Is this possible

For next year I would like to hook up a speed radar device to a segment of lights. I would then like the lights to sequence at the same interval.
Example:
If a car drives by at 20 mph. I would like the lights to follow at the same speed. So if I had 10 strands spaced equally apart it would chase at 29 ft/sec


Example 2


---               0           0              0            0
car -> 20 mph
---


---               X           0              0            0
                 car -> 20 mph
---              

---               0           X             0            0
                             car -> 20 mph
---      

---               0           0             X            0
                                           car -> 20 mph
---

---               0           0             0            x
                                                        car -> 20 mph
---


Hope it makes sense

If you understand and can help it would be apreciated

Andy                                             


Edited by Rambler1 - 07 Jan 2009 at 2:25pm

This IMHO will not work with our software. we sequence then replay a sequence, this would be live on the fly. you could easily do it with Boralis if (and this is only if my suspesion is correct) uses the windows media player (think how we can stream music when the show isnt going) you then convert the output of the radar to media wave( again now you are streaming what your radar gun is  outputing) then use a LORvis type plug in to output media player signal to d-light board.

Edited by Slinkard - 07 Jan 2009 at 2:55pm

Wouldn't it be easier to put 4 laser tripwires that triger a single section?

I put this in the off topic, not planning on using sequencing software.

I'm just thinking a separate program and network since a passing car is a bit random as is the speed.  Trying to tie that into an existing sequence might make it a lot trickier - then you start messing with the timing of the sequence - how should that affect the way the music plays...?

Multiple trips are great and as long as you only have 4 sections, it's probably the simplest solution.  But as the number of channels/trips goes up, you have additional expense.  I'm completely guessing about the nature of your display, but I'd like to see at least 8 or 10 channels (perhaps an entire 16 ch controller?) dedicated to this feature because as you get smoother effects as the channel count increases. Also, being able to put the trips upstream 20 or 30 yards would be nice since you can "lead" the cars by a little - would make it more obvious to the driver who might otherwise miss the effect if it's right next to the car.

In the end, it could be an expensive effect.  Keep channel usage, extension cords (how long is this run?), and trip mechanisms in mind.  All the same, it would probably turn out very cool if you have enough channels and would be fun to figure out.  :D