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Bartop Marquee Light Installation
newoski:
Hi Guys,
I'm using Tippers kit (similar to TinyArcadeMachine) and am trying to figure out the best way/placement to mount the marquee light.
Do I need to mount the LEDs centered directly the behind the marquee?
Or can I simply mount the LED strip to the top of the marquee retainer?
Thanks,
Owen
Generic Eric:
--- Quote from: newoski on October 21, 2014, 09:22:00 am ---Hi Guys,
I'm using Tippers kit (similar to TinyArcadeMachine) and am trying to figure out the best way/placement to mount the marquee light.
Do I need to mount the LEDs centered directly the behind the marquee?
Or can I simply mount the LED strip to the top of the marquee retainer?
Thanks,
Owen
--- End quote ---
You'll need to post a link to "Tipper's Kit" or at least pictures of the current state of your build if you want any true insight.
newoski:
This -- only difference is mine is MDF
Generic Eric:
Is your marquee "box" only accessible from the front? Is the plexi removable after mounting?
If so, find a temporary way to mount it. How much light you need is going to be based on the colors of the marquee you mount anyhow.
So,
* Decide on your marqee
* Print your maquee
* put some test lights up
* Temporaryily mount your maquee
* See if you like it
* Add more lights if you don't like it.
Also speakers.
Where are you going to fit your speakers? Mount those first, then your light.
DeLuSioNal29:
Just make sure your light is in FRONT of the speakers, or else you will see the shadow of the speakers on your marquee.
If it were me, I'd buy two L brackets and attach them to the top inside of the marquee area. Then use velcro strips to attach an LED light or cold cathode tube to them.
You may want to check out this as well (although be sure that it will fit first before you buy it) - It comes with Velcro by the way.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380401847045?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
DeLuSioNaL29
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