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I have always wanted to simulate the startup lighting sequence of the Refit Enterprise as seen in The Motion Picture. I know there are kits out there but I am a tinkerer and I wanted to learn how to use the Arduino.
I saw this as 2 fold as once I learn how to program the Ardunio I could use this on other projects/ props.
I was turned onto the Arduino after attending a Prop Party and seeing the capability of these things. I am not a programmer but I figured with a bit of reading and modifying other people's code (called sketch for Arduino?) I can get something working (eventually). The costs and size of these boards are also very attractive.
Well after a bit of a learning curve I did manage to get an Arduino to match the start up lighting sequence.
A few notes.
I used the Arduino Nano because it had the number of outputs I needed (Ten) for the start up sequence
The Arduino Nano is supposed to be discontinued but they are still available on auction sites.
The Arduino board is relatively inexpensive (Under $10)
7 LEDs that turn on
1 LED fade on for the front dish
1 LED navigation blinking
1 LED Strobe blinking
The LEDs I have are 3.3-3.5VDC 20mA15000-20000mcd
Resistors measures approx 460ohms
Voltage = 4.5VDC wall plug (but can use battery pack if needed)
Note
So far I have only one LED per output. I have not yet tried out multiple LEDs per output as would be needed in a model.
Next
Try and get a sound board to communicate with the Arduino to play sounds on demand. Frustratingly working through that now.
I want to take the audio portion of the movie and play it at the same time as the start up lighting
I saw this as 2 fold as once I learn how to program the Ardunio I could use this on other projects/ props.
I was turned onto the Arduino after attending a Prop Party and seeing the capability of these things. I am not a programmer but I figured with a bit of reading and modifying other people's code (called sketch for Arduino?) I can get something working (eventually). The costs and size of these boards are also very attractive.
Well after a bit of a learning curve I did manage to get an Arduino to match the start up lighting sequence.
A few notes.
I used the Arduino Nano because it had the number of outputs I needed (Ten) for the start up sequence
The Arduino Nano is supposed to be discontinued but they are still available on auction sites.
The Arduino board is relatively inexpensive (Under $10)
7 LEDs that turn on
1 LED fade on for the front dish
1 LED navigation blinking
1 LED Strobe blinking
The LEDs I have are 3.3-3.5VDC 20mA15000-20000mcd
Resistors measures approx 460ohms
Voltage = 4.5VDC wall plug (but can use battery pack if needed)
Note
So far I have only one LED per output. I have not yet tried out multiple LEDs per output as would be needed in a model.
Next
Try and get a sound board to communicate with the Arduino to play sounds on demand. Frustratingly working through that now.
I want to take the audio portion of the movie and play it at the same time as the start up lighting