TitanBry77 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey all,I just had a bunch of landscape work done, and was looking at some lighting options, mainly for my retaining wall and walkway. They make what they call "wall cap lights" which basically sit under the cap/ledge of the retaining wall. They want over $50/each for a crummy 12 volt setup with 7watt bulb.So I got to thinking, I could likely run the strip lighting and glue it to the bottom of where the cap over-hangs.Now, is there some sort of universal maybe DMX box/power supply/remote control so I can turn them on in the evening and select the color or is this going to be a piece together job.If so, where should I start, I have some LOR DC boards etc but I don't want to use them for that, nothing programmed, just basic wire up 12V and a remote control or something to change the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Mann Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Most of the strips (I have purchased) come with a power supply and a control box w/ remote. If you are just doing landscaping lights I would not see the reason to get the LOR DC boards. I installed smart strips to my gazebo, I connected both strips together and use the remote for whatever effects we want. It turned out pretty nice, maybe a little too nice since my kids have now taken over the hot tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamS Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I would look into the 3 channel controllers at Holiday Coro. I remember reading if they do not have an input signal they change through differnet colors. So all you would need is the strip, the $7 controller and power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamS Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 or something like thishttp://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-RGB-5050-SMD-Waterproof-150-LED-Strip-Controller-/160730739497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256c4c7329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanBry77 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Yep that's what I was thinking. I wonder if you can get the remote separate, I already have 3 5050 dumb strips. Just would need a power supply and then an enclosure to put it all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamS Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 yes you can.http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-DC-12A-144W-44Key-IR-Remote-Controller-RGB-SMD-5050-LED-Strip-/150755955227?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2319c1521b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanBry77 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks yep, I just now saw that, and I found one that uses RF as well so that may be even better, stash a box away somehow/somewhere with that in it and a power supply and call it a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 GoofyGuy wrote: or something like thishttp://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-RGB-5050-SMD-Waterproof-150-LED-Strip-Controller-/160730739497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256c4c7329Those are neat, but do you really want to have to turn them on and off manually? If you want them to come on only after sunset, then it might be easier to just purchase one of those cheap optical sensors at the hardware store instead of using the remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanBry77 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 That's an idea too. I have all my other landscape lighting on optical sensors but it's just basic on and off. Not sure how you would connect one up here and then your still left with how to rotate/change colors.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug petschke Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 you might look at thisTitanBry77 wrote: Hey all,I just had a bunch of landscape work done, and was looking at some lighting options, mainly for my retaining wall and walkway. They make what they call "wall cap lights" which basically sit under the cap/ledge of the retaining wall. They want over $50/each for a crummy 12 volt setup with 7watt bulb.So I got to thinking, I could likely run the strip lighting and glue it to the bottom of where the cap over-hangs.Now, is there some sort of universal maybe DMX box/power supply/remote control so I can turn them on in the evening and select the color or is this going to be a piece together job.If so, where should I start, I have some LOR DC boards etc but I don't want to use them for that, nothing programmed, just basic wire up 12V and a remote control or something to change the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug petschke Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 doug petschke wrote: you might look at thisTitanBry77 wrote: Hey all,I just had a bunch of landscape work done, and was looking at some lighting options, mainly for my retaining wall and walkway. They make what they call "wall cap lights" which basically sit under the cap/ledge of the retaining wall. They want over $50/each for a crummy 12 volt setup with 7watt bulb.So I got to thinking, I could likely run the strip lighting and glue it to the bottom of where the cap over-hangs.Now, is there some sort of universal maybe DMX box/power supply/remote control so I can turn them on in the evening and select the color or is this going to be a piece together job.If so, where should I start, I have some LOR DC boards etc but I don't want to use them for that, nothing programmed, just basic wire up 12V and a remote control or something to change the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Depending on the controller, the next time it powers on, it might continue what was programed last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug petschke Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I tried to post a link twicehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/5-meters-DIY-Waterproof-RGB-Flexible-Light-Strip-Remote-5M-300-LED-3528-SMD-/120835502670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c225b724etrying again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanBry77 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks yep that's basically what I have, just no controller, I like some of the controllers I saw on ebay, seems simple enough.How would you go about connecting a photo eye though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenote Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Bryan,A good friend on here turned me on to these MR16's PCBs and CO. I am using a few hand full of these on my Landscaping year around with the LORDC16 boards using the Standalone function on them, so they turn on when power is applied. Very easy to take the guts out of most walk way lights, and hot glue these into. Note: Is cheaper to just eBay a pack of RGB LED's for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khawes Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I have these in my daughters room.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054U46Y2/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_detailsthey are connected to the light switch, when power is reapplied they com on with whatever the last setting was.You could set your color, and let the electric eye turn it on an off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug petschke Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 since they are low current something like this would work pretty slickTitanBry77 wrote: Thanks yep that's basically what I have, just no controller, I like some of the controllers I saw on ebay, seems simple enough.How would you go about connecting a photo eye though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanBry77 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 The link don't seem to be working again lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromill Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Until lor comes out with their floods said to be released a long time ago.. http://www.seasonalentertainmentllc.com/ and Gregs floods hooked up to a lor dc controller are pretty dang good, you want a little spot check out their spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanBry77 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks, yes I have been checking out their floods especially for a Halloween display I am planning but could definitely use them in the meantime around the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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