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Designed to Fit Your Prop – Not the Other Way Around

  • Apr 28
  • 2 min read

Updated: May 11

On film and TV sets, no two props or costumes are the same and standard electronics don’t always fit the brief.


Customised prop with a tailored LED layout

That’s why we take our proven controller technology and adapt it into custom sizes, shapes, and layouts, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into your design. Whether it needs to sit inside a tight costume, follow the contour of a prop, or disappear completely from view, we can configure the controller to match your exact requirements.


Custom Layouts Without Compromise

Props often demand:

  • Compact, space-conscious electronics

  • Non-standard board shapes

  • Specific connector placement

  • Tailored LED layouts


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.


This meant that our client could retain all the reliability and capability of our standard system, but in a format that works perfectly around their physical design constraints.


Full Control, However You Need It


Despite the custom form factor, you still get the full feature set:

Radio DMX Live Control

Integrate directly with the lighting desk for real-time control on set.

Standalone Playback

Store lighting behaviours onboard so the prop can:

  • Run automatically

  • Trigger at the press of a button

  • Operate without a desk


Ideal for handheld props, costumes, or moving elements where cabling or constant control isn’t practical.


Built for Creative Flexibility


From subtle indicators to complex animated effects, the system can be programmed to behave exactly as required — and once set, it will perform consistently, take after take.


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