Log In / Sign Up Order StatusSupportCONTACT US
0
Cart .
0
items

Add $99.00 more to get free shipping

Subtotal(
0
items):
$0

Shipping:

Calculated at next step
LIFETIME WARRANTY

Lifetime Warranty Protection

Add for
Applies to eligible items. Tap ? for details.
Total
$0
OR PAY WITH
Designed & assembled in Oregon Free US Shipping $99+ Free US Returns

Cart

Your cart is currently empty.
Build Your Kit Let’s shop

Light Painting Starter Kit

WRITE REVIEW

SAVE $45
/
compatible with devices on IOS 17.0+ ANDROID 7.0+

New Light Saber System Launching Next Week

We are refreshing our lineup, so this item is sold out for now. Check back next week to see the all new system.

The complete light painting toolset for one light.

The Starter Kit is the step up from the Beginner Kit: one RGB Critter BT plus a much deeper set of tools, so you can move between line art, glowing trails, orbs, and broad ribbons of color in a single shoot. Save your presets to the light, work phone-free, and repeat any effect frame after frame. If you already know you love light painting, this is the kit that keeps up.

What's included

  • RGB Critter BT flashlight
  • A full set of starter light painting accessories

Features

  • App-controlled, with or without the app
  • 16+ million colors and 100 brightness levels
  • USB-C rechargeable, 7-hour runtime
  • 2-Year Warranty

Compatible with all RGB Critter twist-on accessories (sold separately).

$384.95 $429.95 Save 10 %
2-Year Warranty 2-Year
Warranty
FREE US SHIPPING $99+ FREE US
SHIPPING $99+
FREE AND EASY 30 DAY RETURNS FREE AND EASY
30 DAY RETURNS

Details

  • 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)

Videos

Included

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.

This is a summary. For complete coverage details, limitations, and exclusions, please review our full Warranty Policy here:

[Link to Full Warranty Policy]

RETURNS

We offer free U.S. returns within 30 days of delivery.

To start a return, email support@antsonamelon.com and we will provide a prepaid return label and simple instructions.

For full return terms and conditions, please review our complete Return Policy here:

[Link to Full Return Policy]
More to explore

Keep learning: Best light painting tools 2026, compared honestly � Light painting for beginners � Compare all kits

The light painting kit ladder: Beginner starts you tonight with the three core tools, Starter adds the full toolset, Pro adds a second light and nearly everything we make for light painting.

Light Painting Starter Kit
Light Painting Starter Kit
10%
/
DETAILS Warranty REVIEWS

Starter Kit - What's Included

Breakdown of every tool included — unleash the glow!

13

TOOLS

–$45

TOTAL SAVINGS

RGB Critter BT color-changing flashlight with app control, USB-C charging, and twist-on accessory threads
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
4.65 (112)
Color-changing flashlight with app control & 200+ twist-on accessories
black DIY connector
DIY Connector
4.75 (12)
The DIY Connector lets you craft custom attachments for the flashlight
small tube holder rgb critter
Small Tube Holder
5.0 (6)
Connects RGB Critter to small tubes for light painting
illuminator-accessory-critter
Illuminator
5.0 (7)
Focus light forward and add vibrant color to your light paintings
Black fiber optic duster designed for creating vibrant light trails in light painting photography, perfect for long exposure and creative visual effects.
Fiber Optic Duster - Black
5.0 (10)
Black end-glow fibers emit vivid tip light—keep dry
White fiber optic Light Painting Duster with glowing ends, ideal for flow arts, creating vivid light trails, and enhancing performances at festivals like Burning Man.
Fiber Optic Duster - White
5.0 (10)
White fiber optic cables—bright tips, display all RGB Critter colors
Acrylic Writer light painting tool sized 1/2 - 1/4 inch, producing sharp, detailed light trails for precise light painting photography
Acrylic Writer
5.0 (7)
Create stunning light trails and line art with the Acrylic Writer tool
Sparkler Holder on saber
Sparkler Holder
5.0 (2)
Attach up to 3 sparklers to your Modular Saber with ease
Light painting blade holder attaching an acrylic blade to the RGB Critter flashlight
Light Painting Blade Holder
4.0 (12)
Twist-on holder for Ants on a Melon Light Painting Blades
Mini Blade Geometric Set of acrylic light painting blades for versatile and creative light trails in long exposure photography
Mini Blade Set
4.76 (42)
Includes 3 acrylic Light Painting Blades: Rectangle, Triangle, Wedge
Solar Flare acrylic light painting blade producing fiery, radiating light trails in long exposure photography
Solar Flare Blade
4.76 (42)
6.5" Solar Flare Blade for vibrant light trails in light painting
Crown Jewel acrylic light painting blade producing bold, radiant light trails in long exposure photography
Crown Jewel Blade
4.76 (42)
9" Crown Jewel Blade for bold light trails and stunning photo effects
Light painting tube attached to the RGB Critter flashlight for bold continuous light trails
Light Painting Tube
4.83 (47)
Threaded light painting tube connects RGB Critter and accessories

Performance That Outshines the Competition

product
product
product

RGB CRITTER BT

RGB CRITTER 2.0

basic rgb flashlight

max lumens
170
170
50
App control
colors
16M+
256
RGB Only
Buttons LED
color changing (RGB)
green only
group sync
battery
7 hr, replaceable
7 hr, replaceable
3 hr
custom modes
unlimited
unlimited
Accessories
200+ compatible
200+ compatible

Control at Your Fingertips: Download Our App Today!

Download the Ants on a Melon App from the iOS App Store

AOAM playlist

Unlimited Playlists

pair upto 10 devices

Pair Up to 10 Devices

responsive color picker

Responsive Color Picker

autoplay feature

Autoplay Feature

bitwhip fiber optic app

Customizable Settings

bitwhip fiber optic whip prop

Create Your Own Modes

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACABLE 2500mAh 18650 battery

Internal USB-C Charging

Soft And Grippy Silicone Grip

3 Illuminated RGB Buttons

Aluminum Body

Connects To over 200 Twist-On Accessories

  • Length 5.9" [150mm]
  • Diameter 1.3" [33mm]
  • Weight 9oz
  • Max Runtime [White] 2hr
  • Max Runtime [Color] 7hr
  • 18650 Battery 2500mAh
  • Warranty 2-Year Warranty
Created with Sketch. IPHONES AND IPADS (iOS 17.0+)
ANDROID DEVICES (7.0+)

Every Feature You Need. All in One flashLight.

  • RGB Color-Changing Flashlight


  • Programmable

  • Use with or without the AOAM App

  • USB-C Rechargeable

  • 200 Twist-On Accessories


  • 2-year warranty (optional lifetime warranty)

  • 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


  • Ability to transfer modes from the app


  • Color-changing buttons (can be turned off)

fiber optic costume app
rgb critter bt color
rgb critter bt
Filipp Kabanyayev
rgb critter bt
rgb critter bt

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.

WE HAVE SOME ANSWERS!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the RGB Critter Flashlight (torch) attach to the accessories like the Sol Saber?

Are all of the accessories found on the website compatible with the RGB Critter?

Where can I find tutorials for the RGB Critter Product Line?

What is your return policy?

What is your warranty policy?

Can I connect 2 RGB Critters back-to-back to create a Double-Sided Critter?

How does the RGB Critter Flashlight (torch) attach to the accessories like the Sol Saber?

What is the length, diameter, and weight of the RGB Critter?

How bright is the RGB Critter? Are the accessories visible with stage lighting?

How is the RGB Critter powered?

 VIEW ALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Built to Last

Guaranteed Durability

Crafted for creators who demand reliability. Enjoy a 2-year warranty with every Light Painting Kit, plus an optional lifetime warranty for total peace of mind.

Need a Hand?

No bots. No runarounds. Just real answers from the team that built it.

Need a Hand?

Light Painting Blades. build your kit.

Light Painting Blades are acrylic shapes that light up when installed into the Light Painting Blade Holder and attached to the RGB Critter Flashlight. This product is designed for use in light painting photography.

World Peace Pro BladeWorld Peace Pro Blade

World Peace Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
Excelsior Pro BladeExcelsior Pro Blade

Excelsior Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
Palladian Pro BladePalladian Pro Blade

Palladian Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
The Idol's Eye Pro BladeThe Idol's Eye Pro Blade

The Idol's Eye Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
The Millennium Star Pro BladeThe Millennium Star Pro Blade

The Millennium Star Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
The Jubilee Pro BladeThe Jubilee Pro Blade

The Jubilee Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
The Great Mogul Pro BladeThe Great Mogul Pro Blade

The Great Mogul Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
Tendril Pro BladeTendril Pro Blade

Tendril Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product
Solar Flare Pro BladeSolar Flare Pro Blade

Solar Flare Pro Blade

4.76 (42)
View Product

A Smoother, Smarter
RGB Critter BT Experience

The latest generation of our Bluetooth light is faster, smoother, and easier to control — designed to feel simple from setup to performance.

Works Without Your Phone

Use built-in modes instantly with no constant connection required.

Save Your Favorite Effects

Store custom modes directly on your RGB Critter BT for quick access during performances or light paintings.

Faster Wireless Control

Enjoy smoother app control, quicker adjustments, and improved responsiveness.

iPhone + Android Compatible

Control and customize your BitWhip from modern iOS and Android devices.

Ready Right Out Of The Box

The latest generation of our Bluetooth light is faster, smoother, and easier to control — designed to feel simple from setup to performance.

Added To Cart

Complete your setup:

International Shipping Restriction

This lithium-ion battery cannot be shipped internationally and cannot be added to your cart.

You can purchase the required battery locally with these specifications:

  • 18650
  • Lithium-ion
  • 3.6V nominal
  • Unprotected
  • Flat top
  • 18.3mm diameter × 65.0mm length

Do not purchase protected, button top, 3.2V, or 1.5V cells.

Ants on a Melon is not responsible for batteries purchased from third-party sellers. Please verify specifications and use only high-quality lithium-ion cells from reputable brands.

LIFETIME WARRANTY PROTECTION
One-and-done protection for life.
Covers your entire order against defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own it.
COVERS ALL ITEMS IN YOUR CART
Every eligible item in your order is protected. No need to add it separately.
LIFETIME COVERAGE
If it breaks due to a defect, we'll repair or replace it. For as long as you own it.
NO HASSLE CLAIMS
Simple, fast claims process. We're here to help whenever you need it.
EXCLUSIONS APPLY
Protection does not cover batteries, loss, theft, misuse, abuse, or normal wear and tear.
International duties & VAT
A quick heads-up for orders shipping outside the US.
Set by your destination
Import duties and VAT are charged by your country's customs, not by Ants on a Melon.
Paid on delivery
Your carrier collects any charges when they deliver. Amounts vary by country.
Still fully guaranteed
Every international order is guaranteed to arrive. Need help? Email support@antsonamelon.com