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Light Painting Tools Kit - Starter

App-Controllable · USB-C Rechargeable · 100 Brightness Levels
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$395.00 Regular price
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Explore light painting photography with this starter kit, perfect for beginners and creative photographers. Featuring the RGB Critter BT flashlight and essential tools, it lets you create vibrant light trails, glowing orbs, and intricate designs with ease. Ideal for long-exposure photography and dynamic light effects.

What’s Included:

Why This Kit is Perfect for You:

  • Perfect for Beginners – A thoughtfully curated light painting kit with essential tools for long-exposure photography.
  • Designed for Stunning Light Effects – Create brilliant orbs, spirals, and light trails using a handheld light painting torch.
  • Customizable & Versatile – Experiment with color modes, fades, and strobe effects to craft unique visuals.
  • Compatible with Multiple Accessories – Works with a variety of light painting attachments to expand your creative options.
  • Rechargeable & Portable – USB-C rechargeable for extended night photography sessions without interruption.

Whether you're an aspiring light painter or a seasoned photographer, this kit is the perfect entry point into the world of light painting photography.



RGB Critter BT Features

  • Works with or without AOAM app
  • 200+ twist-on accessories
  • 2-year warranty (optional lifetime warranty on checkout page)
  • Unlimited mode playlists + custom modes
  • 100 brightness levels
  • 100 strobe speed levels
  • 16+ million colors
  • Simultaneously control up to 10 devices
  • USB-C rechargeable
  • 7-hour runtime
  • Autoplay playlist modes
  • Momentary press feature
  • Durable aluminum body, silicone grip
  • Transfer modes from app
  • Color-changing buttons (can be turned off)

Warranty

Our warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, including electronics.

Warranty Coverage:

  • Twist-on accessories are covered for life.
  • The RGB Critter BT (light source) has a 2-Year Warranty (Lifetime Warranty upgrade available on the checkout page of the website).
  • Batteries are covered for 60 days.
$395.00 Regular price
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16 Million Color Options

Choose from an insane amount of color options using three different color pickers within the iOS Ants on a Melon App! The main LED on the RGB Critter BT displays all selected colors and mode patterns in real-time, allowing you to see the actual colors and patterns on the physical flashlight.

iOS ONLY: These color pickers are only available in the iOS version of the App.

To see what the Android color picker looks like, download the app:

Unleash your creativity! 

Design unique color patterns effortlessly using the DIY section of the Ants on a Melon app!

Analog Technology

The RGB Critter BT includes our breakthrough PWM/
Analog Technology. For light painters, an Analog signal
drive unlocks the most vivid visuals possible.

Technical Specifications

Replaceable 2500mAh 18650 battery

Internal USB-C charging

Aluminum Body

SOFT AND GRIPPY SILICONE GRIP

3 illuminated RGB buttons

connects to over 200 twist-on accessories

  • Length 5.9" (150mm)
  • Diameter 1.3" (33mm)
  • Weight 9oz
  • Max Lumens 170lm
  • MAX RUNTIME (WHITE) 2hr
  • MAX RUNTIME (COLOR) 4-7hr
  • 18650 Battery 2500mAh
  • Warranty 2-Year Warranty Optional Lifetime Warranty Upgrade
iPhones and iPads (iOS 17.0 or newer)
Android Devices (7.0 OS or newer)

It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life

Filipp Kabanyayev @minimaleafs

Hi, I'm Filipp! I'm a passionate photographer who loves to experiment with light and color. One of my specialties is light painting photography, where I transform simple subjects like leaves and flowers into vibrant, ethereal creations using colored lights. Each of my photographs begins in complete darkness, with light added stroke by stroke, just like painting on a canvas. To achieve the best possible results, I need a flashlight that's bright, vibrant, and reliable—and that's why the RGB Critter BT is my go-to choice. I've tried many flashlights, but Critter stands out with over 16 million super-bright colors, intuitive controls, and a durable design that never lets me down. It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and connect more deeply with the natural world—and with tools like Critter, that vision becomes a reality.

Customizable Settings

The features on the Universal Settings page of the Ants on a Melon app allow you to quickly adjust strobe speeds, brightness levels, automatically play modes, and more!

Customer Reviews

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David
RGB critter bit whip

I love how bright and beautiful the whip is

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David Gilliver
Love it!

One of the best light painting systems in my vast collection! A pleasure to use, and I'll be buying more attachments v soon :)

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Katie Davis
Brightest whip out there!

I have both a GlowFX whip and now an AOAM whip and I can say that I’m SO happy with my purchase. Brighter. More comfortable handle. Overall great quality. Also love the rechargeable feature and the app!

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autumn
Fantastic

i’ve been flowing with a pixel whip for a little over 2 years now. i got the critter last year and it was the best decision ever. the battery life is great, the light is bright and the colors are vibrant. i

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Kat
Love it

It’s my first whip and I’m already in love!

Oregon, USA

Shop with peace of mind knowing that each Ants on a Melon product is designed and assembled in Oregon, USA! Trust the superior quality of our products, as they are meticulously made with pride and care by our talented team of craftspeople and supported by our industry-leading Warranty Policy.