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Getting ready for 2026

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Falcon F16V5 Remote status integration planned

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Learn how the display is built, programmed, and operated

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Controllers, wiring, networking, and show setup.

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Project photos and display highlights from Lights in the Swamp.

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Project photos and display highlights from Lights in the Swamp.

Lights in the Swamp house display

House & Props

House Display

Lights in the Swamp Mega Tree

Featured Prop

Mega Tree

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Pixel Props

Building the Display

Featured Tutorials

Start with the hardware and software that make a modern synchronized pixel display possible.

Falcon F16V5 pixel controller

Falcon F16V5 Setup

Controller setup, receiver planning, port assignments,
networking, and practical field wiring.


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Building Pixel Props

From model selection to mounting, wiring, power planning,
and getting the prop into xLights.


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Getting started with xLights

Getting Started With xLights

A practical path through layout, controllers, models,
sequencing, testing, and show setup.


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Latest Build Log

Follow the projects, upgrades, testing, and behind-the-scenes work that goes into building the display.

2026 Display Planning

Planning the next season

Controller locations, receiver layout, new props, power distribution, networking, and sequencing goals.

Controller Project

Remote receiver layout

Building a cost-effective remote layout around the Falcon F16V5 and multiple receiver locations.

Display Upgrade

Mega tree and yard props

Improving the mega tree, arches, mini trees, and supporting props for a cleaner synchronized show.

Latest Updates

News from Lights in the Swamp, new tutorials, display changes, and upcoming projects.

Site Update

Lights in the Swamp is taking shape

We are building the site around the display, xLights tutorials, hardware guides, and project documentation.

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Tutorials

Controller and receiver guides

Upcoming guides will cover Falcon controllers, differential receivers, power planning, and field wiring.

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The Show

Display information

Show schedule, tune-to frequency, visitor information, photos, and videos will live in one easy-to-find place.

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Built with pixels. Powered by ideas.

Lights in the Swamp is more than the display. It is a place to share what we build, what we learn, and what makes an xLights show come together.