Classes
Beginner | xLights
How to Setup Controllers and Receivers in xLights
Scott Hanson – xLights Developer
About the Class:
We will discuss Different Controllers and how to set them up in xLights. How to set up different modes of operations, DDP vs E131, Master and Remote. How to configure models in xLights with the Visulizer, and how to set up smart receivers. Look at different considerations based on the network setup, Flat vs Proxy vs VLan.
Beginner | xLights
Basic FPP as a Show Player
Ron Armstrong
About the Class:
In this Basic FPP class we will cover installation process on a Raspberry PI, basic networking configuration, and configuring xLights and FPP for easy and automatic configuration as your show player.
Beginner | All Displays
Frustration Free 3D printing, Everything You Need to Know to Use One
Tom Hammond
About the Class:
This live demonstration covers using a 3D printer, starting with downloading shapes, loading and configuring 3D printing software, preparing the 3D printer and filament, and getting successful prints. Whether you are a seasoned 3D printer user or have never used one, you will learn tips and tricks that will make 3D printing a successful, frustration-free experience.
Beginner | All Displays
Filming Your Christmas Display Like a Pro
Edwin Schuster
About the Class:
You spent countless hours building and sequencing your display — now learn how to capture it in a way that actually does it justice on video. This class covers practical techniques for filming Christmas light displays, including camera settings, shot planning, prop focus, low-light filming, movement, editing, color correction, and social media uploads. Whether you’re using a smartphone or professional camera gear, you’ll learn how to create cleaner, more cinematic videos that better recreate the real-life impact of your show while avoiding common mistakes that make displays look dim, blurry, or underwhelming.
Beginner | xLights
TBD – xLights Class
Clyde Lindsey – Pixel Pro Displays
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Coming Soon
Intermediate | All Displays
3D Printing
Jason Sisk – SFL Designs
About the Class:
This Intermediate‑friendly class teaches you how to confidently choose your first 3D printer, set it up, and start producing durable outdoor parts for holiday lighting displays. You’ll learn the essentials of PETG and ASA printing, how to avoid common failures, and the slicer settings that actually matter for strength. The session also covers outdoor‑ready design principles, like fillets, drainage, and reinforced mounting points, and walks you through integrating your printed parts into xLights. By the end, you’ll be ready to print reliable clips, mounts, brackets, and other functional components built to survive the season.
Intermediate | xLights
Personalizing your show by creating/modifying sub models and groups using Xlights
Dante Ludovici – L Designs Plus
About the Class:
Personalizing your show by creating/modifying sub models and groups using Xlights
Intermediate | xLights
Manipulating the Render Buffer
Michael Stoffregen – Showstopper Sequences
About the Class:
Learn how to manipulate the render buffer to create unique effects using xLights native effects and learn how to the render buffer can help you create 3-D effects on your mega tree and matrices.
Light-O-Rama
TBD – Light-O-Rama
Aubrey Kall
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Coming Soon
Light-O-Rama
TBD – Light-O-Rama
Aubrey Kall
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Coming Soon
Advanced | xLights
MP3 Metadata Matrix Scroller with Home Assistant and FPP
Michael Neiderhauser
About the Class:
“Ever wanted your matrix to display the current song title or artist without hard coding it into every sequence? In this show-and-tell session, we walk through how I integrated Home Assistant and FPP to drive a dynamic text scroller on a matrix display — automatically pulling MP3 metadata at runtime so the content updates itself as your show plays. No extra sequence programming required. Come see how a little automation glue between FPP and Home Assistant can add a polished, dynamic element to your display.
Advanced | Everyone
Beginning with Fusion 360 – Design Your Own Clips, Mounts, and Brackets
Jason Sisk – SFL Designs
About the Class:
TBD
Advanced | xLights
Moving Heads
Mark – Vivid Sequences
About the Class:
TBD
Advanced | Everyone
TBD
TBD
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TBD