Getting Started with the LOR Software

The little manual that comes with the software is pretty good at getting the lights turned on. This is Windows software and ONLY runs on Windows (XP or later). Did I mention I have a Mac? More on that tomorrow.

Note: you can play with this software before you get your controller and see simulated light shows on your computer. This is also helpful for light placement later on.

To get your lights turned on:

1. Download the Light-O-Rama software.
2. Start “LOR Sequencer” and enter your registration code under “Help->Upgrade Lightorama”. Quit the Sequencer for now.
3. Plug everything in, especially the USB cable to your computer.
4. Start the “LOR Hardware” program, change “Max Unit ID” to “10” (that’s 16 in hexadecimal for those geeky enough to care).
5. Click “Auto Configure” then click “Refresh”. This should get the computer to find your controller.
6. If you don’t see any error messages click “On at 100%”, you should see lights.
7. Click things and play around. If you are like me this will occupy you for the rest of the evening.

Next: making those lights dance.