Thanks. I just bought a 2x4-ft. sheet of 1/2 inch acrylic from Amazon for $150. That's not cheap, but if the size of my prints stays the same (4x9 inches), I can make 20 prints from that piece--$7.50 each. That does not include the cost of the other components, including the 1/8-inch thick acrylic covering. It would be possible to make something similar from a picture frame, as long as it was deep enough to accommodate some lights. The footprint transparency could be taped to the inside of the picture frame's glass. An advantage of the acrylic version is that it's pretty much indestructible, as well as water resistant/proof.
This page from LOR has most of the parts. Unfortunately you have to assemble the AC-to-DC controller yourself. You'll need an enclosure, power supply, mounting plate and CMB board. On top of that, you'll need LOR show software. All told, you'll be out a couple hundred dollars. You could use one of the preassembled controllers--say, one with 16 plugs--but because those connectors are AC, you'd have to attached a 12-volt AC-to-DC adapter to each plug (they're not expensive but are bulky). store.lightorama.com/collections/controller-kits-assembly-required
So cool! My mind is exploding with so many different ways to use this technique.
That is just a fantastic idea for a project. Shaking the trick-or-treat bag to you for how you’re working through the issues doing a fantastic job
I love this, I can’t wait to see the finished version.
Amazing
Wow that genius!! Just take my money already and sell them! I wonder if there's a cheaper alternative than acrylic?
Thanks. I just bought a 2x4-ft. sheet of 1/2 inch acrylic from Amazon for $150. That's not cheap, but if the size of my prints stays the same (4x9 inches), I can make 20 prints from that piece--$7.50 each. That does not include the cost of the other components, including the 1/8-inch thick acrylic covering. It would be possible to make something similar from a picture frame, as long as it was deep enough to accommodate some lights. The footprint transparency could be taped to the inside of the picture frame's glass. An advantage of the acrylic version is that it's pretty much indestructible, as well as water resistant/proof.
This is incredible!
If you don’t mind sharing which Light-o-Rama package did you use for this? They have many many options. Thanks!
This page from LOR has most of the parts. Unfortunately you have to assemble the AC-to-DC controller yourself. You'll need an enclosure, power supply, mounting plate and CMB board. On top of that, you'll need LOR show software. All told, you'll be out a couple hundred dollars. You could use one of the preassembled controllers--say, one with 16 plugs--but because those connectors are AC, you'd have to attached a 12-volt AC-to-DC adapter to each plug (they're not expensive but are bulky).
store.lightorama.com/collections/controller-kits-assembly-required
Are the LEDs black light or just blue/purple?
Just blue strip lights (it was a toss-up between blue or green).