My Quantum Leap Ziggy Handlink Project
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HMS Mike
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Hi Guys,
Saw this thread and have some pic's you can use.
As well as some info on the LEDs the were puchaced from a company called CAL-PAK Division CAL WEST SUPPLY,INC. Westlake Village,Ca.91362 I do not know if the are still in busness or still sell those type of LEDs any more,But that was the company that they were purchaced from.http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/propologist/album?.dir=/6483
Hope this helps,
HMS Mike
Saw this thread and have some pic's you can use.
As well as some info on the LEDs the were puchaced from a company called CAL-PAK Division CAL WEST SUPPLY,INC. Westlake Village,Ca.91362 I do not know if the are still in busness or still sell those type of LEDs any more,But that was the company that they were purchaced from.http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/propologist/album?.dir=/6483
Hope this helps,
HMS Mike
The Yahoo shots are of a replica. Notice the four black screws in the corner pieces are missing and the large silver screw in the Yahoo shot that are not on the real piece. Whoe ever did it did a fairly nice job, although some of the plastic middle pices are not as squared off well, especially the red and yellow middle pieces as seen in the first yahoo photo.
Atarian
Sr Member
I have enough angles and info now to actually replicate these blocks of LEDs. I will do the vector artwork the same way i am with the plexi, and I'll get one master cut from plexi of each, then I'll cast them up and make them out of resin with the LEDs inside. so far I've not done any resin work other than kit cleanup. I understand that you need a pressure pot to make sure clear resin comes out without bubbles. Can anyone reccomend a small one. I'm only going to be using it for this project, so I dont need anything big or fancy.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Atarian
Sr Member
A quick google search found the website of the company mentioned. But the site doesnt work. I checked it out on the internet archive, and these LEDs were in stock as of 2004. I've sent them an email, I hope they turn up.
Here's one of the data sheets: http://upload.creamedgeezer.com/images/L845-3GDT.zip
Here's one of the data sheets: http://upload.creamedgeezer.com/images/L845-3GDT.zip
While this statement holds true for the reference photos shared in this thread, you have to remember there were many different configurations for the handlink. From the researched I've done, a few variations were created due to the prop breaking and/or disappearing from the set. I have a collection of screengrabs, and the handlink looks different in just about each one.
Sean
HMS Mike
Sr Member
Hi guys,
the pictures are of one of the screen used links. My friends shop made them for the show. At the end of the last season he got them back from the production as they were a custom rental. He then sold them as time past.He does not have any of them left. As for the electronics there are two differant boards in the link one is a eprom the other is what was known as a t-shirt flasher that they sold at Michaels here in calif. and yes each one was a little diff.
hope this helps,
HMS Mike
the pictures are of one of the screen used links. My friends shop made them for the show. At the end of the last season he got them back from the production as they were a custom rental. He then sold them as time past.He does not have any of them left. As for the electronics there are two differant boards in the link one is a eprom the other is what was known as a t-shirt flasher that they sold at Michaels here in calif. and yes each one was a little diff.
hope this helps,
HMS Mike
Atarian
Sr Member
Thanks for all the info. This project wouldn't be moving withuot all the help I'm getting. I was wondering if you guys would mind if I made this a little sanitized. Looking at the pictures, it appears that the clear section in the middle (that houses the electronics) was made of several pieces od clear plexiglass glued together at the edges. I would like to have it cut from one solid piece.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
DuneMuadDib
Sr Member
I vote for sanitized.
Darth Brass
Sr Member
I think whichever looks like it "should" have been made. (Wow, that was worded poorly.)
Whichever way is sturdier and/or looks nicer is good in my eyes.
Whichever way is sturdier and/or looks nicer is good in my eyes.
Since the mid plate was only supposed to be the base for the different colored squares... I say go for whatever will look good and be easiest/cheapest.
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Cyland Props
New Member
The block leds are long out of production, about 10 years now.
I know your looking for leds, but I think there is an easier way to do this.
The photos we all see of the HL show what looks like small drill holes and micro sized lamps inserted in the holes. Why not simply take a block of aluminum, cut it to shape, drill holes then make resin castings in the proper color.
You can get those mini bulbs from hobby stores that sell model railroad supplies. They are used for train head lights and building scenery lights.
Or you can use low voltage leds that fit in the holes.
The wires can be seen going to each light in the photo so you might as well just do it that way instead of spinning your wheels looking for block shaped leds.
Just my own personal opinion
The photos we all see of the HL show what looks like small drill holes and micro sized lamps inserted in the holes. Why not simply take a block of aluminum, cut it to shape, drill holes then make resin castings in the proper color.
You can get those mini bulbs from hobby stores that sell model railroad supplies. They are used for train head lights and building scenery lights.
Or you can use low voltage leds that fit in the holes.
The wires can be seen going to each light in the photo so you might as well just do it that way instead of spinning your wheels looking for block shaped leds.
Just my own personal opinion
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