XBMC + Ambilight setup

[xrapidx]

Thought some of you might appreciate this, still experimenting with it - bought the kit of eBay, probably going to sell it and by a larger setup, its just too small for my TV.

I've also recently changed my setup to average the LEDs and not work on zones, less distracting, seems to create a better implied contrast.

It switches to a mood lamp when movies arn't playing.
[video=youtube;X6kdM7jg8QY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6kdM7jg8QY[/video]


Difficult to record it properly - looks a lot better in real life.

 

[xrapidx]

[video=youtube;tlcOv2mIiM4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlcOv2mIiM4[/video]

 

[_Jakes_]

Which seller did you buy from?

 

[xrapidx]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310698059824?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[_Jakes_]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310698059824?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

They say it doesn't work with openelec, that sucks.

 

[xrapidx]

They say it doesn't work with openelec, that sucks.

I stumpled across a few posts on people getting it to work with Openelec, but I imagine it involves a lot of work. (not sure I'd try a pi though because of the processor usage)

 

[_Jakes_]

Have you seen this project?
http://learn.adafruit.com/adalight-diy-ambient-tv-lighting

Ive got an uno arduino, so only need the ws2801 leds to make this work

 

[xrapidx]

Have you seen this project?
http://learn.adafruit.com/adalight-diy-ambient-tv-lighting

Ive got an uno arduino, so only need the ws2801 leds to make this work

Saw it, but liked the plug and play approach.

There's a post on AVForums with a local led supplier with the required LEDs, I'll get the link later.

 

[_Jakes_]

Saw it, but liked the plug and play approach.

There's a post on AVForums with a local led supplier with the required LEDs, I'll get the link later.

Thanks will appreciate that

 

[xrapidx]

Here you go: http://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,25314.msg335077.html#msg335077

 

[adrianx]

I stumpled across a few posts on people getting it to work with Openelec, but I imagine it involves a lot of work. (not sure I'd try a pi though because of the processor usage)

Raspbmc has "Boblight" support and there are a few examples on Youtube.

 

[_Jakes_]

Heres a decently priced set of ws2801 leds

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50pc-12mm-Diffused-RGB-LED-Pixels-5V-WS2801-Drivers-Waterproof-Addressable-Color-/150889364507

 

[xrapidx]

Raspbmc has "Boblight" support and there are a few examples on Youtube.

I'm thinking more around the processing power sacrifice (and large playbacks)

 

[Slip]

Thought some of you might appreciate this, still experimenting with it - bought the kit of eBay, probably going to sell it and by a larger setup, its just too small for my T.

Looks nice. How big is your TV. I have a 47inch would you recommend the 90 LED kit?

 

[xrapidx]

Looks nice. How big is your TV. I have a 47inch would you recommend the 90 LED kit?

Also 47. But mine is to close to the wall. Thought I might try the 90, but worried it might be to big.

 

[IceQB]

Looks like an interesting project. Thanks xrapidx

 

[ToxicBunny]

Looks very interesting...

Will be bookmarking this for when I get around to redoing my lounge...