new project idea: Light Picture

[Dawie]

Great idea Tux. I have made a few shadow lamps for people it works on the same principle I think. It casts a pattern on the ceiling and other walls once lit. I cannot find the name or pic of the light to use as I forgot the name But the light bulb is coated or something with silver on the top this helps against the heat close to the wood and it is not as bright as a normal light which gives it a suttle touch. If I remember the name I wil let you know.
David

[tux_linux]

Hey!

right, GB, that's a point to consider. Will I need a lense hmm, I'm gonna make some simple pattern and try around. Right after I have finished the other stuff occupying my shop  

@ Dawie
Do you have pics of that?

regards
Torsten

[frankm]

Hi Thorsten, My computor has a problem, it won't send attachments Therefore I haven't found a way to send pics Frankm

[Chachi]

Hey Tux I just found this on YOU TUBE so have a look you may be able to expand the idea behind it.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncCOIl-QJA&feature=relmfu

[Russ C]

That is a pretty cool Alien Projector there Chachi. Nice find. 

[Chachi]

I thought it was kind of cheesy myself but the idea is there Hook up the light in back cut out the wood to whatever shape he neededand follow it from there I may try that idea myself when I get a new saw Just not with the Alien I figure mine and the wifes names in a heart or something.

[Marcellarius]

they didn't use a lens,
I think that the length of the tube already  "align" the light beam in one direction.
what would happen if the tube was shorter, would it make the image more blurry?

[tux_linux]

hey!

Thanks, Chachi, that's for sure a good idea.

Sadly I haven't come with a first try yet, had to struggle a bit with a flu the last days.

@ Marcel
hmm, I think it will increase the ratio of size/distance.

regards
Torsten

[tux_linux]

OK, had some time to try some:

 

It works!

The light needs to be directed. The beam should be as narrow as possible. In this test I used my scroll saw light (LED, narrow beam). The pattern also needs to be small - the smaller the pattern, the nearer it can be placed to the light source.

regards
Torsten

[Mainewoods]

Looks like you're gettin' it figured out Torsten!  Expect to see a working prototype in the near future!