5ft Lighted Stargate controlled by arduino

(Just a heads up its a very long print 900+ hours)

Not a beginner project. Need an understanding of wiring/soldering. Need a understanding of programming arduino boards to load my program.
Stargate Activation video link https://youtu.be/aMC3CDZYe2s
Stargate Glyphs Spinning video link https://youtu.be/WGO_9QlkYmY

The Stargate is designed to snap together using dovetail connections and superglue to make the assembly permanent. Sanding on some pieces may be needed to make them fit better. I have tweaked the design since i printed it to give more room for wire management, use less plastic, and to make pieces fit together better.

I wired the wormhole LED's in 6 different zones (see "Wormhole Wiring Zones" image) to give it an event horizon puddle effect on the wall.

For wiring use the "Wiring Diagram" image.

Setting up the audio files: Unzip and add the 4 audio files onto the micro SD card.

Things you'll need:

a 3D printer with a print bed around 300x300mm
7 1kg Spools of Grey PLA (might only need 6 spools I had a few failed prints & design changes)
1 1kg Spool of Translucent Red PLA
1 1kg Spool of Clear PLA (optional if you want to hide the wormhole LED's)
27 8x22x7mm Skateboard Bearings (optional if you want the glyph ring to spin - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPNN62M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 Arduino Mega2560 Pro Mini V1.1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Small-Meduino-Mega2560-R3-Pro-Mini-ATMEGA16U2-Arduino-Mega2560-Compatible/162593120251?hash=item25db4e1ffb:g:-9cAAOSwyQtVnMbp)
2 2" Diameter Round Internal Magent Speaker (optional if you want sounds - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008999QCM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 16.4ft Roll Blue LED Light Strip (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKDUROG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 16.4ft Roll White LED Light Strip (not sure on the brand i had some leftover from another project)
3 Bottles of Jacquard Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint 2.25 Ounces-Pewter (if you want the gate to have a brushed aluminum look - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W17T6M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 DFPlayer Mini MP3 Player Module (optional if you want sounds - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JWFTHW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 Micro SD Card (optional if you want sounds - https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSD-High-Capacity-microSDHC/dp/B00488G6P8/ref=sr_1_26?s=pc&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1529881189&sr=1-26&keywords=Micro+SD&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011)
1 1k Ohm Resistors (optional if you want sounds)
15 Logic Level N-Channel Power Mosfet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W9F1QGF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Various colors 22 AWG Gauge Solid Hook-Up Wire (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010T5Y6PU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
heat shrink kit (optional for clean looking wire connections - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXRLPTZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 DC/DC Converter 12V Step Down to 9V (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A71E52G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
1 12V 2A Power Supply (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Q3U72M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Lots of Super Glue (I think that I bought 5 packs of - https://www.walmart.com/ip/3G-Liquid-Superglue-4-Pack/37415084 - cheaper in the store)
Sandpaper (Assorted Grits)
Your preferred filler for touch ups (I used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JM8PY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Parts to Print:

9 Bottom Center
9 Bottom Left
9 Bottom Right
9 Center Crystal
9 Left Crystal
9 Right Crystal
9 Left Crystal Cover
9 Right Crystal Cover
9 Outer Center
9 Outer Left
9 Outer Right
9 Outer Chevron Left
9 Outer Chevron Right
1 of each glyph (39 in total)
27 Inner
27 Wormhole LED Cover (Optional)
2 Speaker Mount (Optional)

I have attached the standard 7 chevron activation .ino program for the arduino. I will be adding other variations soon.

If anybody makes one please share pictures! I'd love to see your version of my design.

Updates:

June 28, 2018 - I added a cover for the back of the center crystal so that no white light could get out and shine on the wall. Just superglue to the back of the crystal after all wiring and light tests are finished.

December 09, 2018 - I added more ".ino" files so you can now have options on how many Chevrons are used. (you know you want to dial Pegasus and Destiny too)

Category: Props

5ft Lighted Stargate

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Costumes & Accessories / Props

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