Light and Sound Bluetooth Controller for DeAgostini Millennium Falcon - Version 2
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Also, check out the original video for the first version of the controller.
This controller is designed to replace the stock controller provided with the DeAgostini Millennium Falcon and enhance the model with additional features. The controller can also work with any other Studio Scale Millennium Falcon or comparable in size (1/43 scale). It allows you to light up and remotely control the engine, landing lights, warning lights, headlights, cockpit, gun ports, internal devices, and other required areas. The engine light effects are accompanied by the sound effects of a working engine, as well as phrases and blaster sound effects from the movie. Once the desired light settings have been set using the potentiometers, the controller can be operated remotely with a Bluetooth-enabled device such as a cell phone or tablet.
Building on the success of the original controller, the new enhanced version 2 controller offers significant improvements and additional features. These enhancements ensure a more streamlined and versatile experience, allowing for even greater creativity and control.
New in version 2:
- Single Board Design: Streamlined for more space and connectivity options.
- Increased Audio Memory: 16MB versus 2MB in the previous version, allowing for more customization
- Additional LED Ports: Extra connectors for discrete and RGB LEDs controllable via the app
- Volume Control: Easily adjust sound levels to your preference
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AMOLED Status Screen: Interactive display showing real-time status and controls
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Improved Voltage Regulator: Efficient design dissipates minimal heat
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USB-C Connectivity: Simplified process for uploading custom audio files
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More Controls: 15 controls (with shift) compared to 8 in the previous version
- Demo Mode: Added demo mode with no Bluetooth connection is required
- LED Strip Selector: Added switch to select between 58 and 92 LED strip
- Improved Ramp Control: The boarding ramp is now controlled with 2 separate keys
The new version 2 of the controller:
Features of the controller:
- Remotely operate light and sound effects of the individual components using Bluetooth
- Up to 3 fiber optic couplers with color-adjustable RGB LEDs
- Up to 92 super-bright LEDs in the engine strip for unprecedented brightness*
- 56 LEDs in the cockpit circuit board for realistic light effects*
- 16 LEDs for the landing lights circuit*
- 8 Red LEDs for the warning lights circuit*
- Compatible with DeAgostini boarding ramp
- Compatible with DeAgostini power and battery box connectors
- Compatible with DeAgostini headlights and landing lights
- Ability to customize audio effects by uploading your own audio files
- Protection from a higher voltage and reversed polarity
* Available separately
The set comes with the following:
- Version 2 of the controller
- Low-frequency audio speaker
- 24, 58, or 92 LED Engine light strip with adhesive backing
- up to 3 LED fiber optic couplers
- 8V 3A Universal (110-240v) power supply
* The speaker and the power supply may not look exactly as shown.
The controller's circuit board is designed to match the mounting holes for the stock board. The controller uses the existing power connections for the DeAgostini Millennium Falcon. Although the stock battery box or power supply can be used, it is recommended to use the supplied power adapter.
The controller can be connected to a computer via a USB-C cable to upload custom audio files.
The engine light strip consists of up to 92 super-bright RGB LEDs, offering the highest density of LEDs available. The strip can be applied to the existing placeholders for the stock strips, and the ridge between the placeholders may need to be sanded down.
The color and the light effect of the engines can be adjusted by rotating the first two potentiometers located at the center of the controller. The other three potentiometers set the color of the light coming out of the LED fiber optic couplers and the speed of the light effects of the cockpit LED board.
The new 92 LED engine strip:
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:
The cockpit LED board is an upgrade for the Cockpit Replacement Set. It is installed in the modified back insert for the cockpit cone that comes with it. The board carries 56 nano RGB LEDs that measure just 2mm by 2mm in size and are individually operated by the controller. Please note, this board will not fit into the stock cockpit.
The set comes with the following parts:
- The circuit board with 56 nano RGB LEDs
- Light-blocking isolator
- Modified clear insert
- A cable for the connection to the controller
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 LED holders
- 16 100Ohm resistors
- Red and black heat-shrink tube
- Two-conductor wire
- Power connector
A view of the fully assembled version:
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 100Ohm 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.
The ability to add and remove additional wires at a later time allows for easy cable management.
