Flux Capacitor Redux

OOOOKAY!! I'm finally ready to call this done. Why? The last piece – The Torr Relay labels arrived today from England. With that I can say I checked all the boxes from my first post. Totally happy with how much better this looks!

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I spent the night modeling the two "CANNON" elbows used on the top and bottom of the Flux. I'm not an expert, but I believe these were some sort of vintage computer connector? I'm ballparking these based on limited imagery I can find. But they are way closer than what I had. The big fat top elbow is a modified PVC elbow. Close enough for me.
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If you are looking for reference picture and measurements, I currently have the larger cannon elbow, smaller cannon elbow which are both originals, and also the centre elbow as I am making a casting of them , can take a some close ups and measurements if you want them?
 

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If you are looking for reference picture and measurements, I currently have the larger cannon elbow, smaller cannon elbow which are both originals, and also the centre elbow as I am making a casting of them , can take a some close ups and measurements if you want them?
Thank you, that's very generous. I think I'm done with mine but I'm sure others here would benefit from that.
 
this is amazing!!!.. im keen to take the plunge making one but really dont know much about the electronic side.. did you use an Audrino board?
 
this is amazing!!!.. im keen to take the plunge making one but really dont know much about the electronic side.. did you use an Audrino board?
I did. This was my first project using an arduino. I found the code needed online and really just had to drag it onto the board. I could share the code here if that's helpful.
 
I did. This was my first project using an arduino. I found the code needed online and really just had to drag it onto the board. I could share the code here if that's helpful.
yeah that would be great!, do you know if there are any wiring diagrams about what does to where?
 
Here's the Arduino Sketch:



// Flux capacitor chase sequence





int pinled2 = 13; // first ring
int pinled3 = 12; // second ring
int pinled4 = 11; // third ring
int pinled5 = 10; // fourth ring
int tim = 120;

void setup()
{

pinMode(pinled2, OUTPUT);
pinMode(pinled3, OUTPUT);
pinMode(pinled4, OUTPUT);
pinMode(pinled5, OUTPUT);

}

void loop()
{

digitalWrite(pinled2, HIGH);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled2, LOW);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled3, HIGH);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled3, LOW);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled4, HIGH);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled4, LOW);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled5, HIGH);
delay(tim);
digitalWrite(pinled5, LOW);
delay(tim);

}

Works.
 
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Sorry, this is the best I have. Essentially each "ring" of leds is wired together and connected to one of the input pics (9-13) on the arduino, All the negatives on the LEDS go to ground.
 

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Sorry, this is the best I have. Essentially each "ring" of leds is wired together and connected to one of the input pics (9-13) on the arduino, All the negatives on the LEDS go to ground.
great stuff! will give this a go I'm thinking , thanks for you help!
 
I can't leave this thing alone. With access to recent images of the two Cannon elbows and the vintage PVC elbow, I dove back in to my files to push these even closer to reality. Will be printing tonight.

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View attachment 1461840If it’s any help here is the end casted screw cap.

THANKS! Yeah, I'm getting close. Keep in mind there were MANY different versions of this part, each with some subtle differences. But the basics geometry is the same. It's a little ridiculous working this hard on this tiny retail that is ON THE BACK of the elbow that faces the wall :)
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So the first elbow off the printer is the Big Fatty. This is similar, but also quite different from a stock PVC elbow. It's not painted yet but fits right into place. And yes, I finally got up the nerve to cut "The Notch" out of that back top piece of my Stalin enclosure so this piece fits properly as the screen used one did.

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So the first elbow off the printer is the Big Fatty. This is similar, but also quite different from a stock PVC elbow. It's not painted yet but fits right into place. And yes, I finally got up the nerve to cut "The Notch" out of that back top piece of my Stalin enclosure so this piece fits properly as the screen used one did.

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They look amazing! You don’t by chance happen to have the two other top attachments?, the black and yellow ( left) and blue,black,silver,gold( right) I have a cast version but have not attached it as it way to large. I looking to replace them to finish off the build
 
They look amazing! You don’t by chance happen to have the two other top attachments?, the black and yellow ( left) and blue,black,silver,gold( right) I have a cast version but have not attached it as it way to large. I looking to replace them to finish off the build
Can you share some pictures of what you’re asking about?.
 
I have circled the ones I’m missing
Thanks! I’ve seen the one in the right before but never seen the one in the left. Really cool. Are there any screen grabs from the film where you actually see these? I know the details changed from firm to film, but I’m curious about the authenticity of those connectors.
 
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