First Steps To: Troubleshooting and Replacing Bad Pixels
Bad pixels in your Christmas light display can be frustrating — but fixing them doesn’t have to be! In this video, I walk you through the steps to figuring out whether a pixel is actually bad, how to test your strings quickly, and the easiest way to replace a pixel using CLICKITS.
You’ll learn:
🔥 What to do the moment you notice data stopping
🔥 The #1 test that solves most “bad pixel” problems
🔥 How to tell if the pixel—or the one BEFORE it—is the real issue
🔥 Why commercial installers rely on CLICKITS (and how to use them)
🔥 Tips for clean cuts, good connections, and correct pixel direction
Whether you're brand new or a seasoned Christmas lighting hobbyist, these troubleshooting basics will save you time, frustration, and unnecessary repairs.
👉 Tools Mentioned
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Cameras:
Camera 1: ZV-E10: https://geni.us/lkqnAg
Camera 2: BZBGear UPTZ 12x - https://aboveavl.com/products/bg-uptz...
Camera 3: BZBGear Packshot C10x: https://aboveavl.com/products/bg-pack...
Camera 4: BZBGear UPTZ 12x - https://aboveavl.com/products/bg-uptz...
Camera 5: BZBGear Adamo Jr 12x: https://aboveavl.com/products/adamo-j...
Microphones:
Wireless Lapel Mic: Hollyland Lark150: https://amzn.to/43RjVF9
Voiceover Mic: Heil PR-40: https://geni.us/fcN0hAO
Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
DVS Vizra LED Wall: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=DVS+Viz...
Dominar Par N: https://aboveavl.com/products/dominar...
Gamma Pixel Strips: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=Gamm+pi...
Mega Lite Light Pipe: https://aboveavl.com/products/mega-li...
Audio:
Yamaha DXR10MKII: https://aboveavl.com/products/powered...
Yamaha DXS12MKII: https://aboveavl.com/products/dxs12mk...
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-David
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Where to start?
01:42 What if the pixel is actually broken?
02:58 Replacing a bad pixel
07:02 Closing Monetization ID TGG0OCXYH5ACR9QY