Guides

How-to guides, board manuals and videos in one place. If you're stuck on something that isn't here, ask in the Baldrick community or open a case.

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Beginners' guide

The best places to start if this is your first show.

Manuals→

Board manuals

Wiring, firmware and the web interface for every board.

App→

Baldrick Buddy

Finds your boards and checks their settings for you.

How-to guides

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Resetting a board

Clear the network settings or go back to factory settings.

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Network troubleshooting

Boards that won't show up, lose their address or drop off.

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FPP Proxy

Boards on their own network behind FPP, with internet for updates.

Checklist→

Asking for help

What to check and include before you post.

Downloads→

STLs and mounts

3D-printable mounts, cases and board dimensions.

FAQ→

FAQ

Quick answers to the questions we get most.

Watch

Walkthroughs from Greg Macaree, the community and us.

What do I need to get started in pixel lighting?

Greg Macaree

Wiring your first pixel controller, pixels and power supply

Greg Macaree

Setting up your first controller in xLights

Greg Macaree

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Start here

Beginners' guide

Board manuals

Baldrick Buddy

How-to guides

Resetting a board

Network troubleshooting

FPP Proxy

Asking for help

STLs and mounts

FAQ

Watch

What do I need to get started in pixel lighting?

Wiring your first pixel controller, pixels and power supply

Setting up your first controller in xLights

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