My new Garfield topper is alive!

[ashyron]

Enforcer, So I can take it you got your  all wired up and running now?  That'll be awesome to hear.  What I didn't show you was putting on some kind of on/off switch because I haven't put it on yet.  Heck, I haven't even bought it yet.    Since I do use remote controls to turn my slot machines on and off I haven't bothered but the other   I bought has to have one on it because I am sending it to my sister for her birthday.

Anyway, if you get a chance and can do it, I'd love to see your topper all lit up.

Ron

PS - Thanks for the Karma boost and Kudo's.  

[enforcer]

ashyron-

Well, I will have to leverage what I learned from you for a couple of more toppers that I just picked up off of ebay - three toppers were picked up for $99 total....I'm a Rodney fan and the SNL topper with Dana Carvey (a/k/a "the church lady")  on it seemed like a good conversation piece as well.  Two of the three seem to have chasers.

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160339961038

As soon as I get    up and running, I will post a pix.

-enforcer

[ashyron]

ashyron-

Well, I will have to leverage what I learned from you for a couple of more toppers that I just picked up off of ebay - three toppers were picked up for $99 total....I'm a Rodney fan and the SNL topper with Dana Carvey (a/k/a "the church lady")  on it seemed like a good conversation piece as well.  Two of the three seem to have chasers.

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160339961038

As soon as I get    up and running, I will post a pix.

-enforcer

I seen those and SO wanted to get them.  I figured they would make great conversation pieces too but I couldn't afford to get them right now so I let you have them.    I wanted the SNL one - was a fan since the 70's when it came out.  I hope you can get them up and running too.  Lemme know if I can be of any help.

[enforcer]

I don't think I will get them either at this point - checked seller's feedback and he has two negatives (from a small number of overall transactions) for not making delivery on auctions.  Seller must be a big 
Didn't see that before placing bid, but i figured I was safe, since paypal was supposedly covering the entire purchase price, but when I went to pay on paypal it said seller was not set up to accept paypal.  Smells very fishy....

enforcer

[enforcer]

Even more fishy is that ebay lists his contact information as Illinois, but the phone number for his account is in Vegas.  You call the cell phone and it goes right to voicemail with no name given.  Funny thing, although his ebay contact information lists his name, when you google his phone number there is a recent craigslist ad in Vegas for a guy with a different name who is buying gold and jewelry, cash paid on the spot.  If he really is the name listed under ebay, I  have his parents name and address in Skokie, IL.  I can always call them and ask all about their son 

[stayouttadabunker]

Even more fishy is that ebay lists his contact information as Illinois, but the phone number for his account is in Vegas.  You call the cell phone and it goes right to voicemail with no name given.  Funny thing, although his ebay contact information lists his name, when you google his phone number there is a recent craigslist ad in Vegas for a guy with a different name who is buying gold and jewelry, cash paid on the spot.  If he really is the name listed under ebay, I  have his parents name and address in Skokie, IL.  I can always call them and ask all about their son 

 

[2Moons]

This is not as cool as the CD model, but i only paid $1.99 + shipping. When it arrives from Hong Kong, I'll let you folks know how it works out.
http://cgi.ebay.com:80/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180366145594&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123
2Moons

[stayouttadabunker]

I've bought stuff from hong kong...takes a while but is usually worth it!

[enforcer]

Well, I got a fed ex tracking number on my three toppers (including Dana Carvey as the Church Lady) from the ebay seller...maybe, just maybe this isn't bogus after all ??   

-enforcer

[Neonkiss]

When you get your box, try to open it up when the delivery guy is their. Or use a video camera and tape it when you open the package.
My nephew ordered a laptop from eBay. When he opened it up there was a brick in the box. The shipper stuck to his story that when he shipped it the computer was inside. Had a hell of a time trying to get his money back from paypal. Basically because the seller said he shipped a laptop and the buyer was trying to scam for insurance.

I wish you the best and hope that you do have three topper safe and sound with no shipping damage.
Please post pictures, I also like the Saturday night one.   

[knagl]

This is not as cool as the CD model, but i only paid $1.99 + shipping. When it arrives from Hong Kong, I'll let you folks know how it works out.

Oh, wow, that looks like exactly the thing I need for a different project of mine.  I'm VERY interested in how well it works -- please keep us updated!

[sommer]

This is not as cool as the CD model,

This is not as cool as the CD model, but i only paid $1.99 + shipping. When it arrives from Hong Kong, I'll let you folks know how it works out.
http://cgi.ebay.com:80/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180366145594&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123
2Moons

very cool flasher unit? 3 fast flasher.huh..perfect for my high speed pin.extra police light..lol..
i could use those for my other garfield topper?i bought 10 channel control board paid lot more...did you find one have 3 output  for.99 cents???hehe..that all we needed for the Garfield topper 3 channel chaser light...   

[ashyron]

very cool flasher unit? 3 fast flasher.huh..perfect for my high speed pin.extra police light..lol..
i could use those for my other garfield topper?i bought 10 channel control board paid lot more...did you find one have 3 output  for.99 cents???hehe..that all we needed for the Garfield topper 3 channel chaser light...   

Here is a four channel one.  That sould work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180366144925&viewitem=&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

[MrBellMan]

I bought the 4 channel one as well. Only .49 + shipping. I hope it works...   

Rob

[sommer]

0.49$ even better will use ch4 to make his eyes flashing or add color LEDS in his eyes??. .-lol..thank

[2Moons]

Here is the 3 channel east chair model & they sell a 12v wall wart to go with it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-12V-5050-SMD-LED-RGB-FLASH-30CM-STRIP-CONTROLLER_W0QQitemZ180356237276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29fe11c7dc&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A30
2Moons

[ashyron]

  OK it occurs to me that there has to be a simple way to make Garfields border chase like it should so I took the insert off one of my Sigma toppers I have that is pre-wired for all this stuff.   Inside is a chaser controller and doing some research online, the company that makes these controllers is in California so is a product made in the USA.   I like that idea. 

Anyway, I just sent the company an email asking them if they still make these controllers and how much they cost.  I am including a couple of pictures so ya'all can see what I am talking about.  It works great for the Sigma toppers.  Maybe I'll buy another Garfield topper from Buzz and try this out on a topper.  My brother likes his border lights on all the time so hooking it up on that one isn't an option, at least until I can show him how nice it'll look with the chaser lights   

Anyway, on to the pictures. 

[ashyron]

And a couple more pics.

[stayouttadabunker]

Whew!
I've been inside toppers like that....
everything is dry and brittle from all the heat it took when the fluorescents were on 24x7.
Be careful if moving anything in there because the wire covering will crack and split...
exposing bare wiring and possibly causing shorting out problems in the very near future...

[a69mopar]

yeah, that one needs a good cleaning, even has leaves and what looks like rice in it.  Wonder if it found it's way into a dumpster at one time ..  Still will be nice though once it's cleaned.


Thanks,
Wayne

[ashyron]

Thanks for the advise but I think this is one of the toppers that will be gutted for parts, not positive yet though.  Am thinking of trying that chaser controller on my brothers Garfield topper - or A Garfield topper if I can't sneak his past him, LOL

[enforcer]

ashyron,

Got the Garfield Topper all wired up.  Lights up fine.  The only thing I noticed was that the transformer, after an hour, gets so bloody hot, it is almost too hot to the touch to take out of the outlet.  I don't want to cause a fire and all.  Any ideas ? Its a 13.5 volts DC and 1 amp rated transformer...

Thanks,

enforcer

[Buzz]

enforcer    Look at Sommer's reply #94 in this thread  ( page 5 )  I hope someone jumps in and sets me straight but why can't the 12 volts be supplied by the slot machine itself ? truth of the matter is I haven't checked a S plus to see if it has 12 volts anywhere. maybe I should put brain in gear before mouth ( fingers )  in motion   

[enforcer]

Buzz,

Are you suggesting I go to ac as opposed to dc and go down to 12vac and 1/2 amp transformer...would that cool it down ?   

[Buzz]

   I'm not making any suggestions. I do think Ron or I aren't the right people to give the right advice. I hope a electrician will jump in here and help us both out!!