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 page documents the hardware, signal flow, pixel-power design, playlists, scheduler automation, and system stats.
Both controllers share the same architecture and are configured nearly identically in FPP.
| 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 |
Shared Characteristics
Your entire display uses 12V pixels, giving you:
Both K32 controllers drive 12V pixels exclusively with:
Power injection is only required on very long runs (usually 350+ pixels).
Your longest run:
Solution (already planned):
Your display contains the following physical and logical structures (from xLights export):
Plus many combined sequencing groups.
Your show rotation consists of 11 playlists, including seasonal and daily cycles:
Both controllers run these playlists in sync using DDP, ensuring frame-perfect timing.
Your FPP schedule automates all show operations, including rotations, effects, and shutdowns.
| 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) |
Additional automation features:
Your show effectively runs in hands-off mode the entire season.
Both nodes operate cleanly and reliably.
This page documents the lighting hardware powering the Torres Family Lights show and is updated as the display grows.