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-FPP Lighting Hardware
+====== 🎄 FPP Lighting Hardware ======
-The Torres Family Lights display is powered by two Kulp K32A-B pixel controllers running Falcon Player (FPP). Both controllers use identical hardware architecture and are fed by a fully 12-volt pixel ecosystem to maximize stability, reduce power injection needs, and simplify maintenance.
+The **Torres Family Lights** display is powered by two **Kulp K32A-B pixel controllers** running Falcon Player (FPP).
+Both controllers use identical hardware architecture and operate entirely on **12-volt pixels** to maximize stability, reduce power injection requirements, and simplify seasonal maintenance.
-This section documents the hardware, signal flow, pixel power design, and show configuration for both controllers.
+This page documents the hardware, signal flow, pixel-power design, playlists, scheduler automation, and system stats.
-. Controllers Overview (K32A-B — Identical Setup)
+----
-Controllers
-Controller	Model	Variant	Protocol	IP Address	Universes	Pixel Channels
-K32-Mega-Tree	Kulp K32	K32A-B	DDP	192.168.60.55	2	27,225 channels
-K32-Matrix	Kulp K32	K32A-B	DDP	192.168.60.56	3	21,105 channels
-Shared Characteristics
-native pixel outputs per controller
+===== 1. Controllers Overview (K32A-B — Identical Setup) =====
-V pixel power design
+Both controllers share the same architecture and are configured nearly identically in FPP.
-Auto Layout: Enabled
+^ Controller ^ Model ^ Variant ^ Protocol ^ IP Address ^ Universes ^ Pixel Channels ^
+| K32-Mega-Tree | Kulp K32 | K32A-B | DDP | 192.168.60.55 | 2 | 27,225 |
+| K32-Matrix    | Kulp K32 | K32A-B | DDP | 192.168.60.56 | 3 | 21,105 |
-Auto Size: Enabled
+**Shared Characteristics**
+  * 32 native pixel outputs per controller
+  * 12V pixel power design
+  * Auto Layout: **Enabled**
+  * Auto Size: **Enabled**
+  * Vendor: **KulpLights**
+  * Runs on dedicated FPP VLAN (**VLAN 60.x.x.x**)
-Vendor: KulpLights
+----
-Network: Dedicated lighting VLAN (60.x.x.x)
+===== 2. Pixel Hardware Architecture (12V Everywhere) =====
-. Pixel Hardware Architecture (12V Everywhere)
+==== Power Standard ====
-Power Standard
-Your entire display runs on 12-volt pixels.
+Your entire display uses **12V pixels**, giving you:
-This provides:
-Longer power runs
+  * Longer power runs
+  * Reduced voltage drop
+  * Minimal power injection
+  * More stable brightness at lower output (your show runs ~40%)
+  * Cleaner wiring and easier troubleshooting
-Lower voltage drop
+==== Controllers ====
-Less power injection needed
+Both K32 controllers drive **12V pixels exclusively** with:
+  * Fused power distribution
+  * Direct injection per output bank
+  * No 5V conversion anywhere in the show
-Better performance at lower brightness (your show runs at ~40%)
+==== Power Injection Strategy ====
-Cleaner wiring and easier troubleshooting
+Power injection is **only required on very long runs** (usually 350+ pixels).
-Controllers
+Your longest run:
+  * **371 pixels** (upper roofline icicles)
+  * Slight pinking observed at end (expected on long 12V runs at full white)
-Both K32 controllers drive 12V pixels exclusively using direct injection from fused outputs.
+**Solution (already planned):**
+  * Inject power **at the end of the run**
+  * Hide injection line inside gutter
+  * One injection point is sufficient due to 40% brightness limit
-Power Injection Strategy
+----
-Only required on extremely long runs (typically >350 pixels)
+===== 3. Pixel Structure Breakdown =====
-Your longest run: 371 pixels on upper roofline icicles
+Your display contains the following physical and logical structures (from xLights export):
-Even at 40% brightness you observe slight pinking at the end — normal for a 12v feed that long
+  * Icicle Tips
+  * Big Drops
+  * Icicle Arches
+  * ALL Roof
+  * ALL Stars
+  * ALL House
+  * ALL House Decorations
+  * ALL Yard
+  * All Display with Tree
+  * All House with Tree
+  * All Icicles
+  * Arches
+  * Gutters
+  * House Verticals
+  * Mini Trees
+  * Mini Trees Odd
+  * Snowflake Arms
+  * Snowflake Tips
+  * Snowflake Rings
+  * Stars on Trees
+  * Windows & Doors
+  * Candy Canes
+  * Garage Matrix
+  * House Outline
+  * Lollipop Sticks
+  * Lollipop Tops
+  * Lollipops
+  * Mini Tree Even
-Solution:
+Plus many combined sequencing groups.
-Inject at the end of the run, hidden in gutter
+----
-Single injection point is enough since show brightness is limited
+===== 4. Playlists (FPP) =====
-. Structure Breakdown
+Your show rotation consists of **11 playlists**, including seasonal and daily cycles:
-Your display includes the following pixel structures (as exported from xLights):
+  * Christmas – remote
+  * Christmas1
+  * Christmas2
+  * Christmas3
+  * Christmas4
+  * Halloween
+  * ShowDay1
+  * ShowDay2
+  * ShowDay3
+  * ShowDay4
+  * Sunday
-Icicle Tips
+Both controllers run these playlists in sync using **DDP**, ensuring frame-perfect timing.
-Big Drops
+----
-Icicle Arches
+===== 5. Scheduler Configuration (Daily Show Automation) =====
-ALL Roof
+Your FPP schedule automates **all show operations**, including rotations, effects, and shutdowns.
-ALL Stars
+^ Type ^ Time ^ Function ^
+| Script   | 4:00 PM  | start_rotating_show.sh             |
+| Command  | 4:00 PM  | Effect Start (Floods)              |
+| Command  | 4:00 PM  | Effect Start (Sign Flood)          |
+| Command  | 10:00 PM | Stop Gracefully                    |
+| Sequence | 5:00 PM  | Winter playlist (even/odd logic)   |
+| Command  | 11:59 PM | Effect Stop                         |
+| Sequence | 5:00 AM  | Winter playlist (early rotation)   |
-ALL House
+Additional automation features:
-ALL House Decorations
+  * Odd/Even day playlist swapping
+  * Long-range date windows (2025–2035)
+  * Immediate vs Hard Stop handling
+  * Fully autonomous start/stop logic
-ALL Yard
+Your show effectively runs in **hands-off** mode the entire season.
-All Display with Tree
+----
-All House with Tree
+===== 6. Controller System Info (from FPP About Pages) =====
-All Icicles
+==== K32-Mega-Tree ====
+  * FPP v8.5.1-24
+  * BeagleBone Black
+  * Kernel: 6.1
+  * Typical uptime: 12+ days
+  * VIN: ~12.1V
+  * Disk: ~83% free
-Arches
+==== K32-Matrix ====
+  * Identical platform & firmware
+  * Similar uptime and voltage ranges
+  * No CPU or RAM pressure
-Gutters
+Both nodes operate cleanly and reliably.
-House Verticals
+----
-Mini Trees
+''This page documents the lighting hardware powering the Torres Family Lights show and is updated as the display grows.''
-Mini Trees Odd
-Snowflake Arms
-Snowflake Tips
-Snowflake Rings
-Stars on Trees
-Windows & Doors
-Candy Canes
-Garage Matrix
-House Outline
-Lollipop Sticks
-Lollipop Tops
-Lollipops
-Mini Tree Even
-And many combined groups for sequencing.
-. Playlists (FPP)
-You currently run 11 playlists in rotation:
-Christmas – remote
-Christmas1
-Christmas2
-Christmas3
-Christmas4
-Halloween
-ShowDay1
-ShowDay2
-ShowDay3
-ShowDay4
-Sunday
-These feed both controllers using DDP for perfect sync.
-. Scheduler Configuration (Daily Show Automation)
-Your schedule automates ALL show start/stop logic:
-Type	Time	Function
-Script	4:00 PM	start_rotating_show.sh
-Command	4:00 PM	Effect Start (Floods)
-Command	4:00 PM	Effect Start (Sign Flood)
-Command	10:00 PM	Stop Gracefully
-Sequence	5:00 PM	Winter playlist (even/odd days split)
-Command	11:59 PM	Effect Stop
-Sequence	5:00 AM	Winter playlist (early rotation)
-You also use:
-Immediate vs Hard Stop
-Odd/Even day logic
-Long-range date windows (2025–2035)
-Your show automation is fully hands-off and stable all season.
-. Controller System Info (from FPP About Pages)
-K32-Mega-Tree
-FPP v8.5.1-24
-BeagleBone Black
-Kernel: 6.1
-Uptime often >12 days
-VIN: 12.1V (typical)
-Disk: 83% free
-K32-Matrix
-Same platform
-Same firmware branch
-Similar uptime, power, and disk usage
-Both nodes run clean with no CPU or memory pressure.