minkhill Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 What does everyone do about the power going to the controller during the down time? Last year I ran the power from a existing outlet and I didnt have to go outside to unplug but this year I will have to go out on the porch to unplug them. Does anybody leave the power connected. I'm not lazy but it's cold outside at 10pm on the other side I dont want to damage the controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Cherry Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I keep my on 24/7. The little heat generated buy the components helps keep any moisture from forming inside the cases.Has worked like a charm for me. So why do you want to go outside again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Roberson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 not unplug.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 not unplug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Leave 'em plugged in, I say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Only unplugged when I have to move from one location to another (not at the same home in my sense, but sometimes could be), other than those times, they are plugged in 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Kibler Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Dennis Cherry wrote: I keep my on 24/7. The little heat generated buy the components helps keep any moisture from forming inside the cases.Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret LeFevre Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 on 24/7, why unplug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybread Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 OK, So I have a question. I use the mini-MP3 directory to run my show. When the show is done for the night I unplug everything.So, how do I end the show if I do not unplug.. Will the show stop if I just take out the Memory card?thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I use the show director and that an on-board timer I also leave mine running 24/7:cool:p.s why don't you try using a trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dknahoolewa Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I use a mini director. All of my stuff is plugged into a Timer that I took apart and wired 4 outlets to and then plugged controllers, director, and transmitter to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitePlainsNY Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I leave mine plugged in. I prefer the explanation that leaving them plugged in helps to prevent moisture buildup instead of calling myself too lazy to unplug them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Cherry Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Frybread wrote: OK, So I have a question. I use the mini-MP3 directory to run my show. When the show is done for the night I unplug everything.So, how do I end the show if I do not unplug.. Will the show stop if I just take out the Memory card?thanks.The past 4 year using a mini director with a digital timer to start and stop my show. It has the ability to program different times for 7 days and if you have a power failure it remembers the time.Another item that is also on the timer is the transmitter. This works well as the mini director has a long delay before starting the first sequence and that is enough time for the to start and lock onto the frequency. I use an EDM.The lights for the tune to sign are also on the timer.Everything else is on 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott T Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 24/7 for 40 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James George Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I use the LOR1602MP3. Once it's turned on and set up with a programmed sd card I don't turn it off or really even touch it again till time to take down the display (five weeks later). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otisriggs Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you think you really want to unplug for some reason, you can get a ten dollar remote control plug. I used to use that on my static display every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Otis, that avatar is really freakin' me out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I have most of mine plugged in 24/7. The only one I have on a timer is my Servodog controller. If I leave it plugged in, there servos hold their zero position all day. That causes undue stress on the servos. SO by putting that controller on a timer, it lets the servos go free when the show is off.That timer also controls my radio sign and blowup Snowman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybread Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Dennis,The mDM-MP3 is powered by the first (in my case only) controller. So do you plug the controller into the timer?Both plugs?Otherwise I am not sure how this works.Thank You, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-klb- Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Frybread wrote:Dennis,The mDM-MP3 is powered by the first (in my case only) controller. So do you plug the controller into the timer?Both plugs?Otherwise I am not sure how this works.Thank You,There is a jumper inside the mini director that separates it from LOR network power then you use a wall wart on a timer to power the mini director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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