Apollo LED Remote Control Ambient Lighting Kit! from neon-lights

[Noodleman]

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This Thread
This thread is a spill over from our main thread which can be found here:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288857

Our main thread still offers our neon lighting kits, remote control upgrades for the neon kits as well as other items.

Home Cinema Choice Review
We have recently been reviewed by home cinema choice, I have scanned a copy of the article from the magazine, and have made it available online.

You can view here:
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/media//home_cinema_choice/apollo_review.jpg

Apollo Kit Name & History
As I am sure some of you are aware. we have been developing a new LED ambient lighting kit. Earlier in the year, it was refered to as the "v2" kit. This has been changed to the Apollo lighting kit, named after Apollo, god of the sun.

This kit was developed after listening to forum members requests. We have tried to put in as many of the more popular features as possible. Thank you to those people who spent their time letting us know their opinions.

Awards
The Apollo kit has been awarded a Best Buy award from home cinema choice magazine.

Apollo Kit Features
As mentioned above, we have tried to cram as many features into this kit as possible from the many people wanted. The Apollo kit offers the following key features:

-> 3 Light Transition Modes
-> Fixed Solid Colour Mode
-> Supports up to 6 light bars
-> No heat generated from the kit
-> 5 preset brightness settings from full to very low/dim
-> 7 memory spaces to save your best colours to
-> Recall your saved colours at the touch of a button (fade to colour)
-> IR Remote Control
-> Works with Harmony Remotes (and other similar solutions)
-> Light Pulse Mode (breath)
-> RGB Blending (Mix your own colours using 6 RGB Buttons from the remote)
-> 1 Million colours
-> Timer Function (lights turn off after 1-5 hours use)
-> Light bars are extendable with expansion cables
-> Low power usage
-> Various sizes of LED tube available
-> Easy to install with improved mounting hardware
-> 32 button credit card size remote control
-> IR Receiver on cable so can be moved
-> Brighter LED Lights
-> 50,000 Hours Life per LED
-> Set the colour temp of white (3500k, 5500k, 6500k or 8500k)
-> Speed control for light filter

Accessories
We have a better range of accessories for the Apollo lighting kit than our original kit. Quite often people requested different size LED tubes, well now you have them. We will offer single tubes, as well as blister packs with 2 tubes in them. If you are picking your kit up from a shop other than ourselves, you will only be able to buy the extra tubes in packs of 2.

-> 9" LED Tubes
-> 15" LED Tubes
-> 24" LED Tubes
-> LED Tube Expansion Cables (1 - 5 meters, can be daisy chained)

Each pack of tubes will contain mounting brackets, screws and large sticky pads to cover various types of installs. These have been greatly improved since our original LED kit.

Whats in the box?
The boxed version of the Apollo lighting kit comes with the following items:
2 x 15" Light Bars + Mounting Hardware
1 x Light Control Box (Junction box for lights)
1 x IR Receiver (Plugs into control box)
1 x 32 Button remote control (inc batteries)
1 x instruction manual
1 x Power Supply

Media
Please be aware that my setup is not that good. All the various cables you see are for other things (speakers etc). The images are to show how bright and effective the Apollo kit can be. This is using 6 x 15" light bars. There are 3 bars in the under shelf, and 3 around the TV.


Front of the Box
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/box_front.jpg

Lights Off
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_off.jpg

Lights On Blue
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_blue.jpg

Lights on Green
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_green.jpg

Lights on Orange
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_orange.jpg

Lights on purple
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_purple.jpg

Lights on teil
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_teil.jpg

Lights on White
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/demo_lights_white.jpg

Remote Control
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/remote_smaller.jpg

Packed Accessories
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/uploads/apollo_9_light_bars.jpg

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/uploads/apollo_15_light_bars.jpg

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/uploads/apollo_24_light_bars.jpg

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/uploads/DSCF1850.JPG

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/Apollo_boxed_kit_front.jpg

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/Apollo_boxed_kit_back.jpg

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/Apollo_boxed_kit_side.jpg

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/uploads/apollo_unboxed_with_packing.jpg

MORE IMAGES HERE
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/gallery/portfolio.php?cat_id=7




Video Clips
See http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/apollo_wall_wash.AVI (9.1mb) for a small video clip of the lights wall washing. The wall wash is using 2 LED strips.

See http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/demo_stock/apollo/apollo_colours_fade.avi (32.7mb) for a video clip of the apollo kit starting to filter through 1mil colours. This only shows a few of the colours as it can take a while to show 1 million!

Costs
There are a few variations on what you can purchase with this kit. I have tried to cover most of them below. If i have missed something, please let me know and I will add it to the list.


Standard Boxed off shelf version
ITEM | RRP | AVForum Price
Standard Kit | £56.99 | £51

Various Light Bar Combinations
ITEM | RRP | AVForum Price
No Light Bars | £39.00 | £35.00
1 x 9" included | £44.99 | £40.00
2 x 9" included | £50.99 | £45.99
3x 9" included | £56.99 | £51.00
4x 9" included | £62.98 | £56.99
5x 9" included | £68.99 | £62.00
6x 9" included | £74.99 | £67.99
1 x 15" included | £47.99 | £43.00
2 x 15" included | £56.99 | £51.00
3x 15" included | £65.99 | £59.99
4x 15" included | £74.99 | £67.99
5x 15" included | £83.99 | £75.99
6x 15" included | £92.99 | £83.99
1 x 24" included | £56.25 | £50.99
2 x 24" included | £73.50 | £66.00
3x 24" included | £90.75 | £81.99
4x 24" included | £108.00 | £97.00
5x 24" included | £125.25 | £112.99
6x 24" included | £142.50 | £129.99

You can mix various sizes of light bars into your kit. You do not have to use all the same size. With this in mind, here are the prices for the single tubes:

Accessories RRP
SIZE | Pack of 2 | Single Light
24" | £34.50 | £17.25
15" | £17.99 | £8.99
9" | £11.99 | £5.99

Expansion Cables | £4.35 for 5 meter cable.


Accessories Discounted
SIZE | Pack of 2 | Single Light
24" | £31.05 | £15.53
15" | £16.19 | £8.09
9" | £10.79 | £5.39
Expansion Cables | £ £4.35 for 5 meter cable

Cost comparison for full kits based on RRP
Max Sizes
SIZE | total inches | Total Cost | Cost Per Inch
6x 9" | 54 | £74.97 | £1.39
6x15" | 90 | £92.97 | £1.03
6x24" | 144 | £142.50 | £0.99


How do I order
If you wish to purchase any products listed below at the forum special price, simply send me a Private Message. In your private message, state your full name, e-mail address, and the title of the item you wish to purchase. I will then send you an invoice via paypal, which can be paid using any debit/credit card, or if you have a paypal account you can pay using that. you do NOT require a paypal account to order.

I also accept nochex, Cheques and Direct Bank Transfers.

We do not accept orders over the telephone as we feel that people handing out their financial details isn't very secure. We only accept orders online.

[Noodleman]

APOLLO NEWS SECTION!

Today is an exciting day, lots happening and things are moving quickly.

The prototype Y splitter cable for the Apollo lighting kits has been approved, and will be put into production in the near future (after launch)

This means that the Apollo kit will now run up to 12 LED tubes from a single kit with the correct accessories.

We are also considering producing a 3 or 4 way splitter, which can possibly allow up to 18 and 24 LED strips to be used per kit, however this would require replacing the standard power supply and has not yet been approved.

[dolph]

Please remind me - how many tubes can be run off each kit?

[Noodleman]

Please remind me - how many tubes can be run off each kit?

You can run a maximum of 6 LED tubes per kit.

There *may* be a splitter cable coming to allow this to be doubled up, however this is not confirmed. It is still being developed and tested.

[dolph]

Would you think 2*24 and 2*15 behind a 42" LCD would be overkill?

[Noodleman]

Would you think 2*24 and 2*15 behind a 42" LCD would be overkill?

Is the screen wall mounted, or away from a wall?

I dont think it would be overkill for either, as it will light up the area around your screen ok. Its one of the reasons for the larger tubes, to allow a mixture of sizes for larger screen setups :)

[dolph]

Ok can you quote me up a kit with 2*24" and 4*15" (I'm using the extra 15" tubes to light up my AV cabinets).

Thanks

Dolph

Edit: An apologies for the number of tubes question, have just spotted the answer was in the first picture above.

[Noodleman]

Ok can you quote me up a kit with 2*24" and 4*15" (I'm using the extra 15" tubes to light up my AV cabinets).

Thanks

Dolph

Edit: An apologies for the number of tubes question, have just spotted the answer was in the first picture above.

Feel free to ask away :)

I shall be adding some more pics of the kit soon.

You also have a PM :)

[Noodleman]

The launch date has been put back for this kits I am afraid due to a mixup with the packaging at the factory :(

Its now looking like the second, or third weekend in August.

I will confirm the exact date as soon as I can for those of you who have already pre-ordered.

Alec.

[rambo13]

I Have a 50" wall mounted plasma. Would 4 X 15" bars be enough? Do i place them on all sides to get best effect? (Or would i be better of going for 2 x15 to top and bottom and 1 x 15 to each side?)

Thank you

[Noodleman]

I Have a 50" wall mounted plasma. Would 4 X 15" bars be enough? Do i place them on all sides to get best effect? (Or would i be better of going for 2 x15 to top and bottom and 1 x 15 to each side?)

Thank you

Hello :)

Can you let me know what screen you have? ( I can check dimensions etc for you then and let you know what I feel would be best for you)

Also, as your screen is wall mounted, how much space do you have between the rear of the screen, and the wall?

It is up to you if you light all 4 sides of the screen, some people only light up the top left and right, where as others light up everything. some may even just go for the sides. It is down to your preference. I would suggest all 4 sides, or the left/right/top combo :)

Alec.

[rambo13]

Hi, I have the Samsung Ps50Q97HDX and the gap betewwen rear and wall is about 5cm.:)

Cheers

Can you let me know what screen you have? ( I can check dimensions etc for you then and let you know what I feel would be best for you)

Also, as your screen is wall mounted, how much space do you have between the rear of the screen, and the wall?

It is up to you if you light all 4 sides of the screen, some people only light up the top left and right, where as others light up everything. some may even just go for the sides. It is down to your preference. I would suggest all 4 sides, or the left/right/top combo :)

Alec.[/QUOTE]

[Noodleman]

Hi, I have the Samsung Ps50Q97HDX and the gap betewwen rear and wall is about 5cm.:)

Cheers



Please correct me if my figures seem a bit out, i dont always trust information i find on the internet :p

Width: 123.1cm (48.5")
Height: 79cm (31.1")

if you plan to light the bottom, and top of the screen, i would go for 2x 24" tubes for the top, and 2 24" for the bottom. This will be a snug fit with .5cm between the lights for cables, but i dont see it being a problem. I will double check the tubes to make sure there isnt any excess length (like screw holes etc) that would mean you have part of the tube sticking out from behind your screen.

Then for each of the sides, again, 1 x 24" tube either side. This will use 6 tubes, which is the maximum (at the moment) that this kit will support.

The 5cm gap is also plenty to fit the tubes into.

:)

[Noodleman]

ive had a quick look, the size is an exact size. so a 24" tube is an actual 24" including any plastic bits on the ends etc. so 2x 24" would be ok

[Stel]

Hi Noodleman, interested in 1 of these kits, I will float mount a hansolo in carbonite cast on the wall,its 6 foot 6 high and 2 foot 6 wide, was thinking of the 4bar kit but what length tubes do you recommend and how much would that kit cost.

regards

Stel.:thumbsup:

[Noodleman]

Hi Noodleman, interested in 1 of these kits, I will float mount a hansolo in carbonite cast on the wall,its 6 foot 6 high and 2 foot 6 wide, was thinking of the 4bar kit but what length tubes do you recommend and how much would that kit cost.

regards

Stel.:thumbsup:

Hi Stel,

sorry, your going to need to explain that one again to me as I didnt understand some of the wording you used. float a dude from starwars? ;) hehe.

from the dimensions you mentioned, I am going to presume you are useing some sort of recess into the wall?

If you could just clarify for me, and I shall work out what I believe would be best for you :)

Many thanks

Alec :D

[Stel]

Hi Stel,

sorry, your going to need to explain that one again to me as I didnt understand some of the wording you used. float a dude from starwars? ;) hehe.

from the dimensions you mentioned, I am going to presume you are useing some sort of recess into the wall?

If you could just clarify for me, and I shall work out what I believe would be best for you :)

Many thanks

Alec :D

hi mate, i am attaching batons,at the back of the cast along the top and bottom and screw straight through into wall batons holding the plasterboard,this will put a 2inch space from the wall to the cast.
So i want some lighting to go into this 2inch deep space behind the cast.

I was thinking of 4 tubes spaced out from top to bottom of the cast centred.
what do you think seen as you know how bright these are,what width tubes,will 4 be enough.

sorry to be a pain,but wanna get it right without having to sell a kidney to finance it.:rotfl:

[Noodleman]

hi mate, i am attaching batons,at the back of the cast along the top and bottom and screw straight through into wall batons holding the plasterboard,this will put a 2inch space from the wall to the cast.
So i want some lighting to go into this 2inch deep space behind the cast.

I was thinking of 4 tubes spaced out from top to bottom of the cast centred.
what do you think seen as you know how bright these are,what width tubes,will 4 be enough.

sorry to be a pain,but wanna get it right without having to sell a kidney to finance it.:rotfl:

Got it :)

you have a 6ft height, now if you were to put the tubes straight, that would be 3 24" tubes each side.

You could use 4 24" tubes, and put them in a shape similar to the following

/\
\/

the only problem with this, is that you wouldnt have much light in the middle. You could get around this by using 2 x 9" strips, so the plascement of the lights might look something like this..

/
/ = 24"

| = 9"

/\
/ \
| |
\ /
\/

So, three possible solutions for you here.

4 x 24" strips in the 1st shape above

4x24" strips + 2 x 9" strips in the 2nd shape above

or, 6 x 24" strips, with 3 strips down each side.

You can always try the 4 tubes first of all, and if you feel that the distribution of the light isnt enough (missing the middle part) then you can always add on a couple of extra strips after.

Alec.

[Stel]

:spam:Got it :)

you have a 6ft height, now if you were to put the tubes straight, that would be 3 24" tubes each side.

You could use 4 24" tubes, and put them in a shape similar to the following

/\
\/

the only problem with this, is that you wouldnt have much light in the middle. You could get around this by using 2 x 9" strips, so the plascement of the lights might look something like this..

/
/ = 24"

| = 9"

/\
/ \
| |
\ /
\/

So, three possible solutions for you here.

4 x 24" strips in the 1st shape above

4x24" strips + 2 x 9" strips in the 2nd shape above

or, 6 x 24" strips, with 3 strips down each side.

You can always try the 4 tubes first of all, and if you feel that the distribution of the light isnt enough (missing the middle part) then you can always add on a couple of extra strips after.

Alec.


ok nice 1, so how much would a total set up for the 6 24inch tubes set up cost then......be gentle now:grin:

[Noodleman]

:spam:


ok nice 1, so how much would a total set up for the 6 24inch tubes set up cost then......be gentle now:grin:

Morning,

The RRP of the 6 x 24" combination is £142.50, however the AVForums discounted price is £129.99. The price is inclusive of delivery etc.

[Noodleman]

it is looking like the kit now wont be launched until mid august due to shipping delays! *sulk*

HOWEVER!!!

For those people who have already ordered, i have arranged for an advanced shipping of a limited number of Apollo kits, so you will get your items a few weeks BEFORE the release date.

This only applies to people who have already placed an order for the kit.

I will confirm an exact delivery date once it is confirmed. Expected within the next 16 days.

[rambo13]

[QUOTE=Noodleman;5149816]ive had a quick look, the size is an exact size. so a 24" tube is an actual 24" including any plastic bits on the ends etc. so 2x 24" would be ok[/QUOTE

Thanks for the info, will get intouch when stock arrives.

Cheers

[Noodleman]

[QUOTE=Noodleman;5149816]ive had a quick look, the size is an exact size. so a 24" tube is an actual 24" including any plastic bits on the ends etc. so 2x 24" would be ok[/QUOTE

Thanks for the info, will get intouch when stock arrives.

Cheers

No probs. you may wish to consider a pre-order. About 50% of our first shipment has already been sold, and with some advertisments and coverage from a few home cinema magazines coming up, stock may be very limited around the launch date.

[slowpoke]

Hi noodle, I have a 32 LCD so probably only need 2 strips behind the TV and one more behind my unit housing the kit.
Are the kits compattable with Harmony 525 remotes and if so how much will the kit be?

[Noodleman]

Hi noodle, I have a 32 LCD so probably only need 2 strips behind the TV and one more behind my unit housing the kit.
Are the kits compattable with Harmony 525 remotes and if so how much will the kit be?

Hiya,

Sorry for the delay in reply, i spent yesterday driving all day :(

The apollo kit is complient with the harmony remotes, as the harmony remotes can learn IR commands. Simply teach the remote the commands you want to use, and your ready to go :)

I have tested this using my harmony remote, and it works fine.

depending on what size strips you would like for your screen adjusts the price.

2 x 9" included : £45.99
2 x 15" included: £51
2 x 25" included: £66

Kind Regards,

Alec.

[slowpoke]

Hi Noodle, 3 x 9" is probably what I need then as I want to put one bar behind my AV unit. Can I order now?

[Noodleman]

Hi Noodle, 3 x 9" is probably what I need then as I want to put one bar behind my AV unit. Can I order now?

Hiya,

Yes you can pre-order now to guarentee a kit when they arrive. If you can pm me your details (email address etc) I will sort it out with you :)

Alec.

[slowpoke]

Hi Alec, one last question, is there enough cabling etc to put 2 lights behind the Tv and one light behind a unit below it?

Will PM my details to you now

[slowpoke]

Hi Alec, just to confirm, 9inch lights times 3 is £51 right?

[Noodleman]

Hi Alec, just to confirm, 9inch lights times 3 is £51 right?

That is correct :)

Alec.

[slowpoke]

Ive sent the money, any uodates on when I will get this delivered? cheers! :thumbsup:

[Noodleman]

Ive sent the money, any uodates on when I will get this delivered? cheers! :thumbsup:

Im still waiting on a firm date from the factory that produced the kit for me..

There was a holdup their end, due the packaging being delayed.

As soon as i can set a firm date, or have any updates I shall let you know :)

[BillyBilo]

Hi Noodleman,
How practical do you think it would be to light a whole room using these things? Maybe at skirting level with a reflector in front to send the light up the wall?:eek:

[Noodleman]

Hi Noodleman,
How practical do you think it would be to light a whole room using these things? Maybe at skirting level with a reflector in front to send the light up the wall?:eek:

These lights are not designed to be a main light for a room, but are designed to add effect, so I wouldn't suggest them for a main light for a room.

You can wall wash with the new Apollo lighting kit as seen in one of the video's above. If you were to add a reflector also, you would get a VERY good effect.

I know of a couple people who have planned to run these lights around ceiling grooves etc and I dont see any issues with doing this. It is one of the reasons why we have a larger tube with this kit.

There is also a unit in development that will allow the cables to be split into two, so you can run up to 12 light bars from a kit, however this is only in the prototype stage at the moment, and may not be ready in time for the initial launch.

[Noodleman]

UPDATE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE PRE-ORDERED

I have just had it confirmed that the advanced shipment of a limited number of kits has been dispatched.

So, if you have already pre-ordered you SHOULD get your kit within 7-10 days. I will confirm exactly when they have been dispatched to each person via your registered e-mail addresses.

*does a little dance*

[dolph]

Excellent news, can't wait...

[Noodleman]

MORE APOLLO NEWS!!!!

Today is an exciting day, lots happening and things are moving quickly.

The prototype Y splitter cable for the Apollo lighting kits has been approved, and will be put into production in the near future (after launch)

This means that the Apollo kit will now run up to 12 LED tubes from a single kit with the correct accessories.

We are also considering producing a 3 or 4 way splitter, which can possibly allow up to 18 and 24 LED strips to be used per kit, however this would require replacing the standard power supply and has not yet been approved.

Alec.

[slowpoke]

Hi noodle, I know I ordered last week but how long will I have to wait?

[Noodleman]

Hi noodle, I know I ordered last week but how long will I have to wait?

Hiya,

I have just checked our paperwork, your kit was ordered just after we arranged for a small number of kits to be sent sooner than our main order.

The kits are now bobbing about in the ocean on a boat, but I am expecting about 4 weeks, however i am at the mercy of the transport companys.

As soon as i am told the exact date for the boat to come in, i will let everybody know. :)

Alec.

[slowpoke]

OK!! :thumbsup:

[Noodleman]

I have updated the first post with some more images of the boxed version of the kit :)

Front, rear and sides.

[Noodleman]

THE FIRST FEW KITS HAVE ARRIVED INTO STOCK

There are only a very limited numer, all of the kits that arrived today are being dispatched tomorrow to some of the people who have pre-ordered.

There are not enough kits today to cover all of the pre-orders, but those of you who pre-ordered early will be getting yours this week.

I will be taking a lot more photo's this evening for the store etc, so will add them here also.

[Noodleman]

I am just confirming that those people who ordered early, your kits have been dispatched!

If you ordered 24" tubes, please be aware that they will arrive as a seperate item and may not arrive on the same day as your boxed kit. This is because of size restrictions at the post office

Oh, and also the fact there is another postal strike today doesnt help either :(

[Noodleman]

Hey peeps.

This is more a message for the people who have already had their kits early.

I would love to hear some feedback about how you are finding the kits etc if you could spare 5 mins. Any images of the installed kits would be fantastic also.

Oh, and there is a new user manual available from our web-site in the FAQ section for the kits also.

:)

[dolph]

Will do as soon as I have it - postal issues... not your fault.

Am finally getting to pick it up tomorrow!

[Noodleman]

Will do as soon as I have it - postal issues... not your fault.

Am finally getting to pick it up tomorrow!

Phew, for a min i was gonna panic, cuz the post office has been really poor latley with the strikes etc :(

[dolph]

All arrived and up and running perfectly! Well packaged, although the bubble wrap on the additional light bars is a nightmare to get into, I've torn my hands to shreds doing it.

Lamp holders and sticky pads system works very well, power cord is ample long enough, standard usb cables were just long enough to reach from the top of my 42" TV to the floor, although my TV isn't mounted that high (pics will show this later).

All in all it's looking very nice, will get out my tripod and do some pics later when it's properly dark, my camera is rubbish for video unfortunately so I may have to borrow one for that!

One small question, I can't seem to get the "set any colour you want" settings to work (the RGB buttons).... amazed by the amount of other functions supplied mind (e.g. sleep mode!)

[Noodleman]

All arrived and up and running perfectly! Well packaged, although the bubble wrap on the additional light bars is a nightmare to get into, I've torn my hands to shreds doing it.

Lamp holders and sticky pads system works very well, power cord is ample long enough, standard usb cables were just long enough to reach from the top of my 42" TV to the floor, although my TV isn't mounted that high (pics will show this later).

All in all it's looking very nice, will get out my tripod and do some pics later when it's properly dark, my camera is rubbish for video unfortunately so I may have to borrwo one for that!

One small question, I can't seem to get the "set any colour you want" settings to work (the RGB buttons).... amazed by the amount of other functions supplied mind (e.g. sleep mode!)

you will find that it takes quite a while to blend the RGB colours, so keeping your finger on the button for a couple mins you will get colour variations. You can see this if you set the lights to just blue, or another colour. (you will see just 1 colour led lit up on the bar) if you press and hold the buttons, you will see the other LED's come on and slowly change :)

Remember, 1 mil colours is a lot to go through, so it can take a while :)

if you need an updated manual, there is one in our FAQ section on the web-site, as it wasnt ready when the early kits were sent out :)

[dolph]

Cheers.

Wanted to confirm to other users that the kit works fine with my One4All Kameleon using the IR learning function...

[Noodleman]

Cheers.

Wanted to confirm to other users that the kit works fine with my One4All Kameleon using the IR learning function...

:D sorted

There is no reason why it shouldnt work with ANY Ir learning remote :)

[dolph]

Some quick photos... (click thumbnail...)

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http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/5381/img2519gn9.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2519gn9.jpg)

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/9388/img2524pg4.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2524pg4.jpg)

Rubbish Vids (hopefully) to follow once I can find somewhere to host them....

[dolph]

Those shockingly bad videos....Make sure you set the size to original, they're bad enough without some dodgy scaling as well!

1st - Example of colour changing mode...
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2223523179517025546&hl=en-GB

2nd - Example of different brightness settings (in the lower settings it looks as if the brightness "wobbles", this is the camera not the lights!)
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=5020620549111812790&hl=en-GB

3rd - Some with the TV on!
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-7850982461825080120&hl=en-GB

Hope this works....

[Noodleman]

Hi Dolph :)

You might want to try adjusting the angle of the LED tubes a little. so the LED's are not pointing directly at the wall behind (more to the side)

It should help reduce the bright spots you get around the tubes :)

looking good!

Appreciate you taking the time to take some images and video clips. Thanks :)

[dolph]

Looks a lot better than the photos show, the LED tubes are all pointing at quite an angle already....

The final configuration I went for is the two 24" tubes down the side of the LCD, two 15" across the top and two 15" behind the unit pointing upwards...

[skywalker1975]

When it states that a tube is 9", 15" or 24", is the measurement from end to end including the black plastic bit on the end, or is it the actual tube itself?

[Noodleman]

When it states that a tube is 9", 15" or 24", is the measurement from end to end including the black plastic bit on the end, or is it the actual tube itself?

Hello

It is the total length of the tube, inclusive of the clip parts. The plastic parts are not that long, they are slightly larger than the clip it plugs into.

[skywalker1975]

Hello

It is the total length of the tube, inclusive of the clip parts. The plastic parts are not that long, they are slightly larger than the clip it plugs into.

If I laid a 24" and then a 15" next to each other to cover the length at the top of my TV, would it look odd due to the differen't lengths?

[Noodleman]

If I laid a 24" and then a 15" next to each other to cover the length at the top of my TV, would it look odd due to the differen't lengths?

not at all. the tubes have been designed so you can line them up together regardless of their size. If i get chance tomorrow, i will try and get some pics for you so you can see how it looks :)

[skywalker1975]

not at all. the tubes have been designed so you can line them up together regardless of their size. If i get chance tomorrow, i will try and get some pics for you so you can see how it looks :)

Pics would be good.

The width behind the TV where I intend to fit the tubes is only 20mm, so will the tubes fit there so they can't be seen from the front? It is difficult to tell how wide the tubes are from the pictures.

Also, what are the dimensions of the holding clips?

[Noodleman]

Pics would be good.

The width behind the TV where I intend to fit the tubes is only 20mm, so will the tubes fit there so they can't be seen from the front? It is difficult to tell how wide the tubes are from the pictures.

Also, what are the dimensions of the holding clips?

hello.

Sorry, i havent managed to take any pics yet, and im on the road tomorrow, so i will have to do this the weekend for you.

Its been a bit mad here the past couple of days as we have been putting together a new workshop, with a bit more space.

I will measure up at the same time and get all the various dimensions for you :)

[skywalker1975]

hello.

Sorry, i havent managed to take any pics yet, and im on the road tomorrow, so i will have to do this the weekend for you.

Its been a bit mad here the past couple of days as we have been putting together a new workshop, with a bit more space.

I will measure up at the same time and get all the various dimensions for you :)

Thats fine. I want to order, but need to make sure that I get the right tube sizes. Let me know as soon as you can.

[Noodleman]

pics at last!

here are a couple pics :)

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/IMGP0560.JPG

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/IMGP0561.JPG

You can see the LED's are a little more dencer on the larger strips, however they are just as bright when lighting up an area :)

[skywalker1975]

pics at last!

here are a couple pics :)

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/IMGP0560.JPG

http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/apollo/IMGP0561.JPG

You can see the LED's are a little more dencer on the larger strips, however they are just as bright when lighting up an area :)

Can you please let me know the dimensions of the holding clip and the width of the tube?

[Noodleman]

Can you please let me know the dimensions of the holding clip and the width of the tube?



The clip length at the base is 3.5cm
the clip width at the base is 1.5cm

The actual C shape bracket from the base, sticks out 2.4cm. so you will need at least this amount of space between the rear of your screen and the wall.

The C shape is no wider than the base.

The width of the tube at the widest part (the end tips that snap into the bracket) is 1.75cm.

The actual acrylic part of the tube is 1.5cm.

if you need any more dimensions, please ask :)

Sorry its taken a while to get the info you asked for, ive been sorting out a new workshop, so has taken up most of the time. but its al done now so were fully back up and running :)

[Noodleman]

RELEASE DATE

After a lot of faffing about, the release date is due to be on or very close (1 or 2 days either way) of the 7th of September.

This was pushed back a week due to delays with the delivery agent :(

The kit is also due to be reviewed in home cinema choice magazine shortly as it has been used in one of their upcoming features. More details of that as and when they are available :)

[slowpoke]

great stuff noodleman

Any idea when the next set of delivery will go out

[Noodleman]

it should be on the 10th of next month, however if the kits arrive with us a little earlier, then i can get them out sooner

[slowpoke]

Great stuff, look forward to recieving them!

[Nacimroc]

I bought one of these kits on pre-order, and received it about 3 weeks ago!

I really have to say I am extremely impressed with the whole kit. The ease of use, the setup, all perfect. Couldn't ask for better. Thanks for that Noodleman! If anyone reading this is mildly considering buying one, I'd highly recommend just buying a kit. You won't be disapointed.


Thought I'd give some constructive critism (not complaining here).

I bought 4 x 9'' light bars. They light behind my plasma and give enough light to mildly light the room. Saying that, I regret not getting larger lengths. I just read that splitters are available now, which I'l be getting with more light bars.

Secondly, adjusting the light manually is very slow. That being said, its very simple to let it run through its cycle and stop it where you like.

So basically, top notch!

[Noodleman]

Thanks for the update on your kit :)

Glad you like it. Appreciate you taking the time to let others know your opinions on it :)

Many Thanks,

Alec.

[Pugs1]

Noodleman, I'll be PM'ing you for the Apollo 5 x 15 pack this week, just need to get paid on Friday

[Pugs1]

I bought 4 x 9'' light bars. They light behind my plasma and give enough light to mildly light the room. Saying that, I regret not getting larger lengths. I just read that splitters are available now, which I'l be getting with more light bars.


Would you go for 15 or 24 inch bars?

[Nacimroc]

Would you go for 15 or 24 inch bars?

If I was just going to light behind my plasma (about 3 ft away from wall) I would get 4 x 15 inch at a minimum. I think a 24'' across top and bottom and a 15'' down either side would be perfect! This would give a nice (brightish) light behind the screen and light the room enough to see what your doing, but not too bright!

Dont forget if its too bright theres a dimmer feature on it!

[Noodleman]

Noodleman, I'll be PM'ing you for the Apollo 5 x 15 pack this week, just need to get paid on Friday

No problem at all :)

with regards to your other post, i would recomdn that you try to make a "snug" fit with the tubes around your screen along all sides. As was also mentioned, if its too bright, there is a dimmer feature :)

[Pugs1]

So guys what is the opinion (regarding light strip size) for a 42" Plasma, not mounted on a wall but on a AV stand (glass shelving) and about 3 foot max from the wall?

[Noodleman]

So guys what is the opinion (regarding light strip size) for a 42" Plasma, not mounted on a wall but on a AV stand (glass shelving) and about 3 foot max from the wall?

What are the dimensions of your screen?

[Pugs1]

What are the dimensions of your screen?

Screen: 920mm(W) X 518mm (H) X 1,056 (DIAGONAL)
Unit Total: 1020mm(W) X 610mm (H) X 89 (D)

[Noodleman]

*bounces*

I am hopeful these will be delivered tomorrow, so i can get them to people by the end of the week.

weeeeeeeeeeeeee

We also have a special offer on our neon lighting kits for the rest of this month. An aditional £5 off the listed forum price!

See our other lighting thread in this section:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=156

[Noodleman]

Hi Peeps,

I was mis-informed, there was still a backlog at the docks :(

Delivery is now expected monday/tuesday :(

[Noodleman]

CONFIRMED DELIVERY DATE FOR PRE-ORDERS

We are expecting delivery of our kits late Tuesday afternoon, so all orders will be shipped on Wednesday morning :)

Alec.

[Pugs1]

How long for delivery?

[Noodleman]

It should be with you on Thursday :)

The only expection to this will be any 24" light bars people have ordered. Due to their length we have to send them using a different service, which takes a couple days extra :(

[Noodleman]

ALL ORDERS SHIPPED TODAY

All orders for the apollo kits are being sent out today, everything has been packed and is ready to go :)

Please note, if you have ordred any 24" LED bars, they will be delivered seperate to your kit

[slowpoke]

That is correct :)

Alec.


Hi Noodleman
Just got mine this morning!! thanks!
Only thing is I got only 2 bar lights and not 3!!
Rob

[Noodleman]

Hi Noodleman
Just got mine this morning!! thanks!
Only thing is I got only 2 bar lights and not 3!!
Rob

You are down on the list to have 3, obviously a mistake when packing. Will get this sorted for you asap :)

Alec.

[betty02]

can this change with your tv like the philips ambilight?

[Noodleman]

can this change with your tv like the philips ambilight?

Hi,

Im afraid not, that would cost quite a lot to produce a kit like that. I have been looking into it, but its not going to happen because its a bit complex to produce a method for the majority of screens.

[slowpoke]

Is it possible I can get a slightly larger bar?

[Noodleman]

The largest bars that we have are 24", if you wanted to, you can use multiple bars to make the length you require.

The kit supports 6 light bars out of the box, but we are offering a splitter box in the next few weeks which will allow more light bars :)

[slowpoke]

Hi Noodle
You are sending me the extra ine you missed from the original package. is it possible I can have the next size up? Can send the differential to you by paypal
Rob

[Noodleman]

Hi Noodle
You are sending me the extra ine you missed from the original package. is it possible I can have the next size up? Can send the differential to you by paypal
Rob

since we made a cockup in the first place, I will send you out the next size tube free of charge :)

Alec

[Noodleman]

The Apollo kit has really started to be quite popular, we are now in the process of putting the product on the shelves of many shops around the country!

Keep an eye out for it over the next few months :)

[badmrtoad]

:thumbsup: What a brilliant set of kit, had mine for nearly 2 weeks now and it never fails to amaze me when i switch it on in the evening, I'm using 3 x 24" tubes (1 each side and 1 running along the top) on my 42" samsung plasma thats on a stand with the back of the TV approx 1ft from the wall, sitting approx 9ft away, the lighting effect is the perfect brightness for watching a movie or gaming in a reasonably dark room.

The remote control works great aswell, and you don't need 'line of sight' with the plug in IR receiver so that can be placed behind the tv, the led tubes and psu don't heat up or make any noise either.

When I was a kid our local fleapit used to have screen curtains that 'magically' changed colours and used to mesmerise me sitting in the dark with a pile of chocolate and sweets slowly melting in my lap, and now I have almost the same effect in my own lounge:grin:

The only drawback I can think of is that I sometimes miss whats going on in the movie by gazing at the hypnotic room lighting;)

Best £80 i've spent in a long while:clap:

[Noodleman]

:thumbsup: What a brilliant set of kit, had mine for nearly 2 weeks now and it never fails to amaze me when i switch it on in the evening, I'm using 3 x 24" tubes (1 each side and 1 running along the top) on my 42" samsung plasma thats on a stand with the back of the TV approx 1ft from the wall, sitting approx 9ft away, the lighting effect is the perfect brightness for watching a movie or gaming in a reasonably dark room.

The remote control works great aswell, and you don't need 'line of sight' with the plug in IR receiver so that can be placed behind the tv, the led tubes and psu don't heat up or make any noise either.

When I was a kid our local fleapit used to have screen curtains that 'magically' changed colours and used to mesmerise me sitting in the dark with a pile of chocolate and sweets slowly melting in my lap, and now I have almost the same effect in my own lounge:grin:

The only drawback I can think of is that I sometimes miss whats going on in the movie by gazing at the hypnotic room lighting;)

Best £80 i've spent in a long while:clap:

Hiya :)

Thank you for taking the time to let me/us know that you really like the lights :)

I really appreciate feedback from people, its great.

If you want to, you can sendm e some images over of your setup, and i can put them in our gallery.

[phunkey_monkeh]

Are these still available?

Im interested in buying a kit with 2 x 15" and 2 x 24"

[Noodleman]

Hello,

Yes, these are still available. Still a few left in stock, and another delivery on its way from the factory shortly :)

Plenty of 24" light bars in stock too.

[phunkey_monkeh]

Ok Can you tell the final price including delivery for the above.

Im assuming that should be enough for a 46" lcd?

And just to confirm , i can use a harmony remote on this kit?

[Scott 2802]

HI ,

could you suggest the best setup for a wall mounted sammy 42" - i like the blue colour - do they all come in seperate colours or all in one

i can pay right away with paypal

whats the cost gonna be in all and how long with these ****ing postage strikes lol



Thanks in advance

Scott

[Noodleman]

Ok Can you tell the final price including delivery for the above.

Im assuming that should be enough for a 46" lcd?

And just to confirm , i can use a harmony remote on this kit?

Hello,

with regards to it being a good fit on your screen, I always recomend that you use the tubes that will best fit the height and width of your screen.

The kit with 2x 15" light bars is £51

The cost of two aditional 24" tubes is £31.05

Delivery is included in the prices, so there is nothing extra :)

Just a note, the 24" tubes are dispatched seperate to the main kit and usually arrive on seperate days.

The harmony remotes do work with these kits, I've been using my harmony remote since the demo kit :)

If you would like to order a kit, please send me a private message with your e-mail address and I will send an invoice.

All the best,

Alec.

[Noodleman]

Hi Scott,

Can you let me know what screen you have? I can then look up the height and width of your screen and let you know what i would recomend :)

Each light bar is capable of showing all of the colours in the images and more. There are approx 1 million colour combinations for each light bar, so you never have to change them :)

all the prices are inclusive of delivery, so what you see is what ya pay. There are no hidden charges.

delivery is usualy 3-5 days, and if you order 24" light bars, they can sometimes take up to 7 days. Its all down to how slack royal mail want to be.

postal strikes are doing my head in at the moment :(

HI ,

could you suggest the best setup for a wall mounted sammy 42" - i like the blue colour - do they all come in seperate colours or all in one

i can pay right away with paypal

whats the cost gonna be in all and how long with these ****ing postage strikes lol

Thanks in advance

Scott

[phunkey_monkeh]

Thanks for the reply.

Ok before i buy
My TV dimensions are 122cm by 69cm.

What tubes would you recommend. I dont really want it bright, more moody than anything (if that makes sense)

[Noodleman]

Thanks for the reply.

Ok before i buy
My TV dimensions are 122cm by 69cm.

What tubes would you recommend. I dont really want it bright, more moody than anything (if that makes sense)

122cm = 48"
69cm = 27.2"

with your screen, I would use the following for the best effect:

2x 24" light bars across the top, and bottom of the screen. It will fit perfectly with 2x 24" light bars making 48".

I would then use a single 24" light bar on either side of your screen, as it would fit the best.

Total: 6x 24" light bars.

The ideal of covering as much of the area with light bars, is not to make it brighter, but is to make sure you get a very good spread of light. Remember, you can always add more light bars at a later date if needed, so it might be worth trying a single light bar top and bottom of the screen, and if you agree it would be better with 2, you can add them on.

Remember, there is a brightness control function on the remote control, so you can dim the lights to suit your mood and surroundings also.

[Scott 2802]

Hi Scott,

Can you let me know what screen you have? I can then look up the height and width of your screen and let you know what i would recomend :)

Each light bar is capable of showing all of the colours in the images and more. There are approx 1 million colour combinations for each light bar, so you never have to change them :)

all the prices are inclusive of delivery, so what you see is what ya pay. There are no hidden charges.

delivery is usualy 3-5 days, and if you order 24" light bars, they can sometimes take up to 7 days. Its all down to how slack royal mail want to be.

postal strikes are doing my head in at the moment :(

hi thanks for quick reply i have a samsung ps42q7hdx

please suggest away im open to all ideas although i would like to keep price below £60 if that is reasonable

thanks scott

[Noodleman]

hi thanks for quick reply i have a samsung ps42q7hdx

please suggest away im open to all ideas although i would like to keep price below £60 if that is reasonable

thanks scott

hi scott

your screen dimensions are as follows:
1055 x 713mm (w x h) which works out at (41.5" x 28.1")

I would normally recomend that you use a single 24" light bar on either side of the screen. and for the top and bottom, use a 15" and 24" light bar to get a good fit.

This would be 2x 15" light bars, and 4x 24" light bars.

This comes in quite a bit over your budget however.

So, to keep the price down, lets only look at lighting two sides of your screen for now, the left and the right.

As mentioned above, I would recomend a single 24" light bar either side of your screen, so in keeping as close to your budget as I can without trying to sell you something which i feel would be sub standard, i would recomend you still consider a 24" light bar each side.

The discounted price for this kit is £66 delivered (10% discount). no hidden charges, everything is included.

If at a later date you wanted to add more light bars to your setup you can do so. Its a case of simply plugging them in.

[Pugs1]

Noodleman, you have a PM.

Cheers

[Mr. Wilby]

I'm interested in these, but I live in Finland. Can you supply these with an EU-type power adaptor (rather than UK-style)?

If not, is the adaptor in any way standard? What are the stats for the power supply (volts/amps)?

Finally, can you even ship internationally, and if so, how much might it cost?

Thanks!

[Noodleman]

I'm interested in these, but I live in Finland. Can you supply these with an EU-type power adaptor (rather than UK-style)?

If not, is the adaptor in any way standard? What are the stats for the power supply (volts/amps)?

Finally, can you even ship internationally, and if so, how much might it cost?

Thanks!

Hello,

Because of the way the adapter works, i cant supply it with any other type of plug than a UK one, however if you have a travel adapter then this will work fine.

I dont have an adapter to hand at the moment to be able to give you the exact power output, however I believe a standard 12v 1000ma regulated or unregulated adapter will work fine with this kit with a 2.5mm dc plug.

Apollo kits can be sent abroad witout a problem. Shipping to finland would cost an aditional £6.

I hope this helps.

Alec.

[Mr. Wilby]

Hi Alec

Thanks, that's good to know. I have plenty of those adaptors so no probs there. Do you have the 6x24" kits in stock? How much would one of these be including shipping to Finland? £135.99? Would these ship via a "fast" service (e.g. courier) or would it be via Royal Mail? (I would need these relatively quickly as they are one of the last items in my install).

Do they also include the new Y splitter in the box?

Many thanks, sorry for all the questions!

[Noodleman]

Hi Alec

Thanks, that's good to know. I have plenty of those adaptors so no probs there. Do you have the 6x24" kits in stock? How much would one of these be including shipping to Finland? £135.99? Would these ship via a "fast" service (e.g. courier) or would it be via Royal Mail? (I would need these relatively quickly as they are one of the last items in my install).

Do they also include the new Y splitter in the box?

Many thanks, sorry for all the questions!

Hello

Yes, we have plenty of 24" lights in stock at the moment, and more on order incase we run out :)

I will need to double check the postage price to finland, as the price i originaly quoted was based upon a kit with 2x 15" lights. The 24" lights are longer, so might need to be sent using another method.

There is no Y splitter included in the kit, becase the kit supports 6 tubes without any splitters. The splitters are for people who wish to use more than 6 tubes, and will be available from next week.

[Noodleman]

Hi Alec

Thanks, that's good to know. I have plenty of those adaptors so no probs there. Do you have the 6x24" kits in stock? How much would one of these be including shipping to Finland? £135.99? Would these ship via a "fast" service (e.g. courier) or would it be via Royal Mail? (I would need these relatively quickly as they are one of the last items in my install).

Do they also include the new Y splitter in the box?

Many thanks, sorry for all the questions!

Hiya

I have taken a look at using a delivery service to get these items to you.

I can send you the items you have requested for £20 using TNT, expected delivery time would be no more than 7 days, however they are usually good and take less.

Alec.

[phlooke]

These look the absolute muts nuts.

Noodleman I have PM'd you ;)

[Noodleman]

These look the absolute muts nuts.

Noodleman I have PM'd you ;)

You have a reply :)

[ark383]

These look the absolute muts nuts.



They are absolutely brilliant! Many thanks Alec great product and great service.

[phlooke]

Just wanted to add my tuppence worth.

I PM'd the supplier of this product with my order and within minutes the deal was done, 2x 24" + 2x 15".

The kit arrived very quickly (second day after order).

I have a Pioneer 42" plasma. So I fitted the 24" top and bottom and the 15" left and right.
These lights are so great, even my wife likes it!!!

The only downside is that I can't settle on any one setting...the colour can be changed (obviously) as can the brightness. It has memory setting's for your favorite colours etc etc. :grin:

If you were 'umm'ing and ahhring' [sp] about getting these then stop. Pull your finger out and order them. They are brill.


I want to give a big thanks to "Noodleman" for an excellent service. :smashin:

[peetmac]

Recieved my set 2 days after ordering 4x24" and 2x15" and it is GREAT a big improvement over the V1:)

[FutureTech]

hi all
just like to say that these lights are amazing i have bought 16 x 24" tubes to use as a wall wash effect in my garage and I’m absolutely delighted of how they look. not only that but the help and aid in my purchase was truly outstanding help me draw up plans and was always very helpful. :thumbsup:

Here are a few pics - my camera is awful btw and so quality of pics doesn’t do these lights justice. plus the fact I’m useless at taking pictures hence the blur but u get the idea of brightness and colour they provide.
just waiting on a few other things then ill tidy up the cables etc

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010001.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010003.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010013.jpg

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http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010011.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010012.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010017.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010018.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010020.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010023.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010024.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010025.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/futuretech22/P1010026.jpg

[Noodleman]

Hey guys,

Thanks for all your feedback :) Its really nice to hear that things have gone well and you like the lights

Loving the photo's above...

Damn, i want your room!!! thats like a blokes playground..... nice!

[Scott 2802]

Hi sorry for such a late reply - i have finally ome round to the idea of buying one of these - could you price me a suitable setup for my Samsung Ps421q7HD and then post a price here - im looking for a setup around the £60 - will this have the abiloty to add to later


post the price and the setup here first then i will ok and you can send me a paypal invoice


also how much extra would it be as a side project to include 2 smaller strips to light up the inside of my av stand its an alphason ambri black stand - could you do a sub total just for me to see

p.s what is the delivery time for this btw

Thanks Alot

[Noodleman]

Hi sorry for such a late reply - i have finally ome round to the idea of buying one of these - could you price me a suitable setup for my Samsung Ps421q7HD and then post a price here - im looking for a setup around the £60 - will this have the abiloty to add to later


post the price and the setup here first then i will ok and you can send me a paypal invoice


also how much extra would it be as a side project to include 2 smaller strips to light up the inside of my av stand its an alphason ambri black stand - could you do a sub total just for me to see

p.s what is the delivery time for this btw

Thanks Alot

Hi Scott,

I have tried to look up the model number you have mentioned above, but I cant seem to find it. Can you please re-confirm the model number so i can take a look at its spec and find the dimensions etc.

With regards to your stand, you can use a couple of the 9" light bars, one at the top, and one at the bottom. 2x 9" light bars are £10.79. You could use a larger light bar if you wish.

Delivery time does depend on the order. Smaller orders are usualy sent using Royal mail, and can take 3-5 working days. Larger orders are sent using a Courier service which is usually 24 hours (but not quarenteed). If you wanted to use the courier service, then depending on the order, you can upgrade to it for about a fiver usually.

If you can double check the model number for me, and I will take a look for you

All the best,

Alec

[Scott 2802]

Hi Scott,

I have tried to look up the model number you have mentioned above, but I cant seem to find it. Can you please re-confirm the model number so i can take a look at its spec and find the dimensions etc.

With regards to your stand, you can use a couple of the 9" light bars, one at the top, and one at the bottom. 2x 9" light bars are £10.79. You could use a larger light bar if you wish.

Delivery time does depend on the order. Smaller orders are usualy sent using Royal mail, and can take 3-5 working days. Larger orders are sent using a Courier service which is usually 24 hours (but not quarenteed). If you wanted to use the courier service, then depending on the order, you can upgrade to it for about a fiver usually.

If you can double check the model number for me, and I will take a look for you

All the best,

Alec


Apoligies mate - my fault - its a PS42Q7HD

i think i will just leave the cabinet option for now - can you quote me a price for the tv setup include P+P

- am i right in thinking i can always add to this setup so if want to light up the cabinet i can easily add a new bar

thanks scott

[Noodleman]

Apoligies mate - my fault - its a PS42Q7HD

i think i will just leave the cabinet option for now - can you quote me a price for the tv setup include P+P

- am i right in thinking i can always add to this setup so if want to light up the cabinet i can easily add a new bar

thanks scott

Hi SCott,

The dimensions of your screen are as follows:

Width: 45.3"
Height: 17.3"

With this in mind, I recomend the following setup for your screen.

1x 15" light bar on either side of your screen
1x 24" light bar, and 1x 15" light bar across the top, and bottom of your screen.

This will come in a lot over your budget that you mentioned in your original post however.

So, with your budget in mind, I recomend that you only light up three sides of your screen for now, the top, left and right. Across the top of your screen, use a single 24" light bar, and if you find that you think you will benefit from adding the 15" too it as recomended above, then you can do so at any time.

You can add, or remove light bars from the setup at any point. Its just as simple as plugging it in, or unplugging, nothing techy to do at all :)

My first recomendation will come in at £98.24 Delivered

The cheaper recomendation will come in at £66.53 delivered.

If you wanted to have a faster delivery, then add £4 to the prices above for courier.

Alec.

[Scott 2802]

Hi SCott,

The dimensions of your screen are as follows:

Width: 45.3"
Height: 17.3"

With this in mind, I recomend the following setup for your screen.

1x 15" light bar on either side of your screen
1x 24" light bar, and 1x 15" light bar across the top, and bottom of your screen.

This will come in a lot over your budget that you mentioned in your original post however.

So, with your budget in mind, I recomend that you only light up three sides of your screen for now, the top, left and right. Across the top of your screen, use a single 24" light bar, and if you find that you think you will benefit from adding the 15" too it as recomended above, then you can do so at any time.

You can add, or remove light bars from the setup at any point. Its just as simple as plugging it in, or unplugging, nothing techy to do at all :)

My first recomendation will come in at £98.24 Delivered

The cheaper recomendation will come in at £66.53 delivered.

If you wanted to have a faster delivery, then add £4 to the prices above for courier.

Alec.

Sound like a plan to me - what the price for the additional light bar in the future - can you invoice me for the £66.53 - and give me a secure email address i can send my home address to

[Noodleman]

Sound like a plan to me - what the price for the additional light bar in the future - can you invoice me for the £66.53 - and give me a secure email address i can send my home address to

Hello,

Below is a table of the light bar prices, taken from the first post :)

Accessories Discounted
SIZE | Pack of 2 | Single Light
24" | £31.05 | £15.53
15" | £16.19 | £8.09
9" | £10.79 | £5.39
Expansion Cables | £ £4.35 for 5 meter cable

[JimBobVFR400]

I'm going to order a set of these very soon

I have a few questions

My TV is exactly 48" wide (to the edge of the bezel) , I presume 2 x 24" bars across the top would be too long and need some clearance for the cables?

A couple of questions about the remote control:


To your knowledge does the system use a codeset that might match some other kit? (i.e. Rako IR controls use Philips VCR codes?)
Is there a way of changing remote code used so I could independently control 2 sets in the same room (i.e TV and wall washing for a later date)
Are there discreet codes available, i.e separate off and on (although definitely not on the remote the chipset used might support this?)
do the preset buttons also turn on the system, or do you need to turn on first and then choose the preset?
Do the presets just store the colour or the brightness as well (or any other parameters)
Does the system keeps its state (i.e. last colour selected. brightness etc) when the power is completely disconnected.


All stuff thats useful to know for integrating with the macros on my Pronto.

Sheer lazyness this one, whats the price for a kit with 3X24" and 2x9" bars? Depending on the effect I may order more later but I wanna try 24" on top, left and right, and the nines behind my front speakers. But I could possibly use the 9s on the top if I'm not happy with just the 24. presuming 2 24's would be too long as per first question)

How long are the cables? Do standard USB extensions work or are the extensions special?

Sorry lots of questions but the only one that will influence my decision is the one about the sizes. The others are just nice to know and I'm buying whatever the answer.

[owen021173]

hi alec, you have a pm :smashin:

[Noodleman]

Hello,

The 24" light bars, are exactly 24" inclusive of the small clips at the end. You will need about 1cm of space to tuck the cable out of the way of the other. If you were to put one 24" tube just below the other, then you would have enough space to fit them across the top of your screen.

I am fairly sure that the system doesn't match a codeset from another kit. When programing your remote, you will need to teach it the commands you wish it to use.

Im afraid that there is currently no way of changing the codes so that you can control multiple kits in the same room using a single remote control. I am aware of a couple of people who have installed 2 kits in the same room, they have simply put the control boxes on different sides of the room and point the remote in the relavent direction.

I am not aware of any discreet codes that are built into this device, however I will ask the question of the factory that produced them incase they have put something in that i am not aware of.

The preset buttons will only work, once the kit has been powered on. so, press one button on the remote to turn the kit on, then another to select your preset colour. The memory will only save the colour, it does not save the brightness level.

When you switch this kit on, it will revert to the last colour used. If you remove the power cable completly, it does not forget the colours you have stored in memory. If requried you can do a factory reset on the box which resets all of the default colours and memory.

A kit with 3x 24" light bars is £81.99, and two extra 9" light bars are £10.79. delivery is free, or if you wish for your item to be sent using a courier (which is quicker) then there is an extra charge of £4.

You can always add more light bars onto this kit if you wish to, and with our splitters now ready, you can run up to 24 light bars (if you want a lot of light!)

The cable length from each light bar is 1.5m. These are extendable using usb cables as you have mentioned below. We can provide these for you if you wish. Our cables are 5m in length and are £4.35 each.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask :)

All the best,

Alec.

I'm going to order a set of these very soon

I have a few questions

My TV is exactly 48" wide (to the edge of the bezel) , I presume 2 x 24" bars across the top would be too long and need some clearance for the cables?

A couple of questions about the remote control:


To your knowledge does the system use a codeset that might match some other kit? (i.e. Rako IR controls use Philips VCR codes?)
Is there a way of changing remote code used so I could independently control 2 sets in the same room (i.e TV and wall washing for a later date)
Are there discreet codes available, i.e separate off and on (although definitely not on the remote the chipset used might support this?)
do the preset buttons also turn on the system, or do you need to turn on first and then choose the preset?
Do the presets just store the colour or the brightness as well (or any other parameters)
Does the system keeps its state (i.e. last colour selected. brightness etc) when the power is completely disconnected.


All stuff thats useful to know for integrating with the macros on my Pronto.

Sheer lazyness this one, whats the price for a kit with 3X24" and 2x9" bars? Depending on the effect I may order more later but I wanna try 24" on top, left and right, and the nines behind my front speakers. But I could possibly use the 9s on the top if I'm not happy with just the 24. presuming 2 24's would be too long as per first question)

How long are the cables? Do standard USB extensions work or are the extensions special?

Sorry lots of questions but the only one that will influence my decision is the one about the sizes. The others are just nice to know and I'm buying whatever the answer.

[JimBobVFR400]

Alex thanks for your reply.

PM sent with order

[Scott 2802]

Hi alec - just want to clarify - from the forumns i was expecting 2 x 24" light bars as you described - however i recieved 2 15" bars today in the post - i though it was supposed to be 2 24" bars for the bottom and top of the screen


?????

[Noodleman]

Hi alec - just want to clarify - from the forumns i was expecting 2 x 24" light bars as you described - however i recieved 2 15" bars today in the post - i though it was supposed to be 2 24" bars for the bottom and top of the screen


?????

Hi Scott.

You went for my cheaper solution, which was closer to your budget (as quoted a few posts up)

The cheaper solution was for 2x 15" light bars, and 1x 24" light bar. 1x 15" light bar on the left, and one on the right of your screen, with the 24" light bar across the top.

The 24" light bar is dispatched as a seperate item, so may not arrive at the same time as your kit.

I have just double checked the invoice incase it was mis printed, but it says 2x15 and 1x24.

Alec.

[Scott 2802]

apoligies your right mate - was bricking it there as i didnt see the 24" - didnt know it was dispatched seperate

thanks and sorry again lol

[Noodleman]

apoligies your right mate - was bricking it there as i didnt see the 24" - didnt know it was dispatched seperate

thanks and sorry again lol

Your welcome :)

Sorry, i should have mentioned that the 24" was sent seperate.

Alec.

[JimBobVFR400]

Received the kit and 2 9" bars today. I know the 24"s come separately so can't wait.

What a cool piece of kit!! I'll attach some photos when I get the other bars and set it all up.

I've programmed my pronto RU950 but AVForums wont let me attach a PCF file.

Alex would you like a copy to put in the FAQ's section on the website?

[Noodleman]

Received the kit and 2 9" bars today. I know the 24"s come separately so can't wait.

What a cool piece of kit!! I'll attach some photos when I get the other bars and set it all up.

I've programmed my pronto RU950 but AVForums wont let me attach a PCF file.

Alex would you like a copy to put in the FAQ's section on the website?

Hi Jim,

Would appreciate it if you could e-mail me a copy of the file, i will then add it to our FAQ so that other users of the same remote can use it :)

sales@neon-lights.co.uk

Appreciate your feedback. Thanks

Alec.

[anorax25]

Dear Noodleman,

Just tried to PM you with an order but your PM Folder was full so couldn't leave the order.

Business must be good.

Can you make some space ASAP?

best wishes,

Col.

[Noodleman]

Dear Noodleman,

Just tried to PM you with an order but your PM Folder was full so couldn't leave the order.

Business must be good.

Can you make some space ASAP?

best wishes,

Col.

Hello,

Already cleared some space, and have sent you a message.

Sorry, i hadn't realised it was full.

All the best,

Alec.

[anorax25]

Dear Alec,

I await your PayPal invoice then.

Can't wait to get the kit.

best wishes,

Col.

[JimBobVFR400]

How long do the 24" bars usually take to arrive? What carrier do you normally use, because mine haven't arrived yet

[Noodleman]

How long do the 24" bars usually take to arrive? What carrier do you normally use, because mine haven't arrived yet


Hello, they can take 3-5 working days, however Royal mail are being SERIOUSLY slow with some items at the moment, its a bit hit and miss. Some items arrive next day, some are taking up to 2 weeks.

[JimBobVFR400]

Royal Mail do seem to be a bit pants at the moment. Oh well guess I need to be patient then, its just frustrating, I don't want to ruin the effect and use the 2 9" bars I have because that would ruin the wow moment when its all set up :-)

[JimBobVFR400]

The 24" bars arrived today, excellent.

One slight problem though, the 3rd bar doesn't have any mounting brackets included. Shouldn't be a problem because I'll just use 1 bracket on the 2 9" bars and it should be fine

[Noodleman]

The 24" bars arrived today, excellent.

One slight problem though, the 3rd bar doesn't have any mounting brackets included. Shouldn't be a problem because I'll just use 1 bracket on the 2 9" bars and it should be fine

Ah DOH!

Sorry, my fault, I forgot to put them in with the extra light.

I wll have them sent to you today.

Alec.

[JimBobVFR400]

Not a biggie mate. Customer service score of A+ by the way

The extra fixings would be nice to have but not essential, I've mounted the 3 24" tubes round the telly and they look awesome, still experimenting with the 2 9" tubes. not sure where they look best yet, I might not even use the fixings where I've got them at the moment.

might I say if you are thinking of getting a set of these then JDFI (just do it, is the polite version of this acronym) Even my wife commented that the picture was better on the TV and they look well cool.

[rberger3]

Anything for the USA? Do you ship here?

Cheers

[Streetrod]

Hi Noddleman, can you please recommend a kit for my situation. Its not for a tele this time but for my kitchen. I want to run these lights above the wall cupboards and below the floor cupboards to give a nice colour changing wash effect. The kitchen is a very glossy white and contempory. I need two runs at 3.4 meters each and 4 runs at 1.8 meters each. I currently have a live feed installed to each location which are all switched at the same time from a Rako control system.
The island unit will take 2 x 1.8 meters, front and back
The tall cabinets will take 2 x 1.8 meters, above and below
And the long hob run will take 2 x 3.4 meters, above and below

will each set of units need a separate power unit?

[harrissr]

Hi there,
Was looking at this kit and wondered if you could help?

I'm getting a Panasonic 50" panel (1210mm X 724mm) which will be recessed in a false chimney breast with about 50mm around the screen and wondered if having the light bars all around will be a bit of a waste as there no being much of a gap?

Also, do these bars connect serially i.e. does it only need a single cable from the unit to the 1st bar which then connects to the next one and so on? Reason for asking is that I going to have to build the cables in as the control unit is likely to be some 3 - 4m away from the 1st bar.

Cheers,
Simon

[Carlosramdango]

Hi Alec,

As promised here are a few pictures of the lights fitted to my 40" LCD above the fireplace.

I must say they were money well spent and have had more than the desired affect. The pictures are not the best and don't really do the lights justice. For any body who is looking I have just taken pictures of what I think to be the strongest colours at their brightest. You can make nearly any colour and change the brightness to the desired level.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc225/Carlosramdango/DSC04028.jpg


http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc225/Carlosramdango/DSC04027.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc225/Carlosramdango/DSC04026.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc225/Carlosramdango/DSC04029.jpg

Thanks again,
Carlos.

[Noodleman]

Anything for the USA? Do you ship here?

Cheers

Hello,

Yes, i can ship these kits to the USA, however there are a couple of things to consider.

The first is that there will be a higher shipping cost, Until i know where the item is going, i cant quote for this.

The second is that the kits have a UK mains adapter, so you will need a travel adapter, or similar device to enable it to work with your style of sockets :)

[Noodleman]

Hi Noddleman, can you please recommend a kit for my situation. Its not for a tele this time but for my kitchen. I want to run these lights above the wall cupboards and below the floor cupboards to give a nice colour changing wash effect. The kitchen is a very glossy white and contempory. I need two runs at 3.4 meters each and 4 runs at 1.8 meters each. I currently have a live feed installed to each location which are all switched at the same time from a Rako control system.
The island unit will take 2 x 1.8 meters, front and back
The tall cabinets will take 2 x 1.8 meters, above and below
And the long hob run will take 2 x 3.4 meters, above and below

will each set of units need a separate power unit?

Hello,

Your proposed setup will need me to sketch out your design, and work out how best to get the results you would like.

If possible, can you please e-mail me, or link me to a rough sketch of the layout of the room? It will help quite a bit. I can then take a look, and see what we can do. sales@neon-lights.co.uk

The kit will to use our splitter cables, these are now produced to order, each one is built to spec.

The kit is designed to work from a central point, so all of your cables will need to run back to one point in the room.

If you can sort out a sketch for me (just something rough) I will help the best I can :)

Thanks

Alec.

[Noodleman]

Hi there,
Was looking at this kit and wondered if you could help?

I'm getting a Panasonic 50" panel (1210mm X 724mm) which will be recessed in a false chimney breast with about 50mm around the screen and wondered if having the light bars all around will be a bit of a waste as there no being much of a gap?

Also, do these bars connect serially i.e. does it only need a single cable from the unit to the 1st bar which then connects to the next one and so on? Reason for asking is that I going to have to build the cables in as the control unit is likely to be some 3 - 4m away from the 1st bar.

Cheers,
Simon

Hi Simon,

We have done a few installs similar to how you have described.

Here is an image from one of the installs.
http://www.neon-lights.co.uk/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=8

The image above was done using our neon lighting kits, and only used two tubes. You can see that it has lit up the sides well, but there is still a dark spot at the top and bottom.

With this in mind, You will need at least one tube on each side of your screen. I dont think you will need as many tubes as the screens that are not in a recess, because you can reflect light off the wall behind etc.

With this in mind, I recomend the following:

4x 24" light bars. One bar on each side of your screen. This will light up the area you have to work with quite well. If you feel that the light distribution isnt as good as it could be after install, You can add 1x 15" light bar to the top, and bottom of the screen to pick up and darker areas.

Each light bar needs to route back to the control box in this kit. However, we do offer splitter cables which can sometimes do away with this need. Our splitter cables are produced on demand and we customise them for each install.

If you would like some more info, please let me know :)

Alec.

[Gadgetmaster1]

Hi Noodleman,

Can you assist, I have a Toshiba 37WLT58 TV on its supplied cabinet stand, could you recommend to me which of the Apollo kits would best suit my equipment. I can go and measure if required, but thought I would ask to see if you had provided similar for this TV. Ca nyou then let me know how to proceed (invoice etc) or do I order from the website?

Regards,
Gadgetmaster1

[Noodleman]

Hi Noodleman,

Can you assist, I have a Toshiba 37WLT58 TV on its supplied cabinet stand, could you recommend to me which of the Apollo kits would best suit my equipment. I can go and measure if required, but thought I would ask to see if you had provided similar for this TV. Ca nyou then let me know how to proceed (invoice etc) or do I order from the website?

Regards,
Gadgetmaster1

Hello,

The height of your screen is: 26.4"
The width of your screen is: 36.2"

With this in mind, I recomend the following. For the left and right side of your screen, I recomend a single 24" light bar. This will make good use of the space you have available and be a very good fit :)

As for the top and bottom, I recomend that you use 1x 24" light bar, and 1x9" light bar. This will fill 33 of a possible 36" and again, be a good fit with your screen.

Totals:
4x 24" light bars
2x 9" light bars

I dont think we have provided a quote for this exact model of screen before, however there are several recomendations in previous posts in this thread based upon the dimensions of the TV.

If you are ok with my recomendation, and wish to order, please drop me a message with your details + email address, i can then invoice and get your goods sorted asap, or if you would like any more information, please feel free to ask.

All the best ,

Alec.

[JimBobVFR400]

I have a Toshiba 37WLT58 TV on its supplied cabinet stand,

Just a though. If your TV is on the specific stand for it I'd be tempted to light the top and the sides right the way down to the bottom, I'd have thought the bottom of the screen would be obscured by the stand.

also as the lights work with RGB leds you might find if you light the bottom then you will see the individual LEDS reflected in the glass of the stands shelves.

I can only find titchy pictures of your set on its stand so you will know better than me what it looks like

[Noodleman]

Just a though. If your TV is on the specific stand for it I'd be tempted to light the top and the sides right the way down to the bottom, I'd have thought the bottom of the screen would be obscured by the stand.

also as the lights work with RGB leds you might find if you light the bottom then you will see the individual LEDS reflected in the glass of the stands shelves.

I can only find titchy pictures of your set on its stand so you will know better than me what it looks like

Good bit of advice, i forgot to take into account the stand!

:)

[JimBobVFR400]

It could look awesome with the whole side lit though. As Alec said in answer to my questions before I purchased allow about an inch for cables and get the tape measure out.

You can always add to it later.

[JimBobVFR400]

As promised a picture. Its just a quick one I took while installing/playing around. I will post better ones once I find my mini tripod.
Damm its hard to take a decent picture that does these justice.

[harrissr]

Hello,

Your proposed setup will need me to sketch out your design, and work out how best to get the results you would like.

If possible, can you please e-mail me, or link me to a rough sketch of the layout of the room? It will help quite a bit. I can then take a look, and see what we can do. sales@neon-lights.co.uk

The kit will to use our splitter cables, these are now produced to order, each one is built to spec.

The kit is designed to work from a central point, so all of your cables will need to run back to one point in the room.

If you can sort out a sketch for me (just something rough) I will help the best I can :)

Thanks

Alec.

Thanks for the info, great stuff!

As I don't want to run 4 X the distance to where is control box will the 4 way splitter be okay? The control box will be 3 - 4m away from the screen...

Could you get us a quote for the 4 X 24" and splitter and any extensions I might need?

Cheers,
Simon

[Noodleman]

9" LIGHT BARS ARE NOW OUT OF STOCK

Plenty of 15 and 24" bars however :)

Expected re-stock date is January as our delivery is running a few weeks late :(

Alec.

[Noodleman]

Thanks for the info, great stuff!

As I don't want to run 4 X the distance to where is control box will the 4 way splitter be okay? The control box will be 3 - 4m away from the screen...

Could you get us a quote for the 4 X 24" and splitter and any extensions I might need?

Cheers,
Simon

Hello,

As the extension cable is custom made, we can have 4 meters of cable on it for you, so you wont need to use any extension cables,

However, it may work out a cheaper option for you to use an extension cable from the power adapter. We offer these also. That way the control box can be on the rear of your screen, and you wont need a 4 way splitter.

It also saves you about £10 overall :)

The kit with 4x24" light bars is £97.00 delivered.

If you wanted a 4 way splitter, it is £14.24 and can take up to 3 weeks to be delivered (usually less, but expect 3 weeks)

the power expansion cable is £4.35

Please let me know your thoughts :)

Alec.

[harrissr]

OK, I'd like to order the 4 X 24" with a 4-way splitter! I'll have to measure for the splitter but if we could get the ball rolling!

BTW - What are the cable lengths from the light bars?

Cheers,
Simon

[Noodleman]

OK, I'd like to order the 4 X 24" with a 4-way splitter! I'll have to measure for the splitter but if we could get the ball rolling!

BTW - What are the cable lengths from the light bars?

Cheers,
Simon

Cable length's are 1.5m per light bar.

I shall PM you shortly :)

Alec.

[Nacimroc]

Just wandered onto the site again and wanted to say great job.

I have this lighting kit about 6 months and I have to say its brilliant. The little things like the presets, the scanning through the colours, the way it resumes at the colour it was last at are top notch.

Anyone even mildly interest should just buy one! No if's or buts!

Glad to see your doing well with this! Hopefully I should be getting another kit nearer Christmas.

[JimBobVFR400]

Just wandered onto the site again and wanted to say great job.

I have this lighting kit about 6 months and I have to say its brilliant. The little things like the presets, the scanning through the colours, the way it resumes at the colour it was last at are top notch.

Anyone even mildly interest should just buy one! No if's or buts!

Couldn't agree more. However if there is ever a markII version I do have a small wishlist of possible improvements, its not a criticism


Discreet Power Commands, instead of or as well as the power toggle
Presets storing more than just a colour, i.e. preset 1 is light pink, on dimming level 3 with breath mode enabled etc
Along With the presets, make presets turn on the lights in that preset.


Other than these small improvements excellent peice of kit and makes a massive difference to perceived picture quality and also look cool as hell:thumbsup:

[Noodleman]

Couldn't agree more. However if there is ever a markII version I do have a small wishlist of possible improvements, its not a criticism


Discreet Power Commands, instead of or as well as the power toggle
Presets storing more than just a colour, i.e. preset 1 is light pink, on dimming level 3 with breath mode enabled etc
Along With the presets, make presets turn on the lights in that preset.


Other than these small improvements excellent peice of kit and makes a massive difference to perceived picture quality and also look cool as hell:thumbsup:


Thanks for the info peeps :)

I have made a note of these details. We are going to start working on the v3 kit towards the end of the third quater next year, however we do have another exciting product in development at the moment.

We are producing a small control box that site in between your hdmi or scart input cable to your tv, and will work like a true ambi light with the existing apollo kit tubes. however the system will not be remote contorlled etc. Im hopeful to have this in a reasonable state by next year :)

All the best,

Alec :)

[JimBobVFR400]

We are producing a small control box that site in between your hdmi or scart input cable to your tv, and will work like a true ambi light with the existing apollo kit tubes. however the system will not be remote contorlled etc. Im hopeful to have this in a reasonable state by next year :)

Now this sounds interesting. A Philips Ambilight without replacing my non ambi light philips screen.

I look forward to developments on both this and Apollo V3. very cool
Regarding V3, it would be nice to offer an upgrade of just the controller if it uses the same tubes as well, maybe a cheaper package with just the replacement box but without the extras (power pack, IR receiver etc) would be ideal for current owners wishing to upgrade. I may be on my own but I would upgrade just for discreet power

[Noodleman]

Now this sounds interesting. A Philips Ambilight without replacing my non ambi light philips screen.

I look forward to developments on both this and Apollo V3. very cool
Regarding V3, it would be nice to offer an upgrade of just the controller if it uses the same tubes as well, maybe a cheaper package with just the replacement box but without the extras (power pack, IR receiver etc) would be ideal for current owners wishing to upgrade. I may be on my own but I would upgrade just for discreet power

The plan is to use the existing tubes, as I am very happy with them with regards to quality, and performance, so this is possibly an option :)

[Nacimroc]

Just wondering if you do a similar set up that can be controlled from a PC ? via rs232 or something like that ? Setting up my pc in a corner and would like to kit out behind my desk. Would love the same set of lights controlled from a PC as opposed to a remote control. I seen something similar on other sites using an open source software but its far to techy for me to try. It would just be a novelty thing more than anything else, but just said I'd ask.

Thanks

[JimBobVFR400]

You could use a remote emitter of some sort to control the lights. maybe even setup actions that change the colours. i.e. change to red when new e-mail or what not. Theres no RS232 option on these and its certainly not been mentioned.
If you are happy with single colours you could get some of the single colour Neon lights that alec also does and one of those standby power blocks (power sense on main plug which turns off the other plugs when PC off to save power)

If you want more on the IR emitter setup sent me a PM and I'll drop e-mail you some links to look at.

[Noodleman]

Just wondering if you do a similar set up that can be controlled from a PC ? via rs232 or something like that ? Setting up my pc in a corner and would like to kit out behind my desk. Would love the same set of lights controlled from a PC as opposed to a remote control. I seen something similar on other sites using an open source software but its far to techy for me to try. It would just be a novelty thing more than anything else, but just said I'd ask.

Thanks

Hello,

There is no serial or USB PC support for these kits, however it is being considred for a future version.

The only option you have at the moment, is as Jimbob said, to use an IR transmitted from your PC, and teach it the commands you want to send.

Then when you press the button on your pc, it will send the IR command, and the lights will respond.

[Nacimroc]

Thanks for replies. What I had in mind was something like the video below, but as you said it wasnt designed to be PC based so I think il go down the IR transmitter route.

Jimbob, could you email me some of the info at Nacimroc@gmail.com . It would be much appreciated.

Cheers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aHnHsNzb18

[Noodleman]

Thanks for replies. What I had in mind was something like the video below, but as you said it wasnt designed to be PC based so I think il go down the IR transmitter route.

Jimbob, could you email me some of the info at Nacimroc@gmail.com . It would be much appreciated.

Cheers



Thats a nice solution :)

it may be a function we offer in our ambi light box we are developing at the moment :)