BoddaH1994 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 So my friends and I have been having so much fun at Winterfest this year that we just had to learn more. What better way to figure out the way things work that to recreate the most iconic part of Winterfest: the world’s largest Christmas tree. Step one: make an Eiffel Tower Step 2: Make it realistic Step 3: Make it a tree Step 4: Program the lights As you can see this is a work in progress, but it was fun to learn how all this stuff works. 16 1 Quote
Rallyomalley Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I wouldn't call that nerdy my man. Educational. Might even go as far as to be put in the illustrious "For Science" category. We are FAR from the days of daisy chaining lights together to cover the front bushes eh? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Posted November 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Rallyomalley said: I wouldn't call that nerdy my man. Educational. Might even go as far as to be put in the illustrious "For Science" category. We are FAR from the days of daisy chaining lights together to cover the front bushes eh? Thanks! Yep. Special RGB lights and very complicated software. 1 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 This isn't average nerdness... ...this is, advanced nerdness 1 5 Quote
beastfan11 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 What a bunch of nerds.... uh. I mean, nice job! Seriously though, this is really sick. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Posted November 30, 2018 We are waiting for more lights to get shipped in so we can do the full way around the tower. 2 Quote
gforce1994 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 In all seriousness, job well done, I can’t wait to see how it looks once completed. BTW, are you planning on putting miniature people around the tower? Quote
fyrfyter Posted December 2, 2018 Posted December 2, 2018 This isn't average nerdness... ...this is, advanced nerdness I disagree. Advanced Nerdness, would require a replica tower 3D printed with all details, at 0.1 resolution over a week or so. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Posted January 4, 2019 Here is an update: Remade the tower and went a little different with the lights. 6 Quote
Winterfestguy Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 Job well done - if KI would only install some sets of RGB that way on the tower just think of the endless summertime night fireworks shows they could have! 1 Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 What is the orange cable next to it? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Posted January 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: What is the orange cable next to it? That’s an extension cord. The controller is built into the top of the tower. All of this will be hidden in the final product. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 Nice! What kind of controller are you using? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Posted January 5, 2019 35 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: Nice! What kind of controller are you using? Standard addressing controller with Madrix software - safe software they use to power the Eiffel Tower Christmas tree. Quote
Joshua Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Just out of curiosity, what do you plan to do with this? Personal Christmas decor, for use at the office, or to place presents under next year? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Joshua said: Just out of curiosity, what do you plan to do with this? Personal Christmas decor, for use at the office, or to place presents under next year? Not sure what the long terms plans are but it has already been booked for a wedding in the spring. 1 Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 That would make an awesome Christmas decoration. Quote
upstop Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Or perhaps the start of a Kings Island Diorama At Entertrainment Junction? I’d like to see that myself. 1 Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, upstop said: Or perhaps the start of a Kings Island Diorama At Entertrainment Junction? I’d like to see that myself. It’s not G Scale so there is some debate as to whether or not it will end up in the layout. Currently myself and the other builder are against it. It will likely end up on display somewhere. 1 Quote
upstop Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 I think it’s great and hope to see it on display soon. Quote
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