone extension cable, then. As a retired engineer with a ruralfarming background, building props is a natural adjunct for me in my home shop and the lor software and hardware make these props stand out, in my neighborhood we get limited traffic but the surrounding neighbors love. A controllers firmware has a similar purpose to the operating system on your computer such as windows xp or windows vista.
Light o rama is a hardware and software solution for computerizing lighting displays. Your software is registered and your license level supports native dmx. Lightorama provides the hardware and software to make the magic that dazzles the crowds. Anyways here is the hardware software that i am working with.
A pc running light o rama software can also be thought of as a director unit, in that it can send lighting commands to light o rama controllers. Firmware sits between the software what runs on your computer and the hardware the. Unpackaging and easy sett up of a light o rama ctbpc16 christmas light controller. We have 32 channeland used light o rama software and hardware. We cannot in good consensus remain 100% operational. The light o rama control panel is an application that runs in your system tray, allowing convenient access to other programs in the light o rama software package, as well as control over your displays. Lightorama the computerized christmas light hardware and software program. In demo mode, you have the features of the basic license with one exception. My first home display was in 2005, and my first commercial job was in 2008.
Tutorials, howto and faqs about lor can be found here. Cd is optional you will use the same software that you have today. Create something amazing where all your lights and special effects are perfectly synchronized to the music and video. Unknown device when old software meets new hardware. Sequencing software models for holidaycoro products. Clicking on the pixel console button of the light o rama hardware utility opens the pixel test console.
Showtime sequencing suite ready to try your hand a coordinating the lights, music and motion. Wowlights productions is the leading supplier of christmas and halloween decorations that are synchronized to music. For those that prefer a packaged allinone solution, there are commercial solutions available such as light o rama. The s4 software suite is the main set of light o rama programs. Light o rama or lor hardware, software, rgb and more questions and answers. The actual developer of the software is light o rama. Showtime software suite getting started and need a license. The x10 tab and other references to x10 in the software will be removed in coming releases. Your key will not change so you do not need to reenter it. Our manufacturing and repair departments are closed. Commercial shows with over 300,000 channels have been sequenced and run successfully with this software based on a rock solid core that has been in use for over 17 years, the new wizards and tools in the showtime designer software suite make creation of sequences quicker and easier than ever. The firmware update section of the lor control tab of the hardware utility can be used to send new. It would be selfish and totally irresponsible to consider profits over our employees health. Lightorama lor ctb16pc comparison with holidaycoro ac controllers.
The showtime software suite is the main set of light o rama programs. Must have knowledge of light o rama hardware and software to use this sequence. We believe there are many good applications on the mar. There must be one and only one director unit or pc running light o rama software on a daisy chained group of controllers.
Commonly, this programs installer has the following filenames. It is required to create and run a light o rama show. Sequence ediitor, show player, hardware utilities, etc. Click the auto configure button and follow the instructions. How do i download light o rama software and get key. Lightorama lor is a wellknown and popular light show animation equipment.
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