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-===== FPP & Torres Family Lights =====
+FPP Lighting Hardware
-Pixel layout, controller config, playlist management, and HA integration.
+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.
+This section documents the hardware, signal flow, pixel power design, and show configuration for both controllers.
+. 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
+V pixel power design
+Auto Layout: Enabled
+Auto Size: Enabled
+Vendor: KulpLights
+Network: Dedicated lighting VLAN (60.x.x.x)
+. Pixel Hardware Architecture (12V Everywhere)
+Power Standard
+Your entire display runs on 12-volt pixels.
+This provides:
+Longer power runs
+Lower voltage drop
+Less power injection needed
+Better performance at lower brightness (your show runs at ~40%)
+Cleaner wiring and easier troubleshooting
+Controllers
+Both K32 controllers drive 12V pixels exclusively using direct injection from fused outputs.
+Power Injection Strategy
+Only required on extremely long runs (typically >350 pixels)
+Your longest run: 371 pixels on upper roofline icicles
+Even at 40% brightness you observe slight pinking at the end — normal for a 12v feed that long
+Solution:
+Inject at the end of the run, hidden in gutter
+Single injection point is enough since show brightness is limited
+. Structure Breakdown
+Your display includes the following pixel structures (as exported from xLights):
+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
+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.