steve synek Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Much of my display design centers around esthetics. So with that being said, I cut up one of my ribbons and want to color the ribbon brown or black instead of the white color. Here's a question for all you electronic guys- do you think if I used something like a magic marker to cover the white, would it have any deteriorating effects on the electronics? For clarification, I am talking about the ribbon itself, not the clear exterior cover. I think I can remove the ribbon from the cover and reinstall sections in the cover after coloring. I will not be coloring the square LED. If I didn't live in the snow belt, I might have concerns about the heat and the color brown, but I don't think that is an issue. What do you think? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 So, let me ask this ...Would anyone else be interested in a CCR with a black background, instead of a white one?If it were an in-stock item, would you buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackchecker Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Why not put a little piece of masking tape over each led and spray paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGabriel Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wander if you could expand the cover using air pressure and slide the strip in at the same time.Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGabriel Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 This is what I would try. Rectangle tube just big enought for the strip to slip through. Insert this in one end and on the other end another rectangle tube with a slot for the wire to be pull. Also on this end would be your air source to inflate the clear cover using minimun air pressure. You don't want to burst the cover.Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownOut Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wondered why the CCR was not a mid grey color. Seems like a good mid point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve synek Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ok you guys……the following is said with laughter………to quote my wife……………You don’t listen!!!!! Don’t take offense at this -I appreciate your input. The question is will coloring the ribbon hurt the electronics? Don……….yes I would buy a black ribbon. Crackchecker………I really like the clear sleeve and would be afraid that over time, a coating on the sleeve would deteriorate. I personally like the idea of coloring the ribbon and protecting it with the sleeve. Jeff…………I agree……it won’t be easy to remove and reinstall the ribbon, but I think I can do it. My cut sections will be 12 and 8 pixels. For sure, the pixels don’t slide in and out very easily. I was only brave enough to pull 3 of the 8 pixel string out of the sleeve and was able to work it back into the sleeve. Trying to get 12 pixels reinstalled is going to be a challenge. Thomas……….The air idea is interesting, but I was thinking along the lines of being able to gently attach a “snake” to the ribbon and re-pull it through an open ended sleeve. I’m not sure I could come up with a method to seal both ends to hold air and move the ribbon at the same time….Jeff.......Did you attach a wire to the ribbon to pull it back through the sleeve or were you not able to get a wire through the sleeve?I have to go figure!!Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Roberson Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I was able to get a 21 pixel ribbon back inside the sleeve.I pushed the ribbon as far as I could (about 3 pixels). Then I would pinch the sleeve onto the end of the ribbon. With the ribbon pinched onto the end of the ribbon work you other hand down the sleeve stretching it futher down the ribbon. After you get it as far as you think you can. Pinch the sleeve end onto the ribbon and release the pinch at the end of the ribbon. The ribbon should slid futher into the sleeve.Hope that is as clear as mud.Can't help you on the coloring of the ribbon question. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Maue Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Don,I too would be interested in a CCR with a black ribbon. Haven't bought any yet, but have plans for them for next year and would much rather have a black ribbon than a white one for my application.Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve synek Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks Paul. That's music to my ears to hear you say you worked the ribbon back into the sleeve. 21 pixels is almost twice my needs. I understand the pinch stretch and slide.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Don,I'm also a YES and YES guy - if only to dim the brightness a notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Roberson Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'd be for a black or darker color. I'd also like for the ccb to come with green wire. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Well, now that you're asking, I'd prefer a nice redwood colored strip, but black would be better than white... black tends to dissappear.Yes, I'd buy them if they had them... but I think it will be too late... I might already have them if they are not out before the summer sale...D.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fulkerson Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 just got used to programming my ccr's couldnt figure out what they said by channels 151-157 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fulkerson Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 how do you put the amount of lights and channels on bottom of your profile?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodman1369 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 http://www.planetchristmas.com/signatures/This is where I got mine...generate...then you can copy and paste it here in your Profile in the signature block.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fulkerson Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 thanks alot would of never figured that one out lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve synek Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks Jeff. I will now plan on changing the color of the ribbon after I do my dissecting. Here is a picture of 1 pixels colored using a black magic marker. My project requires 48 pixels, so I was brave enough to try a two pixel sample on my cut off. I have been reluctant to try it on 12 pixels.Steve Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Jeff Millard wrote: Don,Yes... and yes.JeffOkay, so I can't sit here and say that I could make this happen. However, I will discuss the feasibility with Dan to see if it can be added to the lineup (without affecting other products.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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