Computerized Christmas Light Display

Step 5 Set up the controller and the software Part 2

You can then run the hardware utility to test the equipment. Launch the Hardware utility by clicking: Start -> Program -> LightORama -> LightORama Control Panel
The control panel is a little light bulb icon in your taskbar. Right click on it and go to Hardware Utility. (Hardware utility is also in programs, but you will need to launch the control panel as well.) If the control panel gives you an error about com ports, press ok and ignore it for now.

From the Hardware Utility, click Auto Configure in the top left corner. Assuming the unit is powered on and set up correctly, the hardware utility should detect and set the appropriate com port. If it doesn't, refer to the setup documentation that it came with for further assistance. Once it has detected the com port, change the max units in the top right corner to 5, unless you have more than 5 controllers. Then click refresh in the center at the top and it will detect your unit. Play around with the controls in the center window to see the different light options. As long as the lights turn on, you are all set to start programming!