Guest wbottomley Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm setting up a hypothetical situation in case disaster strikes your light show. What would you do if the following occurred...FM transmitter quit workingController(s) friedPower Supply diedPixel Bridge burned outDMX adapter quitLOR adapter quitShow PC crashedLost all sequence filesDirector Card hosedFuses continue blowingAnd the list goes on but I feel these are the most important.This gives something to think about in a worst case scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamS Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have a back up for power supply and spare E681 thanks to you. I have a show PC and my main that can be quickly cabled up if need be and sequences are shared on both. Those items I can work without.The FM transmitter I will be SOL if that were to happen. If a IC pixel dies in the middle of a show, Im not going to be happy when potentially 168 pixels from that string decide they arent working for free anymore. They are not fun to fix or diagnose.My worst case scenario this year will be the lightning has been insane this year would be lose all of it in one hit when Im at work unable to disconnect everything from the grid before its too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) I'm setting up a hypothetical situation in case disaster strikes your light show. What would you do if the following occurred...FM transmitter quit working - I have a backupController(s) fried - I have several sparesPower Supply died - On what? The house?Pixel Bridge burned out - Dont have. Dont needDMX adapter quit - Dont have, dont needLOR adapter quit - Spare ordered from sale and on the wayShow PC crashed - Drink beer - then replace with spareLost all sequence files - wont happen. have redundent backup of thumb drivesDirector Card hosed - don't use but have on hand for friend that needs oneFuses continue blowing - drink beer and troubleshoot - drink beer and fix or replaced problem child - drink beerAnd the list goes on but I feel these are the most important.You forgot about one - wife walks out on you during holiday messy season. - drink beer and enjoy the show. This gives something to think about in a worst case scenario. - Some very good points to think about. I'll drink to that Edited August 8, 2012 by Santas Helper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shubb Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm setting up a hypothetical situation in case disaster strikes your light show. What would you do if the following occurred...FM transmitter quit workingController(s) friedPower Supply diedPixel Bridge burned outDMX adapter quitLOR adapter quitShow PC crashedLost all sequence filesDirector Card hosedFuses continue blowingAll at one time? I would get a new hobby!!The most important thing to remember is have a back-up of everything you can, have spares of everything you might need, and be prepared for what you don't think of.I couldn't count how many times I've uttered the words "I've never seen that happen before"Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTechLights Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Now everyone knows what you want your Christmas present to be.... BEER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Maue Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Great question (and point). Last year (year 1 for me), I had so many single point failures in my system, I shudder to think what could have happened. I didn't have any spare channels, much less a spare controller. I had only 1 FM transmitter. I had only 1 RS485 dongle.This year, I'm trying to be a little wiser. I think I have an extra of most things. I even have a couple extra mini trees all built up. That way if i get a strand that goes out, it's a 2-minute fix for the show and I can repair the broken strand from the warmth of my basement.I think my only exception is my standalone audio board I'm using in my donation box prop. This thread worries me enough that I think I'm gonna buy a spare for that too. Don't tell the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Batzdorf Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have spares of everything except the transmitter At that point i would either buy another, or just turn off the sign and go static. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Get a cheap Chinese one just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezimnow Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 As much as this is posted I finally took the time to take note and see what I needed..."just in case" The only things I don't have at this point are some spare fuses...(radio shack) and a spare transmitter......I just hate buying something I already have instead of something new! But, I can only blame myself at this point if the transmitter goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Get a cheap Chinese one just in case.yep, I have a modified Belkin (extended antenna) which works good for a back-up.I can't see not spending so much money (thousands of dollars) on a animated light show and not have a $30 spare part.Now everyone knows what you want your Christmas present to be.... BEER!That would be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwhite7097 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If all that happens at once, I'm converting to Judaism and forgetting about Christmas shows. I can put a menorah in the window instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGabriel Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Just pull the plug, buy yourself a case of BEER and watch the cars go by.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If all that happens at once, I'm converting to Judaism and forgetting about Christmas shows. I can put a menorah in the window instead.Yeah, but with a few small modifications, you can make that menorah work with LOR.... maybe a single RGB pixel for each of the candles... It could be pretty cool with a little imagination... Get working on it! Show us pics!D.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Just pull the plug, buy yourself a case of BEER and watch the cars go by..What fun is that. Why not just leave everything plugged in and drink beer watching cars go by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I would pack up and go see santas helper I would save money on beer because it sounds like he has a lot, I would watch his show and drink his beer as long as he would allow me to 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) I would pack up and go see santas helper I would save money on beer because it sounds like he has a lot, I would watch his show and drink his beer as long as he would allow me to Come on over Don. I hate to watch cars alone. I do pace myself on the beer though. It gets awefully cold after falling asleep in that chair outside. I didn't say "passing out" as I would hate for anyone to think I have a problem or anything like that. Edited August 8, 2012 by Santas Helper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Come on over Don. I hate to watch cars alone. I do pace myself on the beer though. It gets awefully cold after falling asleep in that chair outside. I didn't say "passing out" as I would hate for anyone to think I have a problem or anything like that.LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spomalley Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm setting up a hypothetical situation in case disaster strikes your light show. What would you do if the following occurred...FM transmitter quit workingController(s) friedPower Supply diedPixel Bridge burned outDMX adapter quitLOR adapter quitShow PC crashedLost all sequence filesDirector Card hosedFuses continue blowingAnd the list goes on but I feel these are the most important.This gives something to think about in a worst case scenario.I'd wake up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Backups....FM transmitter quit working I have a backup!Controller(s) fried I have a backup!Power Supply died I'm not sure whats this is used for? Pixel Bridge burned out I'm not using.DMX adapter quit I'm not using.LOR adapter quit I have a backup!Show PC crashed I have a backup!Lost all sequence files I have them all backuped on Dropbox!Director Card hosed I'm not using.Fuses continue blowing Replace controller with spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greywolf Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 if you fell asleep in the yard just have a few pixels pointed in your direction and the driver byes will think your part of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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