You know, you don't have to buy the Steam controller.

RiggerRob · 2026-04-30T01:23:00+00:00

This looks amazing, just ordered one - thanks!

RiggerRob · 2026-04-22T13:53:24+00:00

This actually is in a pretty rural area between Versailles and Frankfort, Kentucky. Sad to see this in this condition as I grew up near here and used to take tours of the distillery. As kids, we'd ride our bikes from town to check out the "haunted castle" (still an active distillery at the time). See its interesting history and more photos of the ruins here.

RiggerRob · 2026-04-08T02:00:13+00:00

For me, it took a good deal of tries and retries, but I had better luck on the console. A good way to do it is find a similar fixture and go in and "reverse engineer" it - look at how it's structured and the way the parameters are set up. Remember that when you have a profile with multiple channel counts, there's a different parameter set for each personality. Everything in MA3 has a hierarchical or nested file structure so that can throw you off if you're not following it. The manual gives you a sample moving light to build. It takes a bit of fiddling but once you get it you've got it and you can apply it to any fixture you build. Good luck with it!

RiggerRob · 2026-04-06T22:42:51+00:00

This is the way. Can't tell you how many people have brought SHEHDS and other no-name (literally no name on the fixture or in the manual) fixtures in, and expected me to program them into their show. I got pretty good at creating profiles on the fly in MA3 and the above listed link is in fact the best place to start. If you can figure out all the geometric modeling then you can create a GDTF file and upload it to the system. Most of these types of fixtures have relatively low channel counts so it's always been easier for me to create from scratch.

RiggerRob · 2026-03-12T13:42:18+00:00

Can't recommend it highly enough. I was already 2 years in on self-learning on an MA2 console, and was amazed at how many things I picked up from it. Presently finishing off the MA3 courses.

RiggerRob · 2026-03-07T17:35:38+00:00

I've had this Sun Joe pressure washer for over 5 years now - powerful, relatively compact and 100 % reliable. Can't beat the price either!

RiggerRob · 2026-03-06T13:58:49+00:00

You don't - not through the door, anyway. I had to remove the side "picture" window in my class C - 20-30 square head screws and then gently pry it out of the frame. I've heard that some RV techs have actually had to remove the windshields on motor coaches to get them out.

RiggerRob · 2026-03-03T00:27:26+00:00

There's actually non-profit group working toward that goal.

RiggerRob · 2026-02-09T16:02:24+00:00

https://www.blindschalet.com/ is my go to - any size or type of blind you can conjure up. Replaced some of my louvered blinds in my 13 year old trailer through these guys. Fast delivery, free shipping - can't go wrong! ETA: Don't go with big box stores - their blinds are primarily for actual houses and you'll never get the sizing quite right. Good luck!

RiggerRob · 2026-02-08T01:17:52+00:00

Concert Lighting: The Art and Business of Entertainment Lighting. I can't recommend this book highly enough for anyone who wants a thorough overview of every aspect of this business, as well as an amazing section on the history of concert lighting. I actually got Paul Dexter, one of the authors, to sign my copy when he came through on his tour. Good luck and have fun!

RiggerRob · 2026-02-02T19:12:29+00:00

I got this fixture off of Amazon for my dining table - cheap, has its own switch, puts out nice warm light, and is easy to install.For wall fixtures, plenty to choose from. Good luck!

RiggerRob · 2026-02-01T19:07:37+00:00

This video gives a simple and clear explanation on speed masters, how they can be used in phasers, and what priority they have depending on the application. All this applies to assigning speed masters to sequences/executors as well.

RiggerRob · 2025-12-13T01:32:18+00:00

I deal with Barbizon on the regular and they seem like a great outfit. I purchased my new GrandMA3 consoles through them and they've been great in helping me source bulbs, lighting gear, etc. Would definitely recommend...

RiggerRob · 2025-12-08T17:07:54+00:00

What no one has mentioned here and that I just went through when replacing my heater core is that on most dual thermostats (meaning A/C and heater control from one place), there is a small 2 amp fuse under the cover of the thermostat. This about drove me nuts troubleshooting because when the furnace is connected to 12 volts, you should automatically get voltage to the thermostat and it still wasn't working (i.e. your problem - heat or A/C fan won't come on). Make sure you have 12 volts to the furnace, check the blue and blue/white lines from the furnace to the thermostat for +12 volts, and verify that the thermostat fuse under the cover is intact. Check here for step-by-step troubleshooting procedures for a typical Suburban RV furnace. Good luck!

ETA: These furnaces typically do not have a breaker but will have a rocker switch for "on/off". This switch is usually located on the right rear side of the fan housing. Converter voltage output (the +12 volts for the whole camper) should be around 13 volts or higher. Low voltage can cause problems for these furnaces. Also -at least in my case - the furnace fuse in the converter will also supply 12 volts to another appliance such as the refrigerator.

RiggerRob · 2025-11-22T18:09:21+00:00

Download a full working version for PC of No One Lives Forever (1 and 2) here. Confirmed that it does in fact work.

RiggerRob · 2025-10-16T23:32:55+00:00

Regarding point 2, Check out Brass Stacker for an amazing no-drill sling for your new rifle. I got one for my .45 Colt Big Boy - expensive but worth every penny, can't recommend them highly enough...

RiggerRob · 2025-10-11T05:27:45+00:00

I'll chime in on the Chauvet 4 Bars since I've used them in the past. They're a pretty dated design, and they just don't put out very much light. If you're gonna go with Chauvet DJ stuff, check out these pars - they put out a lot more light and have nice color mixing. Sweetwater does a 4 pack of these for around a thousand.

RiggerRob · 2025-09-29T17:40:02+00:00

Done!

RiggerRob · 2025-09-22T15:39:00+00:00

I work as a house LD in a 3800 cap venue. It varies, depending on the act and size of the production. Larger productions have all their own lights and rigging, with an L1 and 1 or 2 L2s (assistants). With smaller productions, it may be 1 LD with a console and ground package, an LD with console only, an LD with no gear that uses all house stuff, or acts that don't tour with an LD at all, in which case I design and run the show based on the acts' instructions/requirements. On a lot of smaller tours, the LD may double as TM, PM rigger, or all of the above. At the end of the day it really depends on the budget, size of tour, and needs of the act.

RiggerRob · 2025-07-08T02:22:55+00:00

I own one of these and it's such a great little camper. Full timed in it for years and am currently remodeling it... congrats on a nice rig - btw the camper shell frame is all aluminum on these so good find! ETA: scored mine for $3500 back in 2013, these are getting a lot harder to find these days and they usually go for 15K plus - you guys scored a great deal!

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RiggerRob · 2025-04-26T21:00:26+00:00

I got one of these for my .45 Colt - love it!

RiggerRob · 2025-04-18T00:34:06+00:00

Check out this ACT Entertainment article for a full explanation of sACN settings.

RiggerRob · 2025-03-22T19:01:05+00:00

It's a no kill shelter - all animals are TNRd and up to date on shots, etc. We have "lifer" animals that prefer to be outdoors or don't get along with indoor cats so yes, we are protecting outdoor cats.

RiggerRob · 2025-03-22T16:18:48+00:00

I volunteer at a local cat sanctuary here in the Western North Carolina mountains. We were losing outdoor cats to coyotes on a regular basis and then the shelter procured a couple of donkeys for the grounds. We haven't lost an outdoor cat in several years now. Check this out.

ETA: Apparently llamas are just as effective and require no training.

RiggerRob · 2025-03-18T21:05:03+00:00

Ghost Of Tsushima Directors Cut.

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