GML KINETIC BALL Kinetic LED Winch Sphere System

Concept and Optical Performance

The GML KINETIC BALL is an aerial kinetic lighting system combining an illuminated RGB sphere with an automated high-precision vertical winch mechanism. The 25 cm diameter light sphere (30 cm option available) houses 42 × SMD5050 RGB 3-in-1 LEDs drawing 15W, delivering smooth omnidirectional color rendering across the entire globe.

Kinematics and Mechanical Safety

The winch motor delivers smooth vertical displacement with a stroke range between 1 and 10 meters at variable speeds up to 0.5 m/s, supporting payloads up to 1.5 kg. Operational safety is engineered through mechanical braking coupled with active electronic anti-fall protection. Winch chassis dimensions are 260 × 140 × 440 mm with a total unit weight of 7.5 kg.

Network Integration and Control

Motion positioning and lighting parameters are addressed via USITT DMX512 and Art-Net across 10-channel and 25-channel modes, enabling large arrays of winches to form synchronized volumetric sculptural motions controlled from lighting consoles and media servers. Winch power rating is 150W across universal AC 100–240V 50/60Hz supplies.