OLIVER & RILEY RF batman lights – part 1

This set of bats are using RF controllers that don’t require line-of-sight so I don’t have to mount the controller behind bat head with the IR diode poking up – always a tricky part of the build.

I planning to install the controller in the middle below the name cutout and we’ll have to work out that when we get to that part of the lighting stage.  



Prepping to cut some blanks.

Al's Workshop updates

Finished the Serengeti Giraffe and made up a more comprehensive grab kit for picture frame hardware and related stuff. In particular those little pan head wood screws that are very handy!

What’s for tea?

Fresh road kill off the Hume highway with roast potatoes & veggies...yum.

Al's Workshop update

Arrived this afternoon 2 x RF controllers with remotes. This was one of those 'nifty moments' where I came up with the idea to use left over materials - in this case LED strips.

Since the start of COVID how many bats have I done...dunno lost count. Each bat consumes 1.5M so for the 2M light kits that's 0.5 or for 3M light kits 1.5M - leftovers.

The RGB kits range in price from around $12 - $16 and these RF controller kits were about $6 so by using the leftover strips I can save 6 - 10 bucks per bat light. When you working with a dollar here and a dollar there - that's quite a saving!

Serengeti Giraffe progress

With regard to my Al's Workshop 'Serengeti Giraffe silhouette wall light $60' preview post here is the real thing - A3 size Giraffe nearly finished. Doing another check before final assembly tomorrow morning.

Chinavirus update

Al's Workshop updates

 

A3 Giraffe is glued down onto the picture board.