Goldeneye James Bond remote mine research

[madmanmoe64]

One I've found is this: 154PZ14480LF-LA: JAMECO VALUEPRO: Electromechanical

That's a piezo transducer, not a buzzer. The difference being that this would need a pwm signal from a microcontroller like a Picaxe. You can't just connect DC across it.

12v peak to peak, means +6 then -6 . So a 6v AC signal*

If you did wanna run this off a picaxe, the data sheet says it will run off as little as 5V p-p .

* Someone double check that Physics A-Level was ages ago.

 

[brivette007]

Would a transducer create a similar sound then, when using a microcontroller? Or would I be better off with a buzzer?

(Still teaching myself elctronics, but after doing a little reading, I believe what you said about peak-to-peak is correct)

 

[madmanmoe64]

A buzzer is just a transducer with a drive circuit built in to produce a certain tone.

A micro driven transducer has the advantage of being able to produce many different sounds, giving you more control, whilst a buzzer allows you to use less parts for simple circuits.

 

[Jeff_Haas]

What I did when I made the beeps you see in the video clips is I used the Picaxe SOUND command. It allows you to specify frequency and duration of the note.

Then you should get a generic piezo speaker so it reproduces the sound you want. You can also use a regular mini speaker but they tend to not be loud enough.

To see the parameters for the command, install the Picaxe software, then from the Help menu pick "Picaxe Manual 2" which will load up the PDF manual. Then look up the SOUND command.

 

[madmanmoe64]

What I did when I made the beeps you see in the video clips is I used the Picaxe SOUND command.

Is that new? Are you able to accurately match a frequency, for example if you sampled the movie beep, could you just plug that value into your sound command code?

I just use the pwm out command then specify the pulse width etc. to generate a tone

To tune it I use a for, next loop to make the sound sweep and stop when it sounds right.

 

[Jeff_Haas]

It's not new, it's been part of the Picaxe (and Basic Stamp, I think) for years. For the clip I just listened to the movie and adjusted the values until I got something that sounded right.

If you can sample the movie beep and figure out what the frequency is, there's a chart on page 252 of the manual that shows the frequencies of the various "notes" that can be played by the chip. Happy to work with you on this if you can figure out the first part!

 

[Zeroid101]

I love this thread, great work! I've decided to build one myself so managed to pick up an exact Saitek Joystick from eBay. I wanted to make more than one, so what better way than to vac-form a few from Styrene in 1.5mm & 1mm. Here's how they turned out (nice crisp detail with more interior space for the electronics).

 

[MrSinistar]

I love this thread, great work! I've decided to build one myself so managed to pick up an exact Saitek Joystick from eBay. I wanted to make more than one, so what better way than to vac-form a few from Styrene in 1.5mm & 1mm. Here's how they turned out (nice crisp detail with more interior space for the electronics).

Very nice! I would love a piece if you're going to make more.

 

[Zeroid101]

Very nice! I would love a piece if you're going to make more.

I'm happy to make more as I have access to a Vac-Forming machine where I work so can make as many as required.
PM me and let me know how many you need!

 

[Cocomando]

theres on on ebay just now for $12 on buy now

 

[Zeroid101]

Very nice! I would love a piece if you're going to make more.

Hello MrSinistar, did try to PM you but your 'Inbox' is full and won't except anymore messages until you've deleted some.

 

[HVD]

That is beautifully made!

 

[Malphas]

Zeroid101, I'd be in for a couple if they are priced right. I mean you can get the real one for $10. Just don't put yourself out on material costs.

 

[Zeroid101]

Zeroid101, I'd be in for a couple if they are priced right. I mean you can get the real one for $10. Just don't put yourself out on material costs.

No problem in running more off for you! Taking in account the cost of the styrene and running the machine, I'd be able cost them up at £12 each plus postage.

 

[MrSinistar]

Hello MrSinistar, did try to PM you but your 'Inbox' is full and won't except anymore messages until you've deleted some.

Sorry about that, my inbox can accept messages now.

 

[Zeroid101]

Here's my completed version with accurately timed LED's and matching audible bleeping.

 

[Zeroid101]

Finished Mine next to a Vac-Formed copy.

 

[mrdaniel]

I'm currently bidding on a PC Commander joystick and going to start this project up soon! Though I was going through some screengrabs of Goldeneye and it looks like 1 of the 6 LED bezels might be a different size. Anyone else see this? Could very well be the angle of the shot but its enough difference to bring up

http://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/original/yp4ed181733e71c7.37135438/James-Bond-Goldeneye-1995-other-replicas.jpg

 

[Zombie Killer]

I've seen one with all the leds the same size, another with one slighly larger, lighter red color ,and another with 2 larger lighter colored red leds.

 

[Zeroid101]

I have seen the screen used Remote Mines in Planet Hollywood in London back in the year of the films release, and I can say for fact that the one's I saw all had 6 identical LED's & holders. The colour of the screen used versions was a different shade of Kaki Green to the one's I've seen as replica's (which include the one I made).