The single most important idea behind Ants on a Melon is this: you are not buying a prop, you are buying into a modular lighting platform. At the center sits one programmable light, the RGB Critter BT. Everything else twists, clicks, or adapts onto it. One light becomes a whip, a saber, a staff, a writing tool, and more, with over 200 accessories in the ecosystem. Here is the full map of what connects to your Critter and what each piece is for.
The core: the RGB Critter BT
Before the accessories, understand the hub. The RGB Critter BT is a Bluetooth, app-controlled RGB light with full color mixing, adjustable strobe, custom playlists, and firmware updates. It works on its own as a flashlight, and it is the power and brains for every tool below. Reviewers ranked it the best RGB color-mixing flashlight for light painting in 2026. Start with our complete RGB Critter BT guide if you are new to it.
Flow arts tools
For spinning, dancing, and performance, the Critter drives a family of motion tools:
- BitWhip — the flagship fiber optic whip, available in 140, 200, and 300 fiber counts and in End Glow or Sparkle finishes. The brightest fiber trails in the lineup.
- Double BitWhip — two whips driven from connected Critters for symmetrical, dual-handed spinning.
- Sol & Lumi Sabers — diffusing tube sabers in many lengths and patterns (Spiral, Honeycomb, Butterfly, and more). The diffusion smooths the light into clean, even trails.
- LED Staff — a full-length contact and spinning staff lit end to end by Critters.
- Jupiter Rope — a flexible rope tool for fluid, rope-dart-style flow.
Light painting tools
For photographers drawing with light in long exposures, the Critter powers a different set of shapers:
- Light painting tubes — Rectangle, Circle, Digital Feather, Crown Jewel and more, for bold geometric strokes and backdrops.
- Light painting blades — clear acrylic blades that catch and shape the Critter's light into crisp edges and planes.
- Acrylic writer & orb tools — for writing text in the air and spinning perfect light orbs.
- Fiber optic dusters — soft fiber bursts for organic, feathered textures.
- Fiber Optic Costume Kit — wearable fiber for glowing costumes and portraits.
Adapters, connectors and housings
This is where the platform really opens up. A range of adapters and connectors let one Critter, or several linked together, drive almost anything:
- Critter Connectors — join two Critters back to back for double-ended whips, staffs, and contact tools.
- Tube and saber adapters — mount the Critter into modular saber tubes, T8 tubes, and more.
- Crystal holders, nunchuck adapter, sparkler and tripod adapters — purpose-built mounts for specialty effects and rig setups.
- Pro aluminum housings & faceplates — upgrade the Critter's shell in black or gold for a premium, durable build.
How to choose your first accessories
If you are a flow artist, start with a BitWhip or a saber, then add a second Critter and a connector when you want double-ended tools. If you are a light painting photographer, start with a tube or blade set and the acrylic writer, then expand into specialty shapers as your style develops. Either way, every new tool runs on the same light and the same app, so your investment compounds instead of restarting.
Accessories FAQ
Do all accessories work with one RGB Critter BT?
Yes. The platform is designed so a single Critter powers any compatible tool. Some tools (double-ended whips, staffs) use two Critters joined by a connector.
Can I control multiple Critters at once?
Yes, the app can control up to 10 connected units together for synchronized color and effects.
Will older accessories fit the newer Critter BT?
The modular mount is consistent across the ecosystem. If you are unsure about a specific older piece, contact support with the part and we will confirm fit.
Where do I see everything available?
Browse the full tools collection and the adapters collection for the current lineup.
