29yrswithaGApass Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I am not an LED expert so please don't mind my question.... Don't they have to replace (or at minimum rewire) the sockets/ballast for the LED bulbs for them to be synchronized for patterns and lighting effects? So for things like Granny's, Carousel, Fling, etc., other than just remaining constantly illuminated modifications to the electrical system would need to happen. I think half the problems with the non-illuminated bulbs on these attractions are probably faulty sockets/lighting sections do to age rather than just burnt out bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 You know I'm not really sure exactly how that would work in terms of patterning. I do know that many LED models are made to fit and work with rpe-existing sockets so I would imagine that if there were patterns that the current wiring is capable of than the LED's would have no problem working with those as well and for longer as they tend to last longer as well. In terms of adding patterning to existing structures if they do not currently do it, then I would assume it would take a lot to have that done, but I wouldn't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm wondering if there's more to these bulbs than meets the eye. The size of them suggests that there's a lot of electronics inside them. I know there are ways to actually signal through existing electrical wires to turn on and turn off LEDs on command. Basically, they are always "turned on" and when sent the command by a processor using the electric wiring the internal chip activates the requested LED. The "blooming flower" effect I believe was something the Big Wheel did when it first opened, so that may be just updating the existing wiring which would be simple enough since that's just repairing/replacing wires and regular a-type sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightnin78nic Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) This is great news! Thank so much for this! Yeah, I'm so glad their doing this. I was worried about them scrapping it a year ago, this is great. Edited February 7, 2009 by lightnin78nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnight Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 i can't wait to see what it looks like at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm wondering if there's more to these bulbs than meets the eye. The size of them suggests that there's a lot of electronics inside them. I know there are ways to actually signal through existing electrical wires to turn on and turn off LEDs on command. Basically, they are always "turned on" and when sent the command by a processor using the electric wiring the internal chip activates the requested LED. The "blooming flower" effect I believe was something the Big Wheel did when it first opened, so that may be just updating the existing wiring which would be simple enough since that's just repairing/replacing wires and regular a-type sockets. Model trains have been using this technology for years so it could be possible for the Big Wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Adventurer Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 That's so cool! I love seeing the one at Morey's, so this is music to my ears. Also, very creative article name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) Wow. Six Flags sure is doing a lot of things for Great Adventure's 35 birthday. *crosses fingers* Please Six Flags. Bring the Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera to the sim theater Edited February 8, 2009 by MarioSonic94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Here's a little treasure we managed to pick up at Eastcoaster for the GAH archives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisChavan Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 ^Wait hold up Harry, you GOT the actual piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 He bought it in the auction (which benefits the ACE archives). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 ^^Did they have any other GADV memorabelia?(sorry if it's spelt wrong) I'm really glad to see they're keeping the floral pattern. It really sets the Big Wheel apart from other ferris wheel designs. Perhaps with all of this attention going to revamp rides, maybe the Carousel will be on top of next years list? Hoping.... Pete Next Year?!?!?!? Maybe, let's hope, it's happening right now! It is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 ^Wait hold up Harry, you GOT the actual piece? I must say after seeing the photos of the sign on the Big Wheel, it's kind of strange having it in my home and taking that picture of it on my dining room floor! Now I have to find a place to hang it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 ^ Now I'm even more mad I couldn't go, More fuel for my fire!!! Was it a bidding war, or did you get off cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 ^ Now I'm even more mad I couldn't go, More fuel for my fire!!! Was it a bidding war, or did you get off cheap? I wouldn't call it a bidding war... perhaps a bidding skirmish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisChavan Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I could imagine it would be quite expensive, the thing is huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southview2 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Im MAJORLY JEALOUS! Ugh, you suck harry. lol, Just kidding, but dang. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Harry you should absolutely take a picture of yourself with that thing, put it on a shirt and wlak around the park in it nah but still that's awesome that you were able to get such an awesome piece of park history while you guys were at Eastcoaster. Congrats on your bidding win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkridedan Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 or put it on a chain and walk around like Flava Flav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 or put it on a chain and walk around like Flava Flav Yeah boy!!! (It's much larger than that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 That is the epitome of awesomeness there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4Sing Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 It would be ultra cool if they went all out with the LED lights, and reinvented the Super Round Up with em too! Flying Wave returning with LED's would also be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 It would be ultra cool if they went all out with the LED lights, and reinvented the Super Round Up with em too! Flying Wave returning with LED's would also be great. Just Flying Wave returning would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 The wires for all the new LEDs can be seen in the photo below! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Now that you have the Sign from the Hub of the wheel, what sign will be going in it's place? A 35th. Anniversary Park Sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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