SOURCED FROM EXPERIENCE
Where I’ve ordered. What I’ve tried. What I think.
FROM MY OWN BUILDS
These are vendors I’ve personally ordered from while putting my builds together. I choose who makes the list, and I’ll share my honest take on the products and service I receive.
There are no paid placements or kickbacks here, and I’m not affiliated with any of these vendors—just a builder sharing where I’ve shopped.
Check where your order will ship from. A vendor’s location can make a real difference to shipping costs and delivery time, especially for bulky props. Check the shipping total before ordering.
Friends don’t let friends buy slit Coro. When you can, buy your Coro props at a local mini or arrange vendor pickup there. It’s a great chance to see the props in person, save on shipping, and bring them home in one piece.
Wired Watts LOCATION Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Pixels, controllers, wire, connectors, power supplies, enclosures, and build kits.
Visit websiteI’ve purchased everything from wire and enclosures to controllers, pixels, and Coro. Wired Watts is a great vendor, and I’ve seen Ken at several minis. All around, a great experience.
Kulp Lights LOCATION Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Pixel controllers, player hardware, and accessories.
Visit websiteI’m a big fan of Kulp controllers. My collection includes a K8-B, K64D-B, K2-Pi0, K16-Pro, K32-Pro, and the K-FMT.
Experience Lights LOCATION Mount Juliet, Tennessee, USA
Genius controllers, CLICKITS splicing tools, and Pixel2Things interfaces.
Visit websiteI run several Genius Pro 8 receivers in my show—they’re my preferred receiver. David is great, and I’ve met him at a couple of minis.
Your Pixel Store LOCATION Apple Valley, California, USA
Pixel lighting supplies, custom coro, controller setup, and sequencing services.
Visit websiteI’ve purchased a 20-foot Titan Tree and various lights. Mynor is great—he supports so many minis and is quick to respond with product support.
Boscoyo Studio LOCATION Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, USA
Coro props, pixel mounting products, and display components.
Visit websiteI’ve purchased various Coro props.
Gilbert Engineering USA LOCATION Florence, Arizona, USA
Coro props, pixels, controllers, metal mounts, and display kits.
Visit websiteI’ve purchased several Coro and HDPE props.
Mattos Designs LOCATION San Jose, California, USA; some items ship from partners
Pixels, display kits, mounting systems, and build hardware.
Visit websiteI haven’t bought a lot from Mattos, but the Spiker T and H are worth every penny. I also prefer the MD1500 enclosure over the RNI version sold by Wired Watts.
Scott LED USA LOCATION Pennsylvania, USA warehouse
Pixel nodes and lighting products.
Visit websiteA Chinese supplier selling through a U.S. warehouse. I’ve found them good for lights and extensions.
EFL Designs LOCATION Louisiana, USA
Coro props, spinners, arches, and singing elements.
Visit websiteI’ve purchased so many Coro props, I’ve lost count. Jackie is great, and they support so many minis.
Inspire Light Shows LOCATION Golden, Colorado, USA
3D-printed prop and controller mounts, STL files, and xLights sequences.
Visit websiteA great source for prop-specific STL files or 3D prints for high-density props.
SFL Designs LOCATION Saint Clair, Missouri, USA
Prop clips, controller and power-supply mounts, arch hardware, and wire organizers.
Visit websiteSFL is the GOAT for all things 3D printed. Jason is great to work with and is constantly innovating.
Berry Production LOCATION Plant City, Florida, USA
Matrices, spinners, singing props, and xLights models.
Visit websiteSpecializes in Coro props for seed pixels. Bob is wonderful and a fountain of knowledge.
Pixel Paradise USA LOCATION Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA
Pixels, controllers, receivers, cables, mega-tree parts, and 3D props.
Visit websiteMy first experience with Cameron was asking him to make custom mounts for my enclosures after he posted a mount he’d made for a different enclosure. He’s constantly innovating, and if you buy something from him, I can promise you it’ll be over-engineered.
Yvette LED USA LOCATION Florida, USA; direct-from-China shipping also available
Bullet and seed pixels, flood lights, power supplies, and data amplifiers.
Visit websiteA great supplier for power supplies, extensions, and lights stocked in a U.S. warehouse, with reliably fast shipping.
Light-O-Rama LOCATION South Glens Falls, New York, USA
Pixel controllers, prop bundles, show-control hardware, and wiring.
Visit websiteI started my light-show journey with Light-O-Rama AC controllers. While I no longer use their hardware or software for my show, they’re on this list because of the support they show their customers.
Pixel Now LOCATION Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
Pixels, flood lights, extensions, controller-building supplies, and ready-to-run controllers.
Visit websiteI’ve bought extensions and lights from them several times. Fast shipping, reliable products, good prices. What else could you ask for?
Visionary Light Shows LOCATION Illinois, USA (product shipping)
xLights sequences, 3D-printed items, light-show products, and display consulting and installation.
Visit websiteIf you’re looking for 1,000 or more pixels from a U.S.-based supplier, Mark is your guy. Fast shipping and a reliable product.
A LITTLE FARTHER FROM THE WORKBENCH
I’ve ordered from overseas several times with no issues. It can be a good option, but plan ahead and expect longer shipping times when your order is coming from China.
Keep their holiday schedule in mind, too. It differs from ours in the U.S., and closures around Chinese New Year and other holidays can affect production and shipping. Ask your vendor about upcoming breaks and realistic delivery timing before you order.
MY PREFERRED OVERSEAS VENDOR
Yvette Yu is my preferred contact for overseas orders. Confirm whether your order will ship from China or the U.S. location in Florida, since timing and shipping costs will differ.
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