Project updates

[RJ]

Rj what LEDs and driver are you using ? 3w

I will would rather hold off of getting into the parts yet. I will cover it when I have the beta board running with video.

Will White be a set of white LED's or a MIX of RGB?

Harrison

Mix based on the calibration from the manufactor. These are higher end leds and can produce a decent white.

RJ

[RJ]

Got the Aether pcb finished and ready and ordered the beta pcbs. I am much happier with this layout as it will be so much easier to build and is just a better layout. It's ok the proto pcbs are just to test the theories and then we get the real test ones done.  Did one last test for temp put the unit in a sealed box and ran it for a couple of hours. This is going to work great. Played a little with changing the focus of the unit from wide to spot and that seems to works well with the limited testing I could do inside the workshop. Colors blend nicely do to the RGB leds having the colors so close together. This is one of the reasons I wanted to go this route instead of the independant leds. also it cuts down on soldering to build.

Looks like it will be a nice addition to the Lynx line.

RJ

[tpctech]

RJ, with the led that you are using for this project, do you know if a lens is offered for these to be able to control the beam spread?

I use a expensive and very bright commercial indoor LED fixture at work the "ETC Selador".  This fixture uses plastic lens that go in front of the fixture.  They have both vertical and horizontial spread lens.  External lens may be an option if you need them.  The ETC lens are about 5" x 11" and cost about $18 retail each. 

KEN

[JoeFromOzarks]

For a "wash" of light splattering everywhere, I picked up some broken pieces from Lowes "Metalux 2' x 4' Troffer Replacement Lens Only" (Item #: 163816 ) for $1 each.  List is $7, either way, makes a bunch of diffusers if you're wanting to splash light everywhere.
 

[batdive]

WOOhoo.. Nice DIY RJ.. Just in time too, since I have been looking for a great DIY type wall washer set up.


So is this going to be ship ready by halloween? =)

Whenever its done, sure it will be just as good as the other kits  I have put together of yours.


Kudos RJ

[RJ]

Beta pcbs should be here this week with luck. Firmware is coming along well and should have a fully functional unit in a week and a half.

RJ

[batdive]

Beta pcbs should be here this week with luck. Firmware is coming along well and should have a fully functional unit in a week and a half.

RJ

Dang impressive RJ, and you have a job outside of DIYlightanimation?  

[RJ]

How else would I afford to do this?   

RJ

[RJ]

Well after messing around with the proto mule pcb for this I have decided that I think the coolest thing about the Aether is the ability to focus the light at different spreads for what you need or want. It can be from a tight spot to almost a 180 deg sphere output or places  in between all in a matter of a minute or less.

Its like  "you want a tight spot"  BAM! its a tight spot... "You want a wide flood" BAM! its a wide flood..  ect.ect.

With this and the other features this will be a nice addition to our line of lighting devices.

RJ

[BryanV]

RJ   I'm soooo excited about these lights I think I might of just pee'd.
 
Bryan

[crazybob]

Well after messing around with the proto mule pcb for this I have decided that I think the coolest thing about the Aether is the ability to focus the light at different spreads for what you need or want. It can be from a tight spot to almost a 180 deg sphere output or places  in between all in a matter of a minute or less.

Its like  "you want a tight spot"  BAM! its a tight spot... "You want a wide flood" BAM! its a wide flood..  ect.ect.

With this and the other features this will be a nice addition to our line of lighting devices.

RJ

RJ, what part is needed to make the "BAM!" sound?

[KeithTarpley]

Greetings,,,

You may have seen a reference on site to the Ka-Boom protocol.  It's the same part, only put in backwards...

Keith

 

[crazybob]

Hmm... One would think that would make more of a "Moob-Ak!" type noise? Maybe the Aether only makes the "Bam!" sound when Emeril Lagasse is using it.

[Dennis Cherry]

what part is needed to make the "BAM!" sound?

Toothpaste.

[RJ]

RJ   I'm soooo excited about these lights I think I might of just pee'd.
 
Bryan

Way TMI!!!! 

RJ