Unfortinuately, not this year. I was going to dress him up in a tux and have him play a full sized organ, but I ran out of time to program him. Hopefully next year.
I originally purchased a DMX program and converter box, as I was going to run it from DMX. Not user friendly, so I did some internet research. There were two systems I was considering, Dlight and Light-O-Rama. I decided to download Light-O-Rama's free trial software (something that Dlight did not have I believe.) The software was so easy to use, that I was immediately sold. Feel free to ask me about any other controller questions for your specific projects.
No, I used to be an electrician, and I also took a numatics class. Most of the things I design, I look at what other people have built, and by tinkering with different devices, such as the cylinders in the robot. I have made several mistakes, learned from the mistakes, and typically I am able to come up with a functioning item. It may not be exactly what I wanted, sometimes better, sometimes not acceptable at all. Ok, I will get off of my soapbox now.
Unfortinuately, I do not have any plans for the robot. I wiil be putting together a how-to later on in the future. In the meantime, if you need video or still closeup's of the robot, or any specific questions about the assembly or where to get parts, let me know. I am more than willing to help out.
This is controlled by light-o-rama low voltage dc hardware and light-o-rama software. I have 12 volts running through the board to control the individual pneumatic solenoids.
Excellent job theultimateandy.
Very well put together.
petermines 2 years ago
Is there going to be a video of this prop in your yard?
towertooth456 3 years ago
Unfortinuately, not this year. I was going to dress him up in a tux and have him play a full sized organ, but I ran out of time to program him. Hopefully next year.
theultimateandy 3 years ago
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towertooth456 3 years ago
that is awesome....is he supposed to be dancing?
towertooth456 3 years ago
if I may ask, what makes light-o-rama products better than other controllers out on the market?
tommmygunz 3 years ago
I originally purchased a DMX program and converter box, as I was going to run it from DMX. Not user friendly, so I did some internet research. There were two systems I was considering, Dlight and Light-O-Rama. I decided to download Light-O-Rama's free trial software (something that Dlight did not have I believe.) The software was so easy to use, that I was immediately sold. Feel free to ask me about any other controller questions for your specific projects.
theultimateandy 3 years ago
you are industrial desing? or whath
blasterdozer 3 years ago
No, I used to be an electrician, and I also took a numatics class. Most of the things I design, I look at what other people have built, and by tinkering with different devices, such as the cylinders in the robot. I have made several mistakes, learned from the mistakes, and typically I am able to come up with a functioning item. It may not be exactly what I wanted, sometimes better, sometimes not acceptable at all. Ok, I will get off of my soapbox now.
theultimateandy 3 years ago
Would like to know how this was built. Do you have any plans,forum post or video.
maxiemax123456789 3 years ago
Unfortinuately, I do not have any plans for the robot. I wiil be putting together a how-to later on in the future. In the meantime, if you need video or still closeup's of the robot, or any specific questions about the assembly or where to get parts, let me know. I am more than willing to help out.
theultimateandy 3 years ago
This is awesome. :)
Is this computer controlled, or is there an off-screen puppeteer?
Bobzeaux 3 years ago
This is controlled by light-o-rama low voltage dc hardware and light-o-rama software. I have 12 volts running through the board to control the individual pneumatic solenoids.
theultimateandy 3 years ago
Light-o-rama... I know what I'm researching NOW. :D *lol*
Bobzeaux 3 years ago
whoooooaaa, pretty awesome! =D
shibbbie 4 years ago