Configure a firework star for holiday display
Tutorial Xmodels
How to Configure a Firework Star for Holiday Display: Complete Tutorial
Hello everyone, this is Charlie Kamiski from Lights on Waverly. In this video tutorial, we’re going to discuss how to configure and set up a firework star within the xLights program. This is a multi-part series where we will cover various aspects of setting up and programming firework stars for your holiday display.
The first part of this series focused on building a firework star, and now we will delve into how to configure it within xLights. We anticipate a few follow-on videos that will cover effects and rapid sequencing techniques to help you get your display up and running quickly.
Firework stars offer mesmerizing and captivating displays, but there is often confusion surrounding how to program and build them. This video series aims to demystify the process and make it more accessible to users.
In the first video, we discussed topics like decor appeal, simplifying assembly, and reducing weight. In this video, we will focus on streamlining the configuration and standardizing designs for easier use of effects across different firework star types.
The core of this tutorial is the xModel, a configuration file that runs within xLights, allowing you to program and display effects for your firework star. Check the video description for a link to the xModel files required for setting up your firework star.
There are several requirements for using the xModel, including a porcupine fish attractor or spiky sphere ball, fiberglass rods or PVC pipes for mounting, and 10 lights per spoke of the firework star.
Each spoke should have 10 lights ordered sequentially, and the spokes should be installed in a spiral format from the top of the hub to the bottom of the ball. Avoid alternative configurations as they may not be compatible with the xModel.
To add your first firework star to the layout, create a new directory in xLights and import the selected model group for the type of firework star you’re using. Create a model preview and label it “firework star groups” to store different model groups associated with the firework star.
Adjust the model scale if needed to fit your layout properly, and calibrate the prop using the x.y.z sequence in xLights to ensure accurate alignment and positioning.
When adding multiple firework stars, update the prop numbers and model group names accordingly to avoid conflicts. Consider different mounting configurations and shadow models for top or eye bolt mounts.
Stay tuned for part three, where we will explore the various effects available in the xModel for firework stars. Visit the Lights on Waverly YouTube channel for more tutorials and subscribe for updates on new videos. Happy Firework Friday! #fireworkstars #fireworkstareffects #help #fireworkstarisinaction.
See how a firework star can be added to an xLights display. This is the 2nd video for Firework Stars. The xmodels used in this…
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