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How does Iceled work ?
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By using equal numbers of red, green and blue
led's in
each of the digital light sources they are all capable of producing
virtually any colour imaginable. Just switching the diodes on or off in
all possible combinations would result in the seven basic colours shown
here.
However Iceled goes even further and controls the intensity of each
diode so finely that
2,097,152
different colour combinations
are
available.
Apart from the incredible amount of choice that this
provides,
dramatic lighting effects also become possible with smooth transitions
from one colour to another. It is only with such fine control that the
hallmark Iceled effects can be generated.
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| In addition to the colour of the light
produced, each
different light source has it's own characteristic beam pattern. For
example, on the left side of the photo below, SPOT produces a narrow
beam suitable for spotlighting features at a distance. In the
middle GEM produces a wider beam more suited to overall
illumination at closer range. On the right a one-foot TUBE creates
a 'wash' of light to illuminate an even wider area. |
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| When it comes to location, several different
products are available for exterior or interior applications. The external
tubes are designed for the
harsh environment outside a vehicle although they may be used inside
as well. GEM is available in two formats - interior and exterior.
The interior version can be fitted directly into many existing light
fixtures while the exterior version can be mounted on fairings or
in other exposed locations.
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Iceled stand alone mode
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The digital technology used in each device also
allows all the light sources to communicate with each other via a single
wire connection. This opens up limitless possibilities when it comes to controlling the overall display when using a controller.
Even when not using a controller
you still have control of the colours displayed using a switch in the 12
volt power feed. This is because most lightsources have a standalone program built in. For the capabilities
of each individual light source see the separate specifications for each
product or the summary in table form below:
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Click
here to download the stand alone demo movie
(© by Skipperjack)
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Standalone
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Data In
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Data Out
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Waterproof
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Beam
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SPOT
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Spot
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GEM
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Option
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Flood
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FLOOD
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Option
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Flood
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TRON
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Wash
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1' Tube
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Wash
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2' Tube
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Wash
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3' Tube
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Wash
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4' Tube
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Wash
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