Just wanted to thank you for all you do. You seem like a really nice guy who wants to help people. You are one of the main influencers that got me motivated to make my own room. Thank you sir!
Thanks so much Jake! I do love to help people, whatever I know I want to show the world. I'm very flattered to be one of the people who motivated you to start. Cant wait to see where you go with it!
Good job! I designed a flywheel storage device for opening and closing the doors. The fine adjustments needed to control the start and stop positions is what stopped me.
Very Nice Job! The only thing that I would like to add is, What you're calling a "cushion" is actually called a restrictor. It might cushion the action of the door, but it actually restricts the airflow from the cylinder to slow the action of the cylinder piston. I worked on pneumatic controls "back in the day" and worked on pneumatic control valves for water isolation as large as 20".
Thanks Don and thanks for watching! The website is calling it a cushion but yes it does restrict the air. Could they be calling it a cushion because a restrictor is more like an orifice that might not be adjustable? I'm an Electrician by trade so this is NOT the back of the hand for me :)
3:03 By using the "exhaust" of one cylinder to push the input of the other will not only eliminate the use of the second valve but will make the doors open synchronized automatically.
Good video and nice build. Using pneumatic cylinders and valves to move the door is a pretty good solution. One of the downsides is that you need a compressor. But its not that complicated to build. I would add beam sensors that prevent the door from closing if someone stands in it.
Thanks! Yes if I were to do it again I would use a smaller and quieter compressor but I had the compressor for my workshop so it was a no brainer. As mentioned in the video I use smart switches to control the door, so far I have not had any safety issues but I would definitely add something extra if I were to go public. Thanks for watching!
Great working door. You are very good at explaining the whole operation. Say that "solenoid" and not "sell-a-noid". You're not sell-ing it. Say "so" as in solar.
Super neat build! I think I am going to build one that uses the manual soft close type doors. My new house design will have each bed room with an exposed 12 foot opening to which I can build a full length working Star Wars door facade. Which will be able to put in the 4 foot door along with lights and anything else that will seamless go in to it. I think I will also add in some shelves on both sides along with a micro switch that will activate the door opening/closing sound as well. With the ability to turn off and adjust the volume with the control panel and lighting.
This brilliant bud. I'm building my home theatre on TH-cam atm and am considering doing one or both of my entrance like this. Thanks heaps for the info, I'll probably be back asking more questions 😅👍
I have never used Pneumatics before on a project. Are there small and quiet compressors for a build like this? I couldn't imagine a pancake compressor firing up randomly throughout the day to keep the pressure up.
I have heard of people putting pancake compressors inside small refrigerators or insulated boxes. I have also seen Quiet compressors at LOWES for purchase (not sure how quiet they are). Mine is a full size and loud...but doesn't run often. The bigger the tank the less it needs to run. But...all pneumatics leak somewhat no matter what you do.
This is awesome, thanks for sharing! I started building my own doors based on your design for my basement man cave. Quick question, how did you connect the AC250 alignment couplers to your doors?
Thanks its glad to hear I helped someone out with a build. Check out the other video here with more information. th-cam.com/video/Xn1ldgH7Ci4/w-d-xo.html
This would be awesome 10 years ago. Now it's just, OK. Basically anyone can do this now. BTW You don't need two cylinders. Using a belt drive from a garage door would have made it way easier, takes up less room and less costly. Use a decent motor and it cost a lot less and no need to use air.
10:49 Agai a regular relay would last longer and No need to change out the whole module. BTW Are you sure it was the contacts and not the circuitry in the module?
It makes me sad to hear you dumping on this video. This works. And I wanted the air exhaust sound. I made these videos to help others do the same thing. Everyone else shows off how things work but never show how it’s done. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! You can add mufflers to the exhaust which helps with the hissing sound. I removed them because I was looking to make this sound. You can also use a windshield washer motor on a belt similar to Grocery stores, automatic doors.
Cool build, I'm looking to do something similar. Are you leaving the compressor on 24/7? Do you have to purge the air to prevent condensation in the tank? I want to use a smaller compressor but I'm worried about the longevity of leaving the compressor on.
Hi and thanks for watching! I do leave the compressor on 24/7 and it hardly ever runs because its a large tank. Condensation will always collect in a tank but its your job to drain the water while performing maintenance. It doesn't have to be strict, just drain it when you think about it. If I were to do it all over again I would get a very quit tank and build a box to put it into so you couldnt hear it at all. Cheers and good luck with your build!
@@khangaroo01 What air compressor did you go with? Looking to start this project but didn't want a large air compressor. Luckily I have a attic space above the door frame I will be doing this on so it should be pretty easy to hide it.
This looks really awesome, thank you for sharing with us! I have a buddy that would really dig this kind of thing! Sorry I didn't catch it in the video but what motion sensor did you use?
I really like this. But my question is, what happens when you lose the power from the grid? Do you have a way to push the doors open? Or you are stuck inside/Outside? Thanks
Thanks! You would need to have access to the cylinders, solenoids etc to be able to get out most likely, or another route. I have another route. You could possibly add some type of pin that can be easily removed in case of emergency. I havent put much thought into it because i dont have this problem. Thanks for watching!
Awesome build and thinking of doing my own. What size lines did you use? Also would you be able to split the lines and run both cylinders from one valve at once? Thanks for the info and tutorial.
Thanks! Thats a very good question. I imagine you would probably have issues with only using one valve. Path of least resistence as always. :) Let me know if you try it!
Thanks for the tip. I’ll see if it works by keeping all the hoses exactly the same length. My set up has to go overhead because of constraints so everything will be close together. Those look like 1/4” hoses which is what I’m trying but can you let me know what you used. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
I built a double door set like this. I ran the solinoid off a battery to test it out. Added the relay and wired it like your diagram shows and only one side of solinoid stays lit at all times. That's with or without power to relay one side stays on. Any ideas? Bad relay out of the box?
I bought a 5 pack of relays. I was messing with it last night and decided to pay a bit more attention... I ordered 5v relays and right on the relay it says 24v. So I got the wrong stuff. The box they came in even says 5v on it. Going to get the right relays and try again. Will link a video to you of my doors to see what you think. I am doing a full star destroyer bridge themed theater room. Thanks for the reply.
I’m assuming you mean the solenoid Valve? Well like I say in the video it depends on which is closest to the air source, so if you put two doors on one solenoid valve then you will have to have that centered between the middle of both of them so both doors close at same time. That what you meant?
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Yeah sorry, solenoid. In fact rather than having it centralised I’m wondering if the existing T connector can come from a single solenoid output with equal length tubes coming from the T?
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop I’d love to but at the moment am tied up applying pneumatics to bring an Avro Vulcan Nuclear Bomber to life… maybe the Millennium Falcon when I’m done 🤣
Yes This one is not for you. Of course you could add the silencers to the solenoid, which I removed because I was looking for the psssh sound. But electronic items are available, and yes they are silent. Thanks for watching.
Just wanted to thank you for all you do. You seem like a really nice guy who wants to help people. You are one of the main influencers that got me motivated to make my own room. Thank you sir!
Thanks so much Jake! I do love to help people, whatever I know I want to show the world. I'm very flattered to be one of the people who motivated you to start. Cant wait to see where you go with it!
That door is great. I agree with others, the sound is really cool!
Thanks Ron! Did you see my Laser Etched floor video? :)
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Hummm, I don’t recall. Lol
Super useful build knowledge, Dave. And the whoosh sound/speed is perfect!
Thank you kindly! In the next video I will be going deeper into the smart side of the door.
Best Star Wars door I’ve be able to find!
Thanks Larry! Glad you liked it!
Great door man! The sound you are getting is awesome
Thank you so much Brian! Makers work is never done! More to come! :)
Awesome build and great overview and schematics. No doubt your video will make more people bold enough to build their own
I sure hope so Garland. If one person learns from this video its a win win for me.
Good job! I designed a flywheel storage device for opening and closing the doors. The fine adjustments needed to control the start and stop positions is what stopped me.
Thanks I hope I helped you in some way.
That is a great system you came up with.
Thanks Wayne! When you making one? :)
Very Nice Job! The only thing that I would like to add is, What you're calling a "cushion" is actually called a restrictor. It might cushion the action of the door, but it actually restricts the airflow from the cylinder to slow the action of the cylinder piston.
I worked on pneumatic controls "back in the day" and worked on pneumatic control valves for water isolation as large as 20".
Thanks Don and thanks for watching! The website is calling it a cushion but yes it does restrict the air. Could they be calling it a cushion because a restrictor is more like an orifice that might not be adjustable? I'm an Electrician by trade so this is NOT the back of the hand for me :)
3:03 By using the "exhaust" of one cylinder to push the input of the other will not only eliminate the use of the second valve but will make the doors open synchronized automatically.
Is that right? That’s interesting, I’ll have to check that out.
This door never gets old
LOL Thanks! Yeah....I giggle a little every time I walk through it.
or tired.
I'm so calling you when I start a door build...LOL!!! Great and informative video, brother!
LOL Please do! I'm here for you!
Good video and nice build.
Using pneumatic cylinders and valves to move the door is a pretty good solution.
One of the downsides is that you need a compressor. But its not that complicated to build.
I would add beam sensors that prevent the door from closing if someone stands in it.
Thanks! Yes if I were to do it again I would use a smaller and quieter compressor but I had the compressor for my workshop so it was a no brainer. As mentioned in the video I use smart switches to control the door, so far I have not had any safety issues but I would definitely add something extra if I were to go public. Thanks for watching!
Great working door. You are very good at explaining the whole operation. Say that "solenoid" and not "sell-a-noid". You're not sell-ing it. Say "so" as in solar.
Thanks so much!
That an amazing set up you make it look easy
Thanks! Babysteps and do one thing at a time. Its easy once you do it I guess! :)
Wow ... what a great project ... Awesome ... Thanks for this video ...
No problem Grer! Thanks for checking it out!
Super neat build! I think I am going to build one that uses the manual soft close type doors. My new house design will have each bed room with an exposed 12 foot opening to which I can build a full length working Star Wars door facade. Which will be able to put in the 4 foot door along with lights and anything else that will seamless go in to it. I think I will also add in some shelves on both sides along with a micro switch that will activate the door opening/closing sound as well. With the ability to turn off and adjust the volume with the control panel and lighting.
Sounds like an awesome project. Join us over on the Star Wars Room builders Facebook group, where we show pics of our builds etc.
great work Dave, and awesome information
Thanks im glad you liked it!
Thinking about instead of motion detectors hidden push buttons. Cool stuff thanks!
Don’t be scared!! ;) you can do it!
Looks awesome!
Thanks so much!
Man, from someone who got no clue of what you have done or used, I commit myself from this day, to build this stuff straight
Sounds awesome and if you need help, reach out
Nice, gonna be real useful 👊
Thanks let me know if you need help I am here for YOU!
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
So cool!!
Thanks Buddy!
This brilliant bud. I'm building my home theatre on TH-cam atm and am considering doing one or both of my entrance like this. Thanks heaps for the info, I'll probably be back asking more questions 😅👍
No problem hit me up here or my other social medias.
i plan to do something like this for the bathroom door in my shed to home. i mean. i plan to do a pocket door anyway. may as well make it cool!
Heck yeah. Gotta make it look cool
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for giving good demo. quick question is how I open manually if the system doesn't work.?
Hi, in the video I explain that there is a screw release that you can manipulate to open or close. Thanks for watching
I have never used Pneumatics before on a project. Are there small and quiet compressors for a build like this? I couldn't imagine a pancake compressor firing up randomly throughout the day to keep the pressure up.
I have heard of people putting pancake compressors inside small refrigerators or insulated boxes. I have also seen Quiet compressors at LOWES for purchase (not sure how quiet they are). Mine is a full size and loud...but doesn't run often. The bigger the tank the less it needs to run. But...all pneumatics leak somewhat no matter what you do.
This is awesome, thanks for sharing! I started building my own doors based on your design for my basement man cave. Quick question, how did you connect the AC250 alignment couplers to your doors?
Thanks its glad to hear I helped someone out with a build. Check out the other video here with more information. th-cam.com/video/Xn1ldgH7Ci4/w-d-xo.html
This would be awesome 10 years ago. Now it's just, OK. Basically anyone can do this now.
BTW You don't need two cylinders. Using a belt drive from a garage door would have made it way easier, takes up less room and less costly. Use a decent motor and it cost a lot less and no need to use air.
Also NOT using that relay module would save you wiring and money. One power supply and One switch (Regular SPDT 12v Relay)
10:49 Agai a regular relay would last longer and No need to change out the whole module. BTW Are you sure it was the contacts and not the circuitry in the module?
It makes me sad to hear you dumping on this video. This works. And I wanted the air exhaust sound. I made these videos to help others do the same thing. Everyone else shows off how things work but never show how it’s done. Thanks for watching!
@WhiteysWickedWorkshop what makes you think I am "dumping" on your video?
@WhiteysWickedWorkshop also you can get the exhaust sound by using just one cylinder or a recording.
Live long and prosper
@@litoboy5 nanu nanu shozbot!
Very Cool Idea!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Looks good but I don't like that hissing sound it makes. I'd probably use a linear motor instead of compressed air.
Thanks! You can add mufflers to the exhaust which helps with the hissing sound. I removed them because I was looking to make this sound. You can also use a windshield washer motor on a belt similar to Grocery stores, automatic doors.
Wow
Thanks for watching!
How did you make it reverse when there's something in the way?
I have Motion sensors up inside the door frame. I point them out in the video.
So cool
Thanks!
Cool build, I'm looking to do something similar. Are you leaving the compressor on 24/7? Do you have to purge the air to prevent condensation in the tank? I want to use a smaller compressor but I'm worried about the longevity of leaving the compressor on.
Hi and thanks for watching! I do leave the compressor on 24/7 and it hardly ever runs because its a large tank. Condensation will always collect in a tank but its your job to drain the water while performing maintenance. It doesn't have to be strict, just drain it when you think about it. If I were to do it all over again I would get a very quit tank and build a box to put it into so you couldnt hear it at all. Cheers and good luck with your build!
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Cheers! Thank you for the tip and reply, think I'll go with your suggestion of a smaller tank and box. Subbed and liked!
@@khangaroo01 No problem! Thanks for subbing!
@@khangaroo01 What air compressor did you go with? Looking to start this project but didn't want a large air compressor. Luckily I have a attic space above the door frame I will be doing this on so it should be pretty easy to hide it.
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Thanks!
What kind of bracket or mounting plate did you use on the end of the piston?
Check out this video! th-cam.com/video/Xn1ldgH7Ci4/w-d-xo.html
Could you mention the budget you used for the whole ?
Hi @NatureTrasher look in the description
This looks really awesome, thank you for sharing with us! I have a buddy that would really dig this kind of thing! Sorry I didn't catch it in the video but what motion sensor did you use?
Your welcome! I still have the SmartThings motion sensors installed on my setup.
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Thanks!
this is killer
Thanks! Glad you like it!
I really like this. But my question is, what happens when you lose the power from the grid? Do you have a way to push the doors open? Or you are stuck inside/Outside? Thanks
Thanks! You would need to have access to the cylinders, solenoids etc to be able to get out most likely, or another route. I have another route. You could possibly add some type of pin that can be easily removed in case of emergency. I havent put much thought into it because i dont have this problem. Thanks for watching!
Gosh this is so cool, would y’all build one for me 😂, I’ll pay
Thanks! I did these videos so you could take a stab at it. I can help if need be.
13:10 Why bother switching the coils when it is so much simpler to switch the tubbing?
I guess the electrician inside me :)
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Well it be the OCD that would make me do that but still the electrician in me would just change it at the relay.
Awesome build and thinking of doing my own. What size lines did you use? Also would you be able to split the lines and run both cylinders from one valve at once? Thanks for the info and tutorial.
Thanks! Thats a very good question. I imagine you would probably have issues with only using one valve. Path of least resistence as always. :) Let me know if you try it!
Thanks for the tip. I’ll see if it works by keeping all the hoses exactly the same length. My set up has to go overhead because of constraints so everything will be close together. Those look like 1/4” hoses which is what I’m trying but can you let me know what you used. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
@@carlosescalante8181 No Problem Carlos! Check in the description I have a full Bill of Materials
How much does all this cost total? I wanna do this to my bedroom door
See the description.
If I paid for your flight, room, and materials, what would you charge for your labor to create this in my home? Thanks in advance.
Thanks Very flattering
I built a double door set like this. I ran the solinoid off a battery to test it out. Added the relay and wired it like your diagram shows and only one side of solinoid stays lit at all times. That's with or without power to relay one side stays on. Any ideas? Bad relay out of the box?
Remove switching power to the relay. So it switches to the other side. If I’m reading this correctly
Ok I think I misread. Try tapping the relay. Could be a bad relay
I bought a 5 pack of relays. I was messing with it last night and decided to pay a bit more attention... I ordered 5v relays and right on the relay it says 24v. So I got the wrong stuff. The box they came in even says 5v on it. Going to get the right relays and try again. Will link a video to you of my doors to see what you think. I am doing a full star destroyer bridge themed theater room. Thanks for the reply.
@@SinisterXB100 lol oh wow that’s crazy. Well glad you figured it out. I’d love to see what you make!
th-cam.com/video/iJTQSIjkyto/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YYEOZKl3vDsCPCRy
If I may ask, what material is the door?
I used light weight Lauan : 1/4-in x 2-ft x 4-ft Lauan Plywood www.lowes.com/pd/1-4-in-Lauan-Plywood-Application-as-2-x-4/1000068895
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Thanks.
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Is it possible to use some much harder wood?
@@isfahanismail10 I’m sure but you will put more strain on your rollers. I went with lauan to keep it as light as possible
Great doors. You say you’d need to double everything with two doors, why wouldn’t one servo valve serve two doors?
I’m assuming you mean the solenoid Valve? Well like I say in the video it depends on which is closest to the air source, so if you put two doors on one solenoid valve then you will have to have that centered between the middle of both of them so both doors close at same time. That what you meant?
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop Yeah sorry, solenoid. In fact rather than having it centralised I’m wondering if the existing T connector can come from a single solenoid output with equal length tubes coming from the T?
@@iandale million ways to build a mouse trap. Try it and let us know. :)
@@WhiteysWickedWorkshop I’d love to but at the moment am tied up applying pneumatics to bring an Avro Vulcan Nuclear Bomber to life… maybe the Millennium Falcon when I’m done 🤣
@@iandale Nice what scale?
This guy works for the Empire confirmed.
😂
Can you speed it up ?
Yes you can speed it up as much as you like. I didnt want it to close on little kids and them get hurt. So I went with Medium pace! :)
Me trying to figure out how to put it in my school bus conversion
Lol do it
Problem is it’s noisy. Need to make an electronic one that is quiet and suitable for an actual home door replacement.
Yes This one is not for you. Of course you could add the silencers to the solenoid, which I removed because I was looking for the psssh sound. But electronic items are available, and yes they are silent. Thanks for watching.
Checkout another door related build:
th-cam.com/video/pfj9ClEOYzs/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=WhiteysWickedWorkshop
Meh.
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Dave's not here man
LMAO!!
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Thanks!