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RGB Spinners
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A fellow country man created what he called an RGB Spinner. Check out his video over at ACL.com here.
I liked the idea concept, so started to plan my version.
I built the first prototype on Saturday afternoon. It was more off a POC for show the bride and got the "I like it"
I am in the middle of making the second prototype that also encloses the controller as part of the display item.
Last edited by Matt_Edwards; 10-23-2011 at 06:42 AM.
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Re: RGB Spinners
Prototype1 used a 100mm PVC end cap. I free hand milled the top for nut clearance
spinner1.jpg spinner4.jpg
Hub was too small for Controller PCB.
spinner2.jpg
Prototype 2 uses a 150mm PVC end cap. No need to mill the front face & the controller fits real nice.
spinner5.jpg
(more to come)
Last edited by Matt_Edwards; 10-10-2011 at 08:06 PM. Reason: added content
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Re: RGB Spinners
That looks a lot like Henri's Star he made a few weeks ago.. http://doityourselfchristmas.com/for...ght=superstrip
he made the same thing almost but out of Franks SuperStrips
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It is probably too late in the season to add these and do them justice, but here is a quick test video.
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Never too late Matt! :p
Nice work on the controller as well. That's a pretty small footprint!
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Very nice work Matt, im sure if you have the motivation you will add them in this year. It would make a very nice inclusion into your display.
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There must be something wrong -- they keep changing colors!!!
Looks great, Matt!
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This looks terrific - I think I'll cobble together a few of these for 2013. What size is the PVC going into the "hub" (3/4"?) and where did you find the threaded fittings to tie them into the hub? Home Depot?
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I used 20mm grey conduit
the threaded fittings are Clipsal branded "Conduit adaptors plain to screwed" part number 263/20GY
They look like Home depot http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-...&storeId=10051
Last edited by Matt_Edwards; 01-09-2013 at 01:40 AM. Reason: added HD ref.
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