Using Nutcracker with a PixelPlane

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Introduction

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Nutcracker is a pixel effect building system developed by Sean Meighan] which is cross-platform with a number of sequencers, including HLS. In February 2013, Nutcracker 3.0 was released, which moved from a web-based application to a software-based version in conjunction with xLights. The use of nutcracker is beyond the scope of this document, but you can read more at the following links:

• Download Nutcracker, view tutorials, etc.]
• DIYC Wiki Documentation on Nutcracker
• DIYC Subforum on Nutcracker

Nutcracker Setup for HLS

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• When you configure Nutcracker, you should consider setting up the Pixel objects with the same configuration as your physical objects (ie, pixel count, strands, etc). HLS will utilize Nutcracker effects built for objects with different characteristics, but you will get more desired results from matching up configurations.

• Nutcracker exports to hlsnc files. Basically, once you have created your effect, click Export in nutcracker, choose HLS, name your effect, and click OK.
• Tip: Notice where Nutcracker is saving the export file by looking at the bottom of the window (see Figure X-X red highlight).
  • This folder is set by clicking File -> Select Show Folder in Nutcracker/xLights.

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