Here is a thread on the development of the electronics kit for Vadermonkey's awesome Lieutenant Commander Data sculpture. So far I have been watching episodes to get an idea what the access ports look like and what kind of light pattern they have.
At this time my focus is on the access panel on the right side of Data's head. It first appears extensively in "Best Of Both Worlds Part II". This port has appeared many times and seems to be the most iconic.
It appears to have thirty 3 millimeter LED's in red, green and yellow. The panel appears to be standard Starfleet grey (Pewter greyish) with black, copper and aluminum tape details. White wire is looped around for detail, and to light the LED's. There are miscellaneous surface mount transistors and such for a little technical detail. There is a black connector on the port that connects to a fiber optic looking cable. The connector profile is a bit of a problem; it seems too tall for the panel to cover. Please not that in "Best Of Both Worlds Part II" we never see the cover hatch removed or installed.
I have designed a circuit for the lighting. I have simplified the light pattern for ease of design and manufacture. The circuit will cycle a sequence of three sets of ten LED's. At the right speed the effect should be very impressive.
So, here are some pictures of the panel in action from "Best Of Both Worlds Part II".
At this time my focus is on the access panel on the right side of Data's head. It first appears extensively in "Best Of Both Worlds Part II". This port has appeared many times and seems to be the most iconic.
It appears to have thirty 3 millimeter LED's in red, green and yellow. The panel appears to be standard Starfleet grey (Pewter greyish) with black, copper and aluminum tape details. White wire is looped around for detail, and to light the LED's. There are miscellaneous surface mount transistors and such for a little technical detail. There is a black connector on the port that connects to a fiber optic looking cable. The connector profile is a bit of a problem; it seems too tall for the panel to cover. Please not that in "Best Of Both Worlds Part II" we never see the cover hatch removed or installed.
I have designed a circuit for the lighting. I have simplified the light pattern for ease of design and manufacture. The circuit will cycle a sequence of three sets of ten LED's. At the right speed the effect should be very impressive.
So, here are some pictures of the panel in action from "Best Of Both Worlds Part II".
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