PDF Gallery
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This section contains PDF documents and reference guides contributed by members of the DIY Christmas community. These documents cover a variety of topics including antennas, wireless networking, lighting techniques, prop construction, and other helpful reference material.
Table of Contents
- Media:Dipole antenna.pdf – Build a tuned, weatherproof antenna for outdoor use.
- Media:Spotlight.pdf – Construction details for a wireless, servo-controlled spotlight.
- Media:Antenna-Selection-and-Positioning-Guide.pdf – Tips for selecting and positioning antennas for FM transmitters and Wi-Fi equipment.
- Media:Cutting_mini_lights.pdf – Ernie Horning's guide to modifying mini-light strings, including a handy cutting reference chart.
- Media:Wi_fi_interference.pdf – Common sources of Wi-Fi interference and suggestions for minimizing them.
- Media:RBL_Conversion_Wiki.pdf – Bowhunter3125's method for converting Really Big Lights (RBL) to use pixels.
- Media:How to blinky.pdf – A brief introduction to building a computerized holiday lighting display.
- Media:Bus_detector_info.pdf – Information for constructing Dirknerkle's Bus Detector.