GDesch Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Ok, So I own a 32 foot pontoon boat. I was thinking of hooking up a LOR setup onto it for some fun at night on the lake this summer. I have water proof compartments for my computer and the controller and was going to water proof the ends of the lights, but was wondering if this sounded like a fun idea, or something just lame? I would only run 16 channels, because that is all I could fit on my boat, plus I only have one controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Benedict Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 It's been done before; search the forum for how they did it, what worked and what didn't. It's a GREAT idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I believe the key is (if you're using AC controllers) having an inverter that outputs true sine wave alternating current. Modified or square wave output can lead to less than desirable results. D.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfreeloaders Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Id like to see that, sounds cool with the lights reflecting on the water it would be a nice effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I have run my LOR controllers on the boat for holiday parades a few times over the years. I use the Honda inverter (EU2000) for power and have no problems with the controllers, lights or computers. I am running on saltwater and the water spray has not been a problem, but rain can be. After the first couple of years I quit wrapping my plug joints and open female ends and have not had any problems (except in rain). Boat parades are run under a permit and escorted for the deviation from typical navigation lights. I dunno if this would be an enforcement issue on your lake or a liability of a drunk ran into you at night and said he was mesmerized by the lights, but something to consider. Tied to a dock not a problem I wouldn't think. Post some photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 get you a couple dc boards and run some rgb strips,,no need to worry about generators then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_moody Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I will not light it on a boatI will not light it on a goatI will not .... opps... sorry .. bored at work .. Bob ... PS.I am really curious about Lewis's comments about the navigation light issue (especially if using red or green lights)... something to consider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 As a favor for a friend I put lights on her boat for a Christmas boat parade in Yorktown, VA. See attached picture.http://lightshow.franktronics.net/?attachment_id=726I used 1 16-channel LOR controller with about 12 strings of LED lights. Power source was the boats battery (charged in alternater) using a small 450 Watt sine-wave inverter. I downloaded a sequence into the LOR controller to have the lights shimmer etc. The center mast had 5 channels of lights wrapped around it and they would sequence up the mast and then light the star on top.We had lots of fun that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Not to hijack this thread, but I've put lights on a kid too. Has been a very popular "lighting element" in my halloween display. The lights are sychnronized to the music and he passes out candy. http://lightshow.franktronics.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/skeleton4.jpghttp://lightshow.franktronics.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/skeleton5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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