Recent content by BRW

Great points. Lots to think over.

Thanks for this. I've been looking at 12V because I plan on using server psus for several reasons, But the props (5' trees mainly) seem to lend themselves to 5V use. Distributing 12V and converting to 5V seems to be a functional plan for my 1st display. Keep sharing the good stuff!

That item (Legrand Pass and Seymour WIUC20-CL) is a outdoors cover in use for a "fourplex" box. Inside are two duplex 120VAC 15A outlets. I had not seen those covers previously, they are interesting looking. Those outlets are connected to the power relay board inside the large box. The large...

Yep, Working on it but Covid threw a pretty hard curve. I agree that it really needs an update, preferably with dynamic content. They started and drove a '31 LaFrance Tiller last month. It's always fun to hear the old motors run. The focus is much more on restoration than exhibits, we're...

I appreciate the info! Those look like the easy way to get started. I've never been in the Fire Service, but I own two old firetrucks and work with the Texas Fire Museum (http://www.texasfiremuseum.org/visit). We collect, repair and restore old fire equipment. Check in with us if you're ever...

I see that you mentioned 5' tall, what diameter is the base? it looks like a good proportion to me.

I have to admit, looking at this is making me rethink my plans for a first show. I have been planning on using existing real trees as supports for 6' tall trees. But using these between the trees and set further back might look better. The real trees are <3M from the sidewalk, pretty close...

What is different in the 3/4" pipe? Or did you mix conduit and pipe?

The download section has items from Boscoyo and Gilbert, I don't see HolidayCoro. Westley did mention that you can create custom props, there are several videos about custom props on his youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOKeP2mWsBEKqqHkT0QndQ/search?query=custom You might...

Are you making the snow flake or purchasing? The Keith Westley Zoom call last night did show how to import a template from a vendor and modify if you choose. I don't know just how flexible that truly is but may meet your needs.

I get to be the first to recommend the 101 Manual (link under the home icon on the home page) as a mandatory read. I'm new as well, but the info helped me tremendously in understanding the discussions here. Also, last night Keith Westley (Xlights developer) had a 3.5 hr Zoom class on getting...

A note on auto voltage, I was just working on a Subaru (US) and it was charging at 14.6 VDC at the battery terminals. I don't know if that is high for Subaru, I always think of charging voltage as about 13.7/13.8. The battery is 6 yrs old so it hasn't been too hard on it. The car is a covid...

"A good explanation can be found in this YouTube video." Thanks Old Salt, this is a really helpful video on so many power topics, as well as connector ideas.

I just bought some 750 watt 12 volt HP server supplies off of ebay. Six units were $61 (USD) delivered in the US. I bought one cheap breakout board off of Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYAI4A1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for $15 (USD) delivered. I bought...

OK, this is the best laugh I've had all week! Now the challenge is to keep it up. :)