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#195598 - 31/12/2003 15:52 UV buttons
Mach
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Registered: 15/07/2002
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Ahhh, glow!

The top 3 pics are blue buttons at different Illumination levels and the bottom pic is green.



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#195599 - 31/12/2003 15:57 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
Mach
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I filled clear plastic farnell buttons with phosphorescent sculpey clay. I also attempted to do these same with the holes in the knob but no go.

Here's what it looks like with the lights on.



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#195600 - 31/12/2003 16:33 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
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Wait a minute........ are your LED's UV or are you projecting the UV from inside the car?
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#195601 - 31/12/2003 17:05 Re: UV buttons [Re: Skunk]
maczrool
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Nice work Alvin! Yes, those are UV LEDs. We scrounged some up for him.

Stu
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#195602 - 31/12/2003 17:38 Re: UV buttons [Re: Skunk]
Mach
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Yes, thanks to Stu for the button kit and the UV LEDs. They look great!

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#195603 - 31/12/2003 23:45 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
canuckInOR
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That is, without doubt, the best glowy button mod I've seen yet! All of a sudden, I want one.

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#195604 - 02/01/2004 10:02 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
Skunk
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Sweet!!

Some translucent uv responsive colored buttons from Redux would be awesome with that set up!
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#195605 - 02/01/2004 19:26 Re: UV buttons [Re: Skunk]
Mach
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Please tell me more. Do you have a link for Redux?

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#195606 - 03/01/2004 11:57 Re: UV buttons [Re: Skunk]
Mach
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Or did you mean the buttons that maczrool is making shown in this thread?

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#195607 - 03/01/2004 17:19 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
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Oooh, nice nice nice.. I haven't been following up with the whole other Button thread because I came in late and don't have the heart to read 150+ responces to only get that they aren't made yet.
I have a handful of UV ELDs that will work; I may contact Eutronix and see if they can instqall them, and then wait for a set of clear buttons to be made..

Me.
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#195608 - 03/01/2004 22:24 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
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Sorry..........I did mean the ones that maczrool was making.
I don't see why they can't make them, there has to be some UV responsive color they can use right? Transparent would probably give a Neon look and the translucent ones would most likely give that "glow" effect your after.
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#195609 - 14/02/2004 10:01 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
Mach
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Ahh better...



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#195610 - 14/02/2004 10:03 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
Mach
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These are made with violet end glow fiber shaped and glued to the short farnell button caps.


I also ran fiber through the knob holes


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Edited by Mach (14/02/2004 10:06)

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#195611 - 14/02/2004 11:04 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
pgrzelak
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Very nice work!!!
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#195612 - 14/02/2004 11:10 Re: UV buttons [Re: pgrzelak]
Mach
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Thanks Paul!

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#195613 - 14/02/2004 11:51 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
maczrool
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Wow Alvin, that's very nice work! So did you turn those end pieces to size and polish them or what? Whatever you did it looks great.

After we get standard colors established (this Monday I hope), we'll get to work on UV varieties.

Stu
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#195614 - 14/02/2004 12:26 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
BartDG
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Very nice! But your pics make me wonder : is that an aluminum handle I see there ? (I'm sorry if this has been asked before ; I haven't been able to check the boards very thoroughly lately)
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#195615 - 14/02/2004 12:36 Re: UV buttons [Re: BartDG]
mtempsch
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Considering the cut-out on the left, it looks like a polished (maybe chromed) original one.

/Michael
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#195616 - 16/02/2004 01:29 Re: UV buttons [Re: mtempsch]
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Dude!! You know you were sporting a huge grin for at least half an hour. So sweet how you used fiber to contain the light. There is no visible leakage at all!!!
Very nice work.
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#195617 - 16/02/2004 05:45 Re: UV buttons [Re: BartDG]
Mach
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Hey Archeon,

I stripped the original paint off the handle and had it chrome plated at a chrome shop. The thread is here.. If you decide to do this make sure that you protect the screw holes in the handle otherwise they'll fill them with chrome plating.

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#195618 - 16/02/2004 05:54 Re: UV buttons [Re: maczrool]
Mach
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Thanks Stu, I bought a rod of end glow fiber, cut it to 3 inch lengths, and then half way sharpened them in a pencil sharpening, smoothed them with 600 grit sandpaper. Then polished it with steel wool and buffing paper. It only took a couple of hours and they really glow. I also picked up a rod of end glow red that I'm anxious to try when I get a chance.

Here's where I bought the stuff.

Thanks for keeping me in mind for UV buttons. I'll need em when I get my other player setup.


Edited by Mach (16/02/2004 06:29)

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#195619 - 16/02/2004 06:05 Re: UV buttons [Re: Skunk]
Mach
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Thanks! I was very happy with the results. I'm still playing around but I'm very close to the effect that I'm looking for.

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#195620 - 16/02/2004 06:39 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
BartDG
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Thanks for the info Mach !
But I don't think I'll use that route, I wouldn't have a clue where to go to to get this done !
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that I've read once that 303 was also working on an aluminum handle. I'll just wait some more then, I'm in no hurry!
This makes me think : has 303 been on the boards lately ? I haven't seen him in a while...
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#195621 - 16/02/2004 09:01 Re: UV buttons [Re: BartDG]
speedy67
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He should be back from a long trip the next few weeks...

cheers, Thomas
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#195622 - 16/02/2004 09:09 Re: UV buttons [Re: speedy67]
BartDG
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Cool ! Thanks for the info !
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#195623 - 23/03/2004 16:58 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
Mach
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Loc: Texas, USA
Something a little different. I took Stu's question about turning the buttons as a suggestions. After a couple of tries, I was able to drill a hole through the center of the violet rod and super glue a red rod through the center. The drilling fractured the violet plastic so it looks a little like an iris with a red pupil. The left photo was taken in ambient light and the right was taken in the dark.



I still like the solid buttons better but these are fun. I've got a piece of green here also that I'll give a try when I get time.


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#195624 - 24/03/2004 21:52 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
maczrool
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That's definitely an interesting effect. Nice work! The chrome fascia really makes for a good back drop for the buttons too.

Stu
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#195625 - 25/03/2004 03:21 Re: UV buttons [Re: maczrool]
Mach
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Thanks Stu. It's too bad that 303 isn't going to make the fascias any longer. Definitely one of the best cosmetic changes going.

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#195626 - 26/03/2004 14:28 Re: UV buttons [Re: Mach]
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That is effin' cool.
I envy you guys that have tools to do that. :>

Me.
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#195627 - 26/03/2004 14:54 Re: UV buttons [Re: foxtrot_xray]
Mach
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Loc: Texas, USA
If you could have seen the tools in question, you'd likely dial back the envy. A dremel tool, a coping saw, and a cordless black & decker drill in my kitchen counter workshop.

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