richardc1983 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 by luck I have come across someone selling the same lights as I have on ebay. he is in canada, he also has a controller that is pre programmed with lots of shows which is exactly what im wanting, the voltage over there is 120v will I be able to get this to work in the uk. im assuming the controller wil use an transformer plug type thing. What do I need to get to get this to work over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 1: How on earth could he have shows "pre-programmed" that would be of any use to you whatsoever? 2: Without the make or model, we can't tell you whether it will be possible to get it to work over here. In the light of (1), though, why not buy a controller over here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc1983 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 cos he owns the same lights as me geni scan 2;s look at the ebay add Ebay link Hes tellin me though that he will charge me $250 for the controller but shippin is $1100 so I think something dont sound right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 and he wants Western Union too????!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBoomal Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Think you're being a bit unfair. As I read it he only accepts cards via paypal. $1100 does seem a bonkers amount to ship though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXbydesign Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 sounds a bit DODGY!!! id just buy a controller this side of the pond and do your own programming!!!! have a nice day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Ah, I see. I have a great show I programmed using some Strand SLs. If anyone asks they can have a disk of it. $1100 shipping, mind. That's sarcasm, by the way. Shows are based on how they look - the programming has to take into account the positioning, number and exact circumstances of the rig. I'll put the next bit in bold for you: The existing programming will look like crap outside of the exact circumstances of the original rig. Which you don't know. Seriously, learn to program your own shows. Who knows? They might be pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc1983 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Anyone in the leeds area want to come and do this for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc1983 Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 right ive now got a proper link to the ebay controller that he is selling. American DJ Controller He quoted me for the 4 scanners as he thought I wanted those. so its only about $50 so all in all I would be paying about £150 for the controller and all the programs all ready setup for my lights. One question I want to ask though the controller doesnt have a joy stick? How important is that? Pan and tilt are controlled on sliders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwion Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 How's about considering something likehttp://www.thomann.de/gb/stairville_dmxmaster_i.htmorhttp://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_lc2412_...htmischpult.htmthat will give you the chance to work on, and to improve your own programming skills? Cheaper, by eck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norty303 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 One question I want to ask though the controller doesnt have a joy stick? How important is that? Pan and tilt are controlled on sliders Have a look around at some proper LX desks and see how many have joysticks... you'll find it's not too many, most use faders, jog wheels or rollers on just X or Y parameters individually. So the absence of a joystick shouldn't impair your ability to use it. In fact, as you're planning on buying a ready programmed one, you shouldn't need the joystick at all. The joysticks traditionally have a terrible resolution and are unusable on cheap desks anyway. The reason why they put them on is to make them more attractive to the end user who feels they are getting more bang for buck than without one. If you look at the last 3 years worth of Chauvet (Soundlab, Stairville, etc) controllers, the functions have changed very little although they have come with a varity of input devices from faders, to jog wheels to joysticks, each time at slightly greater cost to the end user, whilst essentially doing very little else extra. I have to question what your useage is? Are you a mobile jock? Or a fledgling lighting op/designer? If its the former then I think you should take the time to learn to program the controller so you can amend things if you need to spot certain areas for certain gigs. If its the latter then you need to be looking higher than the desks you're considering - or prepare to spend the money again in a few months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oovis Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 It looks like this thread may be drawing to a natural close as he's bought the unit, according to ebay :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc1983 Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 The guy has quoted me $250 for shipping to ensure delivery by monday.Im paying $250 for the unit already as hes spent the time programming it. What you reckon he trying to scam me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boswell Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Don't forget that UK customs will also want some cash off you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonino Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 BUY IT FROM THE UK!!!!!! the programming will NOT be suitable! it is VERY likely that the lights YOU have do not work in the same way as the lights HE has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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