How serious are you about getting this off of the ground? We need some real V3s.
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How serious are you about getting this off of the ground? We need some real V3s.
Has anyone ever completely deconstructed the V2 uppers and put accurate patterns over it and cut to make it a more accurate shape? The V2 seems to be bigger than the real shoe of the same size. The only obstacle would be that the RDs are taller. So the shoes would be the same height with the same collar shape.
For those who have removed the factory wiring, does anyone know what was used on the ends of the blue leds in the soles? It kinda looks like clear tubing that has been squashed a bit. I'd like to know if this tubing is made for leds or something made just for these shoes. Thanks!
cavx
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Caloss was working on this as he seems to be in the textikes industry and has sewing skills. I am going to have another play with this given I now have a semi industrial sewing machine.
The odd part about these shoes is that when I scale the patters, it changes every proportion equally and looking at the height/length difference between my US8 and US9.5 is about and inch in length but only half an inch in height.
It is a clear tube that really needs to be opaque. Same as the two diffusers which are clear and they should be translucent, not clear.
I want to use the existing V2 upper because I don't want to use store bought craft foam with fabric just glued on top. They wouldn't breathe at all. Plus I like the all fabric construction.
I wish I was savvy with photoshop so I could see what a pair of V2s would look like with accurate uppers, colors, and lights. Also with Cavx's clear soles and cloneprops' ankle buckles. That would be the ultimate pair.
cavx
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I used a plastic chop stick to feed new wire from the stitched charge port down to the ankle bubble, then worked my finger from there to feed the wire to the sole. Once the factory battery is removed, you will have a cavity to store a 9V. Thry not to butcher that pink card. You can use that as a service flap to cover the hole later if you are careful at this stage.
Wow! That is great. The soles just need to be lighter grey with correct splatter and have the right clear soles and almost anyone won't be able to tell the difference.
DragonGalvy
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Yep, lookin' good, you're right, it would be even better with those clear soles of Cavx's.
cavx
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The only catch is - can or will these Chinese factories actually make this?
lukebrynycz
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Guys and gals, I've got a HUGE battery win for you all. I've found some batteries that are primarily used in paintball guns, and are 1,100mAh!
I was a bit skeptical, but I can confirm that I now get around 10 hours out of just two 9v batteries! :thumbsup :cheers
* When I first switched them on.
* After 6 hours, the green LEDs begin to dim, and by 6 hours 30mins, they're just about out. The yellows and reds still going strong.
* About an hour later, the yellow LEDs begin to dim more and go out around the 7 hours 30mins mark. (I missed the photo but this was shortly before).
* About an hour after that, the red LEDs are still just about hanging on and go out around 8 hours 30mins. (Red are barely on here, but camera is poop so you can't tell).
My testing finished here as I didn't have enough time over the weekend to monitor the next bit,but from previous knowledge, the EL lasts about an hour or so after all the LEDs are out, but perhaps a bit more with these beauties. I'll finish the testing tonight, but given that the EL panels are still just as bright as when I first powered them on, I'd guess they will get to the 10 hour mark.
The best thing too? They're only £1.85 each from Amazon (have to order at least £10s worth to get super saver delivery) but that's a damn bargain and will ALWAYS beat naff rechargeable ones.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lighthouse-...&qid=1411991464&sr=8-1&keywords=lighthouse+9v
Then select '16 new' and go to Amazons own listing.
I was a bit skeptical, but I can confirm that I now get around 10 hours out of just two 9v batteries! :thumbsup :cheers
* When I first switched them on.
* After 6 hours, the green LEDs begin to dim, and by 6 hours 30mins, they're just about out. The yellows and reds still going strong.
* About an hour later, the yellow LEDs begin to dim more and go out around the 7 hours 30mins mark. (I missed the photo but this was shortly before).
* About an hour after that, the red LEDs are still just about hanging on and go out around 8 hours 30mins. (Red are barely on here, but camera is poop so you can't tell).
My testing finished here as I didn't have enough time over the weekend to monitor the next bit,but from previous knowledge, the EL lasts about an hour or so after all the LEDs are out, but perhaps a bit more with these beauties. I'll finish the testing tonight, but given that the EL panels are still just as bright as when I first powered them on, I'd guess they will get to the 10 hour mark.
The best thing too? They're only £1.85 each from Amazon (have to order at least £10s worth to get super saver delivery) but that's a damn bargain and will ALWAYS beat naff rechargeable ones.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lighthouse-...&qid=1411991464&sr=8-1&keywords=lighthouse+9v
Then select '16 new' and go to Amazons own listing.
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airair
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10 hours?! bloody hell!
Is that £1.85 for 1 battery or a set of 2? Doesn't say, so i assume its for 1?
I just checked, they have AAA's as well which seem to be in a pack of 4. So i can get those as well for some of my 3v pairs as well as the 9v ones for most of my pairs.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Taff83
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Ye there nice Luke! I found 1200 mah non rechargeable, a lot more expensive but here's the link if anyone is after them:-
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151400349140
I need to find better rechargeable batteries than these:- http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-pc...444.html?tracelog=ae-app-ios-sharefor-shkmail
They are the most mah I can find for a rechargeable at the moment.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151400349140
I need to find better rechargeable batteries than these:- http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-pc...444.html?tracelog=ae-app-ios-sharefor-shkmail
They are the most mah I can find for a rechargeable at the moment.
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Those are the ones I found about a week ago. I believe 900mah is the highest rechargable 9 volts can go. You won't find anything higher. I think it will be a safe investment to go ahead and buy these. Here is a listing that includes the charger.
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/679825...679825343&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
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