My Dalek mini tree

[buzzdude]

Hi All

Made a mini tree out of coro, 100 pixels, 10 x 10. Took a couple of weeks, while I worked out and researched the measurements, obtain all the bits and pieces that I need to cut, measure and punch out all the holes.

The crease that can be seen is from when I walked out of bunnings, a gust of wind folded the coro, and I nearly took out the sausage sizzle ladies. Made it to the car a little red faced :-[ . Next time I went, I parked in the timber yard.

I'm happy with the look, though it does look rough in places as I used a Stanley knife to make the cuts. I don't think it will be noticeable of a night.

I was going to put a star on top, but haven't made my mind up yet. Was also thinking of a santa hat...

[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I've started cutting out the other 9, and have ordered lights from Ray. I'll post again, when I've finished.[/font]

[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]https://www.dropbox.com/s/2hjld4vkwh8n191/Mini%20Tree.mp4?dl=0[/font]


[SIZE=small]Shane[/SIZE]

 

[bjpc2716]

great idea

 

[Roosta]

Looks grea mate.. Well done..

 

[BundyRoy]

They look really great dude. Love the merry christmas sign. I see what you mean about them being bright. Felt like I was getting a fake tan just watching it.

 

[buzzdude]

Hi All


Finished all the 10 trees, sorry for the blurred video, the phone just can't keep up with the brightness of the lights.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/1jxuazs5za7ntft/MOV_0235.mp4?dl=0


I've added additional power at tree 3 and 6, but will need to re asses this when I put them out, as you can see 2 and 5 are a little dark, when all trees are on.


Stats
Height 520mm
Width Bottom 300mm
Width Top 80mm
Lights 10 x 10 rows = 100
Coro 2.5mm
Board E682


http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DC12V-input-WS2811-pixel-node-100pcs-a-string-IP68-rated-with-all-black-wires/701799_762876648.html


I'm happy with the outcome, so now will start the sequencing with xlights.


Shane

 

[Phrog30]

http://www.boscoyostudio.com/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_5&zenid=2cohub8jqaff1vj915uh3ohci6

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[Heath-LightsOnTapley]

Nice Job!


How did you fold the coro?


cheers

 

[the grinch]

They look very cool well done great job. please don't show my wife anyone!

 

[Red]

hi buzz, Q if l may, how many channels did u use on all ten trees.

 

[Superman]

I'm going to say 100 nodes per tree which is 300 channels x 10 trees = 3000 channels

 

[Red]

my bad, l meant how many channels on the controller, opps

 

[buzzdude]

Hi heath, I used a sharp Stanley knife to cut only one side of the corro. I was then able to fold it while still having it maintain integrity. Though if I pushed too hard I ended up with a cut. I did go over each cut a couple of times lightly to be safe.

Superman your correct on the channels

Rudolph, I used 4 outputs, setting the channels at 300, I may change it 2 outputs at 500 if I need the ports for something else. I have also added power injection at the start of every tree, just incase.

Thanks
Shane

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[battle79]

If you make one more you could spell out exterminate! Lol
10 of them looks even better than the one at the mini.

Cheers,
Rowan

 

[pmac]

Hi All

Made a mini tree out of coro, 100 pixels, 10 x 10. Took a couple of weeks, while I worked out and researched the measurements, obtain all the bits and pieces that I need to cut, measure and punch out all the holes.

The crease that can be seen is from when I walked out of bunnings, a gust of wind folded the coro, and I nearly took out the sausage sizzle ladies. Made it to the car a little red faced :-[ . Next time I went, I parked in the timber yard.

I'm happy with the look, though it does look rough in places as I used a Stanley knife to make the cuts. I don't think it will be noticeable of a night.

I was going to put a star on top, but haven't made my mind up yet. Was also thinking of a santa hat...

[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I've started cutting out the other 9, and have ordered lights from Ray. I'll post again, when I've finished.[/font]

[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]https://www.dropbox.com/s/2hjld4vkwh8n191/Mini Tree.mp4?dl=0[/font]


[SIZE=small]Shane[/SIZE]

Hi Shane,

Any tips on dimensions as I would like to make these but I am majorly stuck on dimensions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Patrick

 

[buzzdude]

Hi Patrick

I used the following calculator to work out my dimensions.
http://craig-russell.co.uk/demos/cone_calculator/
I new i wanted them to be about 50cm high, so i played with the calculator to arrive at what i wanted.
Found it was easier to purchase the following from bunnings so I had my Angles correct,
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-300mm-digital-angle-finder_p5660390
I drew the outline on a large piece of paper to ensure the cone actually worked...
From this and the measurements of the calculator I split the cone in 10 equal sections so I had my areas to cut and drew this onto a piece of coro.
I cut out the outline, then sliced only halfway through each line of the ten sections (9 actually).
Once finished I was able to see the cone shape.
From this, then divided each section (vertically) into sections and marked where the holes would go. Punched these out with a hole punch - I did try and drill them quickly but that turned into a mess and partially melted holes, so I stuck with the hole punch.
Added one string to 100 lights, and used 5 cable ties to hold it together - equally small holes punched out on both the left and right of the cone.

Hope that helps,

Let me know if you need any more details.

Shane