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These web pages are about my Christmas lights, which were created after a challenge from a colleague. It starts back in 2007 while I was working at Selby College. After watching a YouTube video featured on the evening news, I was challenged by my boss to build a set of computer controlled Christmas lights. I set about building a display initially just for our office, and although it was held together with a worrying amount of sellotape, they proved an instant hit with both staff and students and the yearly trend was set!

single_snowmanSince then, as winter isn’t a great time to be out and about installing new wireless networks, I turn my attention to Christmas lights. The display has grown to include more lights, hardware, software and just a few(!) meters of tinsel each year. I no longer work at the college, having moved to work in the Computer Science department at The University of York in 2009 where the trend continues.

These pages have photos, videos and comments relating to the design, build and installation of the displays each year. I hope you enjoy having a look around.

You can contact me here if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.

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