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1 hour ago, Oliver said:

Red and White contrast option...

Still working on getting enough stock built up to satisfy orders. 

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How do I order a blue wall mount model? So very cool? Thanks.

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On 1/14/2026 at 2:57 PM, 32eachtime said:

How do I order a blue wall mount model? So very cool? Thanks.

 

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So, for those of you interested in the 2" wall mounted signs.

Please find below a dimensions outline.

 

And a question:

 

Would you prefer a skeleton frame (right, lighter, a bit more fragile) or a solid "shield" type frame (left)?

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Intention would be to make them fully colour/pixel customisable to your needs.

They won't be cheap mind...

 

Posted
22 minutes ago, Oliver said:

So, for those of you interested in the 2" wall mounted signs.

Please find below a dimensions outline.

 

And a question:

 

Would you prefer a skeleton frame (right, lighter, a bit more fragile) or a solid "shield" type frame (left)?

image.thumb.png.517037739863d77636f8665c5f5fc472.png

600mm_test_7_v1_2026-Feb-07_01-45-21PM-000_CustomizedView17412019632.thumb.png.6cb39debf7bd9926dcaff12910ecbe3a.png

 

Intention would be to make them fully colour/pixel customisable to your needs.

They won't be cheap mind...

 

skeleton frame and in blue.

Thanks for your work...

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I'd personally prefer a solid shield frame. I don't want whatever wall color interacting with color contrast and I wouldn't want it fragile. 

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Alright, so.... both? 
LED Profile and tape are due early next week, and I've got enough Polypropylene sheet that I should be able to make a prototype, and 2 production items.

They will come with a small controller box allowing both rings to be addressed separately as a complete ring, or per pixel (approximately 100 per ring).
Control is achieved over Wi-Fi from your phone.

 

You will need to source a 5v 10-15a power supply from somewhere locally with a barrel jack output.

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Machining tests went great today.

When LEDs and profile arrive in the next day or two, and I can confirm dimensions (Internet dimensions sometimes a bit... Loose) I'll machine a frame and assemble the proto.

 

Then I'll ask for deposit (50%) with the remaining 50% due before shipping.

 

If anyone wants one, best place a bid now so I know how many large parts to order.

 

Small ones are available in primary colours at short notice currently.

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Posted
1 minute ago, Oliver said:

Machining tests went great today.

When LEDs and profile arrive in the next day or two, and I can confirm dimensions (Internet dimensions sometimes a bit... Loose) I'll machine a frame and assemble the proto.

 

Then I'll ask for deposit (50%) with the remaining 50% due before shipping.

 

If anyone wants one, best place a bid now so I know how many large parts to order.

 

Small ones are available in primary colours at short notice currently.

Large in BLUE, please!

Payment method details?

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I believe these support multi color selection with controller. 

 

I'm pending for a few small ones and one large solid shield so far. 

 

@32eachtime may I ask why preference for skeleton design?

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3 minutes ago, Vovchandr said:

I believe these support multi color selection with controller. 

 

I'm pending for a few small ones and one large solid shield so far. 

 

@32eachtime may I ask why preference for skeleton design?

Just thought that might be more like neons I have. Certainly negotiable on any of this!

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Count me in! Skeleton design too, looks more like a neon sign. In fact, over just doing LED strip I wonder if it’s the same width as LED neon rope like here.

 

And sorry, I don’t see what you’re doing, is there plastic diffuser in front of the LEDs in your test? I assume that’s the polypropylene you’re using? You might be able to eliminate that entirely if you use the neon rope light.

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Posted

Must resist, just repainted mine. A green and yellow one would match my new paint scheme. 

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It would indeed!

 

An update:

 

I've reviewed a few different led profile types and have a couple of options.

 

If buyers are happy with a slimer led line (more in the 6-7mm range) I can increase the overall brightness of the strips, whereas a more 10-12mm wide strip would be more in line with the relative ratios, would be a little dimmer.

 

If potential buyers are happy with a slimmer led line, we can get these into production!

Posted
17 minutes ago, Oliver said:

It would indeed!

 

An update:

 

I've reviewed a few different led profile types and have a couple of options.

 

If buyers are happy with a slimer led line (more in the 6-7mm range) I can increase the overall brightness of the strips, whereas a more 10-12mm wide strip would be more in line with the relative ratios, would be a little dimmer.

 

If potential buyers are happy with a slimmer led line, we can get these into production!

I’m sure you will do the proper thing…I am just anxious to get this beauty in my wall! Thanks 

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