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- Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:19 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Heat Shrink Question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22369
Heat Shrink Question
Hey Everyone, I understand that when building your electronics for your starships, it is best to insulate electrical connections using heat shrink tubing. I've picked up a package at Radio Shack, and I have a question: What temperature is needed? I'm going to have to get a heat gun, but I don't need...
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:09 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Need a shopping list of electronics for the AMT Enterprise D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8334
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:31 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Need a shopping list of electronics for the AMT Enterprise D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8334
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:31 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Need a shopping list of electronics for the AMT Enterprise D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8334
I'm still putting together the lighting plan for my Enterprise D, but here's what I have planned so far: 4 - 5mm Red leds for the bussard collectors 1 - 5mm Red led for the main impulse engine 8 - 1.8mm Red leds for the port running lights. 8 - 1.8mm Green leds for the starboard running lights. 1 - ...
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:33 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: light sheet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6785
It looks like the experimenter's kits from Miller Engineering runs off of a 4.5V power supply. I want to use a 9V power supply to run a 555 blinking light circuit and power multiple LEDs for a starship lighting project. Is there a way of stepping down the current so that only one wall wart can be us...
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:46 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Using Tape as a Guide for Scribing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9330
Using Tape as a Guide for Scribing
Hey Everyone, I'm looking for a thick tape that can be used as an edge for scribing panel lines. I was watching a video of a pro model builder building the Yamato, and he used some type of thick edged tape when rescribing the panel lines. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuDk28a2dho&feature=PlayLi...
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:41 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Small Drill Bits
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9696
Get a pin vise.
http://www.micromark.com/MICRO-HAND-DRILL,7045.html
It's one of the best $10 I've spent on tools.
-Tchail
http://www.micromark.com/MICRO-HAND-DRILL,7045.html
It's one of the best $10 I've spent on tools.
-Tchail
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:49 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Conductive glue?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17802
Has anyone heard of wire glue?
Does anyone have an opinion of this?
(It would seem to be a safe way of dealing with those tiny surface mount LEDs...)
http://www.wireglue.us/
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-st ... ./-/1.html
Does anyone have an opinion of this?
(It would seem to be a safe way of dealing with those tiny surface mount LEDs...)
http://www.wireglue.us/
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-st ... ./-/1.html
- Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:19 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Lighting the X wing Pro shop
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1748
I see that no one's replied, so I thought I'd offer a few suggestions. The first tip I can offer is to learn something about basic electronics. While the concepts are not necessarily difficult, you will need to know something about the difference between wiring components in series and in parallel, ...
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:14 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Cheaper White 3mm LEDs?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7942
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:04 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Cheaper White 3mm LEDs?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7942
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:11 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Cheaper White 3mm LEDs?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7942
Cheaper White 3mm LEDs?
Does anyone know of a cheaper source for 3mm white leds?
I've been buying mine from Fiber Optic Products, but they're $1.25 a piece.
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
I've been buying mine from Fiber Optic Products, but they're $1.25 a piece.
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
- Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:26 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Tips for Cuting 1mm Fiber Optics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2897
Tips for Cuting 1mm Fiber Optics
Can anyone recommend a method for cutting 1mm plastic fiber optic?
I used modeling snips, but they're pinching the ends.
Does anyone have another suggestion?
Thanks,
-Tchail
I used modeling snips, but they're pinching the ends.
Does anyone have another suggestion?
Thanks,
-Tchail
- Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:54 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Clear Coats and Clear Parts?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2206
Clear Coats and Clear Parts?
I'm told that before applying decals, it's best to apply a clear coat to your model in order for decals to set better.
But what about the clear parts on your kit?
Should you mask off all clear parts before applying a clear coat?
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
But what about the clear parts on your kit?
Should you mask off all clear parts before applying a clear coat?
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:08 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Where to order components online?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 125211
I'll second Sparky's recommendation of Fiber Optic Products.
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/
I've placed a few orders with them, and they've always been very quick to ship.
-Tchail
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/
I've placed a few orders with them, and they've always been very quick to ship.
-Tchail
- Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:01 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Looking for pics of "shaved" LEDs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2995
Looking for pics of "shaved" LEDs
I'm planning on taking a 3mm led and filing it down to fit in a 1mm hole.
Has anyone done this before?
Do you have any pictures to share?
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
Has anyone done this before?
Do you have any pictures to share?
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:11 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Fiber Optic Cable?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10347
- Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:40 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: 6v AC Adaptors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2509
6v AC Adaptors
Does anyone know of a source for 6v AC Adaptors? I'm doing some kit lighting, and the Radio Shack 273-1454D used to be a good, cheap (under $10) AC adaptor. But Radio Shack no longer seems to be making them, and I really haven't been able to find anything comperable on the internet. Any help would b...
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:17 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Fiber Optic Lensing Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2605
Fiber Optic Lensing Question
Has anyone tried taking two (or more) fiber optic strands and lensing them together?
Is it possible to get a "ribbon" effect in this manner?
Something that I've been wondering about..
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
Is it possible to get a "ribbon" effect in this manner?
Something that I've been wondering about..
Thanks in advance,
-Tchail
- Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:51 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Fiber Optic Cable?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10347
I finally made an order with fiberopticproducts.com On the whole, I was very impressed. I placed an order on Thursday morning, and had the package in my hand by Friday. They even changed their base shipping charge to reflect the actual cost. As part of my order, I purchased 3 feet of their LG64-25 j...
- Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:11 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Fiber Optic Cable?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10347
There's a place out there called Fiber Optic Products:
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/
Has anyone dealt with them?
I can't seem to find any contact info.
-Tchail
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/
Has anyone dealt with them?
I can't seem to find any contact info.
-Tchail
- Sun May 20, 2007 5:36 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Fiber Optic Cable?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10347
Fiber Optic Cable?
Does anyone remember the jacketed fiber optic cable that AMT used to sell with their Star Trek kits? (Such as the Enterprise-D and DS9). Can anyone suggest where to get equivalent fiber optic cable? There used to be a place called Todd's House of Fiber, but it doesn't seem to be around any more. I h...