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<p class=MsoNormal>Good evening all,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Well, it’s kind of robotic related! So not entirely
off topic.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>My wife and I operate a computer controlled Christmas light
display in the suburb of Bexley.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>There are two parts to the display.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- The main display is synchronised to music, and can be
heard via a low power FM transmitter by tuning your car radio into 88.1FM when
in close proximity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- The secondary display is a very small display that is
located in a section of our garden, and can be controlled via the internet.
This uses an ioBridge module, an Arduino, and a bank of relay drivers and
relays.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The telecontrol display can be controlled via <a
href="http://www.pacificlights.co.nz">http://www.pacificlights.co.nz</a>, plus
there is a video of the main display.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We are also listed on <a
href="http://www.lightupchristmas.co.nz">http://www.lightupchristmas.co.nz</a>,
direct link: <a href="http://www.lightupchristmas.co.nz/details.php?id=15">http://www.lightupchristmas.co.nz/details.php?id=15</a>.
If you like the display, please vote for me on the site. It would be greatly
appreciated <span style='font-family:Wingdings'>J</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Each year we like to choose a charity to support. Seeing as
we are expecting our first baby, we have decided to help raise funds for
Pregnancy Help Canterbury. Donations are taken at the display, and every cent
raised is passed onto them.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you’re in Christchurch, and you’re in the
area, be sure to take a look.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Nathan.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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