solid erik
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| Its done! Not too hard either, I'll write up some instructions and Radio Shack part numbers if any one is interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206986704/
theres the Big boy, there are more pictures of the building process on that page
Some What Complete Instructions here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/sets/72157594224740438/
Let me know if any of my steps need better explaining or embellishing, this is the first time I've written instructions for one of my projects and I’m not sure if it’s clear enough. I usually just build and tinker on projects for myself and don’t usualy worry about the steps. | |
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Jenkiis
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| | 08/05/2006 3:19 AM |
| | Nice. | |
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KitShickers
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20 Posts
| | 08/05/2006 4:05 AM |
| | Dang, that's a big battery. You were just using an LED right? | |
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Sean-Khan
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Mama Cass
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| | 08/05/2006 8:00 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by solid erik
Its done! Not too hard either, I'll write up some instructions and Radio Shack part numbers if any one is interested.
Yes INTERESTED. It looks great! | |
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Vrecknidj
Warlord
10301 Posts
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| | 08/05/2006 8:43 AM |
| A friend of mine was planning to do something like this as a prize for the maxminis event at GenCon. I think he thought he was being unique--maybe now that it's already been done he'll pass.
Dunno though.
Cool concept, especially if there aren't any wires. It would be fun to use lit-up minis in play.
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yack
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| | 08/05/2006 9:23 AM |
| I'll be honest when I heard about you guys doing this I was thinking man thats a lot of work for something that just going too be ok.
But man I was wrong that is one wicked glowing elemental. Nice pic!! | |
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solid erik
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25 Posts
| | 08/05/2006 9:43 AM |
| > Dang, that's a big battery. You were just using an LED right?
Its an "N" type battery. First and foremost I wanted an actual battery holder and didn't want to fabricate one. I wanted it to feel like it belonged there, and not two lithium batteries electrical taped together. The Smallest Battery holder Radio Shack carries is the N, so I used that. I may head over to Cables and Connectors later looking for lithium holders, unfortunately we dont have any Frys here in Connecticut :( The light is a Maglite Lamp, the brightest thing I could find for the 1.5 volt N Battery. I works better than I thought it would, its really bright. You can see that it is obviously illuminated when the room lights are on, not too sure about under the piercing Florescent bulbs of my FLGS though :) | |
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jacksonm
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| | 08/05/2006 11:01 AM |
| | Very cool. [}:)] | | | |
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Wolfgang
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| | 08/05/2006 12:23 PM |
| Sweet! Very sweet i wonder if wotc thought of this?
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| | 08/05/2006 12:42 PM |
| | Too bad that it's most impressive when people won't be able to see their character sheets[v], it does look very nice. | |
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Jenkiis
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| | 08/05/2006 5:25 PM |
| Can of the Cave Beer:"Too bad that it's most impressive when people won't be able to see their character sheets, it does look very nice."
Possible solution: Find out if white paper stands out under a blacklight, I know white cloth usually does. If not then photocopy the character sheet onto a piece of paper that will (I'm sure they make them, try looking in neon colors) for a special night encounter. | |
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| | 08/05/2006 6:16 PM |
| | That looks great. | |
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KitShickers
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20 Posts
| | 08/05/2006 6:34 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by solid erik
> Dang, that's a big battery. You were just using an LED right?
Its an "N" type battery. First and foremost I wanted an actual battery holder and didn't want to fabricate one. I wanted it to feel like it belonged there, and not two lithium batteries electrical taped together. The Smallest Battery holder Radio Shack carries is the N, so I used that. I may head over to Cables and Connectors later looking for lithium holders, unfortunately we dont have any Frys here in Connecticut :( The light is a Maglite Lamp, the brightest thing I could find for the 1.5 volt N Battery. I works better than I thought it would, its really bright. You can see that it is obviously illuminated when the room lights are on, not too sure about under the piercing Florescent bulbs of my FLGS though :)
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KitShickers
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20 Posts
| | 08/05/2006 6:45 PM |
| oops. I hit post a little early.
It's probably better that you used a mag light. I was wondering if LEDs would have enough brightness. I was thinking of making of one with a flickering light might give it even more of a fire effect but that plastic is pretty thick.
I must say your turned out pretty nifty. | |
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Ridureyu
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| | 08/05/2006 9:24 PM |
| YOU WIN
You'd be surprised how brihgt LEDs can be. | |
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maineman
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| | 08/05/2006 11:20 PM |
| NICE!!!!!
All I need now is a ELEMENTAL [:D]
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xx666slaytanic666xx
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1 Posts
| | 08/06/2006 10:00 AM |
| | wow i cant belive that, i know that guy and my arm is in a few of those photos im suein him, yea my frog was lickin alot of hill giant nail through dong that day and some bear ass, didnt know he did that with his fire elemental though | |
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orcmonk220
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| | 08/06/2006 10:18 AM |
| | Nice glowing elemental. Looks better than I though. Just a shame the bottom half isn't glowing, but beggars can't be choosy. | |
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stonefro2000
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| | 08/06/2006 1:46 PM |
| | not bad. not bad at all. | |
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Thirty
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20 Posts
| | 08/06/2006 11:38 PM |
| | That looks all sorts of swanky. | |
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DanChops
Sneak
84 Posts
Muscat, Oman
| | 08/07/2006 8:57 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by solid erik
I'll write up some instructions and Radio Shack part numbers if any one is interested.
Indeed, I am quite interested as well. Most impressive! | |
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scruffydude7
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| | 08/07/2006 9:40 PM |
| | Awesome! That looks very cool in the dark. | |
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Talistran
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310 Posts
| | 08/08/2006 12:22 PM |
| Solid Erik,
Please email me at talistranREMOVETHIS@yahoo.com
Thanks and great job! | |
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Thokk
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321 Posts
| | 08/08/2006 9:57 PM |
| | Very cool! Please PM me with the details and costs. Thanks for sharing! | |
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solid erik
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25 Posts
| | 08/09/2006 3:53 AM |
| Glowing Huge Fire Elemental N-Size battery Instructions
I plan on converting to lithium batters as soon as I can get some pre made battery holders and I will update with that info as soon as I do.
Parts:
Radio Shack “N” battery holder (270-405A)
Radio Shack SPST Submini Slide Switch (275-406)
I know they make a smaller one, but this works well
Maglite Solitaire Replacement lamp 1-Cell AAA (272-1184)
N sized Battery
Instructions:
1) Take apart the Elemental (Thokk Does a nice write up here http://www.maxminis.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23707)
2) Plan your holes! For the Battery and Switch, so they don’t interfere with each other http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206983720/in/set-72157594224740438/
3) Cut a hole for the switch, if you cut it a little small or just right you won’t need to use screws to hold in place. Then mount the switch http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206985461/in/set-72157594224740438/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206985788/in/set-72157594224740438/
4) Widen an area for your Battery holder; I used a Dremel Cutting blade, drill and exacto Knife. Be careful not to widen too much or you may cut a hole to the outside. Be sure that the battery will be flush with the base of the Elemental so you can reattach the base. http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206984538/in/set-72157594224740438/
5) Drill a hole into the torso for the light. It should be slightly larger than the bulb drill bit size around 5/32 http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206984538/in/set-72157594224740438/
6) Connect the Lamp to the battery. Cut both of the wires on the battery supply in half. Solder one of the Batter holder wires to the lamp, and solder one of the scrap wires to the lamps other lead http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206984687/ , do not solder to the switch yet. Test the circuit before installing, by inserting a battery and touching the leads to get the light to light, if it doesn’t check your connections. Wrap the connections in electrical tape to prevent shorts http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206984000/in/set-72157594224740438/
7) Insert the light into the pre drilled hole http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206984974/in/set-72157594224740438/
8) Solder the remaining leads to the switch, one from the battery and the other from the lamp
9) Mount the battery; tuck the wires neatly into the figure. http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206985167/in/set-72157594224740438/
10) Reattach the base. I used a few small screws to reattach it so I could replace the battery as necessary. http://www.flickr.com/photos/majinerik/206985646/in/set-72157594224740438/
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solid erik
Skirmisher
25 Posts
| | 08/09/2006 4:02 AM |
| | Let me know if any of my steps need better explaining or embellishing, this is the first time I've written instructions for one of my projects and I’m not sure if it’s clear enough. I usually just build and tinker myself and don’t have to worry about the steps. | |
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The Beer Baron
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| | 08/09/2006 12:06 PM |
| | That is really cool. Great Job!!! | |
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Thokk
Warrior
321 Posts
| | 08/09/2006 10:56 PM |
| | Thanks for the instructions...and the reference! I might have to give this a crack! How long did it take you, start to finish? | |
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solid erik
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25 Posts
| | 08/10/2006 3:22 AM |
| | I'd say it was about 20 minutes, the hardest/longest part is cutting the holes for the battery. If you have any sodering experience the circut is very easy, even if you dont a simple battery/lamp/switch circut is a great place to start! [:)] | |
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