ukewarrior
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Be sure to share your final result.
DMX moving head lights
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pixelpuppy
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I thought the same thing, but haven't found it yet. I'd like to know if you find something affordable.
tucsonlights
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This is what I did. I built a platform/box out of plywood and 2x4s. I bought an acrylic globe from http://www.azpartsmaster.com/Products/12-Globe-Acrylic-Neckless-Light-Shade-Clear__F35108A.aspx. And used an HVAC ceiling register to mount the globe. The Globe is attached with aquarium silicone. The entire enclosure is sealed with silicone and painted in exterior latex.
ukewarrior
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How have these worked?
Do they produce much heat?
Are you at altitude around Tucson where you might get moisture? If so, do you have to worry about condensation?
I'm just trying to figure out the what might have to be done in a Northern climate.
Your rig looks great. Very clever with the latching lid.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Do they produce much heat?
Are you at altitude around Tucson where you might get moisture? If so, do you have to worry about condensation?
I'm just trying to figure out the what might have to be done in a Northern climate.
Your rig looks great. Very clever with the latching lid.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.
tucsonlights
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They produce a little heat I wouldn't say it is a big problem. The lights have fans in them and I have vent hole at the bottom of the enclosure. These sat outside from 11/27/15 to 1/1/16 they have been through a few major rain storms and haven't shown any signs of moisture problems. I elevated these about 10" from the ground and with the vent hole it creates a convection. In a snowier or wetter climate there may have to be a few tweaks to keep the lights components dry.
I am lucky enough to have seen behind the scene. (he moved from 80 miles to 10 miles away from me, lol)
They are mounted on a platform mounted on the back 1/2 of the roof. They are out there 24/7 for the whole season.
The beams are apparently very hot. He says he has to pay attention because if a spot gets "stuck" it will scorch the roof! (which has happened)
They are absolutely massive!
those AliExpress lights might just be cheap enough to give them a whirl.
Living in WI, its always raining snowing or both, the issue has always been the cost of the enclosures. I wonder if its possible to vac form a suitable shape to fit over those lights. hurm... might have to try it.
Living in WI, its always raining snowing or both, the issue has always been the cost of the enclosures. I wonder if its possible to vac form a suitable shape to fit over those lights. hurm... might have to try it.
NkySpike65
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Here is a link ( not the same unit that is in this post ) from just doing a Google search for "DMX controlled moving head Manual".
If you go to page 16 and 17, you will see how 14 channels of DMX are used for that unit. Again, this is not the manual for the same unit mentioned is this post. It's just to show you why 14 channels of DMX are needed for that unit.
http://www.microhpro.com/images/discontinued-product/0turbo250r.pdf
If you go to page 16 and 17, you will see how 14 channels of DMX are used for that unit. Again, this is not the manual for the same unit mentioned is this post. It's just to show you why 14 channels of DMX are needed for that unit.
http://www.microhpro.com/images/discontinued-product/0turbo250r.pdf
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I ended up ordering two of the CREE Led 12w Moving Head Spot Effect Light Mini Lighting DJ KTV Disco Beam Lights RGBW/Pure White Color for $79.90 each. I will try them out and if they seem to work well enough I'll order a couple more.
OK I have one more question. Sorry I'm still learning as I go. I have an Alphapix 16 V2 sending DMX to a 27Ch Dumb RGB controller using the CAT5 input. All 27 channels on the card are full with 9 dumb RGB strips. Can I still use the XLR output from the card to control these lights or should I use one of the other DMX outputs on the Alphapix 16 V2 for this? I am not familiar with DMX but I would think that it should still pass the data as long as I have the addressing correct.
whoo hoo! I got my lights. Just playing with them in sound mode is pretty cool. It saves having to sequence every song. I have them plugged into the dumb RGB card and have my addressing figured out. Now I just have to figure out how to set the 0-255 settings in LOR or xlights.
Fricken Awsome! I got them working with Xlights/Nutcracker! OK I'm a geek but a happy one right now. It's 12:30am and I have to get up and drive 165 miles to work in the morning so I will post details tomorrow if anyone is interested on how I got them working. Who needs sleep anyhow.
Interested!
It wasn't super complicated but it didn't work until all the pieces of the puzzle went together.
I don't want to overpower this page so for now I will just put a link to a page on my website.
Once I get a little better with the sequencing I can add a new thread with a video and more pictures.
My Moving Lights configuration
I don't want to overpower this page so for now I will just put a link to a page on my website.
Once I get a little better with the sequencing I can add a new thread with a video and more pictures.
My Moving Lights configuration
Just checked out your site, so you had to have a RGB Dumb Controller between the Alphapix and the Moving heads? Does the Alphapix not do DMX out like a 682 (I don't know that is why I am asking). I have a 682 but have only used it for pixels. Can I run the heads off of one of the outputs set for DMX instead of adding a dumb controller in the mix?