Dan C Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Since the Dan-Burst idea was such a great success, I figured I would share something else I've been working on.I built 5 servo controlled RGB Spot lights to shine down on my garage door. Each one is 3' apart.The RGB spots came from http://seasonalentertainmentllc.com/The housings are custom built.I used std. Cat 5e networking wire.The servos and brackets came from http://www.lynxmotion.com/And of course the servo controller is a Servo Dog from LOR.Here are a few screen shots of the lights, brackets and mounting, then a video!Sorry, can't seem to get the Embed Video to work but here is a small snip-it from one of my songs.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM-_LRIiw24&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 NO FREAKIN WAY!!! Those are SOOOO cool!! GREAT JOB!!Sure hope there is a how-to on these babys!:)Gonna need a name for these too - "The Dan-Spot"? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 OR.... The D.S.L. Dan's-Search-Light :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosted1 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That idea just might get me to play with servo's next year. Awesome idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanator Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That is awesome Dan, very cool idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 What a great idea they look awsome, you could call them the Danonater spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Very cool..like the idea of using cat-5, so easy plug and play on the servo/spot end.Curious where you stashed the DC board, servo-dog, and power-supply....Definitely would be a 2012 project, but I'm already thinking of some possibilities for the front of my house...I like the Dan-spot even better than the Dan-burst.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Dan looks really good do you have a part # for the servos you used ? Thanks Dennis Laff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wow...Dan that is fantastic!! Shoot me an email if you can. I would like to use the video on my site and just need your permission.What a fantastic looking spotlight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Brilliant! So, When you gonna start selling these? Will they be out in time for the summer/fall sale?Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownOut Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I like it! Are you making 800 more for your house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Weiland Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Dan,great work! I think you opened a door into another dimension for holiday lighting effects!. Good Job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saul Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Outstanding! I think the DSL is a smash hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 John Slade wrote: NO FREAKIN WAY!!! Those are SOOOO cool!! GREAT JOB!!Sure hope there is a how-to on these babys!Gonna need a name for these too - "The Dan-Spot"? LOLhow about theDAN-O-MITE Lite!!!!any chance you could link us servo-impaired guys DIRECTLY to the servo parts instead of just the home page:http://www.lynxmotion.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Very cool idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks again guys! Glad you like them. Not sure what name to give these, although I like, DAN-O-MITE Lite!!!!As for the parts I used, I used some standard size servos and mounting hardware. I'll list the links below.Keep in mind you can usually get standard servos at any hobby town hobby store or any place that sells remote controlled cars/trucks that you build yourself. (Not the Tyco RC stuff they sell at wallyworld mind you.)Here are the servos I bought. You can get them individually or in a 6 pack. Also, you don't necessarily need these particular servos, Any standard servo would work as they don't require much torque to move that little light. (I actually had these from a previous computer project that I disassembled, so the only parts I had to buy was the mounting hardware).Single: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-719-hs-485hb-83-oz-in-standard-servo.aspx6 Pack: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-507-6x-hs-485hb-with-6-free-metal-servo-horns.aspxAnother place I've purchased from before is http://servocity.com/html/servos___accessories.htmlThey have some cool stuff there too.As for the mounting hardware, I bought this kit; (looks like they are out of stock. but you can buy the parts individually)http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-288-lynx-b-pan-and-tilt-kit-black-anodized-no-servos.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Where's that darn LIKE button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Plak Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I truly Like it :cool: Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackchecker Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Question for you Dan. The servo suppliers site doesn't mention if they go back to zero position when you stop or if they stay in place. I can see posibilities if they return to a zero position.Dan C wrote: Thanks again guys! Glad you like them. Not sure what name to give these, although I like, DAN-O-MITE Lite!!!!As for the parts I used, I used some standard size servos and mounting hardware. I'll list the links below.Keep in mind you can usually get standard servos at any hobby town hobby store or any place that sells remote controlled cars/trucks that you build yourself. (Not the Tyco RC stuff they sell at wallyworld mind you.)Here are the servos I bought. You can get them individually or in a 6 pack. Also, you don't necessarily need these particular servos, Any standard servo would work as they don't require much torque to move that little light. (I actually had these from a previous computer project that I disassembled, so the only parts I had to buy was the mounting hardware).Single: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-719-hs-485hb-83-oz-in-standard-servo.aspx6 Pack: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-507-6x-hs-485hb-with-6-free-metal-servo-horns.aspxAnother place I've purchased from before is http://servocity.com/html/servos___accessories.htmlThey have some cool stuff there too.As for the mounting hardware, I bought this kit; (looks like they are out of stock. but you can buy the parts individually)http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-288-lynx-b-pan-and-tilt-kit-black-anodized-no-servos.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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