Hello all
Peter from Denmark here (so excuse any spelling blunders!)
I have just started fiddling with different kinds of electronics, most have to do with my hobby (Larping). I am going to a Firefly LARP (as a alliance police officer) in 4 months time and for that I require different kinds of equipment.
I can handle most of it but one of my (insane) ideas are a bit out of my league I´m affraid...
An "LED Flashbang".
And before any1 gets starter Its a gimmick, a toy and I have NO intention of creating ANYTHING that could hurt or otherwise injure people!
My idea so far is to use some High lumen LEDs (I am thinking 750+ lumen per LED), wired to a 555timer, something that gives a Strobe effect, an automatic shut-off thingymajigger (that shuts off the lights after lets say 30 secs?), batteries and an On switch - All incased in some form of see through casing (think hamsterball).
Unfortunatly I do not have the knowledge to build it - granted I would just wired something up and pray to god that it works... But TBH I would really like to make something that works
So if any1 of you could spare the time to help me plot out a schematic and/or write a list of the components or just give general advice? I would appreciate it Very much!
The following is my brainstorm component list:
# LEDs - I have listed a few different kinds as I have NO idea which one will get the job done (or even works with a Strobe mode?)
220 Lumen LED: http://eud.dx.com/product/youokligh...m-24-smd-1206-12v-4pcs-844382062#.Vbidj_ntlBc
These are Cheap, small and easy to wire - But are they good enough?!
400 Lumen LED: http://eud.dx.com/product/t10-5w-40...rner-lamp-dc-12v-2-pcs-844252097#.Vbie5PntlBc
Almost the same as above - A bit higher lumen but will there be a big enough difference in the light output?
750 Lumen LED: http://eud.dx.com/product/t10-10w-7...rner-lamp-dc-12v-2-pcs-844255612#.VbifQ_ntlBc
Now we´re talking! High lumen still pretty cheap.
I have chosen the above as they are non-directional and 4~~ should be able to cast light in every direction in either a ball or a tube casing. But do they work? Can I wire them up to give a Strobe effect, ect?
# Timer - I have read that a 555timer should do the trick(?) I want the LEDs to start flashing (strobing? ) 6~10 secs after I push the "on button". Will that be possible with the 555?
# Strobe effect - Without the Strobe effect I would just be creating a pretty glowing ball - which is cool no doubt! But I want it to Strobe like there is NO tomorrow! Think Cree flashlight Strobe mode! I have NO idea how to do this? Please help
# Automatic shut off thingymajigger - I want the LEDs to automaticly shut off after around 30 secs after they start flashing. What can make it do this?
# Batteries - I haven´t really thought about these yet... Seeing as it depends on the components, ect.
# Casing - I am not set on the "hamster ball" casing seeing as perhaps a tube is easier to get a hold off. Any ideas would be appreciated!
If you made it this far I would like to say thank you and I really hope that you can either help me with the project or point me in the right direction
Best regards
Peter
Peter from Denmark here (so excuse any spelling blunders!)
I have just started fiddling with different kinds of electronics, most have to do with my hobby (Larping). I am going to a Firefly LARP (as a alliance police officer) in 4 months time and for that I require different kinds of equipment.
I can handle most of it but one of my (insane) ideas are a bit out of my league I´m affraid...
An "LED Flashbang".
And before any1 gets starter Its a gimmick, a toy and I have NO intention of creating ANYTHING that could hurt or otherwise injure people!
My idea so far is to use some High lumen LEDs (I am thinking 750+ lumen per LED), wired to a 555timer, something that gives a Strobe effect, an automatic shut-off thingymajigger (that shuts off the lights after lets say 30 secs?), batteries and an On switch - All incased in some form of see through casing (think hamsterball).
Unfortunatly I do not have the knowledge to build it - granted I would just wired something up and pray to god that it works... But TBH I would really like to make something that works
So if any1 of you could spare the time to help me plot out a schematic and/or write a list of the components or just give general advice? I would appreciate it Very much!
The following is my brainstorm component list:
# LEDs - I have listed a few different kinds as I have NO idea which one will get the job done (or even works with a Strobe mode?)
220 Lumen LED: http://eud.dx.com/product/youokligh...m-24-smd-1206-12v-4pcs-844382062#.Vbidj_ntlBc
These are Cheap, small and easy to wire - But are they good enough?!
400 Lumen LED: http://eud.dx.com/product/t10-5w-40...rner-lamp-dc-12v-2-pcs-844252097#.Vbie5PntlBc
Almost the same as above - A bit higher lumen but will there be a big enough difference in the light output?
750 Lumen LED: http://eud.dx.com/product/t10-10w-7...rner-lamp-dc-12v-2-pcs-844255612#.VbifQ_ntlBc
Now we´re talking! High lumen still pretty cheap.
I have chosen the above as they are non-directional and 4~~ should be able to cast light in every direction in either a ball or a tube casing. But do they work? Can I wire them up to give a Strobe effect, ect?
# Timer - I have read that a 555timer should do the trick(?) I want the LEDs to start flashing (strobing? ) 6~10 secs after I push the "on button". Will that be possible with the 555?
# Strobe effect - Without the Strobe effect I would just be creating a pretty glowing ball - which is cool no doubt! But I want it to Strobe like there is NO tomorrow! Think Cree flashlight Strobe mode! I have NO idea how to do this? Please help
# Automatic shut off thingymajigger - I want the LEDs to automaticly shut off after around 30 secs after they start flashing. What can make it do this?
# Batteries - I haven´t really thought about these yet... Seeing as it depends on the components, ect.
# Casing - I am not set on the "hamster ball" casing seeing as perhaps a tube is easier to get a hold off. Any ideas would be appreciated!
If you made it this far I would like to say thank you and I really hope that you can either help me with the project or point me in the right direction
Best regards
Peter