Author Topic: marquee light (Read 3844 times)

Caparo8bit · « **on:** August 18, 2013, 03:17:57 am »

ne ideas how to make the light even was thinking add some foil paper on the back...... $:-\$

kiwasabi · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:21:52 am »

Move it back as far as possible. Also, can't believe you're not using LEDs.

PL1 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:36:34 am »

Foil will help some by reflecting more light.

You'll probably also want a diffusion layer of some sort.

Scott

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:41:40 am »

Quote from: PL1 on August 18, 2013, 03:36:34 am

Foil will help some by reflecting more light.

You'll probably also want a diffusion layer of some sort.

Scott

diffusion layer

""" ya mean somthing between light and sign?

PL1 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:55:41 am »

Yes, something that scatters the light like this but thinner.

LED buttons use them too -- red disc to the right of the white plunger.

Scott

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2013, 02:07:29 pm »

Thanks will post results

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2013, 02:11:56 pm »

Quote from: kiwasabi on August 18, 2013, 03:21:52 am

Move it back as far as possible. Also, can't believe you're not using LEDs.

LED will b nice but I'm not good finding the right voltage for stuuf already burn a 12v fan and two fingers by holding the Soldering iron thingy from the wrong side

Malenko · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:20:28 pm »

Quote from: Caparo8bit on August 18, 2013, 02:11:56 pm

Quote from: kiwasabi on August 18, 2013, 03:21:52 am
Move it back as far as possible. Also, can't believe you're not using LEDs.
LED will b nice but I'm not good finding the right voltage for stuuf already burn a 12v fan and two fingers by holding the Soldering iron thingy from the wrong side

its easy to find 12v. You can tap the yellow on a molex connector use use the 12v from your arcade power supply. Also, the animated Caparo in your sig is super annoying, congrats!

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2013, 04:19:52 pm »

Having multiple light bars will help disperse the light better. My suggestion is to remove the florescent light completely (including the square thing on the bottom (ballast) which will create a shadow on your marquee). Replace it with this (under $10 with free shipping): http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOGISYS-WHITE-12-DUAL-COLD-CATHODE-LIGHT-KIT-PC-Computer-CCFL-Inverter-Switch-/380401847045?pt=US_Computer_Case_Accessories_Tool_Kits&hash=item5891b78b05

Put one on the top and one on the bottom and you will be all set. The kit comes with 2 light bars and plugs right into a 12v molex connector on your power supply.

Good Luck!

DeLuSioNaL29

UFO · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2013, 04:30:01 pm »

From what I can see, I would also try and centre it vertically...

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2013, 07:21:03 pm »

ima try this

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:06:22 pm »

Sounds expensive... My solution costs under $10 and has worked for me for several cabs.

D

BobA · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:28:07 pm »

He already has the florescent light going to why not just diffuse the light with something behind the marquee like bit of translucent plastic panel or even white paper. The spot can also be reduced by covering the sides and back of the marquee light area with crinkled tinfoil that will help scatter the light. I use metal aluminum tape on the inside of the marquee area. It is real tape for ducts not the plastic duct tape that people buy that does not stick and does almost no good.

severdhed · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2013, 09:35:30 pm »

you need to diffuse it, perhaps take a sander to a piece of plexiglass and place it between the light and the graphic?

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:35:27 pm »

read post replys to late already ordered

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:39:09 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on August 18, 2013, 03:20:28 pm

Quote from: Caparo8bit on August 18, 2013, 02:11:56 pm
Quote from: kiwasabi on August 18, 2013, 03:21:52 am
Move it back as far as possible. Also, can't believe you're not using LEDs.
LED will b nice but I'm not good finding the right voltage for stuuf already burn a 12v fan and two fingers by holding the Soldering iron thingy from the wrong side

its easy to find 12v. You can tap the yellow on a molex connector use use the 12v from your arcade power supply. Also, the animated Caparo in your sig is super annoying, congrats!

lol annoying in a good way or the other way...

CoryBee · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:45:41 pm »

I agree. Annoying. Make it stop!

Also, I always hated that floating mouse thing to try and trick me. Lose that too, please.

Thanks for posting those DeLuSioNal29, I am going to go with those from now on. Cheers!

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:47:45 pm »

Quote from: CoryBee on August 18, 2013, 10:45:41 pm

I agree. Annoying. Make it stop!

Also, I always hated that floating mouse thing to try and trick me. Lose that too, please.

Thanks for posting those DeLuSioNal29, I am going to go with those from now on. Cheers!

ok

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2013, 11:33:14 pm »

Quote from: BobA on August 18, 2013, 08:28:07 pm

He already has the florescent light going to why not just diffuse the light with something behind the marquee like bit of translucent plastic panel or even white paper. The spot can also be reduced by covering the sides and back of the marquee light area with crinkled tinfoil that will help scatter the light. I use metal aluminum tape on the inside of the marquee area. It is real tape for ducts not the plastic duct tape that people buy that does not stick and does almost no good.

good tip i think even whit this LED i need a deffusing. soonest i get LED i will post the results ... thanks all for your help

Connorsdad · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2013, 03:44:22 am »

You can use a piece of "satin" or "sandblast" glass as a diffuser. I have a piece of 4mm clear glass and a piece of 4mm satin glass with my marquee artwork trapped in the middle, works brilliantly

Sent from Amstrad CPC464

epetti · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2013, 10:04:42 am »

I found that just painting all four sides around the light white without any diffuser was enough in my case.

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2013, 08:11:52 pm »

jus bought this for my marquee to diffuse the light and still waiting for LEDs

Unstupid · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2013, 09:03:27 pm »

That'll work... now ditch the LED's and just use the fluorescent bulb that tis in there already!

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2013, 11:17:53 pm »

Quote from: Unstupid on August 23, 2013, 09:03:27 pm

That'll work... now ditch the LED's and just use the fluorescent bulb that tis in there already!

already pay for LED's and cant return........ btw with LED's ima b able to change colors on my marquee

Caparo8bit · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:39:50 pm »

testing LED's can change to many colors the problem is tha i painted the logo blue now have to make it clear

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