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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Caparo8bit on August 18, 2013, 03:17:57 am
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ne ideas how to make the light even was thinking add some foil paper on the back...... :-\
(http://i.imgur.com/4D7RlDa.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/61UFsuM.jpg)
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Move it back as far as possible. Also, can't believe you're not using LEDs.
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Foil will help some by reflecting more light.
You'll probably also want a diffusion layer of some sort.
Scott
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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?
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Yes, something that scatters the light like this (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130600.msg1337164.html#msg1337164) but thinner.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=130600.0;attach=278203;image)
LED buttons use them too -- red disc to the right of the white plunger.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=129828.0;attach=276528;image)
Scott
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Thanks will post results
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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 :angry:
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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 :angry:
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!
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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 (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
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From what I can see, I would also try and centre it vertically...
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ima try thishttp://youtu.be/Z88RGOtjRwE (http://youtu.be/Z88RGOtjRwE)
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Sounds expensive... My solution costs under $10 and has worked for me for several cabs.
D
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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.
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you need to diffuse it, perhaps take a sander to a piece of plexiglass and place it between the light and the graphic?
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:banghead: read post replys to late already ordered
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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 :angry:
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... :P
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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!
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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 :blah:
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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 :cheers:
(http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l180/pict/321108363142_4.jpg)
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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
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I found that just painting all four sides around the light white without any diffuser was enough in my case.
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jus bought this for my marquee to diffuse the light and still waiting for LEDs(http://i.imgur.com/NTOKdIf.jpg)
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That'll work... now ditch the LED's and just use the fluorescent bulb that tis in there already!
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That'll work... now ditch the LED's and just use the fluorescent bulb that tis in there already!
;D already pay for LED's and cant return........ btw with LED's ima b able to change colors on my marquee :applaud:
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testing LED's can change to many colors the problem is tha i painted the logo blue now have to make it clear :applaud:
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