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==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 solution available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a board base of software plug-ins to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware. | Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solution available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a board base of software plug-ins to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware. | ||
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free [http://www.vixenlights.com Here] | Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free [http://www.vixenlights.com Here] | ||
---- | ==Minimum System Requirements== | ||
''performance may vary depending on channel count and lighting controller'' | |||
Processor - 486 or greater | |||
Memory - 128mb or greater | |||
Harddrive - 2gb or greater | |||
OS - Windows95 or newer with the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en Microsoft .NET Framework] installed. | |||
Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. | |||
==Documentation== | |||
[[Vixen General Information]] | [[Vixen General Information]] | ||
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[[Vixen FAQ's]] | [[Vixen FAQ's]] | ||
==Other Resources== | |||
* [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] Discusions, Beta releases and other information. | |||
Archived sites | |||
* [http://blinkyflashy.14.forumer.com/ Blinky Flashy Forum] locked since DIY Christmas was started. | |||
Revision as of 21:50, 10 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 solution available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a board base of software plug-ins to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware.
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free Here
Minimum System Requirements
performance may vary depending on channel count and lighting controller
Processor - 486 or greater Memory - 128mb or greater Harddrive - 2gb or greater OS - Windows95 or newer with the Microsoft .NET Framework installed.
Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects.
Documentation
Other Resources
- Vixenlights.com Primary website for Vixen software
- DIY Christmas Thread Discusions, Beta releases and other information.
Archived sites
- Blinky Flashy Forum locked since DIY Christmas was started.