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ccjazz 12-31-2014 10:45 AM

BTW...ordered my deflector today. Unfortunately, the car is in outside storage so the install will have to wait a few months.

Look forward to see what others order.

amitmishra4 12-31-2014 11:34 AM

Thanks and Happy New Year Fred and everyone else on this wonderful forum!!!

Ordered mine in cold white with the Red LED's as a backup(very nice touch). I think the problem most people will have is deciding on that color, most already know what they want etched.

Can't wait to receive it and show it off!!

BruceH 12-31-2014 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccjazz (Post 430202)
Actually, I guess I enjoy the season, music etc. at first. But nonstop commercials that start before halloween is over get on my nerves. :D

You need a DVR - skip right through them!

Slate 01 12-31-2014 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 430212)
You need a DVR - skip right through them!

Excellent point

amitmishra4 12-31-2014 01:38 PM

Read some sad news - https://www.yahoo.com/news/least-35-dead-42-injured-shanghai-years-stampede-212956687.html

Be safe everyone!

Nine8Six 01-04-2015 02:49 PM

Order Update
 
Monday morning here, apologies for not sending individual updates - tough it would be okay if I just update here ;)

Took those two shots yesterday eve right after I've finished putting your kit electronics together. LED strips and PWM controllers tested and now secured with your packing slip.

Also managed to get a half sheet of pmma sliced on the large laser table in 225*500mm panel sizes. Those are now ready to be cut to spec and etched with your designs into the smaller 4060 tabletop CO2 laser. I plan on getting this done during the evenings of this week. Off to my post office during the weekend... well that's the plan anyway (if no earthquake in between lol)

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1420415089.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1420415103.jpg

ps. tell your friends there is only 4 (four) kits left for grab :/ HUGE thanks for the support btw!

Nine8Six 01-04-2015 02:59 PM

Oh, almost forgot... those CNC blades are being anodized this coming Wed. Normally starts the acid tanks twice a week (Wed and Sat). All good fun at this end, thanks for your patience guys

eicheldp 01-04-2015 03:16 PM

Hi Fred,

Happy New Year to you & your family.

Just a quick question on the design - I saw you have the "986" and you have the "S". Can you combine them into a "986 S"

Thanks
Don

Nine8Six 01-04-2015 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by eicheldp (Post 430654)
Hi Fred,

Happy New Year to you & your family.

Just a quick question on the design - I saw you have the "986" and you have the "S". Can you combine them into a "986 S"

Thanks
Don

Sure there are ways to get this done for you Don ;)

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/986s1420417520.jpg

Best wishes to you and to yours as well, thanks!!!

BruceH 01-04-2015 06:02 PM

Looking good Fred! Thank you for the updates and hard work! Can't wait to see these in the wild!

amitmishra4 01-04-2015 06:05 PM

Getting excited!!! Can't wait!! Thanks Fred for being so dedicated, you were working the weekend to ensure we receive our units soon. It is much appreciated!

particlewave 01-04-2015 06:25 PM

The anticipation is killing me! :D

amagalla 01-04-2015 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 426308)

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/021416994626.jpg

^ Equally happy to have received the led. Shipped out of Taiwan last week (samples, all colors). Man.... those PINK.... speechless

Any idea what LEDs these are? I'm still working on the dual LED idea on my side.

Tony

Nine8Six 01-05-2015 04:33 AM

Tony

The LED strip I am using is 5mm (width) * 190mm (length). Any brands will do if they come in those size.

Below is a visual of where they sit (highlighted in blue). That is 4mm wide and I have to mill a 1mm deep pocket inside both blades to acheive that perfect fit. Bear in mind, the OEM deflector window is 4mm thick. I admit you have a great idea but it's not going to be easy - if you are to stick to OEM size anyway (i.e. reuse your porsche bracket).

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/22221420464667.jpg

EDIT: Tony, just an idea.... make your own custom PCB with some 3025 dual-color leds. Doesn't have to be a "flexible" strip of LED specifically. That would work mate. Talk to Charles for schematics if you aren't too electronic minded... he does that when he sleeps this guy ;)

Nine8Six 01-05-2015 05:52 AM

Also in the news: PATTERN REG
 
EDit: irrelevant. those subscribed should have received the info by now anyway. Nothing much of interest lol

amagalla 01-05-2015 06:32 AM

Awesome! Congratulations.

Tony

amagalla 01-05-2015 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 430716)
Tony

The LED strip I am using is 5mm (width) * 190mm (length). Any brands will do if they come in those size.

Below is a visual of where they sit (highlighted in blue). That is 4mm wide and I have to mill a 1mm deep pocket inside both blades to acheive that perfect fit. Bear in mind, the OEM deflector window is 4mm thick. I admit you have a great idea but it's not going to be easy - if you are to stick to OEM size anyway (i.e. reuse your porsche bracket).

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/22221420464667.jpg

EDIT: Tony, just an idea.... make your own custom PCB with some 3025 dual-color leds. Doesn't have to be a "flexible" strip of LED specifically. That would work mate. Talk to Charles for schematics if you aren't too electronic minded... he does that when he sleeps this guy ;)

I'm looking for a dual color 3025 ribbon strip and plan on replacing the second color with 3025 red LEDs, I think this will be the cheapest way to go.

Tony

Nine8Six 01-05-2015 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amagalla (Post 430726)
I'm looking for a dual color 3025 ribbon strip and plan on replacing the second color with 3025 red LEDs, I think this will be the cheapest way to go.

Tony

Only when you get those in hands, let me know and we'll check clearances together. Happy to modify the set-up of the glass cut to accommodate those for you - if needed. Let's have a look first

Nine8Six 01-05-2015 06:49 AM

Also had difficulties finding pre-fabricated UV strips in those miniature sizes. I NEED to find this thing soon...

And once I do I'll offer retrofit options $8 shipped - into an letter size envelope by snail mail ;)

got them in a 8mm format only here... it's insane. Need them to fit "Porsche" lollll

amagalla 01-05-2015 09:59 PM

Well, I found the LED I need to do the dual color:
Red/White LED

Now I need a 5mm wide pcb that will support them. Where do I get that? Any help?

Tony


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