TRON toy Deluxe ID Disc. Mod./Enhancements

[ktekx]

I recently got an interest in building my own disc and a microcontroller solution seems the most simple approach for me. Having read this whole very interesting thread, it seems like this has not been done this way?

A microcontroller will fit w/o a problem but what space is there to fit batteries, or what type of batteries would be able be stuffed in there? I would like to use something like lithium batteries from cell phones, is that possible within the constraints?

I'm asking in advance, but I will be picking up my own disc at the store tomorrow to tinker with.

 

[propmaster2000]

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[ktekx]

Ah, looks like he didn't use any shift registers but in some sort of multiplexing setup. The schematics look a bit confusing since some lines are overlapping. It would save some space and a little bit of cost but sure looks confusing for wiring.

It also looks like he's using a lot less LEDs than you did, propmaster.

I just got my own disc at the store today, will probably throw some electronics together this weekend.

 

[jaeflash]

I'm hesitant to ask such a simple question, but I've read this thread front-to-back-to-front-again (and searched the 'net repeatedly), and I'm still not gleening how to simply make the lights stay on. I grasp the very basics of how to string the LEDs in serial or parallel, but for the life of me I can't translate that into doing it to the disc.

If it's not too much trouble, could someone explain what I need to do to make the LEDs stay on? I'll probably add more LEDs later on, but for now I just want it to stay lit when I turn it on. Thanks for your patience with this electronics newbie!

 

[ktekx]

I don't fully understand your question, jaeflash. Did you modify the existing circuit or built your own from scratch? How is your circuit wired and how is it powered?

 

[jaeflash]

I haven't done anything yet. Preferably for now, I'd like to modify the stock circuit, but I'm not sure how to go about it, even after reading the thread three times now. When I have more time I want to rip it all out and build my own circuit, which I think I can figure out eventually. For some reason, the pre-assembled mess just confuses me to no end.

 

[propmaster2000]

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[Soulinertia]

I'm hesitant to ask such a simple question, but I've read this thread front-to-back-to-front-again (and searched the 'net repeatedly), and I'm still not gleening how to simply make the lights stay on. I grasp the very basics of how to string the LEDs in serial or parallel, but for the life of me I can't translate that into doing it to the disc.

If it's not too much trouble, could someone explain what I need to do to make the LEDs stay on? I'll probably add more LEDs later on, but for now I just want it to stay lit when I turn it on. Thanks for your patience with this electronics newbie!

You can also check the other disc mod thread to find out how to make the stock LEDs stay on all the time.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/tron-legacy-deluxe-identity-disc-mods-98306/

Lots of good info in there, diagrams, photos, etc.

 

[jaeflash]

You can also check the other disc mod thread to find out how to make the stock LEDs stay on all the time.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/tron-legacy-deluxe-identity-disc-mods-98306/

Lots of good info in there, diagrams, photos, etc.

Doh, didn't realize there was another thread! I think I might have found that one before(the first page has some familiar posts), but I lost it and found this one instead. No wonder I'm so lost. Thank you!

I saw that video before, but the guy doesn't go in depth into how he did it, just basically tells what he did and shows his wiring. If I knew more, I could probably figure out what he did, but I'm not that good! Thanks though I really appreciate the help!

 

[propmaster2000]

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[ktekx]

Ohh, ok I misunderstood you, jaeflash. I found a little time last night to open up my disc and poked around with the circuit. I have a pretty simple solution for you if you wish to keep the lights on all the time. It is not fully verified yet, but it should work.

The blue boxes I circled are the pins to the LED's anode. The red box is the battery's trace. All you'll need to do is to connect the blues together and then connect it to the red. The dpst switch will turn the lights on/off. Ignore the green wire, I believe it was their mistake to solder it before the resistor instead of after it, must've been a factory screwup and they just half-assed the repair.


So it should look like this........

Now I believe the sound effects will remain intact, since this is really just a bypass circuit. I have not fully tested it yet, so at your own risk.

 

[ktekx]

Ok, just got home from work and did it on my own, it seems to work.

Here's a video: Always On LED tron disc mod

 

[propmaster2000]

My work is done here.


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[Megatron]

Ok, just got home from work and did it on my own, it seems to work.

Here's a video: Always On LED tron disc mod

can you post a pic of your mod board?

 

[ktekx]

Here you go

 

[Draphin]

Great Thanks!!!

 

[Kylash]

thanks so much for this worked like a charm.

 

[jaeflash]

ktekx, you totally rock! That's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. Now to find my soldering iron and some free time to do it. You have my undying gratitude for your help!

 

[dropshipbob]

I can't view youtube, so forgive me if this question is covered in it, but how does the sound operate after this mod? Does it too run continuously or is it entermitent? Does it only activate when you strike the outter edge of the disc?

 

[Kylash]

sound doesnt change, you have to push the button to activate the sounds.