Evolution of the Countdown

[Ei luj]

Forgot some pix so here they are

The whole kit in the gaunt (switches set in there because it has to come out for painting) plus accessories

The detail of the lid- the hinge is leather....theres a cutout for the Run switch to fit ...plus a magnet; on the gaunt itself I steel-epoxied a piece of exacto knife...epoxy is black so I can cover the metal with it so blends in... Hmmm I think I have to disguise the On switch lever more little stuff to do

Closeup of the template; it helps locate switch holes lid magnet and switch recess plus metal piece

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Ei'luj


(OT: bugs (virii) be DEAAAAD.....)

 

[froggy]

Can't beleived you dit it again !!!!!

It is just perfect julie.
Can't wait to received my copy


Thx you so much for you hard work on this one !

 

[Ei luj]

@ froggy

You are most welcome; its on its way

@ all

More info on the AVP ones; how it is installed using that leather piece and the posts: (warning- dialup killer; MANY PIX )

The gaunt needs to have had any inner bumps dremmelled out so the board either drops in or angles in.

Put the 4 small round holes in the template then put it in the gauntlet so the LED windows line up then mark the holes and "board" corners for reference:

Put velcro square on the gauntlet at the elbow end right under the curve for the arm; also put a strip at the wrist end flat part

Put the board in the gaunt and line up the LEDs to the windows.

A small gap between the front to overlay at the elbow end is OK; if theres a larger one at the wrist end grind off some from the posts that go there

Slide the sleeve to the board end of the wires to keep it out of the way of the tab on the leather

Put the switches in and check the lid closes the on/off switch and the run switch is high enough; mark the levels. Don't glue them yet!

With the board in the gaunt and LEDs aligned lay the leather so it lines up with the board edge and the tab hangs over the elbow end. Mark on the leather the locations of the two elbow end screw heads the one wrist end screw head the fuze and battery velcro

Use a leather punch to punch the 3 holes and cut out the rectangles for the fuze and battery (maybe leave leather over the fuze; see how it fits)

Now put the leather on the assembly using the screws and posts.

Maybe leave a thin strip along the elbow end to keep the tab from wiggling

Put velcro square on the elbow end tab; it tucks in here

Bend the leather at the wrist end and put velcro on it corresponding to the flat part of the gaunt

Trim the excess leather that sticks out

The back of the assembly with the leather on it:

The front:

When its all in the gauntlet the battery doesn't stick up too far even with the leather in there:

Now the switches can be installed and glued.

Then align the LEDs in the windows and put the elbow end velcro tab down in the recess snugly. Do the same at the wrist end- bend the leather and secure it with the velcro. Now those posts don't need to be epoxied in; they just hold the board from moving up and down.

in this picture the switches aren't glued in... shows the alignment of the LEDs to the windows:

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Ei'luj

 

[Bovine13]

One of the most thourough and complete kits I have ever seen offered on the Lair. Awesome Julie. Just plain awesome. Cheers!

 

[predatorcrazy68]

I just got mine from Julie, really awesome set up. Just have to buy the computer gaunt now to set it in.
Have a great week!

 

[Ei luj]

One of the most thourough and complete kits I have ever seen offered on the Lair. Awesome Julie. Just plain awesome. Cheers!

Scott,

*another shy grin* I must say a big thank you for the great build threads; they are the inspiration for me

I just got mine from Julie, really awesome set up. Just have to buy the computer gaunt now to set it in.
Have a great week!

many thanks, Andrew, Enjoy!!

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Ei'luj


OK, you got me going again at "oh-dark-hundred"

 

[Naasad Tal]

Julie you are AMAZING!!!! there just arent enough words to describe this thing!!!

 

[kwalsh0000]

Damn you Julie! Just when I thought my money was safe

Thanks for posting up pics and explanations of the process. The finished lights really look great and would add the final touches to any suit!

 

[svehunter]

Julie that is so badass! Just awsome good work!!

 

[MProjects]

WOW! Julie i'm really impressed with ur work fantastic job man looks really badass

 

[Ei luj]

Julie you are AMAZING!!!! there just arent enough words to describe this thing!!!

Thanks, Un-Blooded

the template is on its way

Damn you Julie! Just when I thought my money was safe

Thanks for posting up pics and explanations of the process. The finished lights really look great and would add the final touches to any suit!

kwalsh,

hehehe, you KNOW you want one

you're welcome on the pics. Add some dark plastic right behind the window openings and you won't be able to see the LED outlines, just the light...

Julie that is so badass! Just awsome good work!!

WOW! Julie i'm really impressed with ur work fantastic job man looks really badass

svehunter, Wolf Predator 1

thanks for the props, *shy grin* just doin' my job

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Ei'luj

 

[punhulk]

pretty sweet

 

[Ei luj]

Punhulk,

thanks for the props

Small info/update,

Opening the lid applies power and its in 'standby' till the square button is pressed, then it lights up and counts down.

It will go thru the whole sequence and then go back into 'standby' till the button is pressed again.

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Ei'luj

(on the hunt for P1 gaunts with the lid and windows, I may have found some )

 

[framed1]

This is the Bomb!

awesome great work!!!!!!

 

[Guan Thwei]

Hey Ei'luj,

Check out this guys timer
Predator LED

 

[predator666]

That's a v cool link Glen but trust me when I say this Julies countdown knocks the socks off every1 elses. She revolutionised and simplified the countdown timer for us all. I have 1 and will be getting another very shortly, that's how damn great they are