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I am WAY behind getting my 2017 Christmas light display started this year… I only have 248 days before I have to set it up in the front yard.
Luckily i had some time this weekend to crank out a few decorations.
This was the first time i cut corrugated plastic on the X-Carve. It did a good job, but i think i need to use a better bit to get a smoother cut (i just used a 2 flute .25 upcut cheapo).
I got started in the ‘blinky flashy hobby’ last year. My X-Carve helped me get my little light display up quickly. This year my wife wants MORE. So I’ll use this thread to post pictures of my progress…
Phase #1… 24" Pixel Snowflakes has started (making ~5 of them)…
After it was built and running (the X-Carve was a huge help) her first words were: “Next year you are doing the entire front of the house!”
If you want to get in on this ‘Blinky Flashy’ stuff you need to start early. The mom&pop shops that sell the pixels, PSU’s and custom electronics all start ‘Group Buys’ early February.
Some of the stuff I ordered is starting to show up, so it’s time start building all the display pieces.
Don’t get me started on whats on my Halloween to-do list
I never worry about Christmas lights, either putting them up or taking them down. Then again, I’m Jewish, so I guess its a moot point. And less stressful.
