How Should an EAiBall Spherical LED Quotation Be Scoped?

Quick answer

Ask for an itemised EAiBall quotation that names the chosen 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 m diameter, the P1.8 or P2.5 pixel pitch, and the hanging, floor-standing or embedded mounting method. EagerLED lists pixel pitch, sphere diameter, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity among final pricing factors. Add written scope lines for front-service access, curved-canvas content preparation, venue support questions and replacement-module planning. (1)

Start with the pricing factors EagerLED names

The EAiBall quotation should begin with a list, not a lump sum. EagerLED states that final pricing depends on pixel pitch, sphere diameter, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity. Those six inputs are the minimum commercial map for an indoor spherical LED display. A quotation that omits one of them leaves the buyer unable to check which sphere is being offered. For a wider budgeting method, the LED Screen Price guide explains how to organise display, control, delivery and site scope before talking about totals. (1)

Separate the named pricing factors from the additional scope lines you want evaluated. Front-service access, curved-canvas content preparation, venue support engineering and replacement-module planning are practical buyer questions, but they are not among the six pricing factors EagerLED lists. Keeping them on separate written lines prevents them from being confused with the quoted hardware. It also lets you compare two EAiBall proposals on the same display configuration before comparing what each proposal includes around it. (1)

A useful first page for internal approval is therefore a configuration sheet with the diameter, pitch, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity at the top, followed by the additional scope items you require. If a supplier supplies only a single sphere price, ask it to restate the configuration in writing. That request is ordinary procurement discipline; it does not assume that every quotation already contains every line. (1)

Diameter and pixel pitch are two separate commercial decisions

Treat sphere diameter and pixel pitch as separate lines even when they appear under one product name. EagerLED lists five standard diameters for EAiBall: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 m. It lists two pixel pitches: P1.8 with 288,906 pixels/m² and P2.5 with 160,000 pixels/m². A quote that names only the diameter does not show which pixel density is being supplied. Use a method such as pixel pitch and viewing distance to frame the question, then ask EagerLED to confirm the recommended pitch for the actual venue and content. (1)

Ask for the exact diameter, exact pitch, module arrangement and replacement-module compatibility to appear together. EagerLED describes custom trapezoidal flexible LED modules that form a continuous curved surface. Because the sphere is built from those modules, the quotation should identify the module arrangement for the quoted diameter rather than leaving it as a generic curved-surface description. The buyer can then see whether the quotation assumes the same module set as the intended design. (1)

The pitch decision should follow the viewing task, not a product tier. EagerLED asks buyers to provide the venue, viewing distance, preferred diameter, installation method, content source and destination country so it can recommend the pixel pitch and quote the complete system. Prepare those inputs before requesting the quote. If the preferred diameter is still open, ask for the pitch implications of each diameter option you are considering rather than asking EagerLED to choose the diameter for you. (1)

EAiBall quotation variables and the evidence to request

Mounting method and the support-engineering line

Mounting method is one of the six pricing factors, so the quotation should name it directly. EagerLED describes hanging installation for a sphere that must remain above the audience, floor-standing installation for accessible centerpieces, and embedded installation for a built-in architectural feature. These are distinct installation scopes. A quote that says only installation included does not tell you which one is being priced or what the buyer still needs to resolve for the venue. (1)

EagerLED states that the correct method depends on sphere diameter, total weight, viewing height, structural load, maintenance access and local safety requirements, and that final support engineering should be confirmed for each venue. For quotation purposes, separate the display hardware from the support-engineering scope. If support engineering is not written into the quotation, the buyer cannot tell whether it is included, excluded or left to another party. That separation is advisable regardless of which mounting method is preferred. (1)

Front-service access is relevant to all three methods. EagerLED says the LED modules are removed and replaced from the front of the sphere, so technicians can reach key display components without dismantling the full structure. It also states that front-service access reduces the clearance needed behind the screen and makes routine maintenance more practical for embedded, floor-standing and suspended installations. Ask how the chosen mounting method preserves that front-service path, and record the answer with the quotation. (1)

Indoor conditions and acceptance figures to confirm

EAiBall is specified for indoor use with IP41 protection and a working temperature range of -10 to +50 °C. EagerLED advises buyers to confirm venue temperature, ventilation and duty cycle before final configuration. Put those confirmations in the quotation record rather than treating them as post-order details. Use a factory acceptance test approach to define what will be checked against the agreed configuration before shipment and at handover. (1)

For acceptance, ask the supplier to state the configured brightness and refresh for the exact sphere being quoted. EagerLED lists 500–700 cd/m² brightness and a refresh rate up to 3,840 Hz for EAiBall. Because those are described as a range and an upper value, the buyer should not assume every configuration performs identically. The quotation can state the figure that applies to the selected diameter, pitch, mounting method and control system, giving both parties a written acceptance basis. (1)

EagerLED also describes the symmetrical spherical structure as distributing heat across the display and helping reduce localized hot spots during extended operation. That statement does not replace venue-specific ventilation checks. The practical quotation request is to ask which installation conditions EagerLED requires for the chosen diameter, pitch and mounting method, and to record them alongside the display lines. If the venue information is incomplete, treat the environmental section of the quote as provisional. (1)

Application context: questions for hanging, floor-standing and embedded builds

Front service, flexible modules and replacement planning

Front service should be described in the quotation rather than assumed from a product headline. EagerLED states that the EAiBall LED modules are removed and replaced from the front of the sphere. It also says front-service access reduces the clearance needed behind the screen and makes routine maintenance more practical for embedded, floor-standing and suspended installations. Ask how the selected mounting method will preserve that access path, especially for an embedded or close-to-structure build. (1)

The custom trapezoidal flexible LED modules are central to the curved surface. EagerLED says they follow the curved frame and join precisely across the sphere, and that the matched module geometry minimizes visible gaps and helps maintain image continuity. For the quotation, ask for the module type and the arrangement for the quoted diameter to be identified. This is a request for a named line, not an assumption that every spherical order uses the same module count or layout. (1)

Replacement planning should be handled separately. The supplied sources describe front-service module access but do not state a standard spare-module package for EAiBall. Ask the supplier how replacement modules are specified, how they are matched to the quoted pitch and diameter, and whether they are included in the quotation or priced separately. Use the spare modules guide as a questioning checklist, and keep the answer in the written record rather than relying on a verbal assurance. (1)

Content, control, shipping and quantity scope

Content is a quotation variable because the EAiBall maps video across a complete 360° surface rather than a flat rectangle. EagerLED says content should be prepared for the curved canvas to keep text, logos and focal points readable around the sphere. Ask the quotation to state whether content adaptation, media loading and playback setup are included or excluded. If they are outside the display price, they should appear as separate lines so the buyer can compare the total delivery scope. For the operating side, use an operator training handover checklist to separate display hardware from daily operation. (1)

The control system is one of the six pricing factors EagerLED names. The quote should therefore identify the control equipment and what it covers. Ask how the content source will connect, who configures the playback system, and what operator training is included. EagerLED states that buyers should provide the content source and destination country when requesting a complete-system quotation. That information helps the supplier price the control scope consistently instead of leaving it to a later variation. (1)

Shipping destination and quantity are also named pricing factors. A quotation that omits the destination or the number of spheres cannot be compared fairly with another. EagerLED states final pricing depends on shipping destination and quantity alongside pixel pitch, sphere diameter, mounting method and control system. Ask for those entries to be written on the quote together with the currency, validity date and delivery terms the buyer needs for internal approval. Keep shipping separate from the display and control lines. (1)

How to compare EAiBall quotations fairly

To compare LED screen quotes fairly, normalise every EAiBall proposal to the same diameter, pixel pitch, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity. EagerLED lists those among the factors that determine final pricing, so a lower total may simply reflect a different configuration. Ask each supplier to restate the configuration in writing before you compare money. If one quote leaves out support engineering or content preparation, the totals are not directly comparable even if the display line looks similar. (1)

Request separate lines for the display, custom trapezoidal flexible modules, front-service arrangement, control system, shipping, content preparation, site support engineering and replacement modules. EagerLED states pricing depends on the named variables; the additional lines are buyer-requested scope that helps expose what is included. That structure makes it clearer which proposal covers the same operational package and which leaves items for the buyer or a third party to arrange. (1)

Avoid treating the lowest total as the best quote until the scope is matched. EagerLED notes that final pricing depends on pixel pitch, sphere diameter, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity. Two quotations with different diameters, pitches or mounting methods are not offering the same product. Ask each supplier to state inclusions, exclusions and assumptions in writing, then compare the agreed configuration rather than the headline figure alone. (1)

A practical ordering sequence and common mistakes

A workable sequence is to define the venue first, then choose the preferred diameter from the five standard options, provide the viewing distance and content source, and ask EagerLED to recommend the pixel pitch for that configuration. EagerLED states that providing the venue, viewing distance, preferred diameter, installation method, content source and destination country allows it to recommend the pixel pitch and quote the complete system. From there, fix the mounting method and separate the support-engineering questions from the display hardware. (1)

Common mistakes follow from the same scope. One is to order by the EAiBall family name without naming the diameter, pitch or mounting method. Another is to compare a hanging quotation with a floor-standing or embedded quotation as if the installation scope were identical. A third is to assume support engineering or content preparation is included because the display line looks complete. EagerLED says the correct mounting method depends on multiple project factors and final support engineering should be confirmed for each venue, so those items need their own written treatment. (1)

At the end of the quotation process, keep a single record that shows the selected diameter, selected pitch, mounting method, control system, shipping destination, quantity, venue temperature and ventilation confirmations, and the agreed support-engineering route. EagerLED advises confirming venue temperature, ventilation and duty cycle before final configuration, and states that final support engineering should be confirmed for each venue. That record gives the buyer a practical basis for comparing revisions and for checking the delivered scope against what was ordered. (1)

Conditional buyer situations and the decision they affect

Buyer checklist

• Request a quotation that names diameter, pixel pitch, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity, because EagerLED lists these among final pricing factors. (1)
• Provide EagerLED with the venue, viewing distance, preferred diameter, installation method, content source and destination country so it can recommend the pixel pitch and quote the complete system. (1)
• Confirm whether the quote names hanging, floor-standing or embedded installation and whether the support-engineering scope is separated from the display line. (1)
• Ask how front-service module access is preserved in the chosen mounting method, since EAiBall modules are removed and replaced from the front. (1)
• Confirm venue temperature, ventilation and duty cycle before final configuration, because EAiBall is specified for indoor use with IP41 and a -10 to +50 °C range. (1)
• Put custom trapezoidal flexible module arrangement, curved-canvas content preparation and replacement-module questions in the written quotation record. (1)

Frequently asked questions

Which EAiBall diameter should I put in the quotation?

The quotation should state the preferred diameter you want priced, chosen from the five standard EAiBall diameters: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 m. EagerLED asks buyers to provide their preferred diameter with the venue, viewing distance, installation method, content source and destination country so it can recommend the pixel pitch and quote the complete system. Keep the selected diameter on its own quotation line. (1)

Should P1.8 or P2.5 be quoted for an EAiBall sphere?

EAiBall is offered in P1.8 with 288,906 pixels/m² and P2.5 with 160,000 pixels/m². The quotation should state the exact pitch and tie it to the intended content and viewing positions. EagerLED says it can recommend the pixel pitch from the venue, viewing distance, preferred diameter, installation method, content source and destination country. Do not accept a quote that gives only one blended sphere price. (1)

How does mounting method affect the EAiBall quotation?

EagerLED lists hanging, floor-standing and embedded installation as installation choices, and mounting method is one of the factors it says determines final pricing. EagerLED also says the correct method depends on sphere diameter, total weight, viewing height, structural load, maintenance access and local safety requirements, and that final support engineering should be confirmed for each venue. Ask the quote to identify the method and the support-engineering scope that goes with it. (1)

Does an EAiBall quote include front service?

Front-service module access is a documented EAiBall feature: the LED modules are removed and replaced from the front of the sphere. EagerLED states that front-service access reduces the clearance needed behind the screen and makes routine maintenance more practical for embedded, floor-standing and suspended installations. Ask the quotation to describe how that access works with the chosen mounting method rather than leaving the service path as an assumption. (1)

What content and control items should be quoted separately?

Ask for content preparation, control system and shipping destination to appear as identifiable lines. EagerLED says content should be prepared for the curved canvas to keep text, logos and focal points readable around the sphere. It also lists control system and shipping destination among final pricing factors, and says buyers should provide the content source and destination country so it can recommend the pitch and quote the complete system. (1)

Can I compare EAiBall quotations by total price alone?

No. EagerLED states that final pricing depends on pixel pitch, sphere diameter, mounting method, control system, shipping destination and quantity. Two totals can reflect different diameters, pitches, mounting scopes or control inclusions, and additional scope items such as support engineering or content preparation may also differ. Normalise those inputs first, then compare the written scope line by line rather than the headline figure alone. (1)

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