[WIP] RG Unicorn LED mod WIP3
So I was done working on my RG Unicorn but I didn't like displaying it as is. I wanted to be able to present it neatly when I display it. So I decided to work on a display base for this.
My previous wiring design had the connectors at the crotch area of the kit. this is good for displaying the kit with an action base. But for standing poses, the wires are obvious and sometimes a sore to the overall presentation of the kit. Also having the power bank lying beside the kit doesn't look too presentable.
1st thing that I worked on was the power supply for the kit. I had an extra power bank lying around so I just tore it apart to make it as small as possible. 20000mah is a bit of an overkill for this kind of project. :P
I tried tested running the kit for at least 2 days straight and it didn't even drain 1/4 the power bank's capacity.
On to the kit itself.
Next thing I worked on was replacing the power connectors from the crotch area to one of the feet. I just cut off the connectors from the crotch area and hid the wires in the waist area. I then disassembled on of the feet and soldered a new pair of wires to one of the LEDs in the foot.
For the base, I used a wall clock that looks good with the kit and fit the power bank I used.
I replaced the front glass with 1mm plaplate since I can't drill on glass without risking breaking it. I just cut a hole where the feet would be placed and passed the wire through. Then I just taped the power bank in side the base so I can still remove it easily whenever I need to.
Now it looks much more presentable. And since it has no wires showing, turning it on looks more awesome. :D
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