mikeferris Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 An after market LED system with clear and ultraviolet lighting. Designed for your older model APQS machines that have fluorescent bulbs. Easy to install and increases your viewing space while giving you the ease of great lighting for your work space. Please visit our site at http://www.mcautomationinc.com/led2 If you have any questions feel free to shoot us an email. Happy Quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hmm, I've been wanting to change from my flouscent tube light. So it plugs into where my light does now? Does it use my current on off switch or what? Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi Shirley, yes to answer your question it does plug into the white connector (4 pin connector on the left side of head) that your current florescent tube light does now and will turn on and off with your machine power. But, you also have a switch on the LED lighting system board that allows you to have the white, Ultraviolet (black light), or completely off (center position). Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Can you provide picture from the front of the machine? Thanks,,,Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi Mercedes, The current front shots on the web site were a little dark so I've added a couple other views from the front. Let me know if these don't provide the view you were looking for. Thanks, Mike http://www.mcautomationinc.com/led2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 This light looks like a super LED replacement for the fluorescents on the Millies. If I did not already have LEDs on my Millie I would be interested in purchasing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 RnS Designs has the little and the Long add-on led lights, or stand-alone that can be used anywhere, under cupboard for counter, by a phone, and I am also under the impression can be used as a night light. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 The LED2 was designed specifically for the APQS machines. It provides over 40 white LEDs and 18 ultraviolet LEDs in a concentrated area directly under the head, either available by toggling the switch. The in-line power supply plugs into the existing fluorescent connector so running an extension cord to a power supply plug, on a moving machine, isn't required. Add on LED strips is another good option. Typically they require a splitter for each strip added at the power supply connection, so be sure to get those if you choose this direction. These also do not plug into the existing fluorescent connector but must be run off the moving head to an extension cord (or a Laser receptacle on later models if you have it). This is certainly another option but depends what your looking for. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mike, this is an interesting solution. I like that you can switch to black light like you can on the newer machines. How does the brightness compare to the brightness of the flourescent on the machine now. I need good lighting but I HATE that florescent bar in my way. It always obstructs my view and I'd love to get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Heidi, It has the same level of brightness as the APQS. I compared them side by side. If your not 100% satisfied you can return it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Mike I just placed my order. I hope it makes the view much better and I will be so happy to have that light bar out of my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 This looks like great light! Can you leave your micro-drive handles on? I just leave the bracket on, not the handles themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks Heidi it was received, current shipping is running 3 weeks but I'm working on reducing that currently. You will love the improved view and lighting. Hi Cathy the light system does not interfere with the Micro-drive handle/bracket. The light system slides in behind it, just under the head portion only. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Mike, I love this. I currently have one I threw together with the connectors, and used 3m tape. It's "OK", but yours looks so much better. I will be placing an order!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I do have a question The In-line 12vdc power, if purchased. Does the battery in there ever need to be recharged? Or, what is the life expectancy if going that route? I'm asking, because electrical is NOT my thing. LOL!! Never mind. after re-reading, I answered my own question. The 2nd plug in to where the old fluorescent was. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Glad you like it Sheri and your right it does plug into the current fluorescent plug. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Mike I'm very interested in this great solution. I just emailed some questions to you. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I like it a lot. I have the Quilt Cam (for pantos) from R&S; is it compatible with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Yes it is compatible. The light system and power supply are both clear of the Quilt Cam camera and display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Mike, I just placed my order! Can't wait!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Mike, I used my Credit Card and got a confirmation, but my email is not set up on my laptop, nor is it working on my dang I-phone for some reason. Did you get it? I've NOT rec'd any notification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hi Sheri, I did receive it and just sent confirmation. Please let me know if you don't receive it. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Got it Mike! What's the waiting time on it? Do you know? (I'm assuming their being made as the orders come in??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeferris Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Right now running 2-3 weeks till we get caught up. First of April will be 1 week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 sounds interesting. this is outside my price budget right now though. would love to hear what others think when they get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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