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Title: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 07, 2009, 06:43:49 pm I wasn't sure where to ask this, and you all know I would like to see more lights in Lego, well, I'm almost done with a creation, or should I say modification to Lego's Winter Toy Shop.
This topic will be about how to introduce lights to your Lego model, maybe it belongs in Education, anyways, I would love to here your ideas on the topic title, I need a cool name and there are more learned people here than me, this one's gonna fly.. By The Way Eh, this is also about how you enlightened MLNO, what have you done, blow your own horn eh, do it here, love to here from the mods, they work so hard. What's with all the reading Brickers, try some posting now, tell us who you are, or what you love in Lego, oh, and tell us your passion. Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Flash-әdge on November 07, 2009, 07:29:37 pm So you basically need a name for the model...? Or?
And it might help if you just show a pic of the creation you're making ;) Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: B~T on November 07, 2009, 07:33:06 pm This topic should be in the "LEGO" forum. ;)
Just ask him or another mod to move it. Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Legodac on November 07, 2009, 07:37:48 pm So you basically need a name for the model...? Or? Think lights in your LegoAnd it might help if you just show a pic of the creation you're making ;) This topic should be in the "LEGO" forum. ;) I think I'll wait for them to find it on there ownJust ask him or another mod to move it. So you basically need a name for the model...? Or? I need a name for the subject, not the model, And it might help if you just show a pic of the creation you're making ;) Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Flash-әdge on November 07, 2009, 08:37:21 pm Aha. "Christmas Lights and Bricks" or something of the sort. The current one works anyway though ;)
Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Master X: Neo Black on November 08, 2009, 01:13:03 am How about "Lego in Winterville"
Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Legodac on November 08, 2009, 04:50:42 am Good ones, but the topic isn't just going to be about Christmas lights, it will be about wiring all our Lego models, from ships to houses, street lights to boats, if it's made of Lego, we can add lights.
We'll talk about wiring methods, safety, power sources, loading a circuit etc, so now you see why I wasn't sure where to put this, although it is about Lego, it will also be about "How to". Btw, thanks MsRR, I like the way you moved this. Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Rakoua on November 08, 2009, 04:54:39 am On Kockice we have a topic about this.
It's called "LED lights in MOCs". Simple yet effective. And I'd love your tips about wiring my models. I really want to put some lights into my wall or other stuff I have. Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: MsRowdyRedhead on November 08, 2009, 05:05:31 am Light up my LEGO
Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Legodac on November 08, 2009, 05:06:00 am On Kockice we have a topic about this. Not a bad title buddy and yes, I'll be doing a lot in this topic a lot of the time, it's more fun then running contests by a long shotIt's called "LED lights in MOCs". Simple yet effective. And I'd love your tips about wiring my models. I really want to put some lights into my wall or other stuff I have. I've already begun construction on my second Winter Toy Shop, The wiring is complete on the just the light standards over the park bench, I'll share some pics soon, I took some during construction and wiring aswell. BTW, I'm not using LED, but the methods will be identical. Light up my LEGO Not bad, not bad at all[/b][/color]Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Rakoua on November 08, 2009, 05:08:27 am Allright.
Do the lights heat up enough to melt bricks tho? Becuase that would be a disaster for me... Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Legodac on November 08, 2009, 05:20:30 am No they don't, rest assured, I don't want melting Lego either, and I do plenty of testing, I'll be detailing what I use very very soon.
Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Rakoua on November 08, 2009, 05:29:13 am Allright.
I want to insert one of those lights into a few blue round bricks an connect them to the wall so it casts blue light over the bluish grey wall. Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Flash-әdge on November 08, 2009, 02:47:12 pm This sounds like a neat idea, and it's coming along pretty well.
Cool idea MsRR. Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Master X: Neo Black on November 09, 2009, 06:24:07 am Wow, if it works out please tell me how.
Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Legodac on November 09, 2009, 08:52:56 pm This sounds like a neat idea, and it's coming along pretty well. Well that got my attention, I'm deleting a word, Thanks MsRR for a 3 quarters of the title to the topic everyone will be glaring at. I think I'll go with "Light My Lego"Cool idea MsRR. Light standards in the winter toy shop were most challenging, but they prooved to be worth the effort, check it out eh... (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance001.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance003-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance004.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance005-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance006-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance008-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance011.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance012.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance013-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance015-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance017-2.jpg) Title: Re: I need your insight Post by: Flash-әdge on November 09, 2009, 08:56:05 pm Very cool, Legodac! A very neat idea indeed. Any nasty "side effects" found so far?
Title: Re: enLIGHTen MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 09, 2009, 09:08:08 pm The pills are making me sleepy, here's some more...These are for the boss, who asked about the tree...
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance034.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance035.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance036.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance037.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance038.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance039.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance040.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance041.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance042.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: Flash-әdge on November 09, 2009, 09:26:17 pm Neat! Keep on building Legodac ;)
Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 09, 2009, 09:34:12 pm Neat! Keep on building Legodac ;) I will, thanks Flash...(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance049.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance050.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance052.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance056.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance057.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: Plotkin on November 09, 2009, 09:44:17 pm Man I wish I knew how to do that. NICE
Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 09, 2009, 09:55:01 pm Man I wish I knew how to do that. NICE Man, you don't know how much I appreciate your postThis one's for you, a taste of the last, for plotkin.... (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance078.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: MsRowdyRedhead on November 09, 2009, 09:58:11 pm Thanks for adding a "bright spot" to our day, legodac!
Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 09, 2009, 10:03:24 pm Thanks for adding a "bright spot" to our day, legodac! I changed my mind, you get 100% of the title, but I get to add eh, EH?(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance088.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT MY LEGO EH Post by: Plotkin on November 09, 2009, 10:06:23 pm Jealous ;)
Man, do you sell your services? lol Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Flash-әdge on November 09, 2009, 10:14:03 pm Whoa; that's neat. Are you planning on doing that for some of the other sets?
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 09, 2009, 10:17:47 pm PICK ONE EH, I'll do the lights
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Flash-әdge on November 09, 2009, 10:22:02 pm How about one of those house sets?
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Master X: Neo Black on November 10, 2009, 05:38:04 am Awesome! Wish I knew how to wire stuff.
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 06:02:11 pm Jealous ;) Man, do you sell your services? lol That's what it's all about buddy, sell, sell How about one of those house sets? My next lighting job will be on my lime green train shed, there's a lot od detail inside I want to show offAwesome! Wish I knew how to wire stuff. You will when I'm thrugh, this topic you may also assume will be "LIGHT UP MY LEGO 101 EH"Class is in, you're gonna need some special tools, and some special material. Most can be found at your local Hobby or Model train store. You'll need a pin vice for drilling holes in your Lego by hand. You need a good fine ******* file for filing edges, I use a Dremel tool, battery operated, but it's not cheap. You'll need small side cutting pliers, electrical tape, solder, a soldering iron, small guage wire, preferably stranded and course lights, relax, the lights I use will not melt your Lego, it's tough stuff. You'll also need a transformer, small ones will do for individual displays and aren't expensive, I have a large one to handle all the lights on my train set, will get into electrical calculations later. For those who are serious about this, I'll provide much more detail on what you need and where to get it, just ask here, I'm watching this one closely... Here's some more pics, I'll post more tonight on construction and the tools I used....Plat well eh... (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance001.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance003-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance004.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance005-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance006-2.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance012.jpg) sorry for the repeats eh Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 08:14:48 pm This is a very inspirational topic; I think I'll sticky it ;) Is he the best Boss ever or what? Thanks pal for the awesome words, you just got another hour, lol ;)BTW, you all saw the tree construction right? If you want I'll post the instructions so you can at least build your own tree with your bricks at hand. For a Christmas present to your Mom perhaps, I've done it before, it goes over big, I promise. Back to class, here's the basic tools I used to install light in my Lego...next I'll show the material layout and detail... (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance031.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance034.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance035.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance036.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance037.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance038.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance039.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance040.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance041.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance042.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance043.jpg) Sorry about that eh, so here are the tools needed to bring light into your Lego, just in time for Christmas, going by my memory, (Ain't what it used to be) Side cutting pliers Large pin Vice, and a small one good long tweezers (don't cheap out here) scizzors ( for cutting electrical tape) round mini file tiny needle nose pliers (not needed if you know how to use the tweezers) a good sharp knife for stripping the wire above we have a cold soldering battery opted iron and a re charge me Dremel, the best investement in modelling you'll ever make, I get royalties eh \ (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199thetools001.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199thetools004.jpg) Oops, my bad, that's the tree again, hang on for a second (I'm the teacher that everyone in the class giggles at when I shullfle to find my glasses) Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: timposter on November 10, 2009, 08:28:32 pm Very nice. Keep up the good work. =)
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 09:04:13 pm Very nice. Keep up the good work. =) Very nice. Keep up the good work? I know you may be a little down now buddy but is that the best you could do, perhaps a "cool" or an "awesome" would fit. I'm just kidding Tim, I'm honoured you "posted" here, thanks Timposter. You'll allways be a number#1 to me.... so here are some more pics, I had to go back and see what I picked to post, got a little emotional there eh, so the pics are the winter toy shop before the dark beige 8 by 8 plate goes on before the snow peaked roof, THERE ARE A CAZILLION WAYS TO HIDE WIRES IN LEGO< SO BE CREATIVE AND DON'T BE AFRAID< ANYONE CAN DO THIS.... The other 2 pics are the Dremel tool, re-charge me style, and it lasts a long time, my advice, spend the money, your modelling will become exponentialy easier. The piece I grinded with the sander attachement secured the wires feeding the shop as they exited it, or entered it, depending on wether or not you believe in the electron theory or the conventional theory of which way electricity moves, clockwise or counter (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance049.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance050.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance052.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance053.jpg) Or more better put, do the molecules fill the holes, or do the holes surround the molecules? My Topic eh, we'll learn here...eh... Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: timposter on November 10, 2009, 09:16:42 pm No, you're right that was lame. lol
u haz teh skillz0rz. Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 09:32:56 pm No, you're right that was lame. lol I'm starting to get the hang of this, but what's Orz?u haz teh skillz0rz. Thanks muddy, you do have the knack, a compliment, right back at you, (I think that's a cool knickname for you, what do yo think?) post well buddy, a tip from someone who learned the hard way aswell, I'll have to post the pics, then modify to describe them, getting emotional again, Drys the tear and presents the pics undescibed for now (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance063.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance064.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance067.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/WinterToyShop10199lastdance068.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: timposter on November 10, 2009, 09:48:19 pm skillz0rz is like "mad skillz". But if you have like "mad skillz0rz" that's even more awesome. Only to be topped by "epic mad skillz0rz". =)
What's a cool nickname for me? Once again, epic pics. Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 09:59:41 pm skillz0rz is like "mad skillz". But if you have like "mad skillz0rz" that's even more awesome. Only to be topped by "epic mad skillz0rz". =) Awesome, thanks buddy, I think Muddy fits you, if someone offered it to me, I'd take it with pride. Don't you see, you have a very special ability, you're always honest, now matter how dirty the responce may be. I respect you more then anyone I've ever met online, you're a standout, you're a person worth knowing, and you will be a leader again here again some day when we all grow a little more...What's a cool nickname for me? Once again, epic pics. Oh yah, dryes another tear, my description...a pic tells a thousand words, the few I add to the past 4 won't enhance things much eh... Play Well EH!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: timposter on November 10, 2009, 10:13:43 pm Thanks, that really means a lot to me. I accept your nickname. =)
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 10:29:06 pm Thanks, that really means a lot to me. I accept your nickname. =) Does that mean you're gonna change you're username to Muddy, if you don't, I'm stealing it, I think its cool, nothing like a little Mud in your face to make you stand up and take notice eh.,ok, so I thought a few for fun, a good stock never hurts when you want to "light Up your Lego", it's also good for showing off and talking to cool people..(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage016-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage017-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage002-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage003-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage004-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage005-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage006-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/Storage009-1.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: timposter on November 10, 2009, 10:31:55 pm Wow, those are like...organized. All my LEGO pieces are very unorganized. lol
I don't think I can change my username for like 60 days... Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 10, 2009, 10:38:43 pm Wow, those are like...organized. All my LEGO pieces are very unorganized. lol Well Muddy, I don't think 60 is possible, how do you feel about 10? I would love to here what great things you did here, tell us, LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH! :) :)I don't think I can change my username for like 60 days... Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: timposter on November 11, 2009, 07:27:44 am idk, I'd have to ask the Admins since there's the rule on how often you can change your username.
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Rakoua on November 11, 2009, 12:10:27 pm BOT tho please. Muddy conversations can be held in the PM box. 4:)
In any case, Legodac, PM me, I also have an idea. Well, this topic is awesome. Interesting tips. The lightbulbs are quite small apparently, small enough to fit inside the Sandy visors. I'm gonna try and do something one day and then post it here. Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Lúcio on November 11, 2009, 09:26:26 pm WOW, nice dude! That's amazing stuff. Good job again! :D
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 18, 2009, 09:27:39 am Thanks alot eh, you Brickers are beyond cool.
As promised, here's a little material list of things you should have to Light Up Your Lego... Not to worry, I've got alot of pics for you to view, and hey eh, they say just one tells a thousand words, so a thesis you will have... Let's start with the lights, they're 12 volt, the power source I'll discuss and show in the next exerpt, "Light Up My Lego Hydro Poles". As you see with a little help from my friends, they're really tiny and not expensive if you are only considering a single project... You can find them in Hobby stores around the Universe... Dr. Dimento is holding the solder, not needed in my last project, but an almost must when doing the Hydro pole layout... The Fireman from 1981 is holding some wire, it's less then 22 guage and solid copper, great for interior and close courter work in lighting, not good for long distances, it doesn't look natural. The wire is free if you're creative, and I know you are eh, get it from the telephone installer or the cable girl or guy eh. You don't need much, since most low voltage cables are multi-paired and colored which is also advantages. Last but not least we need DUCT SEAL, found at ALL hardware stores, and real cheap, it's basically play-do with a bad taste and a whole lot stickier ;D :P, you'll use this in applications I haven't even thought of yet, in allways tiny doses. You buy a pound for 4 bucks, dollars, uro's, pounds, yen, or 1 chicken should cover the cost if you're into bartering. Important, keep it moist, by wrapping it up in a plastic bag. Finally we come to the pics and the last one, of my camera with a big guy behind in a mirror I made, just shows to go you, Brickers come in all shapes and sizes... Enjoy your day eh, and Play well :)(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH001.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH002.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH003.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH004.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH005.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH006.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH007.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH008.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH009.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH010.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH011.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH012.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH013.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH014.jpg) /EDIT: Unfortunately, those last two pics seem to have someone in it, and could be considered a personal pic, so on the off chance it is that, I'm removing them. Nothing against you though. -- Blade Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Sim533 on November 18, 2009, 09:41:21 am @ legodac.
Cool photos. Really cool to combine LEGO with real used material... Must we find 7 differences at the double photos or is it just a error? Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Ddude The Insane on November 18, 2009, 09:45:06 am And maybe that last one should be removed...
Nice pics tho. Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Shoots Da Kine on November 18, 2009, 01:07:17 pm Nice pictures! The evil scientest guys looks funny with the wires. ;D
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Kritzelei on November 18, 2009, 01:52:36 pm Nice pictures Legodac! I like the forklift with the lights. ;D
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Flash-әdge on November 18, 2009, 04:17:25 pm Really cool; I want to try that out... well, if my mom would let me of course.
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Shoots Da Kine on November 18, 2009, 04:24:48 pm The last one is kinda odd. I didn't know you wear glasses (I think)! ;D :D :P
Anywho, nice forklift! Didn't see that one! ;) Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 22, 2009, 08:44:01 pm It's you Brickers that inspire me, dare I say, I blank you all, even CRX, thanks for the kind words...
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: oilking on November 28, 2009, 12:03:13 pm Whoa! :o how have I missed this topic for so long!!! This is awsome!!!! What kind of power source do you use to power the lights?
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: LordVaderRulez on November 28, 2009, 12:23:24 pm I'm not sure how I missed it either. Good creations, legodac. :)
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on November 29, 2009, 04:49:23 pm Whoa! :o how have I missed this topic for so long!!! This is awsome!!!! What kind of power source do you use to power the lights? It's all 12 volt DC pal ;D Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: oilking on November 30, 2009, 11:19:53 am Cool!! Thanks for all the pics they are all EXREMELY helpful.....I am thinking I might try this! Keep up the AMAZING work! ;)
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on December 06, 2009, 12:42:15 am Cool!! Thanks for all the pics they are all EXREMELY helpful.....I am thinking I might try this! Keep up the AMAZING work! ;) I willfor you and the ones who think Lego is awesome..just a little hydro.... (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH004-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH006-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH007-1.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH008-1.jpg) Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on December 06, 2009, 12:46:25 pm Please excuse my double, he never does what I ask him to ??? ;D
Well here we are as promised, the HYDRO POLES, they are in fact the heart of my layout, excluding the power source of course. Without which I could not have shown you a Lego Christmas tree with lights. The poles are spaced throughout the diorama, providing power where we choose to send it. I used an #18 guage stranded copper wire with brown insulation for the DC conductors pole to pole, there are only 3 breaks. The pole itself is a 3/8 wooden dowel, Lego would have taken way to long to glue for strength Do you see metal, they are the #4 machine screws used to hold the Lego Hydro pole cross arms, you'll need to do a little drilling to make all this happen.... By the way, please excuse the cobwebs, they were really hard to build... without further ado, here are the pics I intended to show you in the first place (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES001.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES002.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES003.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES004.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES005.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES006.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES007.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES008.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES009.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES010.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES011.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/HYDROPOLES012.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/legodac/THEREALMATERIALEH006-1.jpg) You wanna do this, it's easy, trust me and a whole lot of fun when you can look back and simply say, That's sooo cool Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on December 30, 2009, 09:53:25 pm I am bad,
This topic would look cool in MOC Tips Please merge if you have the power, best ask Rak first Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Trijhak on April 30, 2010, 04:57:57 pm So, you want this in the MOC Corner? Then moving, if this is a little late-this topic does not need to die.
Title: Re: LIGHT UP MY LEGO EH Post by: Legodac on May 14, 2010, 03:50:38 pm Now you see why he is special, but human, like the rest of us.
So, I could show you a bunch more pictures and advice in the How to Departement, but I'd rather see a few lighted creations from ya'll. At the very least, challenge me with another one, so I have a good reason to show you more. |