Budget Layout Help

[DinoChickenSuit]

Hi all.

I'm elbow-deep in trying to figure out how to make a programmed display work with a normal one, and need a bit of guidance.

We have quite a large non-programmed display,

but just off to the left of this photo is a little dead zone


I have a baldrick 8 with a 200w psu, a Large 360 Minitree (which I am planning on splitting into two 180s), three tiny DIY arches, a bunch of lights (both seed and bullet), and access to a 3d printer.

I was testing some sizes with what I have before buying new stuff, but i just can't seem to get any good ideas.


I was thinking of putting trees and the like in the gaps in the hedge, framing the fence and the old shed, and putting arches and canes along the bottom of the fence.

TL : DR:
Nerd needs help coming up with an actually good way to make programmed lights blend into an existing display.

 

[Notenoughlights]

I would dress up those big rocks around the front with a big matrix.

 

[Johnnyboy]

If it was me and looking to keep the static display, i would separate out the sequenced bit of your display to one side of your house. You have a really nice section of retaining wall that has lots of depth and height. Another benefit is it keeps all your controller outputs close together and you won't need a crazy amount of extension cables

I would go nuts on that side
- outline the wall and fence. Verticals and horizontals are really effective in sequences
- singing trees/faces. Can't go wrong, everyone loves them.
- mini trees and canes
- archs
- some mini snow flakes for more interest and props
- flood lights to light up the wall. I was amazed how much they added to my display. Hightly recommended
- a high definition prop (Rose Grande show as its one of the most popular, but lots of good options out there). It's a lot of pixels for one prop (1392), so would recommend second year as you get more bang for your buck in more smaller props. In my display i have 20 48pixel flakes, they are way more effective that one 1000pixel prop.

Another thing to consider is you really love sequenced lights (like a lot of people here), the static display stuff might reduce each year hahah.

Hope that gives you some ideas

 

[DinoChickenSuit]

Thank you!

We're a little worried about theft or damage, so might not have that many props low.

The floods are a great idea, we were already planning on getting some for the static lights.

And is it possible to run all of this off of the 200w psu I already have?

Im a little worried about high-density props.