Gary Levelius Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 A few weeks ago (maybe close to a month now) we heard that they were doing QA testing on the first batch of Cosmic Color Bulb strings and that we'd know in a few weeks if they were good enough. Has anyone heard anything as far as an update on the status of these strings? I had really hoped to use them this year but time is getting way short now...-Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I've heard nothing official as to the status of the CCB's for 2011.If I were a betting man, however, I would not expect them to be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 .Gary Levelius wrote: A few weeks ago (maybe close to a month now) we heard that they were doing QA testing on the first batch of Cosmic Color Bulb strings and that we'd know in a few weeks if they were good enough. Has anyone heard anything as far as an update on the status of these strings? I had really hoped to use them this year but time is getting way short now...-Gary-I would assume, since we have not heard anything, that they indeed did fail the QA testing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Levelius Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Unfortunately, I'm afraid the two of you might be right. I had intended to use them on the arches I have to replace the Cosmic Color Ribbons. The CCR's are, IMHO, not durable enough for that application, especially if you're securing them to round pipe, which flexes the PC board inside a lot in an unfavorable way.-Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khawes Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I too planed on them, but I'm now stealing channels from elsewhere in the display to light my eves in Red, Green & White instead of CCBs. Had to find 12 channels.Halloween went on w/o eve lights at all.Next year it'll be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Levelius Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 By the way, my comment on the CCR's has to do with where our show is located. We have a 100x120 foot section in a county fairgrounds. It's wide open and I have to plan for any occurance. My wife kids me about making everything hurricane proof. My response is "what is a blizzard? A hurricane in winter! Plan accordingly!" -Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Dan made that post on Sep13 and expected to have an update in a week. Since we haven't heard anything more, I would say it's a sure thing they won't be available this year and maybe not for several more months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmomkr Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 See thread -http://forums.lightorama.com/forum89/27737-3.htmlWhy not make your own -Its not for EVERYONE, but if you can build a CTB16, DIY CCB's are no big deal.You need 1 LPD6803 to DMX Converter.(usledsupply.com)some 6803 addressable pixel strings. (there are lots to pick from, tube similar to ccr, balls like the ccb, and small ones like mini lights)usledsupply has some, also http://www.adafruit.com/products/307or you can find a lot on aliexpressAdd a power supply and your all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Levelius Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Needless to say, Alrerady visited the sites and set up my wishlist for next season Thank you for the suggestions!-Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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