New concept if it would work.

[sittinguphigh]

I wonder if it would work to connect each RGB TM1804 SMART STRING NODE to a fiber optic.
And if you could what are some of the displays can you build with it.
Would it look cool? Or would it look not so cool?

What about building a tree with it?

You could even put cross lines on the tree.

It might be cool to build a small scale model of a tree and see how it works.

Would be interesting?

Any ideas guy?
 

[lonewolf41]

Sounds interesting, but like a lot of work.  Construction would be pretty involved I would think.  Never used fiber optic before, but always up for something new.   

-Keith

[chrisatpsu]

the 1804 chip would have to be connected to something that could be focused into one individual fiber optic. (if you wanted each strand to be controllable.)

the light "engine" would be pretty large, and probably costly.    on top of this i don't think fiber optics are very bright for and outdoor setting.

don't raining on anyone's parade, just mention my opinion. I'm sure some of it could be wrong 

[sittinguphigh]

Dreaming about possibilities is what new and different concepts come from.
So figuring out if some thing can be done expands your mind.

Is the RGB node have a strong enough light source to be used with fiber optics.

Is there a way to figure out if it is possible.

Would have to find out how strong of a light source is needed.

Or just try it with a couple fiber optic lines.

Here some examples of some. But I think using RGB nodes would be the key.

 
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[sittinguphigh]

Some fiber optic trees to give some ideas.

[RJ]

I tried it a few years ago. the fiber ends where too small and not very bright. The cost was going to be outragous!

RJ

[sittinguphigh]

That's great to hear RJ. I enjoy thinking of possibilities that could take shape.
 
The idea care to me because I was thinking of using some like that to go over my horses tail.

I want to be able to have the RGB lights in different levels down that tail.

I think it could be done.
If the light source was strong enough.
If each node or group of nodes had a way to connect to a group of fiber optics.
If the fiber optics lines were large enough to have a good effect at the distance being watched.
If you could uses existing RGB TM1804 strings and modify that a little.
If all this was cost effective for what you were getting.

Lot's of ifs.

Well it's out there. That's what this forum is about. Ideas.
If any one has any solution to this idea. Speak out. You never know were it may go.

Just look at this DLA site.
 

[JonB256]

On Aliexpress / Alibaba, there are High Wattage LED / Fiber Optics you can already buy. They do color changes and come "pre-cut" in various lengths, but the light input end is already cut and polished for maximum light output at the ends.

PS optical fiber kit;380fibers x 0.75mm x 5 meter long with a 9W RF DMX RGB led light engine together
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[Steve Gase]

That's great to hear RJ. I enjoy thinking of possibilities that could take shape.
 
The idea care to me because I was thinking of using some like that to go over my horses tail.

I want to be able to have the RGB lights in different levels down that tail.

I think it could be done.
If the light source was strong enough.
If each node or group of nodes had a way to connect to a group of fiber optics.
If the fiber optics lines were large enough to have a good effect at the distance being watched.
If you could uses existing RGB TM1804 strings and modify that a little.
If all this was cost effective for what you were getting.

Lot's of ifs.

Well it's out there. That's what this forum is about. Ideas.
If any one has any solution to this idea. Speak out. You never know were it may go.

Just look at this DLA site.

I've wondered if you could create small 2" cubes, each with an RGB pixel controlled by a controller.
The cubes might be blackened on the outside to prevent light from getting out, except through 1/2" holes -- the inside might be covered in foil to create a mirrored appearance.


A bundle of fiber could have one end entering the cube through the 1/2" hole.


The other end of fibers could be taken to your display and shaved to create the desired appearance.


Each cube/bundle would be a separate color at any point in time.  The more bundles, the more interesting effects.


Is it scalable to create enough interest?  ...don't know.

[sittinguphigh]

I think the TB1804 chip would work.
So each node would be replaced with cube.
I sure that would work. but it may be to costly.
I sure you could use a existing string of lights to do some thing.
I think the first thing you would have to know is how bright it would have to be.
The cost factory has to conceded also.

I was thinking of a puff ball look in a 90 degree angle on each node replacement. Large enough to cover the tree with no spaces.

Or you could have 4 nodes to a spot instead of one node. You could have small aches from one spot to another in four directions.


Again how bright does the light have to be. And how large would the fiber optics have to be for a seen.

It looks like people are starting to make shapes out fiber optics. We just need to figure out if it fits for what we need. And if it can be done cost effective.

[chrisatpsu]

a 16watt "fiber engine"
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i'm not sure what you would use as the light source for the cube idea, if it would have enough intensity.

[sittinguphigh]

That would work but what about the cost factor.
To have one of these replace each node would be very costly.

If we could have a small mini cost effective fiber optic engine connect in a wire with lets say 100 spots like a regular string.

How much light would you need and how large should the fiber be? That's the question?