What makes EZSequence different from a typical sequence store? With EZSequence, our patent pending system takes your layout files and map the sequence for you. Instead of dealing with an .xsq file, you only need to download the .fseq file. Here’s what that means for you: just follow the steps below to get your two sequences, download them, add your audio, and load our .fseq into your show player. Then sit back and enjoy the stunning display! Make sure to video it and submit the video to the XLAW project by clicking the button below.
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This document will walk you step by step through the process of adding your downloaded FSEQ sequence files along with your music files to your xSchedule show player.
First, locate and retrieve your downloaded FSEQ file and the accompanying music file. Usually, they are located in your Downloads folder. Select both files and right-click and “copy” these files.
Next, open up your xLights show folder and place both of these files inside to get started.
Next, open your xSchedule program.
Click the ADD button to create a new playlist.
Give your playlist a name or title.
Click the ADD FSEQ button and browse to find your xLights show directory.
You can either double click on your FSEQ file, or select it, then click the OPEN button. This will add the sequence to your play list.
Next, click on the sequence that has been added to the list. Check the box to Override Audio.
Then, click the Browse button next to the Audio File field.
Navigate to your MP3 location. You can either double-click on the MP3 file or select it.
Finally, click the OK button in the Audio File Dialog box.
You can now schedule your show to run by selecting your newly created playlist and then clicking on the Schedule button.
You may name the playlist whatever you like.
Fill in the start and end dates for this playlist.
Check the boxes for the weekdays you wish to play your schedule.
Use military time to schedule the On and Off times for when the show will play.
Click the OK button to close the schedule playlist.
Be sure to click on the RED disk icon to save your xSchedule playlist and schedule settings.
You can play your sequence at any time by selecting any playlist and then clicking the Play Selected button.
We hope this guide has helped you set up your xSchedule show player.
Next, open your xLights show folder and paste both of these files inside to get started.
NOTE: For the following steps, this guide assumes you have already completed the necessary setup to
load FPP onto your Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black.
Next, connect your Falcon Pi Player (FPP) Controller to your computer network and power up the device.
Log into your FPP device by opening your web browser and entering its assigned IP address into the
address field.
From the FPP main screen click on the “Content Setup” menu at the top of the page. Then, select the “File
Manager” option.
Next, return to your original download folder and select the sequence file and the MP3 file.
Drag both files into the Drag and Drop section of the FPP File Manager.
Now navigate to the “Content Setup” menu, then click on “Playlists.”
From the Playlist page, click the “Add New Playlist” button.
Fill in the Playlist Name with any title you like.
You may also give a description of this playlist in the Playlist Description box.
Now you can click the “Add Playlist” button to create this new playlist.
Next, click on the “Add A Sequence/Entry” button.
Select the sequence FSEQ file in the Sequence dropdown box.
Next, select the corresponding MP3 file in the Media dropdown box.
Then, click the “Add” button at the bottom right of the page.
Make sure to save the playlist by clicking the “Save Playlist” button.
Now let’s go back to the “Content Setup” menu and click on the “Scheduler.”
On the Scheduler page, click the “Add” button to begin scheduling.
Fill in a start date and end date. Select the day or days for the schedule to play.
Click on the “Start Time” box and scroll to find the start time for this playlist to run.
Leave the “Schedule Type” dropdown at its default setting of “Playlist.”
In the “Playlist/Command Args” field, you should see your playlist name. Select it.
Select an end time for your playlist to stop playing. The “Stop Type” field will adjust based on how your
show ends.
Finally, click the “Save” button.
You can play your sequence at any time by clicking on the “Status/Control” menu and selecting the
“Display Testing” option.
Click the “Sequence” button and select the sequence you would like to play from the Sequence
dropdown box.
Now, press the “Play” button. Your sequence will begin to play.
We hope this guide helped you set up your Falcon Pi Player!