MikeZ Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 This year's video is finished, and I'm very happy with the results! http://www.lightsond...y.com/2012.htmlMany months were spent building and prepping for this year's show. A few new elements were added, and the display layout has been changed. It's the most complex display I've ever done, with sixteen servos and nine actuators bringing the show to life. This year I was able to integrate all show control into LOR, fully using two Servo Dogs and a 12v board to control the animatronics. I'm using a DMX Fusion Pro to control the Servo Dogs and Rainbow Pixels on the tree, which are strung along with Silver metallic garland to give it a little sparkle. Rainbow Flood Extreme wall washes were also added this year to replace my Halogen spots. They're controlled with a iDMX controller, which also controls the spot light and snow machine. Check out my Facebook display pagehttps://www.facebook...LightsonDisplay for some build photos and other project info.I hope you enjoy the show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanfan Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thats one of the best I have ever seen. When I grow up I want to be just like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbaclaus Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 OMG. That is rediculous! How awesome. Im showing my kids.....they are in awe. I salute you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanfan Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hahaha yeah, I showed my kids as well when we were all sitting around the dinner table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymac Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Mike as each year GREAT job. Love the popup characters in the gifts (nice touch). Best of ALL is your interpretation of the music, Great syncqencing and color choices. (forgot to ask before and at the tennessee show, is the projection front or rear?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasmuse Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 As usual...WOW!!!! That was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thats one of the best I have ever seen.When I grow up I want to be just like you OMG. That is rediculous! How awesome. Im showing my kids.....they are in awe. I salute you.As usual...WOW!!!! That was amazing!Thank you all, much appreciated!Mike as each year GREAT job. Love the popup characters in the gifts (nice touch). Best of ALL is your interpretation of the music, Great syncqencing and color choices. (forgot to ask before and at the tennessee show, is the projection front or rear?)Thank you! The screen is rear projection (http://dazian.com/cg...d=165&cat_id=50). The projector shoots out of my garage window behind the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofer26 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I am totally speechless! I am going to show that to everyone I know! That was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I am totally speechless! I am going to show that to everyone I know! That was amazing!Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffl Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Totally amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurickle Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 That is just nuts! I don't even want to imagine how much you've spent on this "hobby". The various characters are brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Yeah, you spent some serious $ there. Looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 You're missing one thing, or I missed it, Lazers! Your show is top notch! Where you gonna store it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks again!I've spent a few bucks this year, more than I should have, but I've added a little bit to the display each year for nine years. Most of what you see is a bunch of parts and a lot of time putting them together. You're missing one thing, or I missed it, Lazers! Your show is top notch! Where you gonna store it all? Thank you! Parking a car in a garage is overrated right? I've pretty much maxed out on room, I'm still trying to figure out where to store the packages, they spent the whole Summer in my TV room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I've got to ask, what servos do you use or did you buy servo props? Seeing your wonderful display and technical complexity has given me ideas but starting from scratch in servo technology on my part. Are you using just stepper motors with controllers and power supplies then commanded via servodog or ascii commands or ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I've got to ask, what servos do you use or did you buy servo props? Seeing your wonderful display and technical complexity has given me ideas but starting from scratch in servo technology on my part. Are you using just stepper motors with controllers and power supplies then commanded via servodog or ascii commands or ?Thank you! I mostly use these servos http://www.servocity...ra_torque.html. I posted my animatronics presentation from last year's Christmas Expo http://www.lightsond....com/expo.html. It gives you an idea of how to at least get started building the prop's head, and I've also included a guide with a parts list to get started. This year, the Servodogs are controlling all the animatronics, in past years, I used a separate board that was triggered to control the servos. I was able to get some smooth programming by using this software http://www.monkeybas.../#.UL4eTaXnuIE. It really does a good job in helping to achieve smooth organic life like movements.I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Welcome Mike, great to see you here!Great production and super entertaining.Congrats on another first class diplay and show!Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks Glenn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Blair Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Each year I say it is one of the best and it still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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