Light and Sound Bluetooth Controller for 1/72 Bandai PG Millennium Falcon - Version 2
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This controller is designed to enhance the Bandai Perfect Grade 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon with advanced light and sound features. Unlike the stock setup, this controller offers superior functionality, seamless Bluetooth control, and direct compatibility with the newly released cockpit LED board, eliminating the need for a separate controller board. It can control the engine, cockpit lights, landing lights, warning lights, internal devices, and more. The engine light effects are synchronized with immersive sound effects, including engine sounds, blaster effects, and iconic movie phrases. Once configured with the onboard DIP switches and potentiometers, the controller can be operated remotely via a Bluetooth-enabled device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Building on the success of the previous version of the controller, this new upgraded version offers significant improvements and additional features for enhanced creativity and control.
New in Version 2:
- Single-Board Design: Optimized for compactness and improved connectivity.
- New 64 LED engine strip
- Direct Cockpit LED board connection: Connect the Bandai PG Falcon cockpit LED board without a separate controller.
- Increased Audio Memory: Expanded to 16MB for greater customization.
- Additional LED Ports: Supports more RGB and discrete LEDs for versatile effects.
- Volume Control: Easily adjust sound levels to your preference.
- Improved Voltage Regulator: Efficient operation with minimal heat.
- USB-C Connectivity: Simple upload of custom audio files.
- Demo Mode: Operates independently without Bluetooth.
- DIP Switch for LED Strip Selection: Adjusts settings for different LED configurations.
- Status LEDs: Real-time system feedback for voltage, Bluetooth status, and audio activity.
The new Version 2 Controller:
Features of the Controller:
- Bluetooth Control: Operate lights and sounds remotely.
- Supports up to 64 super-bright LEDs in the engine strip for vibrant effects.
- Compatible with optional cockpit board, landing lights*, and warning lights.*
- Direct connection for the cockpit LED board.
- Adjustable light effects and audio settings via onboard potentiometers.
- Upload custom audio files via USB-C.
- Accepts a range of input voltages thanks to the improved onboard voltage regulator
*Available separately
The set includes:
- Version 2 Controller with 3d printed housing and laser etched text and graphics
- High-quality audio speaker
- 34 or 64-LED Engine Light Strip with adhesive backing
- LED strip holder
- Fiber Optic LED Coupler(s)
- 8V 3A Power Supply
- Optional Cockpit Board
- Connecting Cables
* The speaker and the power supply may not look exactly as shown.
The controller is designed to fit in place for the stock battery box.
The controller can be connected to a computer via a USB-C cable to upload custom audio files.
The 64-LED strip, built on a flexible PCB, is custom-designed to perfectly fit the Bandai PG Millennium Falcon engine strip holder, maximizing LED density for enhanced lighting effects.
The new 64 LED engine strip:
The cockpit backlight board is designed to enhance the Bandai Perfect Grade Millennium Falcon with realistic lighting effects. Installed behind the cockpit, this backlight board operates in a very narrow space, requiring a separate controller that manages 22 RGB
LEDs. More information about the cockpit LED board can be found here.
The backlight LED board kit that comes with the controller includes:
- The circuit board with 22 nano RGB LEDs
- Black light-blocking isolator
- Photo-etched flat part
- Decal sheet
- A cable for the connection to the controller
The LED fiber optic couplers are used for various light effects on the gun ports, landing gear, and interior devices such as communication panels. Each coupler has 4 LEDs, the color of which can be adjusted by turning the potentiometers of the controller.
The couplers come pre-assembled (The fiber optic strands are provided separately):
The device can be controlled remotely by the software Adafruit Bluefruit LE Connect freely available on Apple App Store and Google Play. The installation is simple and straightforward.
Separately available add-ons:
A set of 16 LED lights with light holders. It is available as a kit or a fully assembled set. The kit version comes with the following components:
- 16 Bright white 9000K LEDs 5mm diam.
- 16 200 Ohm resistors
- Red and black heat-shrink tube
- Two-conductor wire
- Power connector
A view of the fully assembled version (LED holders are available separately):
A set of 8 RED LED lights with 2mm diam at the tip. It is available as a kit or a fully assembled set. The kit version comes with the following components:
- 8 RED LED lights with 2mm diam at the tip
- 8 200 Ohm resistors
- Red and black heat-shrink tube
- Two-conductor wire
- Power connector
A view of the fully assembled version:
Keep your wiring tidy with this set of 10 miniature plastic cable holders with self-adhesive backing. The base measures 10mm X 10mm.
