# 🇦🇺 Australian Pixel Light Suppliers — Price Comparison

> Last updated: 2026-09-18
> Prices in AUD incl. GST where stated. Stock levels as observed on supplier websites.

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## Gumdrop / Seed Pixels (12V, xConnect) — for tomato cages, corflute props

| Seller | Product | Count | Price | Per Pixel | Stock | Link |
|--------|---------|-------|-------|-----------|-------|------|
| **ScottLED Australia** | P24 Gumdrop V3 xConnect | 50ct | **$17.00** | **$0.34** | ✅ 47 | [Buy →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/product/12v-xconnect-gumdrop-p24v3-50ct-strand/) |
| ScottLED Australia | P24 Gumdrop V4 xConnect | 50ct | $18.50 | $0.37 | ❌ OOS | [View →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| ScottLED Australia | Seed Pixels 10cm xConnect | 100ct | $10.00 | $0.10 | ✅ 17 | [Buy →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| ScottLED Australia | Seed Pixels 5cm xConnect | 100ct | $9.50 | $0.095 | ❌ OOS | [View →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| Hanson Electronics | P24 V2 Gumdrop xConnect | 100ct | $50.00 | $0.50 | ✅ 35 | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/gumdrop-seed-pixels-12v-pixel-10cm-100ct/) |
| Hanson Electronics | P24 V2 Gumdrop xConnect | 50ct | $26.00 | $0.52 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/gumdrop12v10cm50of/) |
| Ink Creations | YPS Gumdrop 12V (pre-buy bulk) | varies | ~$0.34+ | varies | pre-order | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/yps-gumdrop-pixels-12v-pre-buy/) |
| PixelProps AU | 12V Seed Pixels 10cm | 100ct | $24.95 | $0.25 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://pixelprops.com.au/shop) |

**Winner:** ScottLED V3 Gumdrop at **$0.34/pixel** — 32% cheaper than Hanson for the same family of pixel.

**Alan's advice:** V2, V3, and V4 gumdrops are all interchangeable for 10mm corflute. V2 is marginally lighter/cheaper. V3 is currently the cheapest in-stock option at ScottLED.

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## 12mm Bullet Pixels (12V, WS2811) — needed for Ink Creations candy cane props

| Seller | Product | Count | Price | Per Pixel | Stock | Link |
|--------|---------|-------|-------|-----------|-------|------|
| **ScottLED Australia** | WS2811 Bullet xConnect | 100ct | $25.00 | **$0.25** | ❌ OOS | [View →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| ScottLED Australia | WS2811 Bullet xConnect | 50ct | $13.00 | $0.26 | ❌ OOS | [View →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| **Ink Creations** | YPS Resistor Bullet xConnect 12V | 100ct | ~$27 | **$0.27** | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/yps-resistor-bullet-pixels-ws2811-12v-or-5v/) |
| Ink Creations | YPS Resistor Bullet xConnect 12V | 50ct | ~$14 | $0.28 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/yps-resistor-bullet-pixels-ws2811-12v-or-5v/) |
| PixelProps AU | 12V Regulated Bullets (Ray Wu) | 100ct | $49.95 | $0.50 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://pixelprops.com.au/shop) |
| Your Pixel Store (US) | YPS 12V Resistor Bullet | 100ct | $27.99 USD | ~$0.42 AUD | ✅ | [Buy →](https://yourpixelstore.com/product/new-improved-12v-ws2811-pixel-100ct) |

⚠️ **Important:** Ink Creations candy cane props have 12mm holes — they need **bullet pixels**, not gumdrops.

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## Extension Cables (xConnect, 3-core)

| Seller | Lengths | Price Range | Stock | Link |
|--------|---------|-------------|-------|------|
| **Ink Creations** | 1.5m, 3m, 6m, 7.6m, 9m | $1.75–$23.00 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/pixel-extensions-234-core/) |
| ScottLED Australia | TBD | Alan says "cheaper than DIY" | stock TBD | [Check →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| PixelProps AU | Pigtails (20cm pairs) | from $3.50–$3.95 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://pixelprops.com.au/shop) |
| Ink Creations | Pigtails (20cm, 50cm pairs) | $1.75–$2.40 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/pigtails/) |

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## RGB Flood Lights (12V, WS2811 addressable)

| Seller | Product | Price | Stock | Link |
|--------|---------|-------|-------|------|
| **Ink Creations** | 10W RGB Flood (xConnect + stake) | $45.00 | ❌ Pre-order | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/flood-light-10w-2/) |
| PixelProps AU | 3W RGB Spotlight (xConnect) | $29.95 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://pixelprops.com.au/shop) |

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## Controllers

| Seller | Product | Price | Stock | Link |
|--------|---------|-------|-------|------|
| **Hanson Electronics** | Baldrick 8 V2 (ready to run) | ~$122 | check w/ Alan | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/baldrick-8-port-pixel-controller-v2/) |
| Hanson Electronics | Baldrick 17 Port Controller | $305 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/baldrick-17-port-pixel-controller/) |
| Hanson Electronics | Baldrick 8 V1 (superseded) | $115 | ❌ OOS | [View →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/baldrick8/) |
| PixelController AU | Falcon F16V4 | ~$350+ | varies | [Buy →](https://aus.pixelcontroller.com/store/diy-controllers/70-f16v4.html) |

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## Accessories

| Item | Seller | Price | Stock | Link |
|------|--------|-------|-------|------|
| Null Buffer RTG xConnect | Hanson Electronics | $6.80 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/null-buffer-rtg-xconnect/) |
| Null Buffer RTG-2 | Hanson Electronics | $6.60 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/null-buffer-rtg-2/) |
| Inline Pixel Tester xConnect | Hanson Electronics | $12.00 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/inline-pixel-testerx/) |
| Pigtail Adapter (Ray-Wu ↔ xConnect) | Ink Creations | varies | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/pigtail-adapter/) |
| Pixel Mounting Strip | ScottLED Australia | $42.00 | ✅ 54 | [Buy →](https://www.scottledaustralia.com/shop/) |
| F-Amp (data signal booster) | Ink Creations | $30-55 (5-10 pack) | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/f-amp-bulk-buy/) |

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## Candy Cane Props (what Mike's buying)

| Item | Seller | Price | Stock | Link |
|------|--------|-------|-------|------|
| Candy Cane 100 Node (PVC, printed) | Ink Creations | $22–$32 | ✅ | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/candy-cane-100-node/) |

Options: Left Hook / Right Hook, Black / White PVC, multiple print patterns (Red/White, Green/White, etc). Get 3 left + 3 right for alternating look.

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## Prop Suppliers (Coro / PVC Board)

| Seller | Location | Specialty | Link |
|--------|----------|-----------|------|
| **Ink Creations** | QLD | Candy canes, spinners, singing faces, printed PVC | [Shop →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/shop/) |
| **Christmas Props Australia** | Hervey Bay QLD | 430+ coro props, custom designs, xModels included | [Shop →](https://christmaspropsaustralia.com.au/) |
| **PixelProps** | AU | 3D-printed props (snowflakes, spinners), ESP32 boards | [Shop →](https://pixelprops.com.au/shop) |
| **Your Pixel Store** (Creations) | US | Large props, mega trees, tunnels (US shipping) | [Shop →](https://creations.yourpixelstore.com/) |

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## Power Supplies

| Item | Seller | Price | Link |
|------|--------|-------|------|
| Mean Well LRS-350-12 (12V 29A 348W) | RS Components | $72.79 | [Buy →](https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/switching-power-supplies/1065867) |
| Mean Well LRS-150-12 (12V 12.5A 150W) | RS Components | ~$40 | [Search →](https://au.rs-online.com/web/c/power-supplies-transformers/din-rail-panel-mount-power-supplies/switching-power-supplies/?searchTerm=LRS-150-12) |
| Mean Well Power Supplies | Ink Creations | $65–$110 | [Buy →](https://www.inkcreations.com.au/product/meanwell-power-supply/) |

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*Part of the Christmas Lights project: ~/projects/christmas-lights/*