Farnsworth Discussion
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division 6
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
The SyFy web site decided not to air the newest episode on line until next week.:angry
The SyFy web site decided not to air the newest episode on line until next week.:angry
propologist
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
yeah if you check it out ..it shows it one week after it premiers . I was watching last weeks last night
yeah if you check it out ..it shows it one week after it premiers . I was watching last weeks last night
division 6
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Normally it shows the day after it airs on TV, this week they changed it.
Normally it shows the day after it airs on TV, this week they changed it.
protokev DMD
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Im going a bit crosseyed looking through the thread. Could some one point me to where we nailed down the spacing between jacks and their position. I could eyeball it, but would rather not
Im going a bit crosseyed looking through the thread. Could some one point me to where we nailed down the spacing between jacks and their position. I could eyeball it, but would rather not
PeterLC
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
I don't believe that it was ever mentioned. You'll just have to make an educated guess.
I don't believe that it was ever mentioned. You'll just have to make an educated guess.
PeterLC
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Re: Warehouse 13 Farnsworth Research Thread
Given that I have the Wheatley 9601GD box which we decided was the correct one I think that -
1. If the ebay switches are the ones I think they are they'll be too small but it's possible they are a larger version of the one I'm thinking of. If they are bigger then it might be an issue fitting them under the faceplate.
I'd like to see how they look in place though.
2. The Gardner-Bender ones seem too big including the diameter of the threaded part. I have a couple and even with the lugs folded flat or removed there is barely enough space to get the switch under the faceplate. They then sit a bit too proud.
3. The switches that look right seem to be the LITTEL ones. They have a concave button and are a good match size-wise though it is tight squeeze to fit them under the faceplate. I'm thinking I might have to grind mine down slightly.
Given that I have the Wheatley 9601GD box which we decided was the correct one I think that -
1. If the ebay switches are the ones I think they are they'll be too small but it's possible they are a larger version of the one I'm thinking of. If they are bigger then it might be an issue fitting them under the faceplate.
I'd like to see how they look in place though.
2. The Gardner-Bender ones seem too big including the diameter of the threaded part. I have a couple and even with the lugs folded flat or removed there is barely enough space to get the switch under the faceplate. They then sit a bit too proud.
3. The switches that look right seem to be the LITTEL ones. They have a concave button and are a good match size-wise though it is tight squeeze to fit them under the faceplate. I'm thinking I might have to grind mine down slightly.
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PeterLC
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Also as division6 mentioned, there seems to be another small metal rod (below your arrow) from the banana plug adapter going right through the side of the case. It can be seen in another screencap as well from the banana plug side. I'm thinking of just ending the small rod in a flat end that just sits against the side of the case so it will look the same but not penetrate the case.
It's here under the tails of the capacitor.
Also as division6 mentioned, there seems to be another small metal rod (below your arrow) from the banana plug adapter going right through the side of the case. It can be seen in another screencap as well from the banana plug side. I'm thinking of just ending the small rod in a flat end that just sits against the side of the case so it will look the same but not penetrate the case.
It's here under the tails of the capacitor.
If you zoom into the second photo posted by division 6 you can see what appears to be some type of connection through the wall of the box. Maybe this one was modified specifically for this scene?
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Sempei13
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I'm lucky in that I work for a company that makes 4" diagonal screens for home control. After some work, I realized that the screen needs 12vdc, ground, and composite video (sd resolution). We also have small cameras, mics and speakers for doorstations. I rescued some parts from a dumpster so I just need batteries (thinking 4x3v lithium batteries, but I don't know what draw is yet, so it might be way too expensive to run on them) and the transmitter/receiver packs. Ring tone, lights, etc, are a low priority for me now.
I had a friend that made a toy walkie talkie set into a couple of working Star Trek communcators in the 1980's. They were a little bigger. That's my thought. In my mind a close to accurate Farnsworth that works might be cool.
I'm lucky in that I work for a company that makes 4" diagonal screens for home control. After some work, I realized that the screen needs 12vdc, ground, and composite video (sd resolution). We also have small cameras, mics and speakers for doorstations. I rescued some parts from a dumpster so I just need batteries (thinking 4x3v lithium batteries, but I don't know what draw is yet, so it might be way too expensive to run on them) and the transmitter/receiver packs. Ring tone, lights, etc, are a low priority for me now.
I had a friend that made a toy walkie talkie set into a couple of working Star Trek communcators in the 1980's. They were a little bigger. That's my thought. In my mind a close to accurate Farnsworth that works might be cool.
PeterLC
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Of course there is the issue of the metal box acting like a Faraday cage and attenuating the wireless signals. It would be a bugger if you needed to dangle a couple of antenna wires out. Might be OK as the boxes are aluminium but I guess to have functional units rather than completely screen accurate ones, you could use the ABS boxes used in the Farnsworth/Claudia version.
Of course there is the issue of the metal box acting like a Faraday cage and attenuating the wireless signals. It would be a bugger if you needed to dangle a couple of antenna wires out. Might be OK as the boxes are aluminium but I guess to have functional units rather than completely screen accurate ones, you could use the ABS boxes used in the Farnsworth/Claudia version.
Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Would someone with the proper black push button, please measure the diameter of the button and post it?....Thanks
Would someone with the proper black push button, please measure the diameter of the button and post it?....Thanks
Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
They -say- it's from the original CAD Drawing. I agree with Kylash in that it does not look perfect.
They -say- it's from the original CAD Drawing. I agree with Kylash in that it does not look perfect.
division 6
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
I just put in an order for the Cool Tools Patina Gel - Liver of Sulfur in Gel Form.
Watching the video on it looks like it should work, guess we'll find out in about a week of so.
Have some switches on order to.
Almost There.
E...
I just put in an order for the Cool Tools Patina Gel - Liver of Sulfur in Gel Form.
Watching the video on it looks like it should work, guess we'll find out in about a week of so.
Have some switches on order to.
Almost There.
E...
Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Nice close up cap from last week's episode... nothing new, just a nice cap.
Nice close up cap from last week's episode... nothing new, just a nice cap.
division 6
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
Looks like they added some orange around the top and green in the lower area, probably where that company (name here) got the idea from.
Looks like they added some orange around the top and green in the lower area, probably where that company (name here) got the idea from.
HeroWorship
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Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth
I just finished painting mine, but please, do share. Always interested in new techniques.
I just finished painting mine, but please, do share. Always interested in new techniques.
Interceptor6
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I'll be trying a sulfer water bath to age the faceplate, works great for silver.
I was just going to paint the outer case.
Suggestions??
I'll be trying a sulfer water bath to age the faceplate, works great for silver.
I was just going to paint the outer case.
Suggestions??
