This video gives instructions on how to build an illuminated sign. This project began in 2010 with the initial build of the sign using pllexiglas and a 2×3 frame, along with some scrap plywood and 1×2’s. This video touches on… Read More
RBG Coro Star 2015
Just finished the Prototype coro star. I Plan on making 19 more for the 2015 display.
Twig Tree How-To Build 2013
In 2013 I added 7 twig trees to the Leechburg Lights display. The trees came from Home Depot and were around $15 each on clearance. I ordered dumb RGB nodes with white wire to install on the tree. I removed… Read More
Pixel Candy Canes 2015
Found these pathway candy canes at Big Lots after 2013. I had plans to use dumb RGB nodes in them, but realized it would take a lot more work and use up many more dumb channels than necessary. They were… Read More
Pixel Spinner with 96 Pixels
Rebuilding and replacing my original pixel strip spinners for 2015. These spinners will have 12 pixels per leg. The old spinners had 5 pixels on each leg. This should provide a much more dense look to the spinner while giving… Read More
Testing RGB Connector using Multimeter
Building a few new dumb RGB controllers in the shop this week and though I’d show how to test for continuity between 2 different connectors. Wire colors have changed since last year, and I wanted to verify that I was… Read More
Converting a computer power supply for RGB and low voltage lighting use
This video shows how I converted some free computer power supplies that were salvaged from St Sebastian Catholic School in Belle Vernon, PA In 2013, I converted my light display over to RGB low voltage LED lighting. There is a… Read More
GE Color Effects (GECE) Pixel Spinner How-To Build
Building a GE Color Effects Pixel spinner using PVC pipe. Total of 64 pixels make up this spinner. So far I’m pretty happy with the results. At the end of the video is a demo with music to show how… Read More
Building a 27 channel RGB Controller
I have assembeled 7 of these controllers already. This controller is different due to the use of a converted computer power supply. The form factor is much larger than a commercially specific power supply that sits much more flat. In… Read More
Setting Up E1.31 on Windows 7 (Part 4 DMX Controller Setup)
This final video is dedicated to setting up the “EASY DMX” controller boards used in RGB displays. The video demonstrates how all the components connect together. Following the instructional section is a demonstration of the entire setup running a sample… Read More