Thank you so much for this insight. This is my first year with props, and I was using HF 30cal ammo boxes.(not as roomy) but this is a much better solution..... I want a spinner for next year but I have been trying to figure out how to provide the additional power. This is an awesome build that provides a lot of flexibility due to the power distribution board and the xconnect power only wires. Thank you!!!!!
Do you mind if I ask you a question? I am getting in pixel lights a displays. I have a lot to learn but my question is have is with my old displays. I have 3’ words that spell out “HERE COMES SANTA” with two 4’ snowflakes. I spent a lot of time making it. I’m trying to salvage it some way. Do you know of any device out there like some sorta switch relay. That I could use to plug each unit into that would turn the lights just on and off in a way were “HERE” is flash’s on and everything else is off. Then it turn off and “comes” flashes on and “Santa” then turns on with the snow flakes. Lastly they all flash on at the same time. Then it repeats. I’m sorry if I’m not explaining that correctly. Thank you for any advice or help.
I guess what I am trying to find out if I can use the leds (non smart) to run a small sequence. Everything is off then “here” turns on and quickly off. Then “comes” turns on and off. The “Santa and the snowflakes” turn on and off. Lastly they all turn on “❄️HERE COMES SANTA❄️the same time and off and it sequence repeats. I worked really hard on this and have about 2000lights just in it. Ii just can’t come to start over on it just yet. I’m sorry if that was a dumb question. Thank you again for any help or advice.
Yes there are several products out there that can be used to control your lights. If you already have a pixel controller you can use Experience lights Pixels to Things products. Light-O-Rama also sells controllers. I have also seen guys make their own relay boxes. Kind of depends on what your vision is. I am not an expert on the AC control side. I suggest you join one of the Christmas light Facebook groups like Holiday lighting think tank.
Been to 4 different dollar stores and nobody sells a cutting board like these. Never thought that would be the hard part to source 😂. I bought a piece of acrylic from HD to try instead.
I know this is an older thread but, I went to 3 Dollar Tree stores today (just saw this video yesterday) and found these boards (same" handhole" as can be seen at 23:20 in the video) at 2 of them. Picked up 6 of them. It's just hit or miss as to if or when they have them.
great and less expensive way to do this. Buying mounting plates can really add up when smart receiver boxes start to add up quickly.
Very excited to do an interview Monday!
Keith
Fridge tubing! Genius! That'll save me a bunch on the spacers that I'm always trying to find.
Glad I could help!
Great Video and well explain. Things are way easier when you have all the correct tools for the job.
Very true and thanks
I really apricate you doing these videos! I have built my own boxes, but i learn something new.
Glad you like them!
I will be referencing this video for my next kulp build. Thank you.
Glad to help
thank you
Thank you and happy holidays to you as well. Glad the videos are helpful
Thanks for the video! Will probably use some of this method in my show as well!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this insight. This is my first year with props, and I was using HF 30cal ammo boxes.(not as roomy) but this is a much better solution..... I want a spinner for next year but I have been trying to figure out how to provide the additional power. This is an awesome build that provides a lot of flexibility due to the power distribution board and the xconnect power only wires. Thank you!!!!!
Glad to help
Thanks for this incredibly informative video. You make it look easy.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad the videos are helpful
I need that ethernet tool! Great video.
You can get one on Amazon.
WOW, I THINK I AM GOING TO NEED A COUPLE OF THEM. WE NEED TO TALK.
Do you mind if I ask you a question? I am getting in pixel lights a displays. I have a lot to learn but my question is have is with my old displays. I have 3’ words that spell out “HERE COMES SANTA” with two 4’ snowflakes. I spent a lot of time making it. I’m trying to salvage it some way. Do you know of any device out there like some sorta switch relay. That I could use to plug each unit into that would turn the lights just on and off in a way were “HERE” is flash’s on and everything else is off. Then it turn off and “comes” flashes on and “Santa” then turns on with the snow flakes. Lastly they all flash on at the same time. Then it repeats. I’m sorry if I’m not explaining that correctly. Thank you for any advice or help.
I guess what I am trying to find out if I can use the leds (non smart) to run a small sequence. Everything is off then “here” turns on and quickly off. Then “comes” turns on and off. The “Santa and the snowflakes” turn on and off. Lastly they all turn on “❄️HERE COMES SANTA❄️the same time and off and it sequence repeats. I worked really hard on this and have about 2000lights just in it. Ii just can’t come to start over on it just yet. I’m sorry if that was a dumb question. Thank you again for any help or advice.
Yes there are several products out there that can be used to control your lights. If you already have a pixel controller you can use Experience lights Pixels to Things products. Light-O-Rama also sells controllers. I have also seen guys make their own relay boxes. Kind of depends on what your vision is. I am not an expert on the AC control side. I suggest you join one of the Christmas light Facebook groups like Holiday lighting think tank.
Great job. Thank you.
Glad to help
Been to 4 different dollar stores and nobody sells a cutting board like these. Never thought that would be the hard part to source 😂. I bought a piece of acrylic from HD to try instead.
Try Walmart as well. I would be careful with acrylic, it is brittle.
I know this is an older thread but, I went to 3 Dollar Tree stores today (just saw this video yesterday) and found these boards (same" handhole" as can be seen at 23:20 in the video) at 2 of them. Picked up 6 of them. It's just hit or miss as to if or when they have them.
can you provide a link for the network passthrough glands you used
Axawibe 5 pcs Female to Female Panel Mount RJ45 Connector CAT6&5,Ethernet LAN Cable Connector with dust Cap Waterproof IP67, Black a.co/d/gHQD1Ot
Can you please add a link to those waterproof connectors used? I searched for "PJ7 Connector" and found nothing
I will add them. I should have said PG7 and PG9.
AMPELE Cable Gland 100 Pack PG7 Waterproof Plastic Adjustable 3.5-6mm Cable Glands Joints With Gaskets, Black(PG7) a.co/d/azWQ84a
AMPELE Cable Gland 100 Pack PG9 Waterproof Adjustable 4-8mm Nylon Glands Joints With Gaskets, Black(PG9), PG9 (100-Pack) a.co/d/g5CpcAZ
Great video thank you
Very welcome
Hello, I love your video .
Glad you enjoyed it