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On film and TV sets, no two props or costumes are the same and standard electronics don’t always fit the brief.
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.
Seamless Integration for Modern Productions
By adapting our controllers into custom shapes and configurations, we enable:
Invisible integration into props and costumes
Perfect alignment with your design
Reduced installation complexity
Reliable, repeatable lighting performance
As productions demand more realism and tighter integration, having electronics that fit your design rather than constrain it, makes all the difference.
Unsolved Problem
Collaborate and discuss requirement with client. Overview full scope, context, and constraints. Research and analyse.
INVENTION
Converge knowhow, technology and creativity to find solution. Create first design. Work with client to finalise spec.
DESIGN DETAIL
Full detailed design stage – electronic, mechanical, technological, systems …
REVIEW
Review 3D data and concepts with client. Revise and tweak.
PROTOTYPE
Release all files for prototyping. Assemble product parts. Program, test and trial.
DEVELOP
Evaluate in live environment, consider any current or future developments.
BUILD
Build quality product – in-house for small, specific batches or manage manufacturing through our expert suppliers. EMP personally test & ensure highest quality products and packaging.

