LED lighting.

[Stub Mandrel]

On 13/08/2025 at 10:02, Phil Starr said:

I can never work out if this is just common sense or I am slightly bonkers/obsessive

 

You are not alone. I can only keep things tidy if they have a place.

[Stub Mandrel]

I bought some cheap PARs from Amazon. Aside from cheap plugs they are great, sound to light, dmx and everything. I ordered two more and they were basically remote control light bulbs.

 

They must have sent the wrong model the first time.

 

I have a few other bits and keep meaning to get a decent Derby.

 

I also bought two tiny USB 'R2D2' lights from Temu for about a fiver each. I got the idea after seeing similar ones at a club. Sat at the back they cover a huge area of ceiling and back wall with gently moving patterns of rgb dots that chase through the combinations. Take 2 minutes to set up and add a lot to gigs in little venues where there's no room for proper lighting.

[Woodinblack]

3 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

I also bought two tiny USB 'R2D2' lights from Temu for about a fiver each. I got the idea after seeing similar ones at a club. Sat at the back they cover a huge area of ceiling and back wall with gently moving patterns of rgb dots that chase through the combinations. 

 

I bought a laser from aliexpress for a fiver inc shipping. Powered by USB, works surprisingly well and adds some patterns and a few LED colours.

[Stub Mandrel]

1 hour ago, Woodinblack said:

 

I bought a laser from aliexpress for a fiver inc shipping. Powered by USB, works surprisingly well and adds some patterns and a few LED colours.

 

 

I have a couple and so does our lead guitarist which is a bit much! Pink Floyd eat yer heart out!

 

It's ridiculous how cheap they can be and that even on usb power they are bright enough for a club.