Klingon Torpedo effect

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Klingon Torpedo effect

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I would like to when I build my Quonos One to have an effect in the bulb that makes it look like the model is firing torpedos.

So I would like an LED to power up slowly. Then flash brightly and go out. The biggest issue I have is I have no idea how to do this. So does anyone hav any suggestions on how this can be done? And (better question) can you explain it to me so I can put it together?
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Post by ignatz »

I was just going to spring for the VoodooFX torp launcher. It seems to do exactly what you described.
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I could do it with my rig... just a few lines of code in a table. But then Randy would be mad at me for stealing his idea.
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John, There's nothing wrong with selling a competing product. Randy does things differently than you do and his products are very good but that doesn't mean you can't sell a rig of your own design that does something similar. I say do it.
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I was kidding around to see if I could get a bit of a rise from VFX over there. :wink:

I'm already competing directly with him on the Falcon lighting kit, and its one of my best sellers. I'm just wondering how mad he is with me already, in a fun kinda way.
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Don't forget a sound chip to make the distinctive *Funk-pooof* noise.
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Post by Trekmanscott »

I had for gotten that you made a torpedo kit Madman. If you deside to sell a klingon torpedo kit I will buy one.
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You forgot because I dont make one.... sounds like I should though.

Anybody know of a good cheap field programmable sound chip? My little micro only has 4 or 8K of data space, probably not enuf for a sound FX.
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Ask Randy :twisted:



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Post by Madman Lighting »

Well I went and done it now.

Here's my prototype Klingon Photon Torpedo Effect, sold to our good friend Scott.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsn_Xr8Y2C4

I have ideas on how to enhance the product, like adding engine lights and some other goodies too.

Anyone who has suggestions or ideas, I'm interested.

Thanks!

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Was this accomplished conventionally or through programming a pic?
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It's a programmed effect, uses the same Delux Flasher card that all my other special effects use.
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