Need Plans for DIY Drag Race Christmas Tree

[Paul Cotton]

I am wanting to build a set of christmas tree starting lights for use in my garage. Does anyone know where I can find plans for building one, or someone who has built one that I could chat with? This would be for display purposes only, not trying to use it for actual racing.

 

[kiwigtx]

Easiest way is with a small PLC and some light fittings on a board. Program the PLC to sequence the lights how you want.

 

[moparlore]

Use an arduino or ruggeduino, they are inexpensive and the programming language is easy to learn. C++. A person can do a lot of different things with one of them.

 

[kiwigtx]

Use an arduino or ruggeduino, they are inexpensive and the programming language is easy to learn. C++. A person can do a lot of different things with one of them.

I didn't want to quote any brand names as they probably don't exist up in the USA.

I do use Telemecanique (re-branded Crouzet equipment) for home automation, which would provide a cool solution. The software for programming uses a choice of either "ladder logic" or "Function Block" and is so easy, even I can do it.

 

[bobtile]

I didn't want to quote any brand names as they probably don't exist up in the USA.

I do use Telemecanique (re-branded Crouzet equipment) for home automation, which would provide a cool solution. The software for programming uses a choice of either "ladder logic" or "Function Block" and is so easy, even I can do it.

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[jensenpitt]

You can see Arduino or Teensy. They both very easy to use.

 

[kiwigtx]

A friend of mine here is an Electrical Engineer, and he uses Raspberry Pi. He loves it, and says it is very versatile and easy to use.