# Mike's Christmas Display — Shopping List with Links

> **Order NOW (mid-September 2026)** — buy from AU suppliers for 1–2 week delivery.
> Updated 2026-09-18 after Alan Hanson's email re: ScottLED pricing + Baldrick recommendation.

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## 🛒 ORDER 1: Hanson Electronics (Eaglehawk VIC — Baldrick controller + accessories)

[hansonelectronics.com.au](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au)

| # | Item | Link | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldrick 8 Port V2 (ready to run, incl. pixel tester) | [hansonelectronics.com.au/product/baldrick-8-port-pixel-controller-v2](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/baldrick-8-port-pixel-controller-v2/) | ~$122 | 1 | $122 |
| 2 | Null Buffer RTG xConnect (daisy-chain between props, >5m gaps) | [hansonelectronics.com.au/product/null-buffer-rtg-xconnect](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/null-buffer-rtg-xconnect/) | $6.80 | 4 | $27.20 |
| | **Order 1 subtotal** | | | | **~$149** |

💡 *Alan confirmed: Baldrick 8 ready-to-run includes an inline pixel tester. No need to buy separately. 8 ports × 800 pixels = 6,400 pixel capacity — way more than Year 1 needs. Daisy-chain props with nulls when gap >5m.*

⚠️ **Note:** Baldrick 8 V1 is OOS (superseded). V2 has 2 ethernet ports, same specs. Email Alan to confirm V2 stock before ordering.

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## 🛒 ORDER 2: ScottLED Australia (cheapest AU pixels — local warehouse)

[scottledaustralia.com.au](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/)

| # | Item | Link | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12V xConnect P24 Gumdrop V3 50ct Strand (for tomato cage trees) | [scottledaustralia.com.au/product/12v-xconnect-gumdrop-p24v3-50ct-strand](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/product/12v-xconnect-gumdrop-p24v3-50ct-strand/) | $17 | 8 | $136 |
| 4 | Seed Pixels 12V xConnect 10cm 100ct (pathway / spare) | [scottledaustralia.com.au (shop page)](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) | $10 | 2 | $20 |
| | **Order 2 subtotal** | | | | **~$156** |

💡 *Alan confirmed V2/V3/V4 gumdrops are interchangeable — V3 is cheapest at ScottLED ($0.34/pixel vs $0.52 at Hanson). Stock: 47 V3 strands in stock as of 18 Sep. ScottLED also has extension cables incoming — check stock before ordering from Ink Creations.*

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## 🛒 ORDER 3: Ink Creations (QLD — candy cane props + bullet pixels + extensions)

[inkcreations.com.au](https://www.inkcreations.com.au)

| # | Item | Link | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Candy Cane 100 Node prop (PVC board, printed) | [inkcreations.com.au/product/candy-cane-100-node](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/candy-cane-100-node/) | ~$27 | 6 | $162 |
| 6 | YPS Resistor Bullet Pixels WS2811 12V 100ct xConnect (for candy canes) | [inkcreations.com.au/product/yps-resistor-bullet-pixels-ws2811-12v-or-5v](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/yps-resistor-bullet-pixels-ws2811-12v-or-5v/) | ~$27 | 6 | $162 |
| 7 | Pixel Extensions 3-core xConnect 3m | [inkcreations.com.au/product/pixel-extensions-234-core](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/pixel-extensions-234-core/) | ~$5 | 6 | $30 |
| 8 | 10W RGB Flood Light (12V, xConnect, + stake) | [inkcreations.com.au/product/flood-light-10w-2](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/flood-light-10w-2/) | $45 | 2 | $90 |
| | **Order 3 subtotal** | | | | **~$444** |

💡 *Candy canes need 12mm BULLET pixels (not gumdrops — the holes are sized for bullets). Select: 12v / xConnect / 100ct. Get 3 left-hook + 3 right-hook for alternating look. Ink Creations is in SE QLD — flat $30 delivery for props! Floods are currently on pre-order (OOS).*

⚠️ **Alternative bullet pixel sources if Ink Creations is OOS:**
- ScottLED AU — $25/100ct xConnect (currently OOS, shipments incoming)
- PixelProps AU — $49.95/100ct (in stock but pricier)

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## 🛒 ORDER 4: RS Components (AU warehouse — next business day delivery)

[au.rs-online.com](https://au.rs-online.com)

| # | Item | Link | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mean Well LRS-350-12 (12V, 29A, 348W) | [au.rs-online.com/web/p/…/1065867](https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/switching-power-supplies/1065867) | $72.79 | 1 | $72.79 |
| | **Order 4 subtotal** | | | | **~$73** |

💡 *One 350W PSU handles the entire Year 1 display. Alan says gumdrops can run 800 at 100% with no voltage drop issues. 6 candy canes (600 bullets @ 0.3W) + 6 tomato cages (~400 gumdrops @ 0.13W) + 2 floods + pathway = well under 350W.*

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## 🛒 ORDER 5: Bunnings (go in person — everything in stock)

[bunnings.com.au](https://www.bunnings.com.au)

| # | Item | Link | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | IP65 Junction Box ~300×200×130mm (PSU + controller enclosure) | [Bunnings search →](https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=junction+box+IP65&sort=BoostOrder&page=1) | ~$25 | 1 | $25 |
| 11 | UV-rated Black Cable Ties 200mm (100 pack) | [Bunnings search →](https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=cable+tie+UV+black&sort=BoostOrder&page=1) | ~$8 | 1 | $8 |
| 12 | Self-Amalgamating Tape (waterproof connections) | [Bunnings search →](https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=self+amalgamating+tape&sort=BoostOrder&page=1) | ~$12 | 1 | $12 |
| 13 | 10A RCD Safety Adapter | [Bunnings search →](https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=RCD+adapter+portable&sort=BoostOrder&page=1) | ~$35 | 1 | $35 |
| 14 | Heavy-Duty Outdoor Extension Lead 10m | [Bunnings search →](https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=extension+lead+outdoor+10m&sort=BoostOrder&page=1) | ~$40 | 1 | $40 |
| 15 | Ground stakes / star pickets (candy cane + tree mounting) | [Bunnings search →](https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=star+picket+600mm&sort=BoostOrder&page=1) | ~$4 | 8 | $32 |
| | **Order 5 subtotal** | | | **~$152** |

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## 🛒 ORDER 6: Jaycar (go in person or online)

[jaycar.com.au](https://www.jaycar.com.au)

| # | Item | Link | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Powertech 6-Way Blade Fuse Block | [Jaycar SZ2095 →](https://www.jaycar.com.au/powertech-6-way-standard-blade-fuse-block-with-bolt-on-terminals/p/SZ2095) | $23.95 | 1 | $23.95 |
| 17 | 10A Standard Blade Fuses (pack of 5) | [Jaycar search →](https://www.jaycar.com.au/search?q=10A+blade+fuse) | ~$4 | 2 | $8 |
| 18 | Heat Shrink Tubing Assorted Pack | [Jaycar search →](https://www.jaycar.com.au/search?q=heat+shrink+assorted) | ~$10 | 1 | $10 |
| 19 | 18AWG Red+Black Hookup Wire (10m) | [Jaycar search →](https://www.jaycar.com.au/search?q=hookup+wire+18AWG) | ~$15 | 1 | $15 |
| | **Order 6 subtotal** | | | **~$57** |

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## 💰 TOTAL BUDGET SUMMARY

| Store | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Hanson Electronics (Baldrick + nulls) | $149 |
| ScottLED Australia (gumdrops + seeds) | $156 |
| Ink Creations (candy canes + bullets + extensions + floods) | $444 |
| RS Components (PSU) | $73 |
| Bunnings | $152 |
| Jaycar | $57 |
| **Shipping estimate** | **~$60** |
| **TOTAL** | **~$1,091** |
| Minus floods if OOS (defer to later) | **~$1,001** |

> **Note:** This is tighter than the original $1k target but includes 6 candy canes + 6 tomato cages + 2 floods + Baldrick controller. Dropping to 4 candy canes saves ~$63. Deferring floods (pre-order) saves $90.

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## 📋 What Mike Already Has (as of 18 Sep 2026)

- [x] 6× tomato cages (bought today! 🎉)

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## 📦 Order Priority

1. **TODAY**: ScottLED gumdrops (only 47 V3 strands left — grab 8 before they sell out)
2. **TODAY**: Ink Creations candy cane props + bullet pixels + extensions (QLD local, flat $30 ship)
3. **TODAY**: Email Alan @ Hanson — confirm Baldrick 8 V2 stock, order controller + nulls
4. **THIS WEEK**: RS Components PSU (next-day delivery)
5. **THIS WEEKEND**: Bunnings + Jaycar run (in person)

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## 🔑 Key Decisions from Alan's Email (18 Sep 2026)

- **Go Baldrick 8, not WLED/ESP32** — ready to run, pixel tester included, <1/3 of budget
- **ScottLED AU warehouse** — cheapest pixels in AU, local stock, Alan recommends
- **V2/V3/V4 gumdrops are interchangeable** for 10mm corflute — V3 is cheapest
- **Candy canes need 12mm BULLET pixels** (not gumdrops)
- **Daisy-chain limit:** <5m between pixels without nulls; nulls extend to dozens of metres
- **Baldrick handles 800px/output** — gumdrops should run 800 at 100% without voltage drop
- **ScottLED extension cables** cheaper than DIY — check stock when ordering

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*Part of the Christmas Lights project: ~/projects/christmas-lights/*
*Last updated: 2026-09-18*