The Flapper Mini

 

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JUST THE BASICS

I designed this one after using my personal set of Flapper MKIIs for almost two years. After about 100 one-off briefcase gigs, I realized that 9 times in ten, the venue where I was working didn't have a spare universe of DMX. Or an opt-splitter. Or enough 5 pin cable to hit the projector positions. Or enough time to program video reveal cues. Nearly everything was being run manually.

So why not strip away the expensive DMX interface, keep the same motor assembly and manual controller, lose the LCD display and set the whole thing free?

PERFECT SYNCHRONIZATION

There's really not much to say about this one: what you see is pretty much what you get. The front panel sports a male XLR jack, a power supply connector, a red LEd and a green LED. The red LED lights glow when the flap is in position #1 or #2 respectively. (Note that these pictures were taken of a prototype version which contained 2 red LEDs. Also, the production versions include countersunk sheet machine screws for a smooth finish.)

A SHINY MANUAL CONTROLLER

So all you need to do is mount the Flapper Mini near your projector and run 3-pin XLR cable to your control position. That's it! No universes, no patching, no splitting... Just quick and simple video reveals, any time you need them.

STURDY CONSTRUCTION

Just like it's older brother, The Flapper Mini was designed by technicians, for technicians. We've 'been there & done that' long enough to understand how gear gets abused. The Flapper is road worthy and roadie proof. The manual controller is totally isolated from the base unit electrically, making control simple and trouble-free.

The Mini is completely self-contained. You won't need to buy an expensive external power supply or controller. You don't need to worry about complicated, intricate internal mechanisms breaking. We didn't include any small parts to lose in the dark during strike.We think you'll agree that it's an idea whose time has come.

TRY IT FOR YOURSELF

Try a Mini risk free for 30 days. If it doesn't absolutely delight you, send it back for a full refund of the purchase price. But we're certain that you'll love it.