Lee Long Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi Guys, I am just about to embark on my journey to light o rama land and was worndering if there is any advice , recomendations or in fact pitfalls that i should be aware of. I intend to purchase a 16 channel controller very soon but which one? i.e. pc series or pro? Any hints tips etc. will be greatly appreciated especially from forum members in the uk. And i appologize in advance if the questions i ask are a bit too basic for some but i am a firm believer that the only silly question is the one that DOESN'T get asked!!Many thanks in advanceLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 The PC series is the best to get. If you don't mind soldering, the kits are easy to do with very good instructions. If you happen to make a mistake, LOR support is the best! Start watching for sales on extension cords. The 6-15' indoor SPT cords are very handy to have.Welcome to the madness! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Long Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks Jim, I don't mind being hands on and soldering. I have just found lor wiki so lots of answers on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebs Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 HI, I would definitely suggest the PC kits as well, I am personally not very good at soldering so waiting for the card assembled package (plug the cords in yourself, still saves some dollars) to be available again. I wish I could solder, it would be more rewarding I think, just don't have the time if I muck them up. Last year was my first year with lightorama and it was awesome... I too was trying to work out which way to head, and even though the showtime series "looked better", I am glad I went the way I did (CTB16PC). I utilised the start up package and got the full license as well.Not sure if being in the UK would affect the decision on that model...Welcome to the fun (well madness...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Lee Long wrote: Lots of extra extension chords; can never have enough. I think making your own is the best, use SPT-2 or SPT-1 wire with the "vampire" plugs and sockets currently at Home DepotGood luck, and welcomeAlso, download some sequences to use as a sample from :http://www.highcountrylights.com/links/free-sequences.html to use as examples, or modifiy them. Sequencing, at least for me, takes the longestHi Guys, I am just about to embark on my journey to light o rama land and was worndering if there is any advice , recomendations or in fact pitfalls that i should be aware of. I intend to purchase a 16 channel controller very soon but which one? i.e. pc series or pro? Any hints tips etc. will be greatly appreciated especially from forum members in the uk. And i appologize in advance if the questions i ask are a bit too basic for some but i am a firm believer that the only silly question is the one that DOESN'T get asked!!Many thanks in advanceLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.t.lowery Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 When you start sequencing, use songs you really really like. You're gonna be hearing them a lot. And make sure you set up your display early enough to allow for time to fix bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Long Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 wmilkie wrote: Lots of extra extension chords; can never have enough. I think making your own is the best, use SPT-2 or SPT-1 wire with the "vampire" plugs and sockets currently at Home DepotExcellent tip, many thanks . That hadn't even entered into my plans for getting set up but they are obviously very important.Can't wait i am very excited (giggles like a child:P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh28 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I just soldered my first PC kit and the controller worked beautifully. Its not that difficult once you get the hang of it. The key is to 1) take your time and 2) take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORi P Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 marsh28 wrote:I just soldered my first PC kit and the controller worked beautifully. Its not that difficult once you get the hang of it. The key is to 1) take your time and 2) take your time.Cool! If a lawyer can do it, surely I can, too! :DMy brother-in-law is a lawyer, and anyone within a 5 ft radius better be wearing protective gear when he is using a screwdriver. :shock: I can't even imagine him with a soldering iron! :shock: :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Long Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks guys, 3 kits and the software have been ordered :dude: i guess i better get me a soldering iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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