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The Story Behind the LV966: Solving a Sci-Fi Wiring Challenge
The LV966 was born from a real-world challenge on a major science-fiction production. Faced with thousands of LEDs, complex wiring, and tight installation schedules, EMP Designs developed a 96-channel controller with integrated resistors and high-density IDC connectivity. The result is a powerful solution that dramatically reduces wiring time while simplifying large-scale LED installations.

EMP Designs
20 hours ago


LV966: The Smart Way to Control Large LED Installations
The LV966 simplifies complex LED installations with 96 channels featuring integrated resistors, six high-current outputs, DMX and CRMX control, and flexible addressing. Designed for film, TV, theatre, exhibits, and custom lighting projects, it dramatically reduces wiring time while providing powerful and reliable LED control.

EMP Designs
1 day ago


Stop Compromising Scenes for Safety Restrictions
Discover why productions are replacing real candles with Candelair. Achieve authentic candlelight effects with improved safety, wireless DMX control, reliable operation, and no naked flame risks.

EMP Designs
7 days ago


Practical Lighting Without the Wiring Nightmare. Making the LV966 work for you.
The LV966 96-channel LED controller simplifies complex practical lighting installations with built-in LED resistors, DMX and CRMX control, high-current outputs, and flexible addressing for film, television, theatre, exhibitions, and immersive experiences.

EMP Designs
Jun 5


Custom Interactive Lift Button Prop for Film & TV Productions
Bespoke Practical Effects Buttons for Sets and Props

EMP Designs
May 12


Capturing the Chaos of Fire with Programmable Light
We set out to recreate the natural, unpredictable flicker of real flame using programmable LED technology. By combining PX1-driven control with careful diffusion techniques, this project demonstrates how dynamic, lifelike fire effects can be achieved with precision, consistency, and full creative flexibility.

EMP Designs
May 6


Modular PCB Architecture for High-Precision LED Spheres
Individually controllable LEDs enable seamless pixel-mapped animations across the entire sphere, creating a fully programmable 3D display.

EMP Designs
May 6


Discreet Integrated LED Control for Advanced Prop Design
Designed for integration into compact props, the LED Disk combines our proven control technology with onboard LEDs in a single, space-efficient unit. Derived from the PX1 controller, this solution brings full control capability into extremely tight form factors, making it ideal for applications where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised. To meet strict size constraints, the unit is powered by a rechargeable coin cell battery, allowing the entire assembly to

EMP Designs
May 5


Designed to Fit Your Prop – Not the Other Way Around
In the example shown here, we used our PX1-R technology, and embedded the controller directly into a bespoke PCB, designed around the prop requirements, not the other way around.

EMP Designs
Apr 28


Custom LED Balls: From Simple Glow to High-Density Pixel Mapping
Every LED ball we create is driven by the specific needs of the production.

EMP Designs
Mar 4


Bespoke LED Lighting Panel for Film & TV Set Applications
Bespoke LED Lighting Panel for Film & TV Set Applications

EMP Designs
Feb 18


Radio DMX Drumsticks
The Radio DMX Drumsticks are custom wireless LED performance drumsticks designed for synchronised lighting effects in live drumming performances. Using radio DMX control, individual addressing, battery power, and USB-C charging, they provide a robust and easy-to-use solution for school and performance environments, enabling precise, coordinated visual effects across multiple performers.

EMP Designs
Jan 27
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