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Connor Ehrgood
United States
Приєднався 15 кві 2013
*This will be better soon, I need to work on getting good videos up before I focus on coming up with a good about me*
Controlling GrandMA3 Programming Encoders | A Reverse Engineering Project
I'm very happy with MA3 for controlling my shows, but I've been battling the on-screen programming encoders while programming.
Unfortunately, MA removed the ability to control these encoders over OSC, so I can't use ShowCockpit to control them with MIDI.
Follow along with me as a build a solution to this problem, and get some updates on my world along the way!
Parts Used:
ESP32 (Easily subbed with Raspberry Pi Pico)
EC11 Rotary Encoder
3D Printed Parts
Programming Language:
Micropython
Software Tools Used:
VSCode
Thonny
OnShape
3D Printed Parts:
cad.onshape.com/documents/e4068f88f79df88689e225e4/w/d680212112d52a33029a920d/e/0aa4ed0d2cc4f5844ecc6d26?renderMode=0&uiState=64b377109285b05be8d90f5a
**GITHUB LINK WILL BE ADDED SOON**
Unfortunately, MA removed the ability to control these encoders over OSC, so I can't use ShowCockpit to control them with MIDI.
Follow along with me as a build a solution to this problem, and get some updates on my world along the way!
Parts Used:
ESP32 (Easily subbed with Raspberry Pi Pico)
EC11 Rotary Encoder
3D Printed Parts
Programming Language:
Micropython
Software Tools Used:
VSCode
Thonny
OnShape
3D Printed Parts:
cad.onshape.com/documents/e4068f88f79df88689e225e4/w/d680212112d52a33029a920d/e/0aa4ed0d2cc4f5844ecc6d26?renderMode=0&uiState=64b377109285b05be8d90f5a
**GITHUB LINK WILL BE ADDED SOON**
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Відео
A Look at a Cheap Fiber Splicer - Signal Fire? AI9
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This is a "No effort November" style look at a cheap fiber splicer that my little business purchased. I actually filmed this WELL over a year ago. The splicer has seen a good deal of use and is still going strong. Some of the little channel and personal details given at the end of this video are now different. Keep an eye out for another video to be posted very soon detailing the big changes an...
A Look at My Current Lighting Rig + Show Highlights
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Per request, here's a brief look at my current lighting rig along with some show clips. Enjoy!
Sharpy Clone Repair | Beam 230 DMX Issues Fixed
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I bought some super cheap sharpy clones and unfortunately, they were defective right out of the box. Luckily, it's an easy fix.
![[Abandoned 🙁] Project Preview | Rotating Indexable Gobos (and more) to a Cheap LED Moving Spot](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/eajEdBBxecI/mqdefault.jpg)
[Abandoned 🙁] Project Preview | Rotating Indexable Gobos (and more) to a Cheap LED Moving Spot
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Hi all, I've abandoned this project, as I've very rapidly outgrown these fixtures. I'm going to leave it up for idea spreading purposes. A few months ago I posted a video about creating custom gobo wheels for some of these dirt-cheap LED movers. The result was great, but I want more!
Cheap LED Moving Spot Gobo Wheel Upgrade
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I bought a set of cheap LED moving spot fixtures. They're pretty decent, but I wanted to give them that extra little bit of usability, so I 3D printed custom gobo wheels for the fixture. Follow me through this process from start to beginning to see how I did it! Part file: www.prusaprinters.org/prints/66456-led-mini-moving-spot-custom-gobo-wheel
1967 Seeburg Stereo Showcase SS160 Converted to MP3
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Please feel free to ask any questions in the comment section.
Playing Around With the Canon T3i (600D)
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Hey there guys! Today while I was practicing manual focus, I recorded some video that I turned into this. I also threw a few stills that I thought looked pretty nice in there at then end. Please tell me what you think, and make sure to watch in 1080p! Thanks! Music: Slow motion bensound.com
Jimmy at McDonald Skate Park
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Hi there! Welcome to the Ehrack Digital Arts Channel! This is just a video that I put togather for my friend Jimmy. Please keep in mind, this is my first skate video ever, so my camera work is not perfect... I had a bit of a hard time keeping focus on the fast moving subjects, and I don't have a fluid video head for my tripod, but I think it came out pretty okay. Thanks for watching! Music: Act...
In the past, fusion splicers used to be quite expensive. However, with more manufacturers entering the market, prices have become more affordable. If you're in need of a fusion splicer, feel free to reach out to us for consultation!
Thanks for the great video. What is the orange jacket stripper called?
100% Respect ✌🏻😎🇦🇺
Your Mods look GREAT 👍🏻
What did you do with the old gobo wheels?
Stop flapping your hand around damn
Not sure we're my boss bought. But I really like it. And it has worked well. Use patient s and it will serve you well
hey @ConnorEhrgood, realy nice Video, apreachiate your work! is ther any chance to get the Code of that ? "GITHUB LINK WILL BE ADDED SOON" 🙈 That would be awsome :) And the best would be to add already a licence :) Thank you verry much 😊
It's a shame that the project wasn't continued. I think the idea of incorporating such functions into the moving spot of size is really cool. I'm currently thinking about replicating the gobo wheel idea from the previous video for 5 moving spots. Maybe there will be another update to the modified moving spot in the future :)
So i got one of those and i like them but i wanted some more power so i order a 20w led kit and made a 3dmodel and got 2 gobo wheels and a color wheel and i put in the led and the ouput looks like an 2w flaslight for some reason it realy is not bright do u have some tips for that?
Your hand is distracting.
It's a "you" problem 😂
thanks for this video
Very cool
This is epic, what songs is playing in the background?
Hey Conner. For a medium sized bang which is easy to set n strike I think you nailed it. Now this was 2 years ago as I watch it now in 2024....What state is this venue in and what did this gig alone earn you for the night, or rather afternoon and into the late night?
love the Chair ! i know a guy who bought one years ago .... we could not stop laughing
Fixtures still working?
Indeed they are. Though, they only come out a time or two a year now. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much. Your videos help me a lot because I’m really new to this! Out of curiosity why did you decide to start working with lights?
Hello, nice video. I was watching and it came to my mind that you could spray it with black spray instead of the folium :)
Hey, thanks! Paint may be an option, but the black would likely turn too much of the light into heat and melt the plastic. Perhaps a good, opaque, white paint would do it. Thanks for watching!
The Chinese and app's ??? 😉
Does it still work properly?
Maybe rather than 3d printing these out of plastic you could send them off to a cheap laser service. similar to the service used to make stencils for solder paste? Idk if sendcutsend can do this or not.
There was a brief while I though about this for making them in bulk to sell. It would totally work. I've done this before for more standard gobos. Quick turnaround and mega cheap. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely love the video. You’re right. It’s a gamble gor the price, but pretty cheap and unbeatable compared to the alternatives
Can you please attempt a splice with some 200um core fiber?
There's NO problem what so ever to wipe it after cleaving at all.
The fiber end face can and WILL get contaminated. I mean sure you can do whatever method you want at the end of the day…it’s not the common practice in the states however.
If you want minimal lint towels.... just regular mcdonalds napkins work great.
Ha! We've found this to be the case as well
I am starting in this world of fiber, what ranges do you think are appropriate, 0.0db to 0.3db?
I started a little while ago. They say you can allow up to 0.05db, but anything beyond 0.02 I just do over.
Nice work! I wonder if heat resistant paint would be better
Thanks! A good, opaque white paint may be able to pull this off. It would come down to whether the little bit of heat wicking provided by the aluminum tape is actually needed, and that is something I'm not sure of. Worth a shot, I'd say! Thatns for watching!
Hi Conner…..still playing with Quarters, BUT, can I ask you WHERE IS THE FREE PLAY BUTTON? Thank you!
how to purchase the conversion kit
Very cool video! I have a few of these lights and never even thought about the upgrade potentials. I like the CMY colour mixing idea as well, it sounds very difficult to accomplish though. Have you considered whether adding RGB led modules along with the built in white one to get RGB colour mixing is feasible? I have no experience in this type of modding so perhaps you've ruled it out for an obvious reason, sounds more doable to me off the top of my head though
Hey, thanks for watching! I've considered using an RGB LED, but I suspect I would struggle to source a sufficiently bright LED and know that my limited optical knowledge would likely not yield the nice even mix I'd be after, although maybe it's simpler than I'm thinking. Looks like there's room for others to improve these further!
afak on 2 show cockpit controls the encoders via the webremote
I believe that is the case. My understanding is that the entire MA2 integration in SC is through the web UI. I'm thinking it worked differently on MA2 in that maybe it had discrete commands and control instead of implementing a remote desktop type thing. Not sure, though. Thanks for watching!
yep, the ma2 web remote does have discrete commands instead of this action at pixel position system. neat project btw
I'm working on a very similar project but for the ETC Eos software, luckily for me they have an open source usb-serial implementation with some well commented example code for arduino. Very cool though, I will make something similar if/when i switch to MA
I love this! Add a ws28XX strip with indicators for presetfeaturetype.
Hey! Thanks for watching! I was hoping I would be able to make these backlit like the ones on the console, but that opens a pretty big can of worms when using the web ui method because the console only sends back a video stream, no discrete data. That means we'd have to receive a video stream and try to process it to extract data. Possible? Yes, but we'd likely need more processing power and a whole lot more code. At that point a lua setup of some sort may be a better option. This is just the beginnings of a larger project I'm calling OpenSurface. Keep an eye out for updates on that!
Do i get the led lamp of this light from somewhere ❓
Did you make a kit?
Closer than ever, but progress has been slow. This has been sitting on the back burner for, what, 5 years now? Some day! I have a new job now and will hopefully have a bit more free tome to wrap this up. Keep an eye out! Thanks For watching!
You said cheap? 800? You are probably a millionaire
Ah, if only! Maybe some day, but definitely not today. These are just cheap compared to the bigger name ones that range in price from about $10,000 to $50,000. Definitely an investment for us, but one that's paid off pretty well so far!
Sick, so it held up well? Any recent or minor issues to be aware of? @@ConnorEhrgood
In my currency we paid for the same at 3.9k FJD 😢
This is cheap for fusion splicers
The typical name brand splicer starts @ $5000. So, yes, cheap.
Love your work mate, well done!
how many watts sir?
It's possible to splice fiber with 1070nm for a laser cutter?
it doesn't matter what NM is sent through the fibre, just need to know if it is SM or MM fibre
Very interested sir have 5 years of experience in splicer Can u give me opportunity for this
do you know where to get spare parts for these as i bought a pair and there missing the lens that sits over the led
Hmm... They're so cheap I'm not sure anyone bothers to sell spare parts. :/
@@ConnorEhrgood I managed to find the parts on aliexpress
@@iceman1st1 Nice!
Nice!
very impressive work for such a crappy fixture but I applaud you!
Did u come up with a kit to convert?
Hi, we are planning to use some leftover direct burial fiber in a project. This fiber is a 24 ribbon. If we separate the strands out and splice individually, I can't see why this machine wouldn't work. If it's 9/125 SM, the machine shouldn't really care about anything past the cladding, right?
We've actually done this a time or two. Not ideal, but totally works!
Yes you can split ribbon fibre and splice in a signal fibre splicer it just painstaking, I have done this in an emergency where I didn't have access to a ribbon splicer
Insane! 😉 Nice job!!!!
Thanks for watching and your kind words! Much more to come! Modular, road-worthy, computer-independent/integrated, custom control surfaces anyone? How about an ultra-affordable, multi channel, config-free, decentralized, internet agnostic, networked comms system (This one may or may not already be built! 👀) ? Stay tuned!
Thanks for the Video We just bought a Signal fire A1-9 We hope it will meet the needs that we have now for SM fiber.
How are you ? Tell me how you found it, is it good or bad?
When I put a Vfl on my fusion splices they are lit up slightly Is that normal?
Hmm... Generally our splices (all SM) are near zero loss and don't usually leak enough light from a VFL to be visible. I haven't looked at any in complete darkness, though.
Igen, ha magra illeszt a hegesztőgép.
Hi, could you provide a little more detail about the split signals in your amp setup? I didn’t really understand this. Thanks!
For sure! Each set of speaker drivers in the machine is built to handle a specific frequency range. In this case, the upper ones are for high and mid frequencies (with components on the driver to separate them further) and the lower drivers are for low frequencies. There are dedicated pieces of equipment used to split out these signals called crossovers, but I cheaped out and did it different. All I did was use the amps eqs to remove the frequencies that aren't wanted from each set of drivers respectively. So, on the LF amp, turn the high end all the way down. On the HF/MF, turn the low end all the way down. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!