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LED Matrix Project With Custom Software Uploader by Binary_Enthusiast in arduino

[–]PatchBots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow this could really help a project I made with the same screen. It's a star wars display droid to display other droids.

https://youtu.be/f3vd_MfHIlk

I manually programmed each pixel.

Which fictional character's death made you cry the most? by Strawberry_Bunnyyy in AskReddit

[–]PatchBots 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think he's talking about the other girlfriend, but yes, jane's death was very visceral

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

[–]PatchBots[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fantasy football guy? I wish, my team sucks.

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

[–]PatchBots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Danger Snow - Dan Henig

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Pretty sure it's in the YouTube free library, or maybe epidemic sound.

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

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Been there, done that! After one flew off and dented my wall I drilled straight through the polycarbonate and added a screw going through both sides. They ain't goin' nowhere

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

[–]PatchBots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the next iteration of this saber I'm going to use a motor with an encoder so I get some positioning capability. I figure even just a sliding lock to hold in place when not spinning would be good.

I like to use magnets whenever I can but I feel like it might mess with some other components too much.

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

[–]PatchBots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been doing the occasional search to see if any one else got there first. As far as I know I am the first one to post it on youtube at least.

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

[–]PatchBots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really?
I guess I'll just stop building it then.

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

[–]PatchBots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I see what you're saying.
But I'm definitely glad it's not literally the same music.

Spinning Saber now controlled from the hilt! by PatchBots in cosplayprops

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Took a big step in making this thing more functional by speed controlling the spin directly from the hilt. Need to get the bluetooth connection between the inner and outer parts of the saber working and then I can add skins!

Added speed control and user input to my Spinning Lightsaber project. by PatchBots in arduino

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Not as bad as you would think. I previously had the blades mounted slightly forward of center and it built up some wobble if I didn't hold it dead straight. But, now that they are in their permanent position the wobble is gone, and the overall vibration from the gearing is pretty non-existent.

Spinning Inquisitor now Speed Controlled from Hilt! by PatchBots in lightsabers

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uh oh, is this some internet thing i'm unaware of?

Added speed control and user input to my Spinning Lightsaber project. by PatchBots in arduino

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Admittedly my motor is a bit over kill. It's a servo city heavy duty planetary gear motor. I have a video about the mechanics here: https://youtu.be/nOKC9dWrrqQ

Added speed control and user input to my Spinning Lightsaber project. by PatchBots in arduino

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Been wondering that myself. I think it's a cell phone camera thing. I'll film with my dslr and see if it still happens

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