HELP needed! Led scrolling sign

[Ktmdarren]

Hi,

im looking for advice with re programing a scrolling LED sign that is built into my young sons bed. The retailer closed down after purchase and I was lucky to even get the bed we bought but the consequence of closing was that we didn’t receive any info with regards to programming the scrolling sign! So the message on it is the one we asked the shop to add and it’s stuck on merry Christmas! Ok for December but not the other 11 months of the year.

there is a USB port on the front of the sign and that how it’s loaded but I have no idea the software it’s using etc? I’m not a programmer so please excuse my lack of knowledge but I’m looking for help to either program this myself or to point me in the right direction to find out the software it’s using etc so I can pay someone to change the sign.

thanks
in advance

 

[kanewolf]

Hi,

im looking for advice with re programing a scrolling LED sign that is built into my young sons bed. The retailer closed down after purchase and I was lucky to even get the bed we bought but the consequence of closing was that we didn’t receive any info with regards to programming the scrolling sign! So the message on it is the one we asked the shop to add and it’s stuck on merry Christmas! Ok for December but not the other 11 months of the year.

there is a USB port on the front of the sign and that how it’s loaded but I have no idea the software it’s using etc? I’m not a programmer so please excuse my lack of knowledge but I’m looking for help to either program this myself or to point me in the right direction to find out the software it’s using etc so I can pay someone to change the sign.

thanks
in advance

Have you tried a google search for it? Maybe even looking at the images of "kids bed with LED sign" ... Find the same thing from another vendor. That might help you contact the manufacturer.

 

[Ralston18]

And I will add the suggestion to take a very close look at the sign itself. Maybe find some logo, make and model information etc..

How big is the sign - dimensions? Does the sign appear removable?

Plus take a couple of photographs and post here via imgur (www.imgur.com).

Someone may recognize the general look of the sign and be able identify the sign directly or as a clone/generic made by a particular manufacturer.

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And you do not need to be a programmer.

For the most part there is likely some supporting software application that is (hopefully) user friendly and makes it easy for you to enter the message, change colors, speed, etc.. Upload to the USB drive, plug the USB drive into the sign, and away it goes....

Google "how to program an LED sign"

Lot of commercial websites, Youtube videos, found. Take a look at a few sites and revise the search criteria as warranted.

You might even spot the "same sign" on one of the sites....

 

[Ktmdarren]

Thanks for the advice. I’ve struggled to find another retailer selling this same bed. it appears to be very rare? There no manufacturer signs either! The sign is embedded in to the nose cone. The bed is basically a car. Fully shaped made from moulded plastic. But that said I could probable take it apart and look for some of the things you’ve pointed out.

thanks you very much

 

[Ralston18]

You are welcome.

Late question: Does the sign connect to a wall outlet?

Actually, taking the bed apart and getting the sign out is a good idea for other reasons.

Do not know if you leave the sign/bed plugged in or not but if so I recommend at least unplugging the sign.

Without knowing anything about the sign per se I would ensure that the sign is disabled in the meantime.

Just as a matter of safety....