LEGO 42043 LED Lighting Kit

[sives1]

Hi All.

I want introduce You our project.

It's Lego Led kit prepared to 42043 Mercedes Actros, just watch what the result is and what I will introduce:

As You can see it's controlled by LEGO Power Functions IR Remote Control (item no. 8885).

It's supplied by Lego PF Battery Box.

There are used two channels,

1ch

is used for driving, lights will turn on automatic.

4ch

is used to turn on and off programmed Led lights.

First I will explain what is happen when you modify your model to be driving by lego PF.

1CHANNEL:

When You first time move Your model the parking lights turn on automatic.

1.

If You want to turn on right side You have just tu move control button right up to blinked for right.

After You turn it blink 3 times and turn off automatic.

For the left is, right channel down.

2.

For moving forward You move left control button up, when leave it stop lights will turn on for few seconds (imitation car brake)

3.

For moving backwards You move left control button down, reversing lights turn on, when leave it stop lights will turn on for few seconds (imitation car brake)

4 CHANNEL:

1.

First time left control button up: Parking lights on;

Second time left up: Xenon headlights on;

Third time left up: Xenon headlights off;

Next time: Xenon headlights on (program is running in loop until reset all 4th function)

2.

First time left control button down: Beacon lights 1 program;

Second time left down: Beacon lights 2 program;

Third time left down: Beacon lights 3 program;

Fourth time left up: Beacon lights 4 program;

Fifth time left down: Beacon lights off;

Next time left down: Beacon lights 1 program (program is running in loop until reset all 4th function)

3.

First time right control button up: Hazard lights on:

Second time right up: Hazard lights off;

Next time: Hazard lights on (program is running in loop until reset all 4th function)

4.

One time right down: ALL RESET.

This is just my idea about what channel, which control button is responsible for some functions.

It could be programmed differently, it depends on our mind :D

It's not finished, We have to put it in small box, finish the connectors and produce some parts like PF connector.

Remember it is IR so the range is not long.

Sorry if I made some English Mistakes.

[syclone]

Interesting kit looks to be very useful in lego models.

Do you have pictures of the actual "heart" of all this?

[MSc Shobaki]

I'd buy it. How much would sell it for?

[higgins91]

very nice, did you plan to produce it and sell it ?

[Aleh]

Looks bright! Can you show us the heart of this?

[nerdsforprez]

I love this! I would also like to see the "heart" - I did a lighting kit for the AROCS back when it was out

But mine was static.... not dynamic like yours. I guess it is unclear if your project is all Lego or you are using something else. I know Sariel's book had several pages dedicated to turn signals, blinking lights, etc.... did you use something like that as a reference?

[Jub]

Shut up and take my money

[agrof]

Wow, this is a great add-on feature!

Waiting for more details, do You plan to make complete universal lightning sets, which fits into any truck/car model?

[mzzl88]

looks good, are the lights just blanc LED's so that we can make several colors..? (thinking of lights for the fire department and stuff)...perhaps you could start this on Kickstarter...? and than make a model that doesn't require PF from lego but an individual switch...?

[Lakop]

Great kit. The front lights are really bright.

H

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Cool, this really adds to this set...