Attempting to make Pokemon Pokeball for Engagment Ring.

[cyberbjjc]

Hi guys.
I've seen many versions of Pokémon Pokeball engagement rings. Majority of them are made of wood. I am attempting to re-create one out of aluminum. I have come up with several ideas however having trouble putting it together. Attached are photos of what I have so far.
My biggest problem is that I want to attach the led switch to the led strip so that when she pushes it it lights up the front and when it opens, the led will shine on the pokemon toy (squirtle-her fav) holding the engagement ring. the led seems to run on a 9 volt and so does the switch. Can I use ONE 9 volt to run them both or will it be too weak. Im trying to propose to her mid June of 2014 so any ideas would be gladly appreciated. thanks!!!

 

[cyberbjjc]

Oh I forgot, If anyone wanted to know the stuff I used to build it.

1) Two 4" aluminum spheres
2) a 1" door hinge
3) Dremel to cut the holes for the front switch and to give it that pokeball look.
4) Chrome/Red Spray Paint (Dupli Color Metalcast-The same used in painting Captain America Movie shield). See member "VALOR".
5) 6 inch led strip. I bought a strip with a changer to make lights glow or blink fast/slow.
6) 9 volt (if I can figure it out)
7) a led push button switch (16mm)
9) 4 rivets using a rivet tool to clamp the door hinge
8) Washer to give it that pokemon look and to hold in the switch

 

[cyberbjjc]

trying a different approach for the inside.
replacing 2 9volts for a battery pack from rc heli and flexible led with angel eye led.

 

[tubachris85x]

Neat. I was a huge fan of pokemon growing up. I've grown out of it, but I think having a decent and accurate pokeball prop would be neat

 

[cyberbjjc]

Thanks I will put up pics when i put them together to test it

 

[cyberbjjc]

Sorry here is the pics of the new parts

 

[cyberbjjc]

As you can see with the pics above I used a helicopter battery to power up both the switch and led. The LED is from an auto store that you affixed to your headlights to give it that luxury look. I used it to give it that inner pokemon light and yes that is the ring I will be putting inside along with the Squirtle Pokemon. Just trying to measure how much slack is needed so I can cut away the excess so i can lay a foam bedding to cover the battery and wires and to have squirtle hold on to the engagement ring. The ring will be sitted in the foam, similar to the ring box.

 

[JoeTomPower]

This is so great, awesome job and congratulations in advance

 

[cyberbjjc]

Here it is. Just need to polish up some parts and its ready for the big day...(fingers crossed)

 

[cyberbjjc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seHZJmsQsiM (Heres a video)

 

[fernierawrs]

This is such a creative and awesome idea,good job man!