lightzilla Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) This year's Spring sale was different.Lots of controllers and you could still buy them the next morning! That is because more folks are starting to sell off their controllers & are going rgb. Or they are not buying controllers & are buying rgb stuff. I read where folks sold everything & then with the money bought rgb stuff. I am starting to go in this direction myself. Rgb seems to be the direction this hobby is heading. Edited July 26, 2014 by lightzilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Go watch a purely RGB display. Then watch a display with string lights. You'll find the RGB's often lack the ability to hold your attention due to lack of numbers of lights. There is something to be said for a "Full" display. One that fills in the dark spots, has elements that whirl, twinkle, fade and shimmer. There is just something about "Numbers" that makes a display good and make you go WOW. An RGB matrix is cool and so are other elements, but it can't be the only part of the show. You need the filler that the string lights provide. For that reason you will always need controllers for string light systems. RGB is a "Part" of the future of Christmas, but cannot be the ONLY future of Christmas. We will always need LOR controllers. Putting the soap box away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I was curious how long it would take for this subject to come up...I feel a mix will always be more visually engaging... Dave Stoler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitehead Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Well said Matt. I will always keep tradition lights in my display and use Rgb for more focal wow factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) I didn't mean to hijack the thread. I just wanted people to know that despite what trends we may be taking in the hobby, some equipment types will always be needed. LOR controllers will be one of those. I don't know LOR's long term strategic business plan, but I think they will always have standard controllers as their bread and butter. I don't want to see them go all RGB. I've gone to many different displays, and watched hundreds and hundreds of videos. I just find that people love light counts and dumb ole string lights help with that. I'd be shooting myself in the foot if I didn't embrace RGB as I've been spending my spare time over the last two years working on designs for commercial grade RGB elements. One of my products that I developed specifically for RGB actually has a pre-production run due back to me this next week. I'm actually glad the summer sale is late, as it may allow me to spend some of the proceeds from that project on equipment at the summer sale. I need to stock upon a few boards for future projects. It'll happen... eventually. -Rainyoregonchristmas Edited July 27, 2014 by rainyoregonchristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightguyGreg Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I just hope LOR will let us know one way or the other. If they don't intend to have a summer sale while disappointing I would understand, its just the not knowing that I believe is most frustrating. Fingers crossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I just hope LOR will let us know one way or the other. If they don't intend to have a summer sale while disappointing I would understand, its just the not knowing that I believe is most frustrating. Fingers crossed.Seems like LOR promised us a summer sale. This was in the email that they sent us on April 1: "Remember, If you do not get what you want during the Spring Sale, you will be able to get it during the Summer Sale. Prices will be a little higher BUT there will be unlimited quantities of stock. If you plan to grab something during the sale, Good Luck!" (emphasis added) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I didn't mean to hijack the thread. I just wanted people to know that despite what trends we may be taking in the hobby, some equipment types will always be needed. LOR controllers will be one of those. I don't know LOR's long term strategic business plan, but I think they will always have standard controllers as their bread and butter. I don't want to see them go all RGB. I've gone to many different displays, and watched hundreds and hundreds of videos. I just find that people love light counts and dumb ole string lights help with that. I'd be shooting myself in the foot if I didn't embrace RGB as I've been spending my spare time over the last two years working on designs for commercial grade RGB elements. One of my products that I developed specifically for RGB actually has a pre-production run due back to me this next week. I'm actually glad the summer sale is late, as it may allow me to spend some of the proceeds from that project on equipment at the summer sale. I need to stock upon a few boards for future projects. It'll happen... eventually. -Rainyoregonchristmas I just don't like the more "techie" look of the RGB (especially strips). String lights always say Christmas to me.That said, I will have 32 pixels inside of elements that can diffuse them (like the one in the video below). I also have strips, but they are mounted to elements (like stars and arches). I also have RGB floods because (hell), they are just cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Be patient! I am sure there will be a sale.I will have normal controllers for years to come.I can't ever see me putting ribbons or pixels on all the elements I have in the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezimnow Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have to agree that a mix of different lights is also more pleasing. I would never want to go to a full RGB light show but I do find it funny that when I had incandescent lights I never thought I would eliminate C9's as thats all I remember. Every house had C9's and Blow molds. Then when LED lights came out I thought I'd never use those but now I'm 100% LED! I have pixels and ribbons and the ribbons have a place but like others have said I don't so much care for the absolute straight lines on the house. I'd rather use it on an Arch or a Mega Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve synek Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I have to agree that a mix of different lights is also more pleasing. I would never want to go to a full RGB light show but I do find it funny that when I had incandescent lights I never thought I would eliminate C9's as thats all I remember. Every house had C9's and Blow molds. Then when LED lights came out I thought I'd never use those but now I'm 100% LED! I have pixels and ribbons and the ribbons have a place but like others have said I don't so much care for the absolute straight lines on the house. I'd rather use it on an Arch or a Mega Tree. Hey.................don't knock straight lines Just kidding..............I can take it ..........in my world there is nothing but straight lines!!!!! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezimnow Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Steve, The Candy canes help to offset the lines!!!!! Actually your display is well done.... Eddie Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 So, has anyone officially asked or is it all assumptions about the sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Awww come on. Assumptions are so much more fun than hard cold facts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinballrebel Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Any update on the summer sale? I couldnt make the spring one....I don't want to miss this one. Kenwww.pinballrebel.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 http://forums.lightorama.com/index.php?/topic/31663-lor-summer-sale/?p=294847 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavrick331 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Got my extra controllers...no that this is done...where is the best place you have found for light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I just don't like the more "techie" look of the RGB (especially strips). String lights always say Christmas to me.That said, I will have 32 pixels inside of elements that can diffuse them (like the one in the video below). I also have strips, but they are mounted to elements (like stars and arches). I also have RGB floods because (hell), they are just cool! eurbani, what is the size of that ball in the video? And where did you find them? I am looking for something that would be about the size of a snowball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 eurbani, what is the size of that ball in the video? And where did you find them? I am looking for something that would be about the size of a snowball.These are about 8" in diameter. I found them at Walmart (last two Christmases). I also bought some from big lots that are about 3". The big lots ones came in boxes of 4 or 8, but were mixed with other colors that were no translucent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Super! Thanks eurbani, will be looking into it. Well this was different and interesting. I put in an order for a CTB16 kit, and Try For Free. IN the past years, orders that are also Try For Free usually shipped after everyone's elses order was filled. This year something is different. I ordered late Saturday and I just got today a tracking number. Are sales down or is the inventory high at LOR? Anyone else gotten a tracker number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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