Dad02 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 There are North poles on the front porch with snow flakes built into them, (5 channels). A few more for the yard are planned for next year.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSRSIQMZrdI&feature=channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanward Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Wow, awesome job!How did you get the TSO songs to be mixed like that? I think that is neat as well!Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan.a Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Brain nice job. I like the snowflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hopkins Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Brian very nice do you have instructions on this ?Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Brian the snowflakes are a neat idea. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grump010 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Very well done Brian, nice mix on the audio track and nice sequencing effects. Thanks for sharing with us.Merry ChristmasDaryl B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hmmm, I'm curious how many channels you assigned to those poles?Nice idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad02 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 The setup uses 5 channels and is used indoors. Try this at your own risk, everyone's electrical knowledge is different and unless you have wiring and soldering experience you shouldn't try this, hence the reason I left out the detailed wiring instructions.Snowflake poles. Parts list: 1 deck post toppers and a can of gold metallic spray paint per pole2” PVC cut to whatever length you would like2” PVC cap per pole2” male and female thread adapter per pole1 24v door bell transformer per channel (the secret)2” red electrical tape1x6 pine Galvanized sheet rock screws 1 5/8”Snowflake lights (35 count from Bronners #1099445)30 15” Extension cords (or lamp cord and 30 male/20 female plugs)70 shrink tube sleeves1/16 steel security wire for fishing wires1 tube liquid nailsThe whole summer to put this together (everyone looks at you funny until they see it done) Cut the 1x6 pine into a box for the baseCut two squares from the 1x6 for the base top and one small enough to slide down inside.Drill the two squares on center with a 2” hole saw Paint the post tops with the gold paint (may need two or three coats)Cut the 2” PVC into 6’ (or whatever size you want) sections then add 12” for the base.Wrap the PVC with the 2” red electrical tapePlace the 1x6 square for the top of the box on the PVCDrill the 2” PVC cap just smaller then the deck post topper lagGlue the cap and male threaded adapter to each end of the PVCTake the 1x6 square you cut to slip inside the box and put it over the threaded adapter and use the female adapter to hold it into place.Pre drill and screw the box together then slide the PVC down inside about 13” and screw in place. Pre drill and screw the box top on.Mark your poles every 6” in an s pattern (see diagram)Cut apart snowflake set.Drill holes just large enough to snugly fit light into holesFish lamp cord through the PVC using the security wire following diagram below and solder all the lights back using shrink tube. I would tell you how to wire but I don’t want to be liable.Push the lights on center back into holes and the off center light face forward and glue with liquid nails in place. Use electrical tape to hold in place.Wire transformers and male/female plugs.The whole set is wired in series so if one bulb blows the whole channel will shut down. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad02 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 cam shot in action Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L. Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Brian - The Youtube file has been removed. I would verymuch like to see a video of your snowfall poles in action. Could you possibly resubmit a video to youtube (without the audio)Thanks - Tom L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Roberson Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Or put it on Vimeo with the audio:shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad02 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yes that one was removed but either one of these....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcpaWpZBzQY&feature=channelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIeW1X1Qj7s&feature=channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L. Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thank you, thats what I needed. Looks great.Tom L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Folejewski Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I love this idea! We are going to try it with a little twist next year and I can't wait to see how it looks. The only hint I'm giving is "Snowflakes in Motion". Thanks OP for the great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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