Mega Tree 2018 Tips

Mega Tree ASAP Build Tips from Ron!

[@davidshepard2372]

Love the dinosaur. It makes the video! 😂

[@PhilCaplinger1]

I'd change the base to a larger ROUND base that way you can ROLL it out onto the lawn. Thanks for sharing

[@MostlyHobbies]

The grass grows back to normal about two weeks before you put the pole out the next year. 😄🤣👍

[@NahYeahMate]

Hey Ron, Thanks for the video. I was wondering about how you made your icicles, was that a DIY? Do you have a video about the build?

[@xTremeSequences]

Great question. The icicles are ABS icicles from Boscoyo Studio. They don't come with the pixels so you definitely have to do it yourself to populate them all. LOL

[@arthurjock4179]

Ron, how did you mount the ASAP pole to the concrete stand

[@xTremeSequences]

There is a threaded sleeve that is cemented in and once it cures you add the pole.

[@Vintageoxford]

Is your star coming out of your tree's controller? Or does it have it's own?

[@xtremesequences1965]

It is from the same controller that has 48 outputs.

[@davidshepard2372]

Nice video. Thanks

[@jeffsmith4991]

Where did you buy the star from?

[@xtremesequences1965]

This star was purchased from Boscoyo 4 years ago. Ill be replacing it with a new Gilbert Engineering USA star soon. Both have great products.

[@BobbySullivan]

where did you buy your topper?

[@xTremeSequences]

Overkill Metal bit ybe no longer male these. Gilbert Engineering will male these.

[@hopsonz28]

Use lock-tite so you don’t have to tighten the j hooks every year

[@xTremeSequences]

Yep, that's an old video and nothing ever loosens now.

[@jeffevans1165]

Can you tell me what stuff you use on the mega tree?

[@xTremeSequences]

Everything you want to know about this mega tree can be found here: www.magicchristmas.org

[@LordHog]

What is the diameter of the mega tree topper? To me, it looks about 18-20" and 1/2 to 3/8" thick?? Do you recall where you bought it?

[@xtremesequences1965]

18" from overkill metal. Gilbert Engineering USA is carrying a similar topper.

[@LordHog]

As of July 2020, regarding this topper I had asked Overkill Metal about this topper. This is what they stated in an e-mail That's a J64x360 It was an early topper before the design of my T-hooks that fit the HD-roll from Boscoyo. www.ecwid.com/store/overkill-metal-toppers/ So, the current model number is T64x360-FL/J64x360-FL 18. I couldn't find any toppers on GE USA's site.

[@jakestopstalkingme6974]

If you don't mind, where do you order your pixels? Im wanting to do this next year and was wondering where you recommend ordering pixels. Thanks!

[@xTremeSequences]

Most of these came from Crockett Fantasy of Lights now known as CFOL. You can also get them from WireWatts or The RGBMan.

[@jakestopstalkingme6974]

​@@xTremeSequences Ok thank you so much! Do you recommend 5V Or 12V Pixels?

[@xTremeSequences]

@@jakestopstalkingme6974 I am strictly a 12v guy.

[@jakestopstalkingme6974]

Ron Howard Thank you, any particular reason why?

[@xTremeSequences]

@@jakestopstalkingme6974 I like running more pixels out of a single output. I use Falcon Receivers at the point of consumption for data and power which allows me to run up to 300 pixels at a time at 30%-40% brightness. I use zero power injection. It's just one way of achieving the same result.