JFTiger
08-31-2007, 04:08 PM
I have an idea and would like some suggestions on how to accomplish it. Any suggestions and comments would be appreciated. I will try to be as descriptive as possible in my attempt to relay my idea.
Concept:
This idea came from a Hershey's Kiss commercial I see every Christmas. The candies are lined up in a triangle and each one plays a note to the song "We wish you a merry Christmas."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg2qVPqUGkI
The layout:
I want to have the bells hanging from the front of my house. I also envision I can string them into my tree like decorations or incorporate them into other decorations. I also envision I can use bells of different sizes, in an attempt to be more prototypical.
The Lights:
I'm thinking of using Hi intensity, Low voltage LED's. Install one into each bell and string them individually for storage and replacement as needed. I want low voltage LED's for they don't produce much heat or consume much energy. I believe I can solder each bulb directly to the wire and add more bulbs if they are not bright enough. Maybe even use multiple color LED's. I will probably use a piece of cardboard to keep the LED in place, string the wire through the top of the bell and then seal it into place with silicone.
The controller:
I'm thinking of using the Grinch. The Grinch will probably be kept in the garage with the computer and radio transmitter.
The SSR:
I'm thinking I should keep the SSR's as close to the actual display as possible. So my thought is to build a box with the relays and mini phono jacks or RCA jacks as the final connection to the lights. Since each light is controlled individually, I don't need anything that can handle a lot of power. I'm also thinking I should run a second wire just for the power. Since this one is low voltage I can probably get the power from the computer's power supply.
Concept:
This idea came from a Hershey's Kiss commercial I see every Christmas. The candies are lined up in a triangle and each one plays a note to the song "We wish you a merry Christmas."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg2qVPqUGkI
The layout:
I want to have the bells hanging from the front of my house. I also envision I can string them into my tree like decorations or incorporate them into other decorations. I also envision I can use bells of different sizes, in an attempt to be more prototypical.
The Lights:
I'm thinking of using Hi intensity, Low voltage LED's. Install one into each bell and string them individually for storage and replacement as needed. I want low voltage LED's for they don't produce much heat or consume much energy. I believe I can solder each bulb directly to the wire and add more bulbs if they are not bright enough. Maybe even use multiple color LED's. I will probably use a piece of cardboard to keep the LED in place, string the wire through the top of the bell and then seal it into place with silicone.
The controller:
I'm thinking of using the Grinch. The Grinch will probably be kept in the garage with the computer and radio transmitter.
The SSR:
I'm thinking I should keep the SSR's as close to the actual display as possible. So my thought is to build a box with the relays and mini phono jacks or RCA jacks as the final connection to the lights. Since each light is controlled individually, I don't need anything that can handle a lot of power. I'm also thinking I should run a second wire just for the power. Since this one is low voltage I can probably get the power from the computer's power supply.