JM1971 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Maybe you should try buy one of them and show us the result? Personally I wouldent buy from ebay, the one on amazon I linked a few posts ago maybe the leds could be bent to fit in the yellow brick, I can solder but not very well. On another note you light is very realistic in the videos but what I noticed is the jerky movements of the lego motors makes the vehicle look unrealistic, I am looking into soft start circuits that will smooth out the jerky movements when a electric motor starts up. I found a soft start circuit but don't know what all the symbols mean http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/JM1971/HondaATC/soft_start_circuit.png Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone! beacons will be available only in one version. requires assembly by the buyer to the final product (solder a cable Lego PF.) 1) a single beam in one beacon. Other options are not yet available due to lack of parts. Dual in one beacon is rejected, in reality looks much better first option with one beam. Personally I wouldent buy from ebay, the one on amazon I linked a few posts ago maybe the leds could be bent to fit in the yellow brick, I can solder but not very well. On another note you light is very realistic in the videos but what I noticed is the jerky movements of the lego motors makes the vehicle look unrealistic, I am looking into soft start circuits that will smooth out the jerky movements when a electric motor starts up. I found a soft start circuit but don't know what all the symbols mean http://www.brickshel...art_circuit.png Hi, JM1971! Yes, he twitches when driving and in addition shoot video and control it is also not a simple task. While I'm not going to do circuit soft starter motors, principle exists for this remote Lego trains. Thank you. Edited January 28, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
Lighti Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) great stuff, might get 2 for my first moc, that and lifelite LEDs would make it look a lot better... self assembling and a little soldering should be no problem Edited January 22, 2014 by Lighti Quote
JM1971 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Self assembly 8 led chaser for 8.55 euros (Amazon) 29 euros is a bit steep Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Self assembly 8 led chaser for 8.55 euros (Amazon) 29 euros is a bit steep Hi, JM1971. If you can not afford to buy my kit , I'm sorry , but I can not do it cheaper , at least for the moment I do not have contracts with large stores of components may be in the far future, but not now. To all and JM1971. Generally the project was developed specifically by me for me , and then I just want to show people the results. Many people have asked me, how they can buy it, I give them that opportunity . I am earn enough by doing my job, what you see here is my hobby. Also i have very little free time to engage in production and mailing beacons (family, work, etc.) . On the previous page I saw you propose as an alternative to buying an option with a great name 360 degrees rotating beacon for a much lower price. And I did not see it as a result of what I have, just flash or strobe or blink. Especially for you and for the rest, I repeat that, I do not have a factory in China. Thanks. Edited January 28, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
JM1971 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Your buying beacon kits for 8.5 euros or less and selling them for 29, and your calling me a troll, your funny Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 Your buying beacon kits for 8.5 euros or less and selling them for 29, and your calling me a troll, your funny :) Let's proceed as follows. Buy at least 1 piece on Amazon or wherever you want, and show everyone how it is you have to work. What it will work with the standard Lego PF. Video filmed by at least 1 minute duration, and show everyone how it will work. Prove it! Quote
JM1971 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Tuesday I get paid, cutting up a extension is a waste and I cant really afford to spend money on these kinds of things and I read the circuits dont last very long because they dont dissapate heat very well. I have 2 sets of lego lights, how about I make a beacon with only lego parts instead? Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Tuesday I get paid, cutting up a extension is a waste and I cant really afford to spend money on these kinds of things and I read the circuits dont last very long because they dont dissapate heat very well. I have 2 sets of lego lights, how about I make a beacon with only lego parts instead? If I understand correctly the meaning of the message, you just accused me and did not want to prove. instead you will do Lego beacon with only two lego lights, right? Edited January 23, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
Lighti Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 well the beacon from zmei looks a lot better and more realistic than the one from ebay, AND is small and integrated in standard lego parts (you only need to hide the small wire) I highly doubt that could be achieved with the other kit from ebay, which has full size LEDs, or even with standard lego PF lights so yes the price might be high, but self made stuff has nevern been cheaper than mass producing it. (just have a look what the eLite kits from lifelites cost, and those are mass produced) Quote
JM1971 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 If I understand correctly the meaning of the message, you just accused me and did not want to prove. instead you will do Lego beacon with only two lego lights, right? I'll prove a point as long as it dont cost me money I need to live on, I was thinking of doing a old school beacon. well the beacon from zmei looks a lot better and more realistic than the one from ebay, AND is small and integrated in standard lego parts (you only need to hide the small wire) I highly doubt that could be achieved with the other kit from ebay, which has full size LEDs, or even with standard lego PF lights so yes the price might be high, but self made stuff has nevern been cheaper than mass producing it. (just have a look what the eLite kits from lifelites cost, and those are mass produced) Those elite kits are a lot cheaper $22 (16 euros) http://lifelites.com/products/139 Quote
peter_m Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 To all and JM1971. Generally the project was developed specifically by me for me , and then I just want to show people the results. Many people have asked me, how they can buy it, I give them that opportunity . I am earn enough by doing my job, what you see here is my hobby. Also i have very little free time to engage in production and mailing beacons (family, work, etc.) . On the previous page I saw you propose as an alternative to buying an option with a great name 360 degrees rotating beacon for a much lower price. And I did not see it as a result of what I have, just flash or strobe or blink(if you think that is normal, buy it, at the same time for Christmas you can hang it on the Christmas tree). Especially for you and for the rest, I repeat that, I do not have a factory in China. Ps. I'm not going to feed the trolls. and I do not urge to buy my product. Thanks. If you do not try to make money here, could you just make a part list and the circuit schema? Anyone with soldering skills will probably be able to get the elements in their own country :) Quote
Lighti Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 yes they are cheaper, but still twice as expensive as the beacon you proposed first... you still don't get the point. The one zmei makes is selfmade, from parts bought in very low quantities, from retail market, of course its more expensive. if it's to expensive for you, fine, still no reason to do fingerpointing... is it worth 29€? that everyone has to decide for himself (to make a simple comparison, I forged a knife myself, from raw steel, took me 2 days, material alone was > 20€, trainer cost 240€, I could have bought one for 2,99€ both will cut stuff) Quote
JM1971 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Anyway I thought you had to sell stuff from e-commerce site, is it legal to make money on this site and what about taxes etc.? Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Now I'm working on another project Thank you. Edited January 28, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Design and assembly of the final sample rotating beacon successfully completed. More in it nothing will be updated. Unless your individual wishes. As for me personally, then with a single beam, it looks just great. Thank you. Edited January 28, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) To all and peter_m I'm not going to hand out my circuits and outputs. Believe me there is nothing particularly complex , well at least for me. And you can create a similar device from scratch on their own. If you have the knowledge and equipment . you probably do not understand the true meaning. try to think wider. in the first place for me is the development and production of a particular sample unit. for the needs of the individual. but I can not do it for free , I think it needs no explanation . for this reason I am happy to help in the manufacture of a particular sample devices (I'm talking about simulation models light devices.) , I 'm not talking about only that rotating beacon , I 'm talking about what is needed specifically for your model. which will be fully compatible with Lego PF. I'm not going to produce only one rotating beacon to the end of his days . but if you liked it , I'm ready to make a concrete sample for you. Thank you ! Edited January 28, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
DrJB Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Looks very interesting but, if you're trying to 'commercialize' this product, you need to look at what others are doing. While at Brickworld, I've seen few 'versions' of LED add-ons for Lego (ALL Lego, not just Technic). There is some interest out there, but many 'hard-core' Lego MOCcers are 'purists'. It might be worthwhile to ask the question: If you built it and have ait available for sale: 1. How many people would buy it? 2. How much are they willing to pay for it. Do not get me wrong, it is a nice idea, but personally, I do not buy everything I like, and I'm sure the same is true for many people on here. That'll help you decide whether this is a project for personal satisfaction or if you want to turn it into a $$$ making adventure. Good Luck either route you take. Quote
peter_m Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 To all and peter_m I'm not going to hand out my circuits and outputs. Believe me there is nothing particularly complex , well at least for me. And you can create a similar device from scratch on their own. If you have the knowledge and equipment . you probably do not understand the true meaning. try to look wider. in the first place for me is the development and production of a particular sample unit. for the needs of the individual. but I can not do it for free , I think it needs no explanation . I did not mean to offend you or force you to reveal secrets of your creation (which is - by the way - very good looking). I have just had this thought that you wanted to share it with people and I have spoken about my idea :). But to be honest - if we moved from "sharing the idea" to "selling the product" then you should probably create a separate topic in Buy, Sell, Trade and Finds forum ( http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showforum=16 ) because according to the member guidelines ( http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18718 ) "New members are not allowed to sell/trade on this site, but we do allow long term members to do so in the Buy/Sell/Trade/Finds forum" Quote
JM1971 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Other ideas could be rear lights/brake lights, bright head lights, cop/fire/ambulance lights & siren, floor lights, I dont think it costs anything to sell from bricklink, second hand goods is free from income tax and vat. (check your country though) Something I dont like about the new power funtions is the permantly attached wire, the old motors had seperate and repairable wires, see what other people think. Edited January 27, 2014 by JM1971 Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) To begin, I want to apologize if I offended anyone or violated the rules. Let's not put the issue of prices in this section. Please, let's not clutter up the theme, questions how much it costs and where to buy, for this I have a PM. I think it will be interesting to all. Now I'm almost finished making a set for installation in the the trailer for uminog Pat Ard. features: 1 - motherboard with special dimensions for installation inside 64782 (TECHNIC, PANEL PLATE 1 X 5 X 11). 2 - three different operating modes, manual switching. 3 - individually developed scheme of LEDs. 4 - fully compatible with standard Lego PF. Thank you. http://youtu.be/WLrRaddUOMY Edited January 28, 2014 by Zmei_gorini4 Quote
Zmei_gorini4 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 greetings to all. do not think it necessary to create a separate topic. I will write here about my next project. I'm working on the turn indicators for lego cars. http://youtu.be/m6rHAq_CDpI features: fully compatible with Lego pF. synchronous flashing signs on one side. connected to the IR receiver with the motor that turns the wheels in the desired direction. about the model, as long as I do not have enough details, but soon I will have a full 8258. Thank you. Quote
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