Background Sequence

[jmelvin]

Is it possible to have a sequence running in the background while your main show is running?

For example: I have a couple of wooden reindeer that I put out, one has its head down as if eating or drinking. I then lay out some blue sets of minis on the ground as to simulate water. I wanted to chase the lights in rings away from the deer to make the water move as if it was drinking.
This would run continuously until lights out.

[Macrosill]

No, the background sequence can only run when there is no other sequence running. You will have to program the rings of water into each sequence for the effect you want.

[nathank]

How many channels does this water effect use? If it's just a constant repeat of the same pattern, perhaps a seperate standalone controller which just loops through a small sequence? Just thinking out loud, but perhaps something using a 555 timer IC and a 4017 decade counter IC?

[jmelvin]

after thinking about this, I could modify one of those chasing sets. i'm only using 4 channels.

[nathank]

Yep, if it's only 4 channels then that would be ideal. I'd be keen to see a video of the effect!