LED light sources
A good general purpose silent running compact light source for star ceiling, star panel and other end emitting fibre projects. This is supplied with interchangeable twinkle and colour wheels - fit whichever suits your application or preference.
Working 5 hours per day, on an average electricity tariff (April 2013) of £0.16 per kilowatt hour the light source will cost you only £10.95 a year to run.
Supply voltage: 240vac via transformer 3 pin plug. (110vac two pin available)
Unit input voltage: 12v dc via removable jack plug.
LED 5 watt cool white (which produces very natural looking stars)
Dimensions 200 x 85 x 67mm
Weight 0.6kgs
Power consumption 6 watts
Colour wheel: 6 colours including white
Twinkle wheel:
Wheel rotation speeds, set via dip switches:
Stopped, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 4, and 6 rpm
Fibre capacity:
0.75mm x 425 fibres
1.00mm x 230 fibres
3:1 mix 0.75mm and 1.00mm: 330 fibres
Cooling Fan: none
Heat radiation: light source body warm to touch.
Warranty: 18 months.
Country of manufacture: China
Manufacturer accreditation: ISO 9001
MiniLED500 light source shown together with optional wireless remote control.
Specification as above with the addition of:
Dip number 4 enables wireless remote operation.
Button A on the remote turns the light source on and off.
Button B on the remote starts and stops the colour wheel rotation.
MiniLED750 light source
A powerful compact DMX* capable light source for a range of duties including some side glow applications. This features twin effects wheels - colour and twinkle - so that colour and twinkle effects can be combined. This is also dimmable.
However, please note that to access the full range of functionality this light source should be used with a DMX controller, or a PC equipped with DMX software (free download). Follow the link below to see the manual for this light source. Feel free to contact us to discuss the operation of this light source in the context of your own project.
The light source also has a wireless remote control function. Please refer to the manual for a explanation of the functions available.
Working 5 hours per day, on an average electricity tariff (December 2012) of £0.16 per kilowatt hour the light source will cost you only £20.07 a year to run.
Supply voltage: 240v ac via transformer 3 pin plug. (110v ac two pin available)
Unit input voltage: 12v dc via removable jack plug.
LED 10 watt cool white
Dimensions 165 x 115 x 80mm
Weight 0.85kgs
Power consumption 11 watts
Colour wheel 6 colours including white
Twinkle wheel with clear section
Fibre capacity:
0.75 x 425 fibres
1.00 x 230 fibres
3:1 mix 0.75 and 1.00: 330 fibres
Cooling Fan: none
Heat radiation: light source case warm to the touch.
Country of manufacture: China
Manufacturer accreditation: ISO 9001
PDF document of DMX setup and dip switch settings here.
* DMX is a theatre industry lighting protocol which is also increasingly used by home automation systems. If you're new to DMX there are a number of good introductory tutorials on Youtube which explain the basic principles.
MiniLED4000 light source
The UK-manufactured MiniLED4000 is controlled by either the supplied remote control, by the push buttons on the rear of the light source or via a DMX remote controller.
On-board control has two colour cycles each with three different speed settings.
The hand held remote controls on/off, colour mode, white light only, dimming and manual colour selection via the colour ring.
Supply voltage: 240vac via transformer 3 pin plug. (110vac two pin available)
Unit input voltage: 12v dc via removable jack plug.
LED 2-5 watts in colour cycle mode.
Dimensions: 140 x 100 x 70mm
Weight: 0.43kgs
Power consumption: 6 watts
Twinkle wheel: No
Fibre capacity: Mixed 0.75 and 1.00mm at a ratio of 3:1 = 640
0.75mm = 900
1.00mm = 500
Fan: none. Running costs similar to the MiniLED500.
DMX input/output via RJ45 sockets.
Dip switches to control on-board programmes.
Heat radiation: light source body warm to touch.
Full instructions in the manual.
MiniLED400DMX light source with wireless remote control.(£370.00.00)
Versatile high fibre capacity UK-manufactured RGBW LED light source with twinkle wheel. On-board and remote control via DMX.
Supply voltage: 240vac via transformer 3 pin plug. (110vac two pin available)
Unit input voltage: 12v dc via removable jack plug.
LED 2-5 watts in colour cycle mode.
Dimensions 130 x 135 x 110mm
Weight 0.86kgs
Power consumption: 6 watts
Twinkle wheel:
Fibre capacity: Mixed 0.75 and 1.00mm at a ratio of 3:1 = 640
0.75mm = 900
1.00mm = 500
Cooling Fan: none. Running costs similar to the MiniLED500.
DMX input/output via RJ45 sockets.
Dip switches to control on-board programmes.
Heat radiation: light source body is warm to the touch.
MiniLED5000DMX light source.(£730.00)
PDF document of DMX setup and dip switch settings here
MaxiLEDRGBW light source
Highest fibre capacity RGBW (colour changing) LED light source we stock with twinkle wheel. On-board and remote control via DMX.
Supply voltage 240vac via UK 3pin plug.
LED R-9w, G-9w, B-9w, W-9w (max).
Size: 281 x 274 x 135mm
Weight: 5.5 kgs.
Power consumption 40watts (max)
Fibre capacity: 700 x mixed 0.75 and 1.00mm at a ratio of 3:1
0.75mm x 1000
1.00mm x 560
DMX input via 3 pin connectors.
Cooling Fan: None - very quiet operation
Twinkle wheel: Yes
Colour wheel: No, colour changing is RGBW LED chip
Dimmable: Yes
Front push-button panel to control on-board programs.
Heat radiation: Warm to touch.
Country of manufacture: China
Manufacturer accreditation: ISO 9001
MaxiLEDRGB light source.(£419.00)
MaxiLED40DMX light source
This light source has a single 40 watt LED lamp and two effects wheels, colour and twinkle.
Supply voltage 240vac via UK 3pin plug.
LED 40 watts cold white..
Size: 281 x 274 x 135mm
Weight: 5.5 kgs.
Power consumption 46watts (max)
Fibre capacity: 700 x mixed 0.75 and 1.00mm at a ratio of 3:1
0.75mm x 1000
1.00mm x 560
DMX input via 3 pin connectors.
Cooling Fan: None - very quiet operation
Twinkle wheel: Yes
Colour wheel: Yes
Dimmable: Yes
Front push-button panel to control on-board programs.
Heat radiation: Warm to touch.
Country of manufacture: China
Manufacturer accreditation: ISO 9001
MaxiLED40DMX light source.(£618.00)
At 120 x 50 x 50mm this is the smallest LED light source in the range. Cool white or Warm white options available.
Supply voltage: 240vac via transformer 3 pin plug.
Unit input voltage: 5v dc via removable jack plug.
LED 3 watt.
Dimensions 120 x 50 x 50mm
Weight 0.16kgs
Power consumption 3.2 watts
Twinkle wheel: No
Colour: No, white light only. Cool white or warm white.
Fibre capacity: Mixed 0.75 and 1.00mm at a ratio of 3:1 = 160
0.75mm = 200
1.00mm = 110
Heat radiation: Just warm to the touch
Country of manufacture: China
Please note that the prices above are for units bought outside the context of a kit purchase. If you are buying light sources as part of a larger package you may well qualify for discounts on these prices.