Make a 3D printed USB powered LED energy crystal.
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- I'm going to avoid doing too many 3D printed projects because not everyone has access to a 3D printer. The openscad script is down below. I used natural/transparent PLA.
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Copy and paste the script below into openscad to make a crystal.
//Big Clive 21/Jan/2020 LED quartz
difference(){
union(){
difference(){
union(){
//six sub crystals
rotate([45, 0, 0])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 0])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 60])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 60])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 120])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 120])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 180])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 180])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 240])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 240])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 300])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 300])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
//main central crystal
translate([0, 0, 0])
cylinder(h =100, d1 = 50,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
//main crystal tip
translate([0, 0, 100])
cylinder(h =10,d1=20,d2=0,$fn=6);
}
//remove central crystal core
translate([0, 0, -1])
cylinder(h =101.1, d1 = 48,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
//remove centre crystal tip
translate([0, 0, 100])
cylinder(h =9,d1=18,d2=0,$fn=6);
//six sub crystal core removal
rotate([45, 0, 0])
translate([0,0,0])
cylinder(h =80.1, d1 = 28,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 0])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =9, d1 = 18,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 60])
translate([0,0,0])
cylinder(h =80.1, d1 = 28,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 60])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =9, d1 = 18,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 120])
translate([0,0,0])
cylinder(h =80.1, d1 = 28,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 120])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =9, d1 = 18,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 180])
translate([0,0,0])
cylinder(h =80.1, d1 = 28,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 180])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =9, d1 = 18,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 240])
translate([0,0,0])
cylinder(h =80.1, d1 = 28,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 240])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =9, d1 = 18,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 300])
translate([0,0,0])
cylinder(h =80.1, d1 = 28,d2 = 18,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, 300])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =9, d1 = 18,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
}
//Second solid additions
//Add base cone
translate([0,0,3])
cylinder(h =45, d1 = 100,d2 = 7,$fn=6);
//led plinths
rotate([45, 0, 0])
translate([0,0,30])
cylinder(h =5.5, d1 = 20,d2 = 8,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 60])
translate([0,0,30])
cylinder(h =5.5, d1 = 20,d2 = 8,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 120])
translate([0,0,30])
cylinder(h =5.5, d1 = 20,d2 = 8,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 180])
translate([0,0,30])
cylinder(h =5.5, d1 = 20,d2 = 8,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 240])
translate([0,0,30])
cylinder(h =5.5, d1 = 20,d2 = 8,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 300])
translate([0,0,30])
cylinder(h =5.5, d1 = 20,d2 = 8,$fn=20);
//cable entry
translate([0,-35,10])
rotate([45, 0, 0])
sphere (d=10,$fn=20);
}
//Second removals
//Inner base area
translate([0,0,2])
cylinder(h =45, d1 = 100,d2 = 6,$fn=6);
//base removal cube
translate([-50,-50,-47])
cube ([100,100,50]);
//LED hole removal
rotate([45, 0, 0])
translate([0,0,26])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 60])
translate([0,0,26])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 120])
translate([0,0,26])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 180])
translate([0,0,26])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 240])
translate([0,0,26])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
rotate([45, 0, 300])
translate([0,0,26])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
//main pillar LED hole
translate([0,0,40])
cylinder(h =10,d1=5,d2=5,$fn=20);
//cable entry
translate([0,-35,10])
rotate([45,0,0])
cylinder(h =20, d1 = 4,d2 = 4,$fn=20);
}
Looks like an old Star Trek prop.
“Cap’n, the dilithium crystals are lookin’ a wee bit peculiar today.”
“My god Scotty you’re right; I hope this doesn’t mean we’ll have to go through yet another stupid time travel episode again!”
"Aye captain, they can't take much more of this!"
"Cap'n, the dilithium crystals a-"
"Didn't you just say that sc.....oh great...."
Lol classic
It looks like the s cad is all there ending with 3 lines of code for the usb cable hole !!!
A wee bit peculiar ?????????????
I think they're just looking a bit off-colour......
BOOM BOOM !!
Loving the expansion into 3d printing. It will be enlightening to see what other designs you create.
For hollow things (though not for this particular shape) it is worth checking out "vase mode" (or "spiralize outside contour" as Cura calls it). Allows the printer to create a hollow shape automatically from a solid using one continuous bead of plastic. Very good for lighting effects as it keeps it quite clear.
In this case I did make it hollow by design, but added the LED mounts too.
@@bigclivedotcom It wouldn't work for this though as the shape can't form "islands" on the way up. It's really cool for shapes where it works though. They build quickly and are only one wall thick.
@@chaos.corner This object is extremely complex, so can you explain why the code in the description is extremely short?
@@chaos.corner This object is extremely complex, so can you explain why the code in the description is extremely short?
@@bigclivedotcom Please tell me the make and model of your 3D printer. I want to buy one so that I can make a crystal exactly like yours.
Lovely, they really do look very much like crystals, as a whole it feels sort of like Doctor Who alien tech, like it should project a hologram or something like that, love it!
I know all about bridging LEDs by folding legs against each other. I built one of those 8x8x8 LED cubes between Christmas and New Year!
It's a strangely relaxing project
@@pineal23 My hurting back would like to disagree. But I did buy another kit still :-)
I remember the first thing I 3D printed and being struck by how the PLA smelled like caramelized sugar. Smells pretty nice!
From the research I've read on the emissions of nanoparticles from 3D printers, PLA doesn't appear to send out any toxic substances.
I've got some slow fade RGB LEDs and some clear PLA and PETG filament.... I may have to give this project a go! :D
Now seeing the final result. It looks fantastic! And with being USB it'd be the perfect little desk ornament for people working office jobs and stuff. haha.
I may design a little base it can sit in, and print in black, just to elevate it a few cm. Maybe put a few little weights in the bottom and some little rubber or felt feet. :D
Printing with PLA makes me want waffles with maple syrup. :D
Yeah, PLA is really tame stuff, compared to a lot of other filaments and resins. Doesn't off-gas much, doesn't smell bad, it'll decompose a lot faster than other plastics... YMMV, of course, since filaments are almost always a blend of several plastics and pigments and are just labelled for the one they're mostly comprised of.
I did something like this a few years back. I took an octopus and a spiral vase model, subtracted the vase from the octopus to make a hole in it, and the vase hold) held a lipo and the leds. I used translucent petg and it turned out rather well th-cam.com/video/5VbkYZFv00I/w-d-xo.html
@@MattSieker It's super cute! :D
Damn it Clive, just when I was thinking we could go on a date to Subway.
"...only the tip of the LED fits in..."
but hopefully not just for a minute!
Just to see how it feels.
"That's why your phone doesn't have much charge after about a year"
My 7 year old Nexus 4 cries if I turn 3G data on.
So far I have only purchased mobile phones that have easily replaceable batteries. Bit hard to find these days, but IMHO worth of it.
@MrAbletospeak i've had my old J3 6V for, gee, almost 5 years, and it's still like i bought one.
just wait for 5g, google promises old fones will cook an egg in under a minute all for 60$ a month. that's a sore dick deal!
cant beat it
The day I can't remove my battery is the last day I fiddle with cell phones. It is getting harder to find but only from the Apple dick licking cloners like Samsung et. al. I used to praise Samsung but with the battery option gone and the removal of ear jacks and worst of all the classic real buttons at the bottom being removed I haven't went back to them and never will again. Just buy a Chinese brand as they still allow you to at least remove the battery and still have analog ear phone jacks PLUS are a shit ton cheaper.
I had a hand me down Nexus 5 and changed the battery when it looked really swell. It was a very simple job and the only trick was to push the cover back down in the middle until it clicked (not much pressure required) so the vibrate feature would function. If your phone is still working it may just require a replacement battery which are available on eBay for stuff all. Unfortunately my Nexus 5 had a power button (?) issue and it kept shutting down so it had to be replaced. Was very sorry to not be able to keep using it.
If you put different colour LED’s in each “Crystal” it would look a bit like willy wonka’s everlasting gobstopper.
There isn't really anything toxic about PLA. It does smell rather pleasant. If I had to describe it it'd be something between the smell of fresh popcorn and yoghurt. That sweet, yoghurty smell is actually what the monomer, lactic acid, smells like. Our espresso machine at home uses lactic acid as a descaling agent and it smells quite similar to the PLA my 3D printer uses. It's a nice polymer because it does hydrolyse when it's exposed to water for a long time, so it is biodegradable. For the same reason it's also used for resorbable implants, although often as a mixture with another plastic called PGA in order to hasten this process.
In Toronto, Canada the public library has had 3D printers since at least 2015 [when I started printing]. The 2 hour allowable print time slots made designing things challenging. They have better machines than I would use/buy for home with staff to help.
My usual recycled gag: I'm poor, can you print me a 3D printer?
You can. Meet the Reprap.
www.reprap.org/wiki/RepRap
I like the simplicity of the design, no code or intricate electronics required and quick to build.
omfg thank you so much clive. ive been looking for crystals for my fishtank and I always forget i have a 3d printer. its just one of those tools that you forget you have when you need it
A few days ago you had those printed shapes on the bench - while discussing another item.
1 st thing i thought of when i saw the shapes was stuff LEDS in them, bet they would have a great look. And they did.
I thought exactly the same!
One of the few cases where layer lines actually add to the appearance of a print. Very nice.
Fantastic project Clive. LEDs ordered, I have everything else. I have 3D Printers and usually use Fusion 360 for design, but happy with SCAD too. Thanks for all you do.
How did yours work out?
@@randynovick7972 The print worked out perfectly. The failure was me, I ordered clear LEDs instead of frosted originally, so I'm still waiting for the frosted ones to arrive.
@@spikekent Great! I ended up using clears just because I had them laying around. They look great, though they don't have the diffuse appearance of the frosteds, naturally.
I'm going to print this with glow in the dark pla, and install UV LEDs.
Nice, some Tiberium crystals ;)
@@QuiteJollyRoger Just don't get Tiberium poisoning~
Can you get glow-in-uv red or orange transparent pla? Cuz then if you put in UV LEDs the ‘crystals’ would glow red with a blue core, and complementary colours always look nice.
@@Lumibear. I've only ever seen green glow in the dark pla
@@Lumibear. Also, my preliminary tests indicate that none of the blue colour makes it through. Doesn't even really get hot spots.
Beautiful!
Hmmmm. when I did not have a 3d printer now I would need to buy one ;-)
And yes, PLA is made of corn for a start but comes in lots of vareities with extra supplements for stability and colors. I don't have a clear one at the moment... (but do have it in PETG so might copy this soon!)
Even though I don't do any of your projects, it's always good to see you do them. :)
I only recently came across clive's videos, he needs to stop, I have years to catch up and every single video is giving me too many ideas o_0 haha
Obviously keep them coming. I am learning a lot! Practical info about every day stuff along with silly projects, the perfect channel.
In 1978 I did my own office software in Basic. I have done Dbase3+ and Quattro Pro. this was before there was a lot of proprietary software. Now, of course, one must try to chose from among hundreds of systems...
Openscad script is nice because it creates physical 3D objects you can rotate and explore. (Then print in 3D.)
PLA can be made from corn. But it doesn't really have types because once its distilled its pretty much 100% lactic acid and nearly any plant has that in it. Most the science that actually surrounds PLA is how to make form into long chains so it can be used as a thermoplastic.
ive been wanting to make something just like this for quite some time, although much larger, modeled after ungoro crystals from warcraft
Appreciate the opening remark on folks who don't have (can't get) 3D printer ;-)
I once had some color changing leds that had a flash sequence color change after the fading sequence color change.
Three of them in a diffuser would produce the most vibrant blood reds, emerald greens, and deep purples I have ever seen .
Those can be found on eBay if you replace the word "slow" with "fast" in the search link in the description.
I love your views on relationships. I totally feel the same way
i'm in the middle of 3d printing a big adapter to hook a 120mm computer fan up to a "charcoal" cabin air filter common in toyotas (because it is 4 bucks vs 10 for a "charcoal" filter alone) and it only took several hours to design it in fusion360 to be printable without supports. all because i'm tired of the fumes from soldering going right in my face. 3d printing is just great for the hobbyists who have the time for it
I don't usually go for novelty lighting, but this is nice Clive.
I don't have a 3D printer, but I do make models out of Styrene sheet, which can be obtained in a clear variety.
I feel an experiment coming on...
you started putting out 3d printing content on pretty much the same day I bought one, just by chance. Keep it up just for me, who cares about the rest of the viewers
Thanks for mentioning openSCAD btw, its a life saver
I think Meshmixer is good and free.
@@TechGorilla1987 Although blender takes some time to learn the interface and shortcuts it is very powerful and fast. There is a ton of information out there on learning how to use it also. I started making 3d models on blender and I haven't had the need to use any other software. Plus it is linux, mac, and windows native so I can use it on all 3 of my computers.
@@Alobster1 I also use blender, and meshmixer but for different tasks. OpenSCAD is nice for things that require specific measurements, I can tell it I need a rectangle of a specific size with a hole at a specific place, just by writing out the specifications (in code) instead of modelling it. Blender is much better for sculpting more complex objects or animating
Meshmixer is nice for modifying existing meshes, openscad is terrible at that
@@droodguy I do agree there are probably better programs to do specific things then blender. But blender is the jack of all trades and if you take the time to learn it everything becomes very easy to do. I have always wanted to try openscad, I might give it a shot
Ordered my LEDs today.
I plan on making a solar-powered light-up house number marker (like the solar powered fairy lights you made in a recent video).
So glad to see you experimenting with 3D printing, it's something which I've been highly interested in for a few years, and have recently discovered the real value is being able to design and create your own stuff (whether that be decorative, or solving a problem with function prints). I can't recommend Fusion360 enough, it's free for hobby and small business use, so I definitely suggest trying it at least.
Great for a PC Gaming setup. Looks amazing
Hey big Clive, longtime fan here via AvE, anyway, my 15 year old u/v oven lamp died this morning and I’ve never seen anything like it, 3A560 stamped on it and definitely pre-led tech. If you’re interested in getting those meaty mitts on it I’m willing to send it your way, just need to know where the yellow brick road starts. Regardless, thanks for the many hours of entertainment
Beautiful! I love it!
I wonder you could add a sort of prismatic texture on the inside like on fluorescent batten diffusers?
Could you make a fully addressable version so you can make a diy light show?
7:05 I wonder if any of the Isle of Man shellfish also goes to Portugal, in which case there's a decent chance it will actually end up in Poland via the Biedronka store chain. I shall investigate the next time I do groceries (which should have been yesterday but I'm more lazy than hungry right now).
That's pretty sweet! I have been planning, off and on, a similar project involving two different light diffusers for "troffer" lighting. I wanted to use the the milky-white plastic sheet and the small grid-type together with a slow-change RGB LED in each little square to create a 2' x 2' decorative light. It's something I'll probably never get around to, but still...
I don't hate on 3D printing. I'm not the type to be jealous over someone else's talents - instead, I'd rather be impressed by the creativity and innovation of the human brain. I find it impressive, primarily because I do not have the talent required for design. I thought about getting a 3D printer but realized I was pretty much locking myself in to what others have designed, and I couldn't justify the expense in the hopes that someone else has designed exactly what I need in exactly the dimensions I require. Additionally, there's the inherent issues with filament storage (space and humidity) which would be a challenge for me.
if it smells kinda sweet it could be sugarcane based pla
11:36 “There is no shortage of resistors.” How wise, Sir Clive.
Or remainers !
Glad to hear you had a Sinclair QL they were rather good actually
One thing to note @bigclivedotcom about optimizing for 3d print speed is that corners suck all the momentum out of the print, and I'm not being figurative here. For every sharp corner on a print head's path it has to come to a complete stop before accelerating in the new direction. Instead see how much of your part's edges you can fillet. There's a point of diminishing returns of course, but how close to 0 kinetic energy the print head has to get to for each direction change rises exponentially as you approach 0 radius on the turn in your travel path so even rounding your corners just a small bit can have notable impacts on your print time.
This has inspired me to make something like Superman's fortress of solitude when I get the time
When my mum went on holiday to Skegness to my sisters caravan she bought me back a spiky plastic crystal thing, it cost £1 and takes 2xAA batteries. It has a RGB slow LED in it. Needless to say I got her to bring me back another 11 of them so I could put them in my 'disco floor' project in front of my fireplace running off a Multivolt adaptor set at 3V LOL. Your project here reminds me of them except the center is a ball with spiky arms sticking out of it and only the space for one LED shoved up its jacksie. On the love note, I am not ashamed to say I am in the same boat as you. I have gotten used to probably always going to be single so I hope (and I am sure you don't) feel left out, at least you know theres another out there not employed 'to breed' :) I love the company of watching your videos, they feel very personal, please dont find that creepy lol Im just not great at conversation ha ha :D
The fire marshall ain't gonna like that.
What about printing a panel of honeycomb with the same kind of points on each of the cells? It'd be easy enough to string power rails across it. I don't know, I think it'd be quite smashing. What do you reckon?
I don't have a 3D printer...as of yet. But i have always wanted to build a lighted wizards staff like gandalfs as a prop for Halloween.
"YOU SHALL NOT PASS YOU SCAD!"
Romantic love is a battlefield for some.
PLA is the safest filament type for fumes and if swallowed (excluding sharp edges).
I have rendered the design you provided (just for fun). Man, it is cool! Thank you so much!
Finally made this. It’s beautiful!
8:17 well subway says you have a second: Peel and Port Erin
Both at the other end of the island. They were going to open one here and then changed their mind.
For what it's worth, usage of for loops would cut down on a good amount of the linecount in case you do similar projects and run up against a text limit. i.e.
for (r=[1:6]){
rotate([45, 0, r*60])
cylinder(h =80, d1 = 30,d2 = 20,$fn=6);
rotate([45, 0, r*60])
translate([0,0,80])
cylinder(h =10, d1 = 20,d2 = 0,$fn=6);
}
The $fn=6 is a really sneaky trick, too, I like it! If he combined for loops with functions to make the crystals he'd shorten the source even more. It's working properly, that's great - And he'll learn more over time :)
The end bit needed some psychedelic music.
Good idea, quartz crystals can be quite expensive now, I've made a lantern using real quartz crystals years ago with clear slow fade led, from the crystals I've been saving over time, it turned out great, wanted to make another, but the price of good crystals are so high now. Not sure if will help you? but I found putting at 3 or more slow fade led per crystal give a really nice color gradient, I'm curious to know if that works on 3D printed crystals. Also you can use a diode to drop voltage instead of current limiting resistors.
FormLabs ad complete, now I can watch Clive
Oh my gosh, now you're talkin my language! I'm definitely a big fan of the McDonald's apple turnovers!
What brand of 3D printer do you have?
Is each part of the crystal individually printed and then assembled? If not you had to use supports in the print.
no, you don't need supports for this design... if you have your printer setup right. It can do a lot of 'overhangs' like these.
Cetus 2. I deliberately designed the crystals to have soft transitions to aid printing.
@@bigclivedotcom I would love to see you in a special bigclive3d channel here on youtube!
Please make a video with some meditation music Clive that would be amazing!
gorgeous :=)
And how about filling the crystals with clear epoxy? i feel it would shine brighter along the printing marks, with epoxy as a light guide ? worth a shot
Karens:
"I gotta get one of those"
thats so hipnotic if you made a base to house the battery you could have a garden full of them i may have to make one :)
Plastic is usually fine as long as you don't burn it with enough heat or flame to make it off gas
aw yiss the magic words "it's time for a project"
Don’t stop with the 3D printing videos. They are nice :-)
Finally! Energy crystals... that actually have energy.
Struck a nerve when talking about romance. Same boat here and in a similar industry. That's life, I suppose
I don't think it's a bad thing. It seems to make life much simpler.
Go and check out Coach Corey Wayne's videos. He's got some good content that might change that for you. I used to think Life Coach's are a joke but listening to him has changed my mind about that.
So y’all never smash?
bigclivedotcom I don’t know, it does make for a very lonely life as an adult though. I’ve not been with anyone in more than 25 years, not since I was 23. But then there is also a tremendous amount of abuse in my adolescent years, the collapse of my physical and mental health, including disability, due to that abuse at 18 (which includes Complex PTSD), and the abusive romantic relationships in my early 20s that also contribute heavily as I’ve not been able to trust anyone nor make real friends with anyone in decades as a result. Then again, there is a reason why demisexuals/demiromantics fall under the asexual/aromantic umbrella.
I feel like in a couple decades, people are going to heavily associate this look with the let 10's and early 20's. The slow fading LED colors thing is so common these days and it's just gonna vanish as a fad before too long.
Please keep doing 3D printed projects.
You made a grand soul gem, nice
Very nice! Go ahead and do the 3d printed as it may inspire us to leap into the 3dprint world :) I did a wire frame Christmas tree with similar led's and
used an 18650 cell holder with tp4056p charger with protector made into the base box platform. I can see this crystal having such the same :) Keep up the good video's , love to learn..
That is really cool. Are the individual crystals glued to the center base or printed all in one piece.
Love it.
All printed as one crystal.
Did you try clearing up the crystal surface with acetone fumes in a glass ? (dont remember what material you used right now).
QBasic was the one included with DOS towards the end, Quick Basic was the more professional version that allowed you to generate stand alone .exe files that could be purchased separately.
Did not know about these leds. Thanks!
Really like that! Just a damn shame I buggered my 3D printer yesterday. When the parts arrive from China, I'll be making quite a few of these!! Cheers!
What broke?
@@bigclivedotcom the mounting screws for the hot end. Steel into aluminium is never a good idea. Too easy to strip threads...
Half the fun of 3D printing is the tinkering that keeps it going
Haven’t tried transparent yet. The layer lines look like brush strokes of a living painting
I am someone who also programs in basic, primarily as through both school and college we used picAXE microcontrollers which use basic as their primary programming language.
As for powerful Basic languages a big shout out has to go to BBC Basic, the king of Basic programming languages. You could add assembly code to the basic program if necessary and on teh Archimedes machines you could use ARM assembly language too. Plus the original ARM based machines were immensely powerful for the time, rated at 4 MIPS!, yes an Amiga could beat it in the graphics department but an Archimedes could still get close despite the lack of hardware acceleration.
This lack of hardware graphics acceleration did supposedly make it easier to develop programs for.
I will say the Sinclair QL is a bit of a weird computer to have, given that there was little support for it when it was finally released and got dumped when Amstrad brought the business.
I bought a QL ages back (1985 I think). Those "strange tape drives" were not so reliable, and to be honest once affordable IBM PC clones arrived the Sinclair was relegated to the loft. Really nice keyboard though, which for me was the major selling point (after the "dead flesh" Speccy keys!! :-) )
i wish i could solder like you. my soldering skills are that of someone defusing a bomb and they dont know what they are doing! shakes everywhere! lots of swearing sometimes lol
Hey, if that’s your style then there is nothing wrong if it is your hobby, just have a good time swearing, shaking, and yelling at it! Could make for entertaining TH-cam videos!
The printer texture looks great
It's actually a very realistic crystal-like texture.
Which PICS can be programmed in Basic? I'm trying to learn assembler, but would far rather use Basic if I could! This project turned out amazing, I'm keen now to get some clear PLA - thanks for showing us!
There are a few systems for using PICs with higher level languages. Like PICaxe.
The print quality looks very good! What printer do you use?
Cetus 2.
Clive, openscad is nice and all, but could you just upload the stl to thingiverse,prusaprinters or myminifactory?
I put the last bit on 2x speed. Then Clive started talking... (hilarity ensued)
29:30 BC ASMR coming right up
thats pretty damn cool ............I actually have a natural quartz crystal about 7 inches long and 2.5 inches thick , it's been cut flat at the bottom so it stands up straight , I'm tempted to drill a hole in the bottom and stick a RGB diode in that , pretty sure I have a diamond hole drill around the right size in me box of tricks.........
It may be easier to make a base and shine the light into it. Less chance of it breaking while drilling.
@@bigclivedotcom yeah good point , it'd be a shame to bugger the crystal up
Good Dr Who prop!
hmmmm... At first I thought it might be just a tad to rainbow-unicorn for me but actually, that's quite nice. lol Thanks Clive!
You could make one with green LEDs as Kryptonite or white ones for actual illumination.
You could totally sell this as a "healing" crystal
This looks a lot like a cluster of kyber crystals (re starwars) as shown in KOTOR 1 and KOTOR 2 (knights of the old republic :pc game: )
I like your modified alligator clip
Fusion360 is a great tool for producing 3D models too, and there is a free community version.
It natively links in with Eagle (if you use it) for PCB production, and you can import 3D models of your circuits from Eagle into Fusion and build cases for them using the (populated) PCB as a direct reference.
So you could do surface mounted versions of this sort of thing easily too :)
When AutoCAD bought Eagle, they quickly screwed over the customers by switching to subscription only licensing. Fusion 360 suffers the same concept. This is fatal for any designs you want the ability to access many years later and/or keep as trade secrets. Lots of us switched brands instead of signing up for that sleazy deal.
Another good cad software to use is fusion 360.. bit of a learning curve to start but once you get it, it is very powerful
I used the provided ebay link - is "slow flashing" the kind of LEDs?I would have named it fading - I'm kinda expecting a blinking led by "slow flashing"
Yes. It's a weird translation thing. But ultimately you never really know what you're going to get.
@@bigclivedotcom Given the time, I arguably gonna get the coronavirus if I order it right now :)
Maybe a stupid question, but are there leds that gradually change between just warm and cold white, like the RGB ones, but different 'shades' of white instead?
Not that I know of.
Clive you brought the spectrum lovers out of hiding :) i was one of them :)
ardiuno fastLED library is really good, ws2812b leds
Hey Clive, did you notice how almost musical your printer was while printing this?
I did. It was quite catchy.
@@bigclivedotcom do you find watching it print oddly soothing, as well?
Hey Big Clive. I assume the LEDs in this project need at least a 12-volt DC power supply? Is that correct? Thank you.
5V for these colour changing ones. But with a resistor to limit current.