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Sale/Trade / Re: SOLD: Entire display; Equipment, Show PC, Lights, and More
« on: October 05, 2014, 11:59:49 am »
Display is sold. Good luck to the new owner.

Thank you to those who helped over the years :)

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Sale/Trade / SOLD: Entire display; Equipment, Show PC, Lights, and More
« on: September 21, 2014, 08:47:15 pm »
FOR SALE:
Computer Controlled Christmas Light Display
(8720 lights & 160 potential channels)

Contents:
Loose Lights:
•   20 strings (100 bulbs ea) incandescent lights
•   LED Lights by LED Light Express (70 count strings) – some still new in bags
o   14 Strings of Green LED
o   14 Strings of Red LED
o   6 Strings of White LED
o   1 String of Blue LED
   Note: 5 additional strings of each color mounted on window frames.

Extension Cords:
•   Qty. 2 – 20 foot non-polarized extension cord
•   Qty. 3 – 3 way adapters
•   Qty. 1 – 3way adapter with ground stake (weather resistant)
•   Qty. 10 – Brown 6 foot cords
•   Qty. 6 – Brown 12 foot cords
•   Qty. 5 – White 12 foot cords
•   Qty. 3 – Green 6 foot cords

DMX Cable/Accessories:
•   Many cut to length DMX cables
•   Extra end
•   DMX crimping tool to install ends on bulk cable
•   DMX wire stripping tool

Pickit 2 with software and adapters:

Soldering Station w/ accessories:
•   Weller Soldering iron
•   Soldering pad with static strap
•   Solder sucker
•   Solder

Show Computer:
•   Dell Dimension Pentium 4 128 mg RAM
•   Windows XP
•   X-Lights
•   Vixen 2.0 (includes some sequences and music)
•   Component files
•   Monitor / Mouse / Keyboard
•   PC Speakers

Lynx Express (version 5)
•   4 Lynx Express v5 with standard enclosures, wired and ready to go
•   1 Lynx Express v5 with Rubbermaid enclosure
•   1 Lynx Express v5 with standard enclosure, but wired with Automotive style weather resistant connectors
•   2 Unassembled Lynx Express v5 (all parts minus enclosures and cords)

Lynx SSR4 Controller:
•   5 – SSR4 Controllers with enclosures and cords
•   2 – SSR4 Controllers with enclosures (No cords and pics need to be programmed)
•   1 – SSR4 Controller with enclosure (missbuilt – sorry it was my first one….)

Lynx Dongle:
•   Qty 2. Both build and ready for use, though one was never used/tested

Lynx Freestyle:
•   Assembled, no case or cords

Spare Parts:
•   Many spare parts including Lynx wireless transmitter/receiver plus many extras

Mini Trees: (12 in all)
•   4 – 4 foot Mini Tree (3 strings ea of Red, Blue, Green, White LED 70 count lights)
•   4 – 3 foot Mini Tree (2 strings ea of Red, Blue, Green, White LED 70 count lights)
•   4 – 2 foot Mini Tree (1 strings ea of Red, Blue, Green, White LED 70 count lights)

Swags:
•   4 – 10 foot Swags. Each is set up for 8 channels, with 1 string of white 70 count LED per channel)
o   Note: two swags have automotive style connectors for ease of setup and quickly connect to the one dedicated LE. (I have extra connectors and can show you how I did it)

Window Frames:
•   5 – PVC window frames. Each has one string of Red, Blue, Green, and White 70 count LED

Resources:
•   To see the display in action follow the link below to my 2012 show
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•   For a video walkthrough of the components of this display follow the link below
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Sale Information:
•   Everything listed above is $600.00
•   Display is located in NJ
•   Local Pick up only
•   Will not ship (even if requested)
o   Note you must pick this up – no shipping or deliver – do not make offer if you cannot make arrangements to get to NJ
•   Email me at: digouttime@gmail.com
o   Thank you; Tim

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The Porch / Re: Securing Lights to pvc pipe?
« on: May 14, 2011, 11:28:30 pm »
Rick

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I am confused how it connects to the window frame.

It technically does not "connect" to the window frame. It is more of a tension rod principle. Simply tightening the bolts on each side should create a tension fit similar to a shower curtain rod.

Hope that helps

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The Porch / Re: Securing Lights to pvc pipe?
« on: May 14, 2011, 10:56:52 pm »
Rick,

Here is what I am building this year for securing the PVC frames to my windows. I have attached a sketch that I made up for reference (sorry for the crude drawing).
  • Drill 4 quarter inch holes near the corners of the PVC frame
  • Insert 1/4-20 bolts from the center of the window frame through the PVC
  • Insert 1/4-20 nut between PVC frame and window frame
  • Thread the bolt through the PCV, into the nut and finally contact the window frame
Tighten each bolt until they contact the window frame. I am going to use 1/4" vacuum caps to prevent the bolts from marking the siding.

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The Porch / Re: DIY Lighting EXPO 2012
« on: May 09, 2011, 10:17:44 pm »
Very Cool Idea <res.

I am in and will probably bring the wife and kid.
I suspect that I would come for a week as well. Take the family to the local attractions for a couple of days and blinky for the others.
I can also volunteer for set up and tear down if needed.
I will be the one with a fishing pole in one hand and soldering iron in the other ;D

Thanks RJ

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The Porch / Re: visit to the depot..
« on: April 16, 2011, 07:50:52 pm »
I get the same look everytime that I buy cords... <fp.

I gues they are not used to someone buying 200 extension cords at a time

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The Porch / Re: Things made of PVC
« on: April 16, 2011, 07:45:30 pm »
Nice Job on the arches and stand......
However; I'm more interested in the bucket truck  <res. <res.

I'm jealous     >.d9


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The Porch / Re: Rube Goldberg
« on: April 06, 2011, 07:59:34 pm »
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Hey tmtfield, can I hire you to set this up at 5:30 every evening?

;D     Will work for for food or LED's      ;D

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The Porch / Re: Rube Goldberg
« on: April 05, 2011, 10:43:09 pm »
Oh Man, the ideas are flowing....

I can picture a coo coo clock going off at 5PM that nudges a lit candle under a piece of string that is holding a GIANT candy cane upright, that falls when the string burns through. As the candy cane falls it hits a switch that turns on a model train (O gauge of course). The train then travels down a length of track and falls onto a seesaw that bumps into a bowling ball sitting precariously on a track. The bowling ball then falls onto a pillow that causes the first of 3000 domino's to start a chain reaction ending with the last domino falling onto a balance scale. The scale slowly rises until it makes contact with a trip spring that opens the door of a hamster cage. Of course the hamster has to be dressed in an elf costume. The hamster then runs to a plate that is wrapped around the north pole like a collar. As the hamster enjoys it's favorite snack on the plate (use the snack enlue of a trained hamster.....Not enough time this year to properly train a hamster) the plate slowly slides down  the north pole like the ball in Time Square. Once the plate reached the bottom of the pole it makes the final contact to start the show. However, I might be inclined to have it ring a tiny bell and have only one light of the display come on. This might be anticlimatic after such an elaborate starting device, but will be funny as he..

Just a couple of ideas
Tim

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The Porch / Re: Off Topic - Computer Concern with Java
« on: April 02, 2011, 07:28:47 pm »
Thanks for the tips Gents

It ended up beging an issue with Direct X 11. Removed it and reinsalled - problem resolved.

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The Porch / Off Topic - Computer Concern with Java
« on: March 31, 2011, 11:34:26 pm »
Hello all;

This is a bit off topic computer problem that is preventing me from checking out the Olive program.

Concern:
When I open a Java application and I move the cursor over the application, the screen shrinks and becomes distorted rendering the application almost useless. I belive this began to happen several months ago when my Java performed an automatic update. Here is the steps that I have taken trying to resolve the issue.

1.) Searched Java website FAQ's and support forums. No similar issues that I have found.
2.) Removed all Java applications that I have found in my directories, and performed a clean install of the latest version of Java.
3.) Checked for all updates for my Laptop and Operating sytems. All are up to date.
4.) Checked and updated all drivers

Operating system: Windows Vista 32 bit......HP Pavillion Laptop dv9700

After completing the steps above and adjusting the Java settings as per the Java help section,  I am out of ideas. I have attached two screen shots of the concern. The first is what it looks like if the mouse/cursor if not on the Olive screen (work area). The second screen shot is with the cursor over the work area. I would be interested to see if anyone else has experienced this or has any thoughts.


Thanks in advance!

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Finished COOPS / Re: 1st Lynx Express Coop of 2011
« on: March 16, 2011, 08:55:49 pm »
Good to go in NJ ;D

Nicely done RJ and crew!

Thank you

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The Porch / Re: The Christmas Shed
« on: February 25, 2011, 06:14:40 pm »
Hey Coachers'

How many RGB pixel nodes do you think it will take to cover that shed ;D

Nice Job!

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The Porch / Re: Interested in learning to Design PCBs
« on: February 21, 2011, 08:07:53 pm »
I am glad you guys brought this up. While I am no where near ready to start designing PCB's, I would like to have a better understanding  of what it is that I am soldering.

Does anyone know of a source of good information on basic circuit design and theory? Basically a low level overview or electronics book for "Dummies"

Thanks for all of the info so far.

Tim

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Other Projects / Re: Laser Tunnel
« on: February 14, 2011, 10:26:29 pm »
Steve;

Here is a link to a few DIY videos on laser effects. The site has many other cool tips as well.

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Hope this helps
Tim

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