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==What is Vixen== | ==What is Vixen?== | ||
Vixen is Windows software running on the .net platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY [[Electronics Hardware]], anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music. | Vixen is Windows software running on the .net platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY [[Electronics Hardware]], anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music. | ||
Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical | Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solutions available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a broad base of software [[Vixen_Plugins | plug-ins]] to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware. | ||
==Minimum System Requirements== | ==Minimum System Requirements== | ||
'' | ''Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. Performance may vary depending on channel count, lighting controller, and various other configurations.'' | ||
Processor - 486 or greater | Processor - 486 or greater | ||
Memory - | Memory - 128MB or greater | ||
Hard Drive - 2GB or greater | |||
OS - | OS - Windows 95 or newer with the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en Microsoft .NET Framework] installed. | ||
==Download== | ==Download== | ||
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==Other Resources== | ==Other Resources== | ||
* [http://vixenlights.com/ Vixenlights.com] Primary website for Vixen software | * [http://vixenlights.com/ Vixenlights.com] Primary website for Vixen software | ||
* [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/index.php/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 DIY Christmas Thread] | * [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/index.php/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 DIY Christmas Thread] Discussions, Beta releases and other information. | ||
Archived sites | Archived sites | ||
* [http://blinkyflashy.14.forumer.com/ Blinky Flashy Forum] locked since DIY Christmas was started. | * [http://blinkyflashy.14.forumer.com/ Blinky Flashy Forum] locked since DIY Christmas was started. | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 18 October 2007
What is Vixen?
Vixen is Windows software running on the .net platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY Electronics Hardware, anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music.
Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solutions available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a broad base of software plug-ins to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware.
Minimum System Requirements
Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. Performance may vary depending on channel count, lighting controller, and various other configurations.
Processor - 486 or greater Memory - 128MB or greater Hard Drive - 2GB or greater OS - Windows 95 or newer with the Microsoft .NET Framework installed.
Download
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free Here
Beta versions of Vixen are available via the DIY Christmas Forum.
Documentation
- Vixen General Information
- Vixen Script Projects
- Vixen Plugins
- Vixen Add-ins
- Vixen Troubleshooting
- Vixen How-To's
- Vixen FAQ's
Other Resources
- Vixenlights.com Primary website for Vixen software
- DIY Christmas Thread Discussions, Beta releases and other information.
Archived sites
- Blinky Flashy Forum locked since DIY Christmas was started.