Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters

tekparasite · 09-30-2011, 08:28 PM **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyval

on the arduino nano, what pins did you replace with angled headers?

I got rid of ALL of the straight pins only replaced the ones shown below plus ANALOG 0,1,and 2. If you see a line going in or out of the arduino, then I placed an angle male header connector.

andyval · 10-04-2011, 03:43 PM

Thanks man, I don't completely understand all this electronics stuff. Your work on this helmet is amazing! I've read over this thread atleast ten times before starting this project, but could you tell me again what you used those analog pins for? Was it for the light panels on the side?

Also, what is this connected in the bottom left of the picture, is it an inline voltage regulator?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/...59a2438314.jpg

tekparasite · 10-04-2011, 04:10 PM **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyval

could you tell me again what you used those analog pins for?

First let me say that I didn't need all 3 analog pins (I just needed 1). I just happen to solder those 3 for ease of soldering.

The reason why I needed an anlog pin available is becuase I'm using a potentiometer to select specific sequences, so this is the analog pin that reads that potentiometer value.

Now, if you are using the code that I posted here and that's what you have uploaded into your arduino, then you don't need ANY analog pins as that code is set to run through all 14 patterns sequentially. So it's a 'hands free operation'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyval

Also, what is this connected in the bottom left of the picture, is it an inline voltage regulator?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/...59a2438314.jpg

No. It's not a voltage regulator. It's just a home made power distribution strip made out of prototype board and double hangle headers with all of the row of pins connected to each other.
I used this for my Guy helmet as well. In that project I had 9 items that needed power. So, instead of making a lot of 'Y' harnesses, I just made this little power strip.

tekparasite · 10-04-2011, 06:49 PM **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPinski

When you gonna roll with the jacket man? haha

Today.

I still have to work on my posture though.
Gloves are in the works!

User · 10-07-2011, 06:49 AM

is this suit from God Save The Queen Fashion?

andyval · 10-10-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekparasite

It's just a home made power distribution strip made out of prototype board and double hangle headers with all of the row of pins connected to each other.
I used this for my Guy helmet as well. In that project I had 9 items that needed power. So, instead of making a lot of 'Y' harnesses, I just made this little power strip.

Sorry, I really don't know that much about circuitry. Do you have any pictures of the front and back of the power distribution strip or some kind of schematics?

andyval · 11-02-2011, 04:56 PM

The new sure electronics 3208 3mm red matrix have the HT1632C chip.

I don't know if anyone is still trying to follow these directions, but I didn't realize it until it arrived on my doorstep.

After a few hours of playing around with a couple other libraries, I was able to edit the code for the HT1632C, but it should also work with the HT1632 also.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15496619/FINISHED.zip

tekparasite · 11-02-2011, 05:16 PM **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyval

The new sure electronics 3208 3mm red matrix have the HT1632C chip.

I don't know if anyone is still trying to follow these directions, but I didn't realize it until it arrived on my doorstep.

After a few hours of playing around with a couple other libraries, I was able to edit the code for the HT1632C, but it should also work with the HT1632 also.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15496619/FINISHED.zip

Thanks!! Believe it or not. I recently received a new unit with the HT1632C chip and didn't work with my old code. I didn't bother to look into it, but I'll try your code tonight and if it works, you have saved me!!

andyval · 11-02-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekparasite

Thanks!! Believe it or not. I recently received a new unit with the HT1632C chip and didn't work with my old code. I didn't bother to look into it, but I'll try your code tonight and if it works, you have saved me!!

if you have problems with the code only showing on the top line of the matrix, i unplugged it and plugged it back in and it fixed the problem. I added a couple other text animations that I was going to use, but when I was trying to cut the panels off the chip like you described, I ended up cutting off a few resistors

.

What are the chances of it still working? Should I just order another? Have you come up with a better way then hacking it off with the blade?

tekparasite · 11-02-2011, 08:22 PM **Thread Starter**

Well, apparently I don't know the difference between a 5mm and 3mm LED.

It seems like the board I originally had was a 5mm board making it longer than the new 3mm LED board I received. Along with that, there has been an upgrade on the chip.

To summarize:

Seems like SureElectronics has upgraded their chip from HT1632 to HT1632C. If you get a new board, use Andyval's code. If you have the old chip board, then use my code.
There is a 5mm and 3mm board available with the 3mm (top) being the shorter one of the two shown below

The 3mm board is a better fit for the helmet (space saver), but it has some resistors between the LED panel and the actual board increasing the risk of damaging the components as you saw the connectors to detach the panels. A better approach for detaching the panels is to desolder the panels using a desoldering pump or braid. Painful? Yes, but a sure way to avoid damaging components.
The old 5mm board has all of the components on the opposite side making it safe to use a saw to cut the panels. However, the board is longer.

mandoman · 11-23-2011, 01:29 AM

Just curious, on a scale of 1 to 10, how insanely hard would this type of electronics work be for someone who only knows how to solder an LED to a switch and battery?

I'll be embarking on my own Daft Punk helmet project (both of them), and the electronics are scaring me to death. I'll at least be making static/non-lit helmets, but what's a DP helmet without electronics?

I'll try to refrain from asking you a bunch of stupid questions whenever I get to the electronics point (I'll be studying this thread extensively).

aradia · 12-09-2011, 06:34 AM

It looks fantastic mate! and this thread is awesome im just starting to make this from pep, it will be the first project like this I have ever done so huge thanks for the info here

Leon Kowalski · 12-09-2011, 10:25 AM

Thank you for taking the time to document this most excellent build. [/BillAndTedVoice]

I'm a newb here w/nothing published yet, but still feel compelled to pass on my gratitude and thank you for this really outstanding work and sharing.

shween · 12-11-2011, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekparasite

I'll take a brake from the matrix build as I wait for a few components. Now, it's time to work on the side LED boards. Since I'm not really savvy with doing PCBs yet, I'll tackle this with Prototype board

(I will later post a schematic showing the connections as they can get tricky)

Since Volpin is using PCBs which is the "whole Enchilada", I decided to do a "Double Decker" instead

.... can you tell I'm hungry?

Anyway, just stay with me...

This is a little trick I used while building the electronics for my Guy Manuel helmet. Basically, I used 2 layers of perf board. The bottom layer will be used to place components that you don't want people to see OR when components are really close to each other.

So, the first bottom layer consists of resistors only. These will later be hidden by the top layer.

After finishing the bottom layer, I then glued these little walls of the same material thickness.

Like so..

Then it was time to put the top layer while hiding those resistors underneath.

Another advantage of this method is that it brings the uncovered LEDs to the front and leaves the LEDs that will later be covered with colors gels behind. Giving them more room to diffuse the light.

Notice how clean it looks without resistors

All components in place.

Now for the fun part

Start running traces to connect these components.

Wow!!! What a MESS..

I wonder if this will even work...

Using ribbon cable, I made the wire harnesses from the Led chaser to the transistor board to the LED boards.

This little guy is the brain power

Here are the basic components of the side boards. I still need to do another board mirror of the one shown here.

I connected everything and tested the pins with a battery before introducing the chaser and transistor board.

Then it was time!!!! After some preliminary tests.... this is how I felt (link)

Here's a video of the lights in action...

YouTube - ‪Daft Punk - Thomas Bangalter - Helmet Side Boards‬&rlm;

one step closer...

I was just wondering where the schematic you said that you would post is. I would like to know the resistors that you used as well as the wiring setup.

Second. Where can i find the sequencer that you used.

How did you program it (if you did)

8 Channel PWM LED chaser

I found this and was wondering if I could build it and then you had the code for your chaser you could upload? (and show us how to download it to the chip :-P)

What exactly does each part do. (From the battery to the chaser, to the transistor board, to the actual units)

What does each part of your batter pack do. I noticed 2 switches and a small odd looking black cube on it. Is it possible to use removable batteries and how?

Where did you get those flat LED's from?

Sorry for all the questions, it seems that the electronics seem a little bit more involved for this part.

There are probably many more to come :-/

colonelmasako · 01-22-2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekparasite

Well, apparently I don't know the difference between a 5mm and 3mm LED.

It seems like the board I originally had was a 5mm board making it longer than the new 3mm LED board I received. Along with that, there has been an upgrade on the chip.

To summarize:

Seems like SureElectronics has upgraded their chip from HT1632 to HT1632C. If you get a new board, use Andyval's code. If you have the old chip board, then use my code.
There is a 5mm and 3mm board available with the 3mm (top) being the shorter one of the two shown below

The 3mm board is a better fit for the helmet (space saver), but it has some resistors between the LED panel and the actual board increasing the risk of damaging the components as you saw the connectors to detach the panels. A better approach for detaching the panels is to desolder the panels using a desoldering pump or braid. Painful? Yes, but a sure way to avoid damaging components.
The old 5mm board has all of the components on the opposite side making it safe to use a saw to cut the panels. However, the board is longer.

So I went ahead and ordered the 3mm board, but you mention your code wouldn't be best for it? Why not? And could you please post a link to the code you think is better?

Primo50 · 01-24-2012, 03:02 PM

Sweet Job on the help man, looks amazing.

Muzza · 01-25-2012, 06:42 AM

Oh man, all this great posting, and it is all going to be SO WASTED.

justjoe · 02-05-2012, 10:43 PM

All I have to say is that this is some AMAZING work..
I wish I could do wiring as nice..
Bravo!

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10-04-2011, 03:43 PM	#152
andyval Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters Thanks man, I don't completely understand all this electronics stuff. Your work on this helmet is amazing! I've read over this thread atleast ten times before starting this project, but could you tell me again what you used those analog pins for? Was it for the light panels on the side? Also, what is this connected in the bottom left of the picture, is it an inline voltage regulator? http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/...59a2438314.jpg Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

10-07-2011, 06:49 AM	#155
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11-02-2011, 04:56 PM	#157
andyval Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters The new sure electronics 3208 3mm red matrix have the HT1632C chip. I don't know if anyone is still trying to follow these directions, but I didn't realize it until it arrived on my doorstep. After a few hours of playing around with a couple other libraries, I was able to edit the code for the HT1632C, but it should also work with the HT1632 also. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15496619/FINISHED.zip Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

11-02-2011, 08:22 PM Thread Starter	#160
tekparasite Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 84	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters Well, apparently I don't know the difference between a 5mm and 3mm LED. It seems like the board I originally had was a 5mm board making it longer than the new 3mm LED board I received. Along with that, there has been an upgrade on the chip. To summarize: Seems like SureElectronics has upgraded their chip from HT1632 to HT1632C. If you get a new board, use Andyval's code. If you have the old chip board, then use my code. There is a 5mm and 3mm board available with the 3mm (top) being the shorter one of the two shown below The 3mm board is a better fit for the helmet (space saver), but it has some resistors between the LED panel and the actual board increasing the risk of damaging the components as you saw the connectors to detach the panels. A better approach for detaching the panels is to desolder the panels using a desoldering pump or braid. Painful? Yes, but a sure way to avoid damaging components. The old 5mm board has all of the components on the opposite side making it safe to use a saw to cut the panels. However, the board is longer. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post Last edited by tekparasite; 11-02-2011 at 08:39 PM.

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11-23-2011, 01:29 AM	#161
mandoman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 30	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters Just curious, on a scale of 1 to 10, how insanely hard would this type of electronics work be for someone who only knows how to solder an LED to a switch and battery? I'll be embarking on my own Daft Punk helmet project (both of them), and the electronics are scaring me to death. I'll at least be making static/non-lit helmets, but what's a DP helmet without electronics? I'll try to refrain from asking you a bunch of stupid questions whenever I get to the electronics point (I'll be studying this thread extensively). Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-09-2011, 06:34 AM	#162
aradia • Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: essex Posts: 34	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters It looks fantastic mate! and this thread is awesome im just starting to make this from pep, it will be the first project like this I have ever done so huge thanks for the info here Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-09-2011, 10:25 AM	#163
Leon Kowalski Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 40	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters Thank you for taking the time to document this most excellent build. [/BillAndTedVoice] I'm a newb here w/nothing published yet, but still feel compelled to pass on my gratitude and thank you for this really outstanding work and sharing. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-24-2012, 03:02 PM	#166
Primo50 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 26	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters Sweet Job on the help man, looks amazing. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-25-2012, 06:42 AM	#167
Muzza • Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: At a safer forum than this Posts: 156	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters Oh man, all this great posting, and it is all going to be SO WASTED. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

02-05-2012, 10:43 PM	#168
justjoe Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Re: Daft Punk Thomas Helmet -- Skipped a few chapters All I have to say is that this is some AMAZING work.. I wish I could do wiring as nice.. Bravo! Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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