n2sandcars Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I have purchased some chasing led rbg , some dumb rbg and some dumb white tape led lights. I also have a bunch of rope lights from the last few christmases . I want to get into the lightnorama game with fm transmitter. What is the minium I will spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 $32,495.60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkcubsrule Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Yeah, that's hard to tell. Your descriptions are a bit vague. Anything with low voltage will likely require pixel controllers or a DC controller, and normal lights will need a standard controller. Plus software, you're looking at several hundred dollars (assuming you don't go the DIY route) - I'd say $500-1000... And that doesn't include the time allowance for punching your computer, reconfiguring your setup and asking for help when things don't work. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebuechner Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 It is worth it. It's a fun sort of frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks4legs Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) goto the lightorama store and fill a cart. Fastest way to see costs Edited October 20, 2016 by sticks4legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry72 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 $54,635 in small unmarked bills 12 squirrels dressed as Mid evil Knights riding Chihuahuas A copy of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" on 8 Track Left side of a Twix bar Driving lessons from Tony Stewart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Ebuechner said: It is worth it. It's a fun sort of frustration. No it's not, I'm ready to take a sledgehammer to a CMB24 now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebuechner Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, Mr. P said: No it's not, I'm ready to take a sledgehammer to a CMB24 now. Shhhhhhh........................ let's not scare the new guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sctiger Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Not to mention the emotional costs and the cost of invested time, divorce lawyers etc.! lol. I have about 8 hrs invested in just my "Tune to" sign already and I'm not done. Then my wife said I could've just bought a simple stake and put it in the ground. If it wasn't for her guidance, I don't know how I would have survived these 21+ yrs of marriage. (adjust your sarcasm meter if it didn't read that correctly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 22 minutes ago, Mr. P said: No it's not, I'm ready to take a sledgehammer to a CMB24 now. Just send it to me instead. I'll make use of it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebuechner Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Don't you feel lucky.......... Today we decided to hijack your post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sctiger Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 9 minutes ago, Ebuechner said: Don't you feel lucky.......... Today we decided to hijack your post Does this call for a video of "Beep Beep"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebuechner Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sctiger said: Does this call for a video of "Beep Beep"? Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sctiger Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I do feel bad for hijacking your thread. This is my first year as well. It seems as if getting started is a little more expensive with buying controllers, lights, signs, FM transmitters, etc. Not to mention the cost of possibly adding more outlets and things of that nature. After the initial buy in, I think it would solely depend on what you planned on adding each year. I would think a bare minimum would be $1k and that's probably being conservative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyMatt10 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 When we started our lightshow for this year, we planned on spending no more than $1,500. . . . Well, over $6,500 later we still aren't done and ready. It's all the small things we forgot to add in like extension cords. FM transmitter, lights, infrastructure ect. . . It all depends on how good you are about self control. Best of luck, and don't get overwhelmed. ~Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Y.R.G. Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, DisneyMatt10 said: When we started our lightshow for this year, we planned on spending no more than $1,500. . . . Well, over $6,500 later we still aren't done and ready. Holy beejeezus! Going that far over budget I bet you work for NASA too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmadrive Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 7 hours ago, jerry72 said: $54,635 in small unmarked bills 12 squirrels dressed as Mid evil Knights riding Chihuahuas A copy of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" on 8 Track Left side of a Twix bar Driving lessons from Tony Stewart aahhh crap! I only have the right side of the Twix bar... guess I'm out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmadrive Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 4 hours ago, DisneyMatt10 said: When we started our lightshow for this year, we planned on spending no more than $1,500. . . . Well, over $6,500 later we still aren't done and ready. It's all the small things we forgot to add in like extension cords. FM transmitter, lights, infrastructure ect. . . It all depends on how good you are about self control. Best of luck, and don't get overwhelmed. ~Matt LOL... light weight! Some of these guys are spending 10k or more... A YEAR.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMeBobO Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, plasmadrive said: aahhh crap! I only have the right side of the Twix bar... guess I'm out Which is the right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmadrive Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 If you can't tell, I'm not going to let the cat of the bag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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