Nike Mag V2 Mod Discussion (Page 58 Shopping List)

[joeyock]

Im working on the clear plastic strip peace on the strap im making it just like the RD mag strap will post working straps in morning waiting on drying of leather glue 48 hours and counting.. yes to all request of strap mods unless request is far fetched.

http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_i..._c/2011/09/nike-mag-8-thumb-620x413-31523.jpg

so are you saying you WILL indeed be able to sell me a couple straps without electronics or EL because that would be awesome!

 

[DJ1gocue]

I'm working on building a El hat as well im having a hard time with the battery as well and trying to make it waterproof and usb rechargeable.
Please keep us updated about your work and please post pic's i will as well.

i want it to look something like this
View attachment 288529 View attachment 288530 This company is called Lumativ but thy are always sold out so i will build my own. THANKS

hear is what im up to with electronics ready to go you cant even tell there in the brim of hat thanks to this thread and reading it all , not useing panels it would look cheep im sewing angel el wire 1.2mm it might be amazing or look like poo but thats the sacrifice for science i think ??? no usb charge port though using what i already have for charging shoes ,,,,,lol I'm doing this waiting for 2 pairs to mod something to keep me buzy i guess lmao love moding mags LOVE IT :love

 

[Supchancellor]

and tonights MAG modding Lesson......

Don't Bend your EL too much when cutting it or get this ....

 

[streetfashion]

lol ya the same thing happened to me a few day's ago.
i had to put a t-shirt on it and iron it.
it helped a lot.

 

[airair]

Totally agree with you. He confirmed one fact that the power-laces will be available & all I have seen is multiple articles stating that the Nike Mags are coming back with this feature.
Considering everyone thinks of the Mag when power-laces are mentioned, you'd hope that Nike would keep this in mind when creating the sneakers however it wouldn't surprise me if the Mags returned in a slightly different form to what we know.
When I registered my Mags I was prompted with this, so I'm guessing something BTTF related is happening in 2015...View attachment 287713

I was checking the patents they filed. They filed 2 different patents, 1 was for just the lighting system, and another for the auto lace system.

Their latest patent, filed in 2011 and published september 2013 is a combination of both the lighting and auto lace system.


Here is the patent for their auto lace system filed in 2008 and published 2011.

https://www.google.com/patents/US80...&sa=X&ei=OowIU4GIAe2v7AaT0YEw&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAQ

You can clearly see how they are doing the strap and auto lacing mechanism. The strap seems to wind up down and it has two servos inside the soles, and a custom circuit all tied to the electronics.

So its safe to say they are replicating the movie auto lace function almost dead on. So you put your foot in, press on the sensor, the strap tightens and all the lights turn on, then lastly the lace area is tightened.

So I don't think you will see any need for the velcro attachment on the strap, it looks like the strap will be permanently attached and just loosen enough to put your foot in (Although I may be wrong).


It looks like they have gone with a sensor, and maybe a push button for release.

If the 2011 release went for an average of $5000 upwards, these surely are going to be even limited in quantity given the complexity in their design and manufacture process.

 

[DJ1gocue]

airair thanks for sharing that
im so happy that there doing the strap i thought they were just doing the laces bravo
i hope i sell my invetion in time to buy a pair lol
but i may attempt to make a pair with these plans you found thanks again

 

[Supchancellor]

I used a blow dryer afterward worked pretty good, but ill try an iron

 

[kyosuke]

Just bought my air mags tonight ! for around 253 shipped
200 on the site then western union/shipping fees so im happy. Most sites wanted anywhere from 260-290.

I plan on modding these every single possible way i cant wait to see the finished result. I want to try an mod the triable cut out on the top of the shoe where it looks real thin and not thick with cushion like the real deal. Also want to try to add blue tint to the rubber on the sole

 

[airair]

Just bought my air mags tonight ! for around 253 shipped
200 on the site then western union/shipping fees so im happy. Most sites wanted anywhere from 260-290.

I plan on modding these every single possible way i cant wait to see the finished result. I want to try an mod the triable cut out on the top of the shoe where it looks real thin and not thick with cushion like the real deal. Also want to try to add blue tint to the rubber on the sole

You can't modify any of the grey upper part. It's stitched directly to the grey fabric. The only thing you can do is add a switch in the white puffy collars.

 

[optiprimo]

Hi guys, very inspired by all of this. I have ordered mine from karen this morning and i hope it will be confirmed for delivery soon. Been reading a lot this past week and I can say I've learned a lot. I have no experience in electronics but I might find help from people who do and the parts like EL panels I'm not even sure if we have it here locally. Being in the Philippines I don't think(haven't seen any) anyone has modded a pair of v2's. I have had experience with shoe restorations before (also soleswapping 1985 jordan 1s with fresh new soles) I'm going to try a different method of removing the soles easily and if it works I hope I may be able to share it with you. Cheers!

 

[airair]

Hi guys, very inspired by all of this. I have ordered mine from karen this morning and i hope it will be confirmed for delivery soon. Been reading a lot this past week and I can say I've learned a lot. I have no experience in electronics but I might find help from people who do and the parts like EL panels I'm not even sure if we have it here locally. Being in the Philippines I don't think(haven't seen any) anyone has modded a pair of v2's. I have had experience with shoe restorations before (also soleswapping 1985 jordan 1s with fresh new soles) I'm going to try a different method of removing the soles easily and if it works I hope I may be able to share it with you. Cheers!

You are not supposed to remove any of the soles on the replicas, just open up the clear soles part to place the EL panels.

The only thing you need to do is use a hairdryer to open up the clear soles from the sides. Other than a hairdryer or heat gun, not sure what else could be used.

 

[Supchancellor]

Hey Guys, anyone know where I can find the specs for the EL Sole? and How to Print the Nike Logos best and to correct size? I'm a Size 13 if anyone else is. Im currently reading back and about up to Page 35 again but if anyone knows that would be really cool!

Thanks as always guys!

 

[Supchancellor]

Ok so I found the Template, how does 5in x 1/16th in sound at the highest point?

 

[DJ1gocue]

You are not supposed to remove any of the soles on the replicas, just open up the clear soles part to place the EL panels.

The only thing you need to do is use a hairdryer to open up the clear soles from the sides. Other than a hairdryer or heat gun, not sure what else could be used.

i have to say every shoe is different,, one shoe the sole came off like butter the other one ,hell of a time no matter how much heat, it would not give i had to cut the gray ruber to get it opend then dremal the grey off the clear it came out good though patience and time patientce and time lol

 

[DL4567]

i have to say every shoe is different,, one shoe the sole came off like butter the other one ,hell of a time no matter how much heat, it would not give i had to cut the gray ruber to get it opend then dremal the grey off the clear it came out good though patience and time patientce and time lol

That sounds alllll too familiar! Yup, patience and caution are key, and as long as you don't mark up the 2 EL "bubble zones" then they'll turn out fine.

 

[optiprimo]

You are not supposed to remove any of the soles on the replicas, just open up the clear soles part to place the EL panels.

The only thing you need to do is use a hairdryer to open up the clear soles from the sides. Other than a hairdryer or heat gun, not sure what else could be used.

Yup, sorry my bad I meant only separating the parts of the soles. As I find heat to be too 'invasive' especially on sneakers having an upper made of fabric. (Also I'm not too sure but it might be also the reason why some soles get yellow prematurely) Will have to wait for my pair to try it out first before I go into detail. : )

 

[Pitbull]

Well I finally broke down and bought a pair of replica mags LET THE MODDING BEGIN!!!

 

[Jedifyfe]

Well I finally broke down and bought a pair of replica mags LET THE MODDING BEGIN!!!

Mike, the original Modfather.

 

[cavx]

Well I finally broke down and bought a pair of replica mags LET THE MODDING BEGIN!!!

Time to get some pop corn then

 

[streetfashion]

Do any of you guy's know how or if i can do the rechargeable 9v battery setup but instead of using the adapter that they come with if somehow i can set it up so i can recharge the 9v battery with a mini or micro USB setup. Thanks for any help or advice anyone can offer

or any mini or micro USB set up that can be used.