Monster In a Box "AKA" Kerature Krate - Page 5

guitarist155 · #41 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by "Scare Seeker"

I am concerned about the postings ive read.....especially by Genexer.....i saw that the DMX and/or exorcist is mentioned to run a monster in a box. It sounds as if the project is going to be more expensive then it has to be. The controller board i used does not require a computer or software, and can be activated by an IR sensor which i also use. If you need any info. on how to wire anything, i have it all, including wiring a relay into a fog machine trigger. I used a Gemmy 110v trigger. I can also provide info. on how to wire a 110v light to the controller board. If you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask. Especially if it saves you some bucks.

sorry to have hijacked the thread and didn't mean to scare away prop builders, I will be posting this in another thread i just keep getting stuck in this one lol.

i agree it has an expensive start-up cost but the system was really designed for whole haunt control and expandability, not for just one prop, the stand alone would be the way to go if you don't see yourself expanding your props past one or two or are scared off by the complexity of the bigger systems.

i also am outfitting my fog remotes with relays, it seems to be the most cost effective way to trigger them unless you have a dmx capable one.

the reason i am using vsa/dmx/exorcist is i plan to use dmx lighting, a 3 axis skull, multiple foggers, and numerous pneumatic props this year. the computer will be able to be in control of all of it and let them all interact. also with one button i can set the whole haunt to only trigger the creepy things and not the scary props for the little ones.

kendallizm · #42 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 03:33 AM

I have a toe pincher coffin and a 12 volt wiper motor, does anyone know where to find plans for a monster-in-box using a wiper motor?
kendallizm

Regor · #43 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 06:54 AM

Try this one
http://www.cindybob.com/halloween/mib/

Terra · #44 (**permalink**) 07-15-2008, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Scare Seeker"

I am concerned about the postings I've read.....especially by Genexer.....i saw that the DMX and/or exorcist is mentioned to run a monster in a box. It sounds as if the project is going to be more expensive then it has to be. The controller board i used does not require a computer or software, and can be activated by an IR sensor which i also use. If you need any info. on how to wire anything, i have it all, including wiring a relay into a fog machine trigger. I used a Gemmy 110v trigger. I can also provide info. on how to wire a 110v light to the controller board. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Especially if it saves you some bucks.

Yeah, terribly sorry about hijacking your thread. Now that I'm becoming more fluent on the different controlling mechanisms I see the merits of keeping it simple. I had a difficult time deciding on the stand alone version of the MIB or the comprehensive DMX/VSA controlled MIB. I decided to take the plunge and try the DMX/VSA route. I hope to add more and more elements to my haunt so I'm hoping in the long run, this will work out for me.

Man, I hope I don't regret this.....Building starts tomorrow.