Identify a Light Box??

[Studio]

I am trying to identify a 2' by 3' box hanging in the front catwalk of our original theater in my school (we have 2 theaters so the current teacher has no idea). This box has an approx. 6" by 4" opening with a large lamp and something that looks like a mechanical shutter. No DMX or controller just a plug. It is not pointed at the stage and is on the side of the catwalk that is further from the stage. See the attached sketch. Can anyone identify what this fixture of box? Is it a strobe? Any ideas??

[avkid]

Any chance of a picture?

[derekleffew]

I agree, a photo is in order. Something doesn't sound right. A 2'x3' box with an opening of 4"x6"? The only thing I can think of is a temporary worklight used during construction that was never removed. Is the plug a standard 5-15 Edison?

[Studio]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

I agree, a photo is in order. Something doesn't sound right. A 2'x3' box with an opening of 4"x6"? The only thing I can think of is a temporary worklight used during construction that was never removed. Is the plug a standard 5-15 Edison?

Yes but all plugs in this theater are standard 5-15 Edison (there is a reason why we got a new one). No pics for a while but i will draw a sketch of the box and insides from what I remember.

EDIT:
Here is the sketch.

[renegadeblack]

I'm going to take a wild guess here, but does it also have any additional inputs on it? Could it be an IR light for a hearing assistance system?

[Studio]

Originally Posted by renegadeblack

I'm going to take a wild guess here, but does it also have any additional inputs on it? Could it be an IR light for a hearing assistance system?

Nope just a plug (same as dimmer system)

[avkid]

Some sort of projector?

[Studio]

Originally Posted by avkid

Some sort of projector?

Maybe I'll try to get pics soon but It might take a while.

[fredthe]

Some sort of home-built special effect? Is there a motor inside to run the mechanical stuff?

-Fred

[Studio]

Originally Posted by fredthe

Some sort of home-built special effect? Is there a motor inside to run the mechanical stuff?

-Fred

There are gears so i am guessing there is a motor and what looks like a shutter like on a followspot. Thats why I think it might be a strobe of some sort.