RG Unicorn Gundam #8 - Bazooka

Build process of RG 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Note #8

火箭炮製作，又加少許新意思。繼續努力。
Making of Bazooka, add some more new ideas. Keep Going.



主要加入元素

• - 6 x LEDs 組成炮身長度顯示
• - 4 x LEDs 組成炮開炮效果
• - 2 x LEDs 為瞄準器光效
• - 1 x LED 為炮首光效
• - 微開關為開炮觸發
• - 3 組連接往高達主體電源及控制

Main elements in here :

• - 6 x LEDs for the expendable bazooka length indicator.
• - 4 x LEDs for fire effect
• - 2 x LEDs for Aim indicator
• - 1 x LED for front indicator
• - Microswitch for fire trigger
• - Connectors to Unicorn Gundam power source and control

Build Process (Refer to Build Process Photo above)
1,5. Bazooka Fire Effect
- Build 4 x 2020 package WS2812B addressable fullcolor RGB LED
- Solder wires in square shape with size similar to muzzle
- Fire effect by circular light

2,3,8,10,11. Length indicator slider connector

- It is a moveable part, built by string and strengthen by metal wire
- Length detected by the position of slider connector at the group of resistors
- Length connector resistance detected by Attiny85 analogy input
- 10 is the detail view of 6 x addressable fullcolor RGB LEDs
- The LED are connected by daisy chain
- Some light effect when the sider move from RED to GREEN

4,6. Connector
- A 3 ways connector to Unicorn Gundam Backpack for power source and fire trigger control
- Backpack connector detail
7. Bazooka Handle connector
- Built by flex cable as it is a movable part
- Connect to palm for power source and trigger control

9. Front indicator
- Built by 0402 LED

Video Demo#1

Video Demo#2