Sheldon_15 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I have what my show is going to be next year mapped out but I'm starting to think a 16 channel starter kit won't be enough. I haven't done this befor but I've watched so many videos and read so much stuff that I know what I want everything to do. But I'm starting to think 16 won't be enough.... What do I do? Ill post the picture again to see what ya thinkhttp://s1320.beta.photobucket.com/user/Sheldon_Mizell/media/image_zps1e09e3c8.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 What do I do?Buy enough to do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 If you can afford more, than go to 32, if not, stick with 16. Sounds like you will need the advanced license also cause you will grow each year and it costs less to get it in the beginning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon_15 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 I know but should I buy te started kit then add another controller? Or do they have 32 channel controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon_15 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Also I'm not planning on buying the controller until sometime next year.. So should I go ahead and buy the basic software just to get going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybrynn Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think you plan looks like a lot more than 16 channels.Do you already run a very large static display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Download the demo software and start from there. I think LOR offers a 32 channel starter kit. Sign up for the sales. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon_15 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think you plan looks like a lot more than 16 channels.Do you already run a very large static display?It's not really large but I do get people stopping to look. It would probably be the best o my area..Download the demo software and start from there. I think LOR offers a 32 channel starter kit. Sign up for the sales.I already have the demo but I got bored with it because I can actually control the lights.And if someone could fine the link to the 32 channel starter kit please send it my way. I can't seem to find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallleyes Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 My first year i thought 32....then 64 and ended up with 192.My 3rd year 2012 i only added 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I see around 48 channels...I can see how you could use 16.Buy as many controllers as budget/wife will allow.Buy the advanced licence because you are going to need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 This was my first year, I was planning on going with 16, but as time went on I realized I needed more to be happy. I stepped up to 64 channels (4 controllers) and was very happy. Now I am heading into the New Year looking at adding 2 more controllers for a total of 96 channels, and possibly some RGB (IF I finally get a promotion at work). SO that being said, for next year, go for 4 controllers, (64 Channels) You won't regret it. But DO buy the advanced level of software its only $69 more if I got it off of the store right. That way WHEN (because you will) you need more controllers you'll be able to make that transition seamlessly.Oh, and if no one has stated it yet, also you need to go to a local "MINI". I went to the NW CLAP(www.nwclap.org) and received a lot of great input. -RainyOregonChristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I too, this was my first year. I started out with 32 channels but then started getting more and more ideas...ended up controlling 95 channels with 96 available. Next year, I'm using all 112 that I have available and will be adding a DC controller and ServoDog controller for some animation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon_15 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well that's the thing I'm only 16 lol. No wife to deal with.. And the only thing I have to pay for is gas for the car and insurance. So any extra money I get paid after that can go straight to christmas lights lol :] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 You are very close to my location. Wish you had come up to see the show and I would have been happy to show you everything I could in the setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon_15 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 You are very close to my location. Wish you had come up to see the show and I would have been happy to show you everything I could in the setup.Where are you located?Dgrant- wait are you the guy from van buren?? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I have what my show is going to be next year mapped out but I'm starting to think a 16 channel starter kit won't be enough. I haven't done this befor but I've watched so many videos and read so much stuff that I know what I want everything to do. But I'm starting to think 16 won't be enough.... What do I do? Ill post the picture again to see what ya thinkhttp://s1320.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=2I got 16 to start with and it wasn't not enough. ended up buying 2 more for my first year for a total of 48 channels for the first year... still wasn't enough after we got into it and the addiction took over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) I know but should I buy te started kit then add another controller? Or do they have 32 channel controllerDownload the software here (run for free in demo mode--will activate later):http://www.lightoram...twareSuite.htmlWatch all of these:http://www.lightoram...orialLinks.htmland these:http://www.lightoram...ck_Start_GuidesBuy this starter kit:http://store.lightor...com/spk800.htmlAnd buy as many of these as you need:http://store.lightor...tb16pcpage.htmlProblem solved. Edited January 1, 2013 by Surfing4Dough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Where are you located?Dgrant- wait are you the guy from van buren?? :oYes, I'm one of two here. The other is the "Hodo" family home who has been doing this for several years and a line of cars nearly a mile long trying to see his display. This was my first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I know but should I buy te started kit then add another controller? Or do they have 32 channel controllerAlso I'm not planning on buying the controller until sometime next year.. So should I go ahead and buy the basic software just to get going?To be cost effective, here is my suggestions:1) Download and use the demo software.2) Once you have your controller, buy the advanced software license3) Check Craig's list, these forums and ebay for bargains for your controllers and USB adaptor4) If you can't find a deal there, wait for the Spring mad-grab sale as those prices are pretty tough to beat.I personally was impatient and bought my first controller, USB and software in January, but since you have a lot of time, patience can save you a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) I already have the demo but I got bored with it because I can actually control the lights.Unless you are going to have your lights hooked for 11 months or so, you will always be doing your sequencing without them hooked up Edited January 1, 2013 by shfr26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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