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Ran 2016 show with the isolated USB and no dramas, the adaptor definitely had reference to ground through the adaptor then through the PC earth this caused small amount of current flow which damaged not only the adaptor but damaged 4 X LOR boards on the RS 485 side of things, very costly but at...

Does anyone know of any good motif sellers or templates, ideas etc??????

Does anyone have any recommendations for types of cameras used for filming there light shows?????? Any brands?? Types??? Also any helpful filming methods ????

Have to say http://www.christmascreations.net.au/ is the best, you do pay a bit for them but is a fair price considering the service and quality. I have been using these for my display for two years now and have not had a problem. Damien is always willing to help out also :) :) :) he is also...

Thanks for the info guys!!! you tube works a treat!!!

Whats the best platform to use to "promote" your light show??? I know facebook uses software to scan uploaded videos and then blocks them I would say you tube does the same. Does Vimeo do this also??? Is it worth making your own website to get around this one??

Thanks Brad, Thanks Everyone!!! Feeling the Love haha

Thanks for the info guys much appreciated! Looks like I have a bit of testing to do. Isolated USB seems to be the go and better protect's everything anyways and more investigation is required, cheers again.

Hi Gareth, Paraburdoo mate, in the desert haha welcome to come over if you want, cheers for the offer

Thanks David, Yes please see photo, both adaptors failed in the same areas. I will keep that in mind, cheers I have also included the layout of the control boards and PSU.

I did my first show last year with a few dramas (maybe a first year thing I hope). I burnt out 2 X LOR RS 485 adaptors and think it may be current flow getting back through the adaptor, 1 lasted about 2 weeks while the other one only a few days. All the control boards are DC each with its own...

Hey Guys, Thought it was about time I became active on here. I did my first show last year with a few dramas (maybe a first year thing I hope). I burnt out 2 X LOR RS 485 adaptors and think it may be current flow getting back through the adaptor, 1 lasted about 2 weeks while the other one...