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gingerbreadhouse
11-18-2007, 10:47 PM
I am going to attempt a 20 foot mega tree. Is anyone else planing on building one. I think mine will be non computer controlled scince I don't know how to control lights with a computer.
Frosty
11-18-2007, 11:31 PM
I wanted to build one for two years now.....But i am having amperage problems this year not too many more strings on that circuit :)

You have seen the pics how they are put together right? with the hooks and all?
IGotUbaby
11-19-2007, 05:59 AM
Of coarse this is computer control... but no reason why couldn't have this with static lights with blinking bulbs
http://www.nevadachristmas.com/Megatree.htm

http://www.plymouthlights.com/megatree.htm

Hope this helps
SantaPaws
11-19-2007, 07:19 AM
I can suggest a few vendors for controlers. Would be cool to see that mega tree lit up.

www.animatedlighting.com I know Disney uses theirs. They are a little pricy.

http://www.lightorama.com/ I don't have know too much about them but was told they are cheaper.
Frosty
11-19-2007, 07:29 AM
LOR's are very very easy .....mess with there software demo and you will see how easy it is...VERY SIMPLE!
SantaPaws
11-19-2007, 07:45 AM
I was told it was. I don't think they are as expensive as Animated Lighting. Plus Aniamted Lighting are starting to come out with 3 phase controlers which will be able to handle more current. But if everyone uses LEDs, you don't need it.
Mistress Muffy
11-19-2007, 09:23 PM
Hey Hey....we're starting to build things!!!!

The Muffster
gingerbreadhouse
11-20-2007, 12:54 PM
I was thinking scince this is my first mega tree maybe I will build it 10ft tall, or is that to small?
I was also thinking of animating the tree with one of those cheap light controllers, fond at costco.
gingerbreadhouse
11-20-2007, 08:52 PM
Maybe I will just use mutti fuction lights to animate the tree.
Frosty
11-20-2007, 10:20 PM
10 foot is not too small at all. Or even two 10 footers. It does not have to be animated save money on animation this year and buy more lights then animation will be something to shoot for next year. :)
Sickie Ickie
11-20-2007, 10:32 PM
You can even train little ants to carry sequins up and down the lines next year to save on electricity bills. :)