Kristoffer's Work at Y-Link: Building Systems That Hold Up Under Pressure
A practical look at Kristoffer's work at Y-Link, the reliability-first engineering approach behind the company, and the public GitHub context around ALPINE.
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Y-Link Blog
Technical notes, product updates, and lessons from building reliable, music-reactive lighting systems.
The Future of Lighting Control: Why Identity-First Protocols Matter
Why legacy protocols fail at scale and where identity-first systems like ALPINE are headed.
Read moreHow to Build a Reliable Lighting Network for Small Venues (Under 100 Fixtures)
Network guide for under-100-fixture rigs, covering DMX, splitters, switches, and pre-show checks.
Read moreWhy DMX Feels Laggy in Small Venues (Even When Latency Is Low)
Why small venues feel laggy even when DMX latency numbers look great.
Read moreLighting News Field Notes 2026: Industry Moves, Events, Protocols, Gear & Workflow
Quarterly field notes capturing ARRI moves, Light + Building, LPS, DMX/network workflow updates, hardware trends, and AI/wireless workflows.
Read moreLighting News Field Notes 2026 — Quarter 1
First quarter field notes on ARRI, Light + Building, LPS, protocols, gear, and AI/wireless lighting trends.
Read moreDMX Lighting News 2026: Protocol Updates That Actually Matter
The DMX lighting news that matters in 2026: protocol updates, reliability changes, and practical priorities for live shows.
Read moreWhy Most Budget Lighting Controllers Hit a Wall
An engineer-focused examination of the common hardware, firmware, and system-design limits in low-cost lighting controllers.
Read moreWhy Legacy Lighting Protocols Are Quietly Falling Behind
Legacy lighting protocols like Art-Net and sACN were designed for another era. This article explains why they struggle with modern requirements—and what comes next.
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