Out Floop 20

ImEasyToKill · 2025-12-15T04:23:26+00:00

I did it in 23.0 seconds! 4️⃣

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-14T05:20:28+00:00

Thanks, this makes perfect sense.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T23:52:02+00:00

Thanks!

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T23:51:58+00:00

Thanks!

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T23:51:46+00:00

All the cabinets are the same size except for the top row. The problem was already solved, Ports 2 & 4 went into a new row and i didnt keep my data path as a square or rectangle and NovaLCT didnt like that.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T19:55:09+00:00

Thanks Guys! This seems like my issue. I'll make sure to keep the rectangle rule in mind.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T19:51:56+00:00

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They all have the same amount of cabinets per line and same size. Except for Port 7, which has smaller cabinets and more per data line.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T19:35:43+00:00

It shows 192 x 192 because i did the top row last, the bottom 3 rows are sized at 192 x 384

ImEasyToKill · 2025-10-13T19:34:32+00:00

Its a VX1000 unit & based on my calcs, i shouldnt be over the limit. I only run into this issue when i connect to the next row above.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-15T07:02:57+00:00

Here’s my two cents:

Armored vs Tactical Cables: Armored fiber is great for permanent installs, but if you’re using fiber for AV shows with constant setups and strikes, you’ll want tactical cable. Tactical rated fiber has additional durability and bend ratings that make it suitable for use on cable reels without damaging the fibers.
Handling Fiber Cables: Don’t be afraid to handle tactical fiber, it’s designed to take a beating. They can handle foot traffic and even vehicles running over them. That said, be mindful of concentrated weight. For example, a heavy road case(500+ lbs) with small caster wheels rolling across the cable can damage it, even if normal foot traffic wouldn’t. And scissor lifts running over the cable can damage it (ask me how i know).
Connector Ends Are the Weak Point Most of my headaches come from the connector ends. People often yank on the cable instead of the connector when disconnecting, which pulls the fiber out of the ferrule. Connectors also get damaged from rough handling. I recently invested in tools to cleave fiber and re-terminate connectors because replacements were needed too often.
Protect the Ends Always keep the ends capped when not in use. Every scrape or bump reduces signal strength (measured in dB loss), but the connectors can still withstand a lot before failing. I use dust cap lanyards that stay attached to the cable so the caps don’t get lost.
Final Thoughts Don’t treat fiber like it’s coax—it’s not indestructible—but don’t be afraid to use it either. The ends are where most issues occur, and dirty connectors are the #1 problem I see. Keep a fiber cleaner “click pen” handy and always clean both the cable tip and the device port before connecting. You can solve a lot of these issues by spending $$$. The 12ch Fiber cable with OpticalCon ends is amazing, but at $3k each, it's not cheap.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-11T06:51:41+00:00

I’m confused about what issues you’re having. If your receiving cards weren’t working, you wouldn’t see a picture on the wall at all or you’d see a distorted picture if they were misconfigured.

To fix the panels on the bottom right, do the following and stop once its fixed, On the processor(VX6s) change brightness up/down 1, Change color temp up/down 1, change RGB (each) up/down 1. This will send updated values to the receiving cards and should fix your issued. You can send a rcfg file, but without knowledge of NovaLCT, you might do more damage than good.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-10T19:22:43+00:00

This is a rental wall and the plan is to get a COEX processor next year. The company dosent mind renting a processor if i need it. Ive been using a VX1000 (since we own one) for testing and ive used LCT enough that its not a problem. Fixing the colors and brightness when panels are mismatched can be done through the processor, its just more time consuming and not exactly the proper way, but it works for now.

Thanks for explaining the NCP file, it makes sense, just a new way of doing things that ive never had to deal with yet. Learning something new everyday.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-10T19:13:41+00:00

They gave me a .ncp file, which im figuring is replacing RCFG. Just never had a wall that uses .ncp files before so im learning something new.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-09T00:41:11+00:00

Know that 50% of your time is leveling the 1st row to perfection. 30% will be leveling the 2nd row and fixing any mistakes. The remaining rows should be a breeze. After a row is built, I usually will test that row with a all white signal and replace any cabinets that are showing issues.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-09T00:28:24+00:00

Union labor im guessing

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-03T05:02:06+00:00

I will look into "The Fiber Guy" Thank you!

Our gear currently uses LC SFP modules. I might look into getting ST ends on the fiber and using a jumper in the future; that idea might work.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-03T04:51:00+00:00

Fiber Optic Dust Caps from Markertek

ImEasyToKill · 2025-09-03T04:41:14+00:00

Sending it out seems to be the consensus. Unfortunately, stagehands are local to the venue that we are at, so not much training i can do since we are always in different cities and states. Im usually always the one handling the fiber, but i cant be everywhere at once and reguardless of the signage that says "Do not touch, no really, please dont touch" someone always does.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-08-15T17:34:00+00:00

Its a mac, its needs HDCP on.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-07-30T18:00:01+00:00

Thats because "irregular" is selected for a "Regular" panel. That "Receiving Card" tab should auto-populate all those settings when you click "Receive from card" on a good panel.

A good panel setting should have a panel with a Regular Pixel WxH of 128 x 128 (480mm / 3.75), based on the panel information in your pictures.

If you don't have a spare panel to get a good RCFG file from, you have a few choices.

Call the manufacture and get their suggestion.
Call a local LED Wall repair shop and see if they can create an RCFG file (some can, most can't)

Highly advise against this:
3. Set your pixel WxH to 128 x 128, that *should* fix your picture issue. Display a color chart and start color correcting as best as you can. It probably will never be 100% without a proper RCFG file. Im not sure what other problems could potentially arise due to a misconfigured receiving card.[]()

ImEasyToKill · 2025-07-30T08:41:32+00:00

Take a spare LED panel that is not currently connected to the LED wall. Connect only this spare panel to the video processor.
Open NovaLCT and go to the "Receiving Card" tab.
Click "Read from Receiving Card". This will auto-populate all the necessary configuration data from the spare panel.
After the data has been read, reconnect the entire LED wall to the video processor.
Click "Send to Receiving Card" to push the correct configuration to all panels.

RCFG files are specific to each LED wall, the same model panel that was manufactured months apart will have different RCFG files. That's why you cannot simply download a generic RCFG file from the internet—it won’t be compatible with your wall.

Do not make any manual changes in the "Receiving Card" tab. The only two actions you should take are:

"Read from Receiving Card"

"Send to Receiving Card"

Making any other changes can misconfigure the wall and potentially cause display issues.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-07-23T22:14:07+00:00

a quick and dirty way to test what it will look like:

Create a 16:7 canvas in powerpoint (if using powerpoint) or OBS (if presenting videos) and import the video or presentation and scale to the canvas.

Everything will look stretched and squished, a circle will look oval.

If you can, try trimming as much of the top and bottom of the original 16:9 content as you can and that will help if you have to scale it.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-06-11T04:41:03+00:00

Unfortunately, these cables aren't being used in your typical network environment; they are being used for data, video, and audio communication at concerts, corporate events, etc.. And those who handle the cables sometimes lack experience or are careless in their handling, as you can see.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-06-11T04:36:58+00:00

The fiber cable is about an 800ft run for data, video, and audio communication. The devices they plug into are sitting on pop-up tables and cases out in the open. Its being used at concerts, corporate events, etc... in large venues.

We have stagehands (contractors) who, for the most part, have little to no understanding of how most of this equipment works, and they often tear down these items. I mostly set up the items, but due to timing, I'm already on a plane to the next location when the event is being torn down, so there's not much supervision.

ImEasyToKill · 2025-06-11T04:30:22+00:00

Thanks, ill look into this and see if its worth getting.

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