Category: Scoreboards Technology

The Next Generation of Electronic Sports Scoreboards: Solar Power

Solar PowerIf you have been to a sports game in any of the stadiums around the country in the last three years, you will probably have noticed an incredible increase in efforts to go green. Due to the intense amount of waste and trash along with the high electrical requirements that occur at every game, many stadiums took the challenge of the green commitment. The most recent adaptation has been the installation of solar power for what started out as powering the high tech LED electronic sports scoreboards, but is now expanding into full on renewable energy for the stadium itself.

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The Introduction of Solar Powered Electronic Sports Scoreboards: Busch Stadium, St Louis, MO

Solar Power ScoreboardThe pride of Missouri is the Busch Stadium in St. Louis and every Cardinals fan will back that up. But the stadium has made the ultimate decision to take their sense of pride into the next level and include a commitment to ‘greening the game’. While the idea is being embraced by many stadiums across the country, Busch Stadium has introduced electronic sports scoreboards that are operated with solar power. The addition of the Busch Stadium solar power project began in 2012 with the installation of two solar arrays placed on the ticket building roof as well as on top of the left centerfield bleachers canopy in the Ford Family Plaza. This has expanded to a total of 106 solar panels to support the stadium’s electrical needs, resulting in the production of 32,000 kWh per year.

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Wireless Handheld

Want a "sneak peak" at a project that is underway at Electro-Mech? Our engineers have been busy putting some cool features into a small package. The result will be a set of wireless hand-held controllers that can activate various scoreboard features from down at field level. The prototype u...

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Electro-Mech Offers Free and Easy Countdown and Scoreboard Widgets for Your Website

In the world of the internet there is an eternal evolution of terms, buzzwords and changes. One of the most popular in the last number of years has been the use of ‘widgets’ as well as ‘gadgets’. It’s often a challenge to try to keep up on these terms, but in the world of widgets and gadgets there are distinct differences between the two that can make your life easier.

A ‘gadget’ is typically designed by a company and is considered proprietary. In other words, you can use the gadget but only on that company’s sponsored websites or pages. A ‘widget’ is designed to be easily used on any website. You don’t want to be tied down by a gadget requirement, so looking for a ‘widget’ is the direction you should be going to.

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Why You Should Use the Electro-Mech Scoreboard Widget and not a Proprietary Gadget

In the world of the internet there is an eternal evolution of terms, buzzwords and changes. One of the most popular in the last number of years has been the use of ‘widgets’ as well as ‘gadgets’. It’s often a challenge to try to keep up on these terms, but in the world of widgets and gadgets there are distinct differences between the two that can make your life easier.

A ‘gadget’ is typically designed by a company and is considered proprietary. In other words, you can use the gadget but only on that company’s sponsored websites or pages. A ‘widget’ is designed to be easily used on any website.

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What you Need to Know about Wireless Scoring

Electro-Mech’s ScoreLink is a fantastic blend to allow wireless communication between your scoreboard console and the scoreboard itself. The benefits of wireless scoring gives you the ability to eliminate the physical cable runs for hardware. The choice of wired or wireless scoring is completely based on your needs.

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Not All LED Displays are the Same

1996 brought a banner year to Electro-Mech, as we introduced LED technology for our indoor scoreboards. The advantages and popularity catapulted to such a level of success, that by 2003, 100% of our scoreboards featured the LED s and quickly became the single
choice for clarity, color and eye-catching appeal. LED’s brought a distinct advantage in
appearance but also carries benefits such as lower electrical consumption, longer lifespan,
easy installation and the lack of a requirement to change bulbs. LEDs add to the
scoreboard green footprint and are more cost-effective.

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Portable Scoreboards - Advantages and Assembly Instructions

Portable scoreboards have come a long way, from the simple number keeping concept to the new LED, lighter weight and visually appealing focus for the game. Electro-Mech manufacturers a number of high quality portable scoreboards for just about every sport: soccer, lacrosse, field sports, basketball, baseball, football, soccer and even play clocks and practice timers. The advantage of the portable scoreboard is to give you the flexibility of a professional look and feel for your team or school, no matter where the game is held. Nothing shows your pride more than bringing a sharp scoreboard to the field. Models range in sizes from 35 in x 35 in to 5 ft x 3.5 ft., with an excellent selection of colors. Portable scoreboards have become incredibly popular and we now proudly offer an array of choices and options to fit your budget (and make you the envy of every other team).

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FAQ’s to Consider For Your Electronic Scoreboard

Electronic Scoreboards T-cartIf you are like most people undertaking the purchase of an electronic scoreboard, this was an assignment that you were given and you are accomplishing your due diligence by getting all of the information needed. Your homework may seem daunting, but, we have put an easy to use list together for you so that you can be assured that you will get the highest quality, best pricing and truly the electronic scoreboard that you and your team or school want.

Below is just a preliminary list of things to think about and consider as you move forward in getting your electronic scoreboard.

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Custom ID Panels and Sponsorship

Custom ID PanelsWhen considering your electronic scoreboard you will need to know the placement and size, the colors of your team or school and the method of connectivity. You have also decided whether you will have an indoor or outdoor scoreboard position or whether your interests will be with a portable scoreboard. These choices will be the major portion based on the location of your scoreboard and the type of games that will be held. All of the electronics will be matched with those decisions and will be some of the primary topics that start the conversation with our team of professional counselors.

Now you will want to think about the secondary level of considerations that you may not have been aware of:

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Hidden Secret of Boston's Old Green Monster Scoreboard

Old Green Monster ScoreboardEvery Boston Red Sox fan is familiar with the Green Monster. While you and I might think it is a hideous ugly version of what a scoreboard should be today, it is beloved by those in the area. It has become an icon for those that have attended games and one of the few things that fans and attendees felt offered a bit of stability in this constantly changing world. The old scoreboard was attributed for causing the loss of many a game due to its height and praised by locals for a win.

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Innovation Legacy

Electro-Mech brings you the world of electronic scoreboards with the expertise and knowledge of quality manufacturing since 1963. We focus on your needs and requirements, through the creation of our product, one scoreboard at a time. The Electro-Mech name is associated with unparalleled quality and our ability to address each sports need and customer. Each of our electronic scoreboards is fashioned from customer consultation and the experience in making sure our clients get the best purchase with the highest level of value.

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