Sounds Module

BigAl2007

BigAl2007

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Has anyone made such an item for the ProfiLux? It's probably not going to be an item GHL makes so I'd like to know if anyone has made one yet. Here's what I'm looking for:

Single/compact unit that has the ability of an MP3 player so that when certain items are triggered it plays a certain sound (ie short thunder sound) then when another trigger goes off a different sound (longer thunder clap) and possibly a 3rd trigger such as long rolling thunder and hard driving rain.

I feel like it should be a small and easy to make item with a simple audio output jack (headphones) that you could use to send the sound to an outside audio device (set of speakers etc).

Right now to do what I've described I would need
  • 1x mp3 player and speakers for short thunder clap
  • 1x mp3 player and speakers for long loud thunder clap
  • 1x mp3 player and speakers for rolling thunder and driving rain.

all just to accomplish 3 channels of sound (short, long and rolling).

All of the above would cost about $100 but be terribly wasteful in many regards and take up 3 sockets, 3 power outlets and lots of storage space.

I heard from someone at GHL that all you need to do it would be to
"use the ADIN board and make it "
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If it were that easy I would imagine several other people would have already made them and we wouldn't be having this discussion. Truth of the matter if it was only a single channel with output jack would be better than nothing.

So how about it? Anyone think you can make one of these and make it work with the ProfiLux controller? I want to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

I have seen a fair amount of interest in such a project on another forum so maybe this could be a fun project for someone while also making some extra $$$.
 
Doggy you sound like me. You really want one but don't have the time/experience to make one. If I knew how to do it I would already have one and be selling them like hot-cakes LOL! For me adding the sound dimension would just take this up to the next level with "Coolness" for sure. I know others feel like "thunder is useless" but to me it's a big "must have".
 
doggydoc which aspect of it would you want more? A simple "thunder" or a board with the potential for 2 or 3 variations of the thunder? I know that having more than one "thunder" would add to the complication of the device itself and of course the programming w/in ProfiLux in order to be able to coordinate a specific strike with the appropriate "thunder" but that would be the Cat's Meow! I'd buy either one the moment it was available.
 
Someone did this, I watch a video on Youtube and I'm nearly positive it was with the profilux, kinda kewl if you ask me.....
 
I would buy either one. But it will be cool if we can get a "endless" recording of an actual tstorm to play while the lighting is going on.
 
reefkeeps said:
Someone did this, I watch a video on Youtube and I'm nearly positive it was with the profilux, kinda kewl if you ask me.....
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Gareth *Progressive Reef* did it using an MP3 player and a small speaker system. The MP3 player was on a constant ON loop routine and the speakers were on a "switched" outlet. When he thunder is triggered the speaker outlet is turned ON whereby making thunder. Even Gareth admits this is bulky and a bit wasteful in regards to electricity and space. In fact he's the one who mentioned this idea first I'm just the one who posted it here on RC.

That's not exactly what we're trying to accomplish. We want an actual module that's triggered by the ProfiLux but not "always on" and able to be "controlled" the the ProfiLux.

I hope that makes sense. :)
 
Just a casual BUMP in case someone with the desire and knowledge happens to be strolling through. I'd LOVE to have this "gadget" :)
 
It's been over a week since I last posted in this particular thread and I feel like it's worth while to keep it up close to the top of the list. Maybe.. just maybe someone that knows how to do this or who knows someone who does will read this and help us out.
 
I know how this can be done, I just need to figure out where to buy the hardware.

You could even use the 0-10v out to trigger the event using the storm cycle.
FYI, every 0-10v outs Profilux has, there is also a relay function attach to every output.

EVG-AP-2F Ballast Control Board really takes advantage of this.

Till then, you need to find a surplus recording device used on talking toys, some of them are really good and loud.
 
I'm willing to "fund" some R&D if you'll help us get a working model. I'm sure others are willing to jump in and help some too :)
 
Since Allen is paying I am in for this too. ;)

In all seriousness though I do think this is an excellent idea. It might not be the top sale producer in the product line but I have a feeling it would sell very well provided the price was kept within reason. Defiantly has a "cool factor" to it as well, not something you'd see everyday.
 
ASpec said:
Since Allen is paying I am in for this too. ;)
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LOL! Well to an extent of course :)

AJ have you seen/heard Gareth's "thunder" simulation on his YouTube videos? I think that really gives the whole "Storm" effect one heck of a cool factor. I think a small integrated module that runs from one of the "L" ports would be ideal for this application.

  • Small form factor
  • Works off of existing ProfiLux port ("L" port most likely)
  • Integrated speaker (like talking toy as mentioned earlier)
  • Auxiliary output jack just in case you wanted to connect it to your larger speakers or stereo system (The "3.5mm TRS plug" also called stereo plug, mini-jack, mini-stereo, headphone-jack)
  • Inexpensive (maybe?)
  • Possibly multiple tracks (thunder short, thunder long, thunder distant, thunder close, thunder and rain....)

I'm thinking it would be easy enough (If I only knew what I was talking about LOL ) to make a small sound module that could be connected to a laptop/pc via USB so you could record some THUNDER tracks onto it.

or....

I guess it could be configured by the manufacturer with a sound track (or more depending on length etc??). It just seems like it would be a simple device if you had the right components and had a clue what you were doing... (and I'm at a loss in both respects).

I would be willing to go ask someone local who was into such custom devices but I don't know anyone to go to about this. They would need to also have an understanding of the ProfiLux as well as a deep knowledge of electronics.

I just know I've seen several people express an interest in an integrated sound module that will carry out the same function as Gareth's dedicated speakers and continuously running MP3 player.

I would LOVE to see this come to bear fruit :)
 
bigal2007 said:
lol! Well to an extent of course :)

aj have you seen/heard gareth's "thunder" simulation on his youtube videos? I think that really gives the whole "storm" effect one heck of a cool factor. I think a small integrated module that runs from one of the "l" ports would be ideal for this application.

  • small form factor
  • works off of existing profilux port ("l" port most likely)
  • integrated speaker (like talking toy as mentioned earlier)
  • auxiliary output jack just in case you wanted to connect it to your larger speakers or stereo system (the "3.5mm trs plug" also called stereo plug, mini-jack, mini-stereo, headphone-jack)
  • inexpensive (maybe?)
  • possibly multiple tracks (thunder short, thunder long, thunder distant, thunder close, thunder and rain....)

i'm thinking it would be easy enough (if i only knew what i was talking about lol ) to make a small sound module that could be connected to a laptop/pc via usb so you could record some thunder tracks onto it.

Or....

I guess it could be configured by the manufacturer with a sound track (or more depending on length etc??). It just seems like it would be a simple device if you had the right components and had a clue what you were doing... (and i'm at a loss in both respects).

I would be willing to go ask someone local who was into such custom devices but i don't know anyone to go to about this. They would need to also have an understanding of the profilux as well as a deep knowledge of electronics.

I just know i've seen several people express an interest in an integrated sound module that will carry out the same function as gareth's dedicated speakers and continuously running mp3 player.

I would love to see this come to bear fruit :)
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