Behind the Scenes- a sneaky peak at what goes on indoors to make the display work, and keep it doing so. These pictures show the interesting and not-so-interesting technical aspects of my setup.
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- Why don`t they make all miniature light bases the same?
Inside the newly assembled panel prior to wiring -
- Painted bulbs drying in the warmth
Loads of lights stretched out over the bannisters -
- New LED lights on test
The new power control and monitor system -
- Electronic box of tricks to perform the switching
A veritable rat`s nest of wiring -
- Central Command 2003 - tidier than usual!
The completed panel set into its cupboard space -
- Transformers and wiring under the bench
Power distribution and switching cabinets outside -
- New relays in the grey cabinet
New layout in the black cabinet -
- Junction boxes feeding the light-trees
Improvised connection to one of the Snowflakes -
- Cables coming out as they always do
Cunningly disguised junction box for the spiral-trees -
- Plenty of bricks and stakes stop them blowing over
The new Webcam mounted to the garage roof -
- Extension cord feeding the bushes
Excess LED lights gathered up behind a bush -
- Is it me or is that hole bigger than last year?
Mini-tree plug lightly dusted in snow -
- Jumble of connectors at the top of the tallest tree
More excess lights gathered round the back -
- Wide shot looking into the garage
SACB programmable sequencer unit for the trees -
- Home-made multi-outlet box in the garage
Low voltage power supplies for strobes and LEDs -
- Metal hangers supporting the garland Snowflakes indoors
Bench power supplies feeding the LED-C7 bulbs -
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