Was wondering if you could show how you did the LED ring in the gn drive And all the wiring in general. Also can you get a pic of the pcb after everything's on it already? Please
0805 LED is less spacious, enamel coated wires are more easy to use. Well done on the Adruino. Better if you use a touch screen and make your own base with the app you use to control the led no need the BT connection. The function will all in the base
There is a lot of space with in the body to run the wires, that was intended for the original LEDs set. So don't worry. If you enjoyed this video please like share and subscribe 😁
@@alangadgets thanks!, additional question are the arm, leg, and head wires just routed through the chest and not connected to the chest led arrays or are they wired together like in the official kit?
glad you like it :) play store is too troublesome, direct install is easier in my opinion. and also you are free to modify the code in any way you like. please subscribe if you haven't already :)
i used a much older version of Android Studio, some dependencies or versions might need to be updated. maybe you could send me the error message to hello@alan.sg for me to take a look.
www.carreracasting.com/charts/wire-gauge I used 30AWG wires in this project. I have viewers who followed my instructions but used network ethernet cables instead and it worked.
@@nub_gamers5457 the arms and legs are actually the easy parts, there are more space to fit in LEDs than the head and easier to position than the torso
absolutely! i actually had it in the Audurino code to use one of the input ports as a push button to replace the phone to cycle through the power-up and power-down mode. Or you can use flip switch to run a different mode.
@@alangadgets thank you so much for the quick reply :) I've been watching this video many times all week while I was waiting for my Pg to arrive, very excited to have a reason to dip my toes back into electronics :) thank you for sharing your project, the end result is easily twice as good as Bandai's set! (Subbed!)
@@jvmusicph I bought it on the first day of launch and the LED set did not come separately at that time, had to decide to go with or without. Not so sure if that's still the case now. Anyway if it's helpful pls do sub 😁
Hi GadgetsAndToys, I tried to make the Apps using Android Studio, however, errors are coming continuously. First, I copied your codes to my own folder (For example, E:\Exia) and opened that project using "Open an existing Android Studio Project", and press "Run", but error occurred starting with "Error:Internal error: (java.lang.ClassNotFoundException) com.google.wireless.android.sdk.stats.IntellijIndexingStats$Index". Could you please help me to solve this? Thanks!
this seems to be an issue with the Android Studio and not my code. try the link below and see if the solutions there could help you. stackoverflow.com/questions/55844077/findbugs-idea-classnotfoundexception-com-google-wireless-android-sdk-stats-int I'll try compiling if I get the chance, this project was done on my old workstation and had not done any compiling on this current new PC..
awesome, wanna ask some knowledge, if i replace the led to normal 2pin led, possible? or must be using rgb led? i wish to apply this onto my mega unicorn.
thanks! I think there are 2pin RGB LED, but you can't set address and need to run a set of wires to each individually, I never used them so not sure about it. if you using fixed color 2pin LED, you won't be able to do changing colors like mine, and you won't need the Arduino to control the LEDs. hope it helps, please subscribe :)
My current setup initial plan was to use fixed colour LED, but to have arduino do the sequence of lighting up from foot to head. Something like the one at Diver City Tokyo. 😂 As the psychho-frame was pinkish red. I worry if use rgb. The color would still look same. 😅 Btw, if I don't want to use the Android app thingy. I can just remove that part and proceed with the switch right?
True, I'm planning on the PG Unicron too. I'll be modeling the red parts with transparent resin so that I could use RGB LEDs. But what you say can be done too, but you can't use my codes, and you need to get a port multiplexer as Arduino do not have that many ports to control many LEDs
This is a great project! creating it atm! but i'm stuck with the app files as i never used android studio before. could u upload the apk file or provide me some hints how to install the folder in the phone?
If I'm reading it correctly, the first number is the number of LEDs per meter, and IP is the water resistant level. I chose the lower IP as I do not need it to be water resistant so to lower cost, and got the 144 LEDs per meter strip
Wow RG? I'll be terrified to even think of it! 🤣🤣 I don't have tiny hands. But if you can find smaller RGB LEDs then should be possible, I'm more worried about how to run wires through the limb..
I build the inner frame first, then the LEDs. After testing the lightings, then build the rest of the pieces which are basically outer plates on the frame
Was wondering if you could show how you did the LED ring in the gn drive And all the wiring in general. Also can you get a pic of the pcb after everything's on it already? Please
0805 LED is less spacious, enamel coated wires are more easy to use. Well done on the Adruino. Better if you use a touch screen and make your own base with the app you use to control the led no need the BT connection. The function will all in the base
Great idea! Maybe I can plan an upgrade on it.. thanks for your input and pls sub 🙏🏻
absolutely awesome man, thanks a lot for this tutorial !!!
glad you like it. please subscribe :)
subbed ;)
This is really good I just wish we could see how you set the wiring up.
There is a lot of space with in the body to run the wires, that was intended for the original LEDs set. So don't worry. If you enjoyed this video please like share and subscribe 😁
can this be easily repurposed to an arduino uno wuthout changing anything except pinout mapping in code?
If I remember correctly you should be able to do that, no diff in sketch
@@alangadgets thanks!, additional question are the arm, leg, and head wires just routed through the chest and not connected to the chest led arrays or are they wired together like in the official kit?
@@XxbeyblademasterxX you can see from 1:55, each set is individually controlled, you get more flexibility this way
@@alangadgets oh so just routed through chest then, thanks!
@@alangadgets last question for real, how many leds is it per section?
This is really good tutorial I ever saw! Thanks. And do you have any plan to upload the android app to the Google Play Store?
glad you like it :) play store is too troublesome, direct install is easier in my opinion. and also you are free to modify the code in any way you like. please subscribe if you haven't already :)
this is awesome! I hope I could make one with my gundam
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed, please subscribe 😁
This looks sick! Wanna make my own!
Thanks dude, hope this is informative enough. Pls sub :)
Hey mate, can you elaborate the process to compile the app in android studio? I tried but always get a error
i used a much older version of Android Studio, some dependencies or versions might need to be updated. maybe you could send me the error message to hello@alan.sg for me to take a look.
Hello, do you know the diameter of the electrical wire you used?
www.carreracasting.com/charts/wire-gauge
I used 30AWG wires in this project. I have viewers who followed my instructions but used network ethernet cables instead and it worked.
@@alangadgets ah okay. And how did you led the gn drive?
@@calico1146 I wrapped the LEDs around the inner frame of the GN drive in a loop
@@alangadgets Thanks for the help! Also, what language is the Android APK code in and could 2x 16 pin sockets be used instead of the 32 pin one?
@@calico1146 i used Android Studio, I think i was using Java or C++. you should be able to use 2x16pin
Sir did you put led on the clear part on both sides of arm and legs
Yes I did 😊
@@alangadgets did it fit?
@@alangadgets I want to try did what you did but I'm concern if it will fit on the clear green on the both side of arms and legs
@@nub_gamers5457 the arms and legs are actually the easy parts, there are more space to fit in LEDs than the head and easier to position than the torso
@@alangadgets ouh ok thank you for answering my questions
Hi Alan, is this possible to pull off without owning an android? I don't mind if I need to put a physical switch on the base to control the led's
absolutely! i actually had it in the Audurino code to use one of the input ports as a push button to replace the phone to cycle through the power-up and power-down mode. Or you can use flip switch to run a different mode.
@@alangadgets thank you so much for the quick reply :) I've been watching this video many times all week while I was waiting for my Pg to arrive, very excited to have a reason to dip my toes back into electronics :) thank you for sharing your project, the end result is easily twice as good as Bandai's set! (Subbed!)
Thanks so much! Comments like yours kept me going 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi mate! All download links are down, any chanses to reupload them?
That's weird, they are working on my end. maybe you could drop me an email at hello@alan.sg and I'll zip them up for ya
Is this the led Lighting model or non lighting model??
I have non-lighting model, Am I able to install the led unit from bandai?
the only difference between the lighting model and the non-lighting model is the LED set. the Gunpla model is exactly the same.
@@alangadgets ohhh I see.. now I have to buy the separate led set
@@jvmusicph I bought it on the first day of launch and the LED set did not come separately at that time, had to decide to go with or without. Not so sure if that's still the case now. Anyway if it's helpful pls do sub 😁
@@alangadgets I already hit the sub button before commenting on your vid ;)
@@jvmusicph thanks so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
What a beauty.
thank you, sir :)
What push button switch you use
And what's the name of the Handler you use when soldering
components.omron.com/special/switch/basic02-03
Every push of the button is just to send a momentary signal to interrupt the code and toggle the state of the LED mode
www.amazon.sg/dp/B073TVFD61/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_JVYRES335Q1HPGPHHSNQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hi GadgetsAndToys,
I tried to make the Apps using Android Studio, however, errors are coming continuously. First, I copied your codes to my own folder (For example, E:\Exia) and opened that project using "Open an existing Android Studio Project", and press "Run", but error occurred starting with "Error:Internal error: (java.lang.ClassNotFoundException) com.google.wireless.android.sdk.stats.IntellijIndexingStats$Index". Could you please help me to solve this? Thanks!
this seems to be an issue with the Android Studio and not my code. try the link below and see if the solutions there could help you.
stackoverflow.com/questions/55844077/findbugs-idea-classnotfoundexception-com-google-wireless-android-sdk-stats-int
I'll try compiling if I get the chance, this project was done on my old workstation and had not done any compiling on this current new PC..
or this one
github.com/mapbox/store-locator-android/issues/27
awesome, wanna ask some knowledge, if i replace the led to normal 2pin led, possible? or must be using rgb led? i wish to apply this onto my mega unicorn.
thanks! I think there are 2pin RGB LED, but you can't set address and need to run a set of wires to each individually, I never used them so not sure about it. if you using fixed color 2pin LED, you won't be able to do changing colors like mine, and you won't need the Arduino to control the LEDs. hope it helps, please subscribe :)
My current setup initial plan was to use fixed colour LED, but to have arduino do the sequence of lighting up from foot to head. Something like the one at Diver City Tokyo. 😂
As the psychho-frame was pinkish red. I worry if use rgb. The color would still look same. 😅
Btw, if I don't want to use the Android app thingy. I can just remove that part and proceed with the switch right?
True, I'm planning on the PG Unicron too. I'll be modeling the red parts with transparent resin so that I could use RGB LEDs. But what you say can be done too, but you can't use my codes, and you need to get a port multiplexer as Arduino do not have that many ports to control many LEDs
where to add the switch to toggle the effect? in your schematic did not show the switch
@@yiming007 no I didn't because its optional since I used android app, if you looking into my Arduino code there is one port tied to a push button
This is a great project! creating it atm! but i'm stuck with the app files as i never used android studio before. could u upload the apk file or provide me some hints how to install the folder in the phone?
Android APK: alan.sg/EXIAAPK , could you please check the link because it doesnt work :D
Hi, thanks for the feedback, the link server is having issues, please use this link in the mean time www.dropbox.com/s/hya5w4ns9dkwnc0/exia.apk?dl=0
Let me know should you have any issues with the project, I would try to help. Have fun and please subscribe 😁.
@@alangadgets Thank you very much! you helped me a lot already ^_^
is it possible to send me 2 photos each side of the board so i can verify the connectivity with the button etc.
this is so coooll thanks for the tutorial !
You are most welcome 😊
Please sub is you haven't already
Hi, which LeD strip did you use? 30 IP30? Or 60 IP 65?
If I'm reading it correctly, the first number is the number of LEDs per meter, and IP is the water resistant level. I chose the lower IP as I do not need it to be water resistant so to lower cost, and got the 144 LEDs per meter strip
Do you think this is doable with the rg 00 Qant
Wow RG? I'll be terrified to even think of it! 🤣🤣 I don't have tiny hands. But if you can find smaller RGB LEDs then should be possible, I'm more worried about how to run wires through the limb..
@@alangadgets yeah reason why i think im getting an mg instead its too risky for rg i think
Did you build the exia kit first or did you do the leds as you built it?
I build the inner frame first, then the LEDs. After testing the lightings, then build the rest of the pieces which are basically outer plates on the frame
@@alangadgets awesome, thank you. Cant wait to try this
@@dylanhugh27 sure! Don't forget to subscribe :)
Can this be connect to power socket 120v?
I use USB 5V input, use any charger that can output that
@@alangadgets would this work to any grade?
@@misscoxy001 in theory yes, the trick is to find the right size of LEDs and wires that would fit into the smaller scale model
@@alangadgets how did the bluetooth work
@@misscoxy001 there is a Bluetooth module (HC-06) to interface with the Arduino nano, as seen at the schematic diagram at 01:42
is the button shown on your circuit board 100% needed or can I leave it out? if so, is there anything I need to comment out in the arduino code?
The button is optional. You don't have to remove anything from the Arduino code even if you don't have the button
@@alangadgets hmmm well i can't seem to run a test with just one string of LEDs as the app doesn't go through the different modes like it should
@@jasonandapril you need to trigger the sequences, either by the button or using the Android app. It won't run without triggered
@@alangadgets i was using the Android app. I hit the button in the app and change it didn't do anything at all
@@jasonandapril it's hard to advise without seeing the real thing. If the Bluetooth is connected, it could be the current supply may be too low
anyway dude, how did u compile that Android and Arduino source so u can use it on android?
I use Android Studio to compile Android code, and the Arduino IDE for Arduino code
Btw Arduino code goes into an Ardiuno controller not Android device
What did you use to power this?
USB 5V 2A, so any phone charger or power bank with enough current
Can i do it in my mg exia
Probably not in the exact same way cos of the different in size, but still possible if you can get smaller RGB LEDs to fit in MG
@@alangadgets even if i cut it into pieces? is there a smaller rgb leds with changing colors?
@@alangadgets last question sir where did you put the led for the shoulder lighting
@@rammeister2557 for PG Exia, it has slots for all the LED placements for the original LED set, I just fill it in with my own LEDs
@@rammeister2557 you can see if they have smaller LED from AliExpress.com, that's where I looked for my materials
Android only?
Yes, I do not own an iPhone
Yo dude, you from Singapore? 老乡啊you mind making one for rg? I wanna try on my astray
yup from Singapore. RG too small from my fingers and the LEDs used in the PG... haha... pls sub :)
GadgetsAndToys of course I will sub, ey btw can you try to do it for hg or mg
@@CXHo-sy1xz thanks for the sub! I would consider MG but no plans yet. It would be a lot of cutting and drilling as they were not designed for it
I mean the app how to do
@@CXHo-sy1xz you can find the link in the description to download the codes for Android phone and Arduino chip
Damn