DMXBandit Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I have a Source Vaporizer which has similar problems, I think the majority of those types are all the same rebranded basic unit. However there is this firmware update mod which fixes the issues and adds some other features. The Stairville, as well as others, is listed as compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norty303 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Wow, thats some serious upgrade. I have concerns over the blinder function without fans, but it does provide some useful features otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattw Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I have a chauvet megastrobe which is all I need really as I only have a small lighting rig its 1500watt and I find it perfect for my needs. I originally brought a generic 1500watt DMX strobe off ebay for £70 but had to replace it as the main problem was when you hit the strobe button on my controller there was a delay before it fired, I assumed it was to do with how the capacitors charged up. The megastrobe cost me £100, it has 2 channels with intensity and flash rate with a blinder option and the main thing is it fires as soon you tell it too. I think it is ideal if you only do small venues. Seems quite well built too although I havent used it that much yet. I have run it off a 13amp domestic supply with bits of other kit without blowing/tripping anything but im not sure weather thats a good or bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norty303 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I'm in the process of ordering a load of the mod chips that are linked in DMXBandits post above as I and a number of people I work with use the Stairville units. I'll report back when I've had a chance to test them, particularly around the blinder function, and whether the 'virtual' temp sensing really does prevent meltdown. Given that it seems to give a very similar functionality to the Atomics (on low power mode) I'm curious to see how it improves them (or blows up!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norty303 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I did threaten to report back about the mod chips, so here it is... WOW! Not only do you get the improved functionality, the actual output is significantly increased over the normal unit. Power consumption is much higher now, 13a is no longer enough to power them and I was popping fuses on demand with the blinder function at less than full output power. I'm going to get one hooked up to a 16a inline breaker and see if I can pop that to get an idea of how much power they are consuming, however I can say that for the price (6 euros) these are probably the best value items I've ever bought! The virtual heat sensing does work, although I've not had them out in anger yet. Hendrick does say that they've never melted one down yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamtastic3 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Good of you to finally reply with feedback. So how are the electrics in the unit - nothing is getting frazzled yet? Was it easy to install? I'm tempted to follow this up with my unit but I like the fact that I have it on the same power circuit as 4 moving lights and have never blown the 16A trip yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norty303 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Easy install, (6 screws) so long as you remember to bend the reset pin out. I prised the old one out gently with a big flat blade screwdriver and the new one just pressed home. So far the limit with these has been my domestic power supply at home. Got a gig at the end of the month where we should have a 32a supply for a pair so they'll be used in anger for 10hrs+ I'm also going to get an opportunity to run them back to back with an Atomic so I will try to give an objective view of how they compare. Not sure photography will prove anything in that scenario, they're both very bright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYLASER Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Another vote for the Hungaroflash Quasar. One of these will easily "white out" a 5000 pax venue when used as a blinder.You will require a 32A supply though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinE Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Another vote for the Hungaroflash Quasar Hungaroflash are the strobes responsible for lighting up Earls Court at PLASA...you cant miss them, no matter where in the hall you are at the time! (even upstairs!). http://www.avl.be/images/hungaroflash/tlight_01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mBull Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 HQ Power - nuclear 3000w DMX strobe Looks the same as the Atomic 3000same wattage, same color tempreture Not sure if colorchanger will fit. and don't know if they have colorchangers aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 mBull; the topic you are replying to is over 3 years old.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goboloco Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Good thread I thought. I enjoyed the read.However mr bull must have bought shares in the company with his 1 post!I have a question that has a place in this thread. I use my movers to cause a strobe effect with blue and red.{mainly for daft punk songs you understand) do I need to use the same precautions that you would need with a true and fast dedicated strobe? I do 1 bank red, the other bank blue. Its fast, but without the "time warp" effect if you get me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Do I need to use the same precautions that you would need with a true and fast dedicated strobe?Could you explain which precautions you refer to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Robinson Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Do I need to use the same precautions that you would need with a true and fast dedicated strobe?Could you explain which precautions you refer to?Presumably the need to display signs? Although that's not a massively difficult precaution. On the topic of these strobes, has anyone managed to get them to an intensity where you get a stroboscopic effect without whiting out the audience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yes... I was curious at the use of the word "precaution"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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