Great work!!! I am closing on my first home on Friday. I will not have any lights for this Christmas but I will be ready next year!! Thanks for the inspiration and guidance!!
You beautiful man. An absolutely fantastic series. I originally started off with looking up to see how people make their own frames because I have an old incandescent rope light that has sections burnt out that I need to fix. Then it got me wondering about how frames are made from these rope silhouettes and whether or not I'd be able to make one myself. Probably outside my skill set for now but definitely interesting. I just wanted to show my appreciation for the videos you made on this subject, really thought-out and well made. You don't have a ton of videos on the channel but an easy subscription non the less. Definitely going to be checking out the rest of your videos. Cheers.
Oh, also, I was meant to add that you might want to update the video title to include the word "Christmas" before the word wireframe as the video doesn't show up in the sidebar. Just a thought.
@@bergmannlights5149 Hi, hope you don't mind. Have you ever made anything with rope light? I'm replacing an old one as sections have blown and found out that you can only cut it per metre. There are coloured sections that are less than 30cm. I've been suggested the idea of sanding the tubing and painting it with an acrylic paint. However when looking this up I've only been able to find decade old forum posts where people have tried this but it flaked or never dried. I do wonder if they sanded though as they don't say. Any suggestions on how I can colour parts of the tubing?
Pretty cool video. Been looking into doing this and this video really shows what you need to do. Thanks for sharing. I'll be watching your other videos soon.
This is amazing. My wife and I have the wireframe bug and this definitely helps give us an idea how things are done. Where do you purchase the actual steel to make them? Just at a local hardware store?
Do not get your steel from the local big box stores. They charge way too much. Look for a local steel supplier in your town. We have Pacific Steel here in my area and it is where I get my steel from. If you do not have a local supplier look for a local steel fabricator and see if they will sell you some. The big box stores sell you 5 feet for the price of a full 20 ft section.
You are a wealth of information on this topic especially to a total newbie like myself! I really appreciate you taking the time to put all of this together. I was aware of this technology but wasn't aware of how it all worked. Forgive me if this is covered in another video, but how did you create the 3D model of your house? Thank you.
I drew it up in Sketchup. Others have used Hover. There are videos showing how to get a 3D model from hover. It is way easier than drawing it from scratch
I had not thought of that but it’s a good idea. I will think about it. If you haven’t found him yet but check out the Canispater Christmas page. He does a great job.
I don’t remember exact dimensions but it is about 4 ft tall and 4 ft wide. To get exact dimensions I will need to go up on my roof once it stops raining.
I get my pixels directly from China. The sales person is Daniel Zhang. You can reach out to him via Facebook. The heat shrink connectors I get on Amazon.
Doesn't X-lights have the auto detect mode for custom models? How come you didn't use that? I haven't custom built any props yet, so I am genuinely curious.
I have tried it several times but it would miss some of the nodes. As a result I have used the method in the video. I would love it if the auto would work better. Part of the problem is that my pixels are close together which messes up the program.
@@bergmannlights5149 Oh I see thanks for the information! I'd love to see more detail how you are securing Santa to the roof. I want to add some roof props, but we get snow and I am nervous about them sliding off. It sounds like how you did it is secure, but I cannot quite wrap my head around exactly what you did.
@@kbcoggin pretty simple, built a frame that has a portion that sits flat on the roof and another part that comes up vertical. The frame is held in place by sandbags connected to the frame with a rope which is placed over the peak of the roof. The wireframe is zip tied to the frame.
So many steps to make it but what a result ! You can be proud of yourself.
Great work!!! I am closing on my first home on Friday. I will not have any lights for this Christmas but I will be ready next year!! Thanks for the inspiration and guidance!!
Glad to help. Merry Christmas
Extremely entertaining and informative. If I start this process, I definitely know I will be using your videos to help me out. Excellent video!!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to help out
Wow, that's so straightforward! Thanks for this, I'm planning to dive into some wireframes this summer and was concerned about modeling.
Glad the video was helpful.
Absolutely amazing! Great content! Can't wait to take on making custom wire frame characters
Awesome video. You are great with explanations. Keep up the great videos
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to help.
You beautiful man. An absolutely fantastic series. I originally started off with looking up to see how people make their own frames because I have an old incandescent rope light that has sections burnt out that I need to fix. Then it got me wondering about how frames are made from these rope silhouettes and whether or not I'd be able to make one myself. Probably outside my skill set for now but definitely interesting. I just wanted to show my appreciation for the videos you made on this subject, really thought-out and well made. You don't have a ton of videos on the channel but an easy subscription non the less. Definitely going to be checking out the rest of your videos. Cheers.
Oh, also, I was meant to add that you might want to update the video title to include the word "Christmas" before the word wireframe as the video doesn't show up in the sidebar. Just a thought.
Thank you for the kind words. With a little practice you could be making your own.
Thanks for the suggestion
@@bergmannlights5149 Hi, hope you don't mind. Have you ever made anything with rope light? I'm replacing an old one as sections have blown and found out that you can only cut it per metre. There are coloured sections that are less than 30cm. I've been suggested the idea of sanding the tubing and painting it with an acrylic paint. However when looking this up I've only been able to find decade old forum posts where people have tried this but it flaked or never dried. I do wonder if they sanded though as they don't say. Any suggestions on how I can colour parts of the tubing?
Sorry, I Haven’t used rope light
Pretty cool video. Been looking into doing this and this video really shows what you need to do. Thanks for sharing. I'll be watching your other videos soon.
Glad to help
Top video mate. Best Iv seen on custom import models cheers
Thanks 👍
#goals 😁
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Followed. You’ve inspired me good sir!
Glad you like the video. Have fun making your own wireframe
Soild work, God bless you kind sir
Thanks
This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
No problem, glad to help out
How can I communicate with you about questions? I tried to add a comment
@@carolburgess4461 you can reach out to me via Facebook messenger at Bergmann Lights
such great, well explained content. Thank you!
Great video! Thank you for sharing
Awesome job!
Thanks
This is amazing. My wife and I have the wireframe bug and this definitely helps give us an idea how things are done. Where do you purchase the actual steel to make them? Just at a local hardware store?
Do not get your steel from the local big box stores. They charge way too much. Look for a local steel supplier in your town. We have Pacific Steel here in my area and it is where I get my steel from. If you do not have a local supplier look for a local steel fabricator and see if they will sell you some. The big box stores sell you 5 feet for the price of a full 20 ft section.
Hola, saludos desde Guanajuato México. Hi, from Guanajuato México.
Hi
You are a wealth of information on this topic especially to a total newbie like myself! I really appreciate you taking the time to put all of this together. I was aware of this technology but wasn't aware of how it all worked. Forgive me if this is covered in another video, but how did you create the 3D model of your house? Thank you.
I drew it up in Sketchup. Others have used Hover. There are videos showing how to get a 3D model from hover. It is way easier than drawing it from scratch
@@bergmannlights5149 Great! Thank you.
Here is a video by Ron Howard on using Hover to create a 3D model of your house.
th-cam.com/video/DIsSfxvV3yc/w-d-xo.html
@@bergmannlights5149 Thank you!
Can you do a video on how to start the hobby? I like how you explain the process.
I had not thought of that but it’s a good idea. I will think about it. If you haven’t found him yet but check out the Canispater Christmas page. He does a great job.
th-cam.com/users/CanispaterChristmas
Thank you!
Wow, awesome!
Impressive
Thanks
Nuevo suscritor saludos desde argentina
Great video!!!
Excellent video but wish there was a good alternative to welding...
I started with a $100 welder from Harbor Freight, with no welding experience
How tall and wide is the wire frame Santa on the roof? I have drawn and blown up a Santa and I am not sure it is big enough yet.
I don’t remember exact dimensions but it is about 4 ft tall and 4 ft wide. To get exact dimensions I will need to go up on my roof once it stops raining.
Thank you, that is good enough for me.
Can you link where you buy the pixels, the shrink connectors, etc?
I get my pixels directly from China. The sales person is Daniel Zhang. You can reach out to him via Facebook. The heat shrink connectors I get on Amazon.
Doesn't X-lights have the auto detect mode for custom models? How come you didn't use that? I haven't custom built any props yet, so I am genuinely curious.
I have tried it several times but it would miss some of the nodes. As a result I have used the method in the video. I would love it if the auto would work better. Part of the problem is that my pixels are close together which messes up the program.
@@bergmannlights5149 Oh I see thanks for the information! I'd love to see more detail how you are securing Santa to the roof. I want to add some roof props, but we get snow and I am nervous about them sliding off. It sounds like how you did it is secure, but I cannot quite wrap my head around exactly what you did.
@@kbcoggin pretty simple, built a frame that has a portion that sits flat on the roof and another part that comes up vertical. The frame is held in place by sandbags connected to the frame with a rope which is placed over the peak of the roof. The wireframe is zip tied to the frame.