by JDM755
5ft Lighted Stargate controlled by arduino
(Just a heads up its a very long print 900+ hours)
Not a beginner project. Need an understanding of wiring/soldering. Need a understanding of programming arduino boards to load my program.
Stargate Activation video link https://youtu.be/aMC3CDZYe2s
Stargate Glyphs Spinning video link https://youtu.be/WGO_9QlkYmY
The Stargate is designed to snap together using dovetail connections and superglue to make the assembly permanent. Sanding on some pieces may be needed to make them fit better. I have tweaked the design since i printed it to give more room for wire management, use less plastic, and to make pieces fit together better.
I wired the wormhole LED's in 6 different zones (see "Wormhole Wiring Zones" image) to give it an event horizon puddle effect on the wall.
For wiring use the "Wiring Diagram" image.
Setting up the audio files: Unzip and add the 4 audio files onto the micro SD card.
Things you'll need:
a 3D printer with a print bed around 300x300mm
7 1kg Spools of Grey PLA (might only need 6 spools I had a few failed prints & design changes)
1 1kg Spool of Translucent Red PLA
1 1kg Spool of Clear PLA (optional if you want to hide the wormhole LED's)
27 8x22x7mm Skateboard Bearings (optional if you want the glyph ring to spin - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPNN62M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 Arduino Mega2560 Pro Mini V1.1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Small-Meduino-Mega2560-R3-Pro-Mini-ATMEGA16U2-Arduino-Mega2560-Compatible/162593120251?hash=item25db4e1ffb:g:-9cAAOSwyQtVnMbp)
2 2" Diameter Round Internal Magent Speaker (optional if you want sounds - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008999QCM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 16.4ft Roll Blue LED Light Strip (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKDUROG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 16.4ft Roll White LED Light Strip (not sure on the brand i had some leftover from another project)
3 Bottles of Jacquard Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint 2.25 Ounces-Pewter (if you want the gate to have a brushed aluminum look - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W17T6M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 DFPlayer Mini MP3 Player Module (optional if you want sounds - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JWFTHW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 Micro SD Card (optional if you want sounds - https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSD-High-Capacity-microSDHC/dp/B00488G6P8/ref=sr_1_26?s=pc&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1529881189&sr=1-26&keywords=Micro+SD&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011)
1 1k Ohm Resistors (optional if you want sounds)
15 Logic Level N-Channel Power Mosfet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W9F1QGF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Various colors 22 AWG Gauge Solid Hook-Up Wire (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010T5Y6PU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
heat shrink kit (optional for clean looking wire connections - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXRLPTZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 DC/DC Converter 12V Step Down to 9V (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A71E52G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 12V 2A Power Supply (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Q3U72M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Lots of Super Glue (I think that I bought 5 packs of - https://www.walmart.com/ip/3G-Liquid-Superglue-4-Pack/37415084 - cheaper in the store)
Sandpaper (Assorted Grits)
Your preferred filler for touch ups (I used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JM8PY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Parts to Print:
9 Bottom Center
9 Bottom Left
9 Bottom Right
9 Center Crystal
9 Left Crystal
9 Right Crystal
9 Left Crystal Cover
9 Right Crystal Cover
9 Outer Center
9 Outer Left
9 Outer Right
9 Outer Chevron Left
9 Outer Chevron Right
1 of each glyph (39 in total)
27 Inner
27 Wormhole LED Cover (Optional)
2 Speaker Mount (Optional)
I have attached the standard 7 chevron activation .ino program for the arduino. I will be adding other variations soon.
If anybody makes one please share pictures! I'd love to see your version of my design.
