K8-B Kulp Entry Level Pixel Controller - Budget Friendly Device

A look at the K8-B kulp Controller, It's limitations and Initial Setup.

You can buy this model and other models at:

Edimax Wifi Dongle:

USB Audio Adapter:

WS2811 12v Pixels:

Coroplast Snowflakes and other elements:

[jemf]

I’ve been playing with my Kulp K8-PB and one of the greatest features of this controller and the new versions of xLights is the upload to controller feature you don’t need to enter anything manually now and it does all the channel calculations and configurations for you. I just define my models, use the visualizer to bind the models to the Kulp's outputs and click upload and it’s pretty much done, no calculator involved and all the configuration is set with the correct values. Thank you for all your videos, they’ve helped me a lot, I’m just hoping I can have a small show this year (my first one)

[rxmas]

I spent hours last night trying to get a string to light up. In 20 minutes you made it work. Thank you SO much for your videos.

[Nawlinsboy]

This is definitely one of the better instructional videos setting up a controller with xLights. Thanks so much.

[dennishammond]

As always, another fabulous instructional video Mr. Trevi, thank you Sir

[zacharylewis]

Used all kulp boards last year for my show. Excellent boards.

[slk]

Just saw this video about an hour ago (8:55 pm - 10/08/2023) but wish I would have seen it a few months ago. If so, I would probably have had a beginning show this year. I've watched numerous videos this summer but just couldn't "wrap my arms" around how to do the set up and what stuff I really needed to order, so about mid-August just gave up and hoped I might be able to try again in '24. This video explained things so much better and was more understandable for me. THANKS SO MUCH !! Looks like a K8 would be more than enough for me but was planning on a K16 (only $45 more) just to have some options.

[ragnarsigurssonproppe]

Thanks always good to hear from you and your newest update 😊

[BJ-gsft]

You are a very gifted teacher, and have helped me a lot. Thanks Trevi.

[aceairways]

Como siempre muy detallados tus videos, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. Me has ayudado mucho con lo que será mi primer show este año

[valromualdo]

Thank you Trevi for simple instruction this video. Im using ESP-8266 wifi controller for my RGB mega tree and other props and the run the lightshow on xlights. I want to upgrade my controller that can handle more pixels and after watching your video, this gave me an idea to use Kulp controller.

[SolutionsJJr]

Excelente videos ya estoy preparando para este año. Es un controlador como el f16

[bubdominic]

I am brand new at this and your videos have been amazing. Thank you for taking time out of your life and doing this for us. I’m curious if I really need a Kulp? I bought a falcon f16v4 ready to run controller and I’m just doing a mega tree (800 pixels), star (90 pixels), and 2 singing trees (252 pixels each).
Also would love to see a step by step video of how you actually add your power supply.

[cloudmaker]

i have been useing a rasbery pi 4 with rpi 28d+ hat .Ii could not get it to output to lights till i watched your video so its a big thumbs up and a subscribe from me thank you so much

[droni-giovane]

hello, I did exactly the same steps that you did, in the web test, the pixels light up the same as yours, however, it does not enable the function of sending the input ports, even putting the same settings as you indicate. In the lower right corner, the green light turns on, implying that it is online, however, I cannot send the input ports automatically. Doing the manual step, when clicking on the lamp in xlights, it does not send the effect. Any tips on what might be going on?

[ticogeeks]

Saludos desde Costa Rica Trevi. Después de varios meses de espera logre tener en mi pías el controlador Falcon para empezar con el proyecto de este año. Espero puedas subir este último vídeo en español paga valorar esta nueva opción. Saludos

[ericland]

Great tutorial! I’m doing my first show in 2023. Does this setup control when the show turns on and off as well?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your videos have been extremely helpful.

[blackdave]

Hey Trev hope you doing well, finally got the tree set up and sorted ready to put up when time comes, i came across these and decided to get a couple, certainly makes life a lot easier, maybe these could help others power inject, here they are, Hanson Power-8 Power Distribution Board, maybe this could help others out as well .

[MyProblemHobby]

Thank you for this. Just bought my first. Looking to go from Vixen to X-Lights. Your instruction made the set up very easy. I also do Fourth of July and Halloween light shows. Can the Kulp be interchangeable from one show to another without the need of purchasing 1 for each season light show and without deleting and added each season show.

[LAWhiteStarTV]

hola señor Trevi, me encanta. sus videos y estoy incursionando en esto de las pixel lights para navidad y es gracias a sus videos y la manera tan específica y sencilla q lo explica, mi pregunta es, el beaglebone al comprar el controlador viene incluido o hay q comprarlo aparte gracias

[Johnsyoutube]

I love your videos. This is going to be my first year and your content is very helpful. I was wondering if you are aware of anybody that sells sequences in Spanish. Do you know of anyone that does this? I asked on one of the fb groups but didn't really get anything.