Synchronized Christmas Lights

Synchronized Holiday Light Display

Discover Engineering: A website that describes the engineering profession in general and related facts for interested students.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Careers: All about careers in electrical, electronics, and computer engineering from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Engineering for K-12 Students: A website that can be used to help promote engineering with young students.

SyncLights Player Software: Website for the software package used to create the synchronized lighting sequences for this holiday display. The professional edition of the software controls the display. The website offers free standard licensing and download link.
How Relays Work: Relays are the handy little electronic devices that are used to turn on and off individual channels. A +5V signal energizes the relay to allow electricity to reach the lights and turn them on.
PC Parallel Port Signals: The eight digital output lines on a computer's parallel port are manipulated to send out data patterns that are remotely decoded and used to drive individual relays.
Serial Peripherial Interface: Information about the SPI serial data format that is used to communicate with the hardware in this display.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: An upbeat and unique style of holiday music especially well suited for synchronization to lights.