DIY PIC based laser spirograph

[SargeMX5]

NVM i found it.

 

[nikokapo]

this is amazing!!

could you post the schematics for those pcbs (including laser and regulator if used)
and the components to buy?

(if you want to share it, if not its ok)

thanks (would really like to make one)

EDIT: dont worry, found your instructable

 

[Switch]

I think the finished product looks amazingly well.And the insides are very clean too, you could probably sell a few

 

[AP_Digital_light]

I think the finished product looks amazingly well.And the insides are very clean too, you could probably sell a few

No problem. I can make control board, or whole device. Is somebody interested?

 

[SargeMX5]

Ive sent you a PM as i am quite interested.

 

[BlueFusion]

I can print PCBs for about $5 per board, if I get like 3 orders to save my time. If that's too much let me know, competitive pricing means it's haggle-able

 

[shiftline]

how much would you want for a controller board?

I like how it has the random/auto function!

 

[glona]

how much for a completed unit minus laser

 

[shiftline]

Do you have the schematic for it?
I would like to attempt to build one!
is it powered of batteries or ac>dc plug?

 

[AP_Digital_light]

Device, equipped with 5mW green laser module, is consuming ~600mA.
Normally it's powered by wall wart supply unit 9-12VDC
I use battery only for field demonstrations.;-)

Schematic, BOM, PCB, HEX
see post #3...

 

[MrVandemar]

Very cool looking project. Ordering the parts so I can put one together myself.

 

[ArdvarkOfDoom]

Wow... very nice job! This is a def project coming up at some point

EDIT: Could this also be done with a blu-ray laser? That'd be pretty cool to see a violet/blue laser show too!

 

[AP_Digital_light]

It can be done with any laser.
I have plan to build RGB version.

 

[rog8811]

I missed this when you originaly posted it, very nice indeed...

This and another post on 3 motor spiro's prompted me to dust off my one for some further work

Regards rog8811

 

[caleb]

looks awesome, i think i will build this but i only want to manualy controll 3 motors.
i was going to buy these: 3 of them
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5129
but how can i make a speed controller for all three?
i think they are 12V, would that mean i only need a 12V battery to power them all.
and, i got no idea on amps for the motors, is it important? i guess that controlls speed...

plus... is this 'easy' to build?

thanks for anything help

 

[rog8811]

You would be better off with small DC motors, the sort used in the fans you find in £1 shops. they will run on AA batteries and can go from full speed to stop under full control.

Computer fans can be speed adjusted but not with such a range as other motors, they also only run in one direction (as far as I know). They also need many more batteries to get to full speed.

I use vibrator motors from mobile phones (with the wieght removed) you can pick them up from ebay for a couple of $ each are nice and small which keeps your build nice and neat.

Regards rog8811