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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 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. | ||
==Minimum System Requirements== | ==Minimum System Requirements== | ||
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Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. | Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. | ||
==Download== | |||
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free [http://www.vixenlights.com Here] | |||
Beta versions of Vixen are available via the [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/index.php/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 DIY Christmas Forum]. | |||
==Documentation== | ==Documentation== | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 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.
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.
Download
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free Here
Beta versions of Vixen are available via the DIY Christmas Forum.
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.