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I like the bait lights, they're so small and lightweight and easy to attach. If I put two on each disc, pointing opposite direction, I've never seen both turn off. I use the simple clear plastic mailing tape.
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Lights out-Strategy for Best Glow Play
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I like the bait lights, they're so small and lightweight and easy to attach. If I put two on each disc, pointing opposite direction, I've never seen both turn off. I use the simple clear plastic mailing tape.
4th Rock
Eagle Member
agreed 100%. I really dislike people shining flashlights around when playing glowie. It will get you yelled at with our group. Part of the fun is letting your night vision come up and enjoying the dark.
Best taping strategy (I use 3M clear duct tape, works well) is to apply tape at home at room temperature. The adhesive works better and the warmer plastic creates a better bond.
I prefer these lights
I've never had a problem with UV lights. My Maglite is another story. Only problem with the UV is it will charge Vibram so much it turns into a small sun! I've had too many of those stick on or tape on lights fall off or turn off and then it turns into an half hr long game of "find my beloved ace disc".
Top hat refers to the shape. Look at the Ebay link and notice the shape. They call it a flat top there, which it is. One of my suppliers has those listed as 5mm top hats. They do sorta resemble a top hat. They also have round tops, straw hats, which are the same as top hats, just about half as tall. It may well be one their nicknames that I have picked up...not sure.
THUGNIFICENT763
Banned
ThrowLites
If you play a lot of night rounds, you owe it to yourself to try them. I plan to make a trip to Ax-Man Surplus and start building my own haha.
If you play a lot of night rounds, you owe it to yourself to try them. I plan to make a trip to Ax-Man Surplus and start building my own haha.
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Here's the kit that stays in my bag because you never know when day golf just wont be enough.
http://i.imgur.com/0yGhpKO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Du37jjf.jpg
http://imgur.com/7IZPnMF (basket shot from last year)
http://imgur.com/hqZ7kf3 (what we have prepared for this season of night golf)
http://imgur.com/hQ9RC6j (last years flyer)
http://imgur.com/TPFcbA0 (how we light up our baskets)
http://imgur.com/oLH4lAM (the end result)
http://i.imgur.com/0yGhpKO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Du37jjf.jpg
http://imgur.com/7IZPnMF (basket shot from last year)
http://imgur.com/hqZ7kf3 (what we have prepared for this season of night golf)
http://imgur.com/hQ9RC6j (last years flyer)
http://imgur.com/TPFcbA0 (how we light up our baskets)
http://imgur.com/oLH4lAM (the end result)
BENFTS, have you ever done a write up or explained how the baskets are lit? That basket lighting was awesome. :hfive: Tons better than we do. I'd like to know how you did it...if ya don't mind.
When the clubs do it here, we are lucky to get a single glow stick, double sticks on special occasions. A regular night group at a course doesn't even light the baskets. :thmbdown: When my group does it, we have some 27 LED battery powered work lights we sit on top of the basket shining down. It lights it up nicely and can be seen a long, long way....but its way boring compared to yours.
dysmike
Double Eagle Member
I highly recommend making sure you insulate the positive lead on the ends. :clap::clap:
Oh and buy 1220s in bulk
BENFTS, have you ever done a write up or explained how the baskets are lit? That basket lighting was awesome. :hfive: Tons better than we do. I'd like to know how you did it...if ya don't mind.
When the clubs do it here, we are lucky to get a single glow stick, double sticks on special occasions. A regular night group at a course doesn't even light the baskets. :thmbdown: When my group does it, we have some 27 LED battery powered work lights we sit on top of the basket shining down. It lights it up nicely and can be seen a long, long way....but its way boring compared to yours.
:hfive: I can put together the info if you want. Long story short is all of the LEDs and basket lights are hand made and take a good amount of time to do. Hobby King or ebay is the place to get the needed supplies to begin the project. Most costly is the batteries for the LED strip lighting, we use the radio controlled airplane batteries and they keep the lights on for about 5 hours.
Look in the photo section of the group to see tons of other glow golf pics.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/163961560296668/
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dysmike
Double Eagle Member
Rough total cost? I've had basket lights walk, but I think I can build a locking bracket for these. Great idea!
Any info is helpful. Looked at the pics and its awesome to see it done up right at night. Puts this area to shame. :thmbdown:
See if I am on the right track.....you are using just LED rope and a couple of batteries? Or a single per strand? Looked like the majority are just a single rope around the perimeter ring. Anyone steal them from under your noses? That would be a big issue here I'd wager.
I'd bet we could do half what you did and still blow everyone's socks off since they are used to no light or a glow stick.dontBLAMEtheDISC
Birdie Member
These glow chains from Nomad are pretty sweet https://www.dgnomad.com
Any info is helpful. Looked at the pics and its awesome to see it done up right at night. Puts this area to shame. :thmbdown:
See if I am on the right track.....you are using just LED rope and a couple of batteries? Or a single per strand? Looked like the majority are just a single rope around the perimeter ring. Anyone steal them from under your noses? That would be a big issue here I'd wager.
I have had 1 LED strand and battery stolen and I nearly lost my damn mind after all the work put in. Now I ziptie them down and pay more attention but I haven't lost one since. You'll need to solder the connections on the LED bands and you'll need a charger for the batteries but his pretty much covers the basket lighting tho.
Battery Pack
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor...1500mAH_LiFe_3S_9_9v_Taranis_Compatible_.html
LED Light Bands
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/RC_PRODUCT_SEARCH.asp?strSearch=LED
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Just using the bare strips. Some clear tubing works great (I have that on my basket in the back yard) but it's not necessary. Waterproofing is one thing we don't really have to worry about here in California but it's primarily the battery you need to worry about not the lights.
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THUGNIFICENT763
Banned
I have a stockpile of 1220s already haha
When you get the course all lit up post the pics, I'd love to see how it turns out.
opcorn:BENFTS, I just received my LED's for the basket. (yes, I am moving FAST on this. )
Got them from HK, but am not impressed with them at all. They said they had them in stock in Arkansas, but then shipped them from Hong Kong and charged me 20 clams to do it. Still, I got them in 3 days from HK....at least I got my 20 clams worth.
What I got was 2, one meter lengths of green. I plan on linking them together with solderless connectors and making one large ring. These strips seem to have a large amount of spool memory...does that work out eventually?
You also said you have a practice basket LED in tubing....how did you seal the ends? Or did you?
I plan on using switchable LIPO batteries for mine. I also have a AA 8 battery power pack that should work nicely since it says it needs 12v. Are you running yours on 12v or 9.6v? The link to the batt you provided was to a 9.6? If 9.6vdc works, I could get some good rechargeable AA's and use them. They are 1.2v vs. the 1.5v for the disposables.
)Got them from HK, but am not impressed with them at all. They said they had them in stock in Arkansas, but then shipped them from Hong Kong and charged me 20 clams to do it.
Still, I got them in 3 days from HK....at least I got my 20 clams worth.What I got was 2, one meter lengths of green. I plan on linking them together with solderless connectors and making one large ring. These strips seem to have a large amount of spool memory...does that work out eventually?
You also said you have a practice basket LED in tubing....how did you seal the ends? Or did you?
I plan on using switchable LIPO batteries for mine. I also have a AA 8 battery power pack that should work nicely since it says it needs 12v. Are you running yours on 12v or 9.6v? The link to the batt you provided was to a 9.6? If 9.6vdc works, I could get some good rechargeable AA's and use them. They are 1.2v vs. the 1.5v for the disposables.
Star Shark
* Ace Member *
Simple strategy for glow - don't do anything stupid. If it's risky during the day, it's a horrible idea at night.
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