I would have liked mine to also disassemble but on this build didn't manage it. I like to keep interesting parts that I find or from things I pull apart for this very purpose. LED Strip and remote. Leave about 20mm extra length on both ends.2. Reply 1 year ago hello, your great rocket lamp inspired me to do a space shuttle lamp. 1 year ago
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Make sure it is a larger piece so the lamp is stable.5. First I decided to remove some excess plastic from the mic stand part. The base should be a solid and thick piece of wood. Next, remove the clear rubber from the solder points so you can add some solder them them3. I have also added some photos of rockets I got some inspiration from which will hopefully help you if you decide to build this project.2. I drilled 3 holes and glued these with some epoxy glue2. If you buy a rocket, then you might have to add some wood inside to be able to do this.LED strips are super cheap - you can pick-up 15 meters including a remote for about $8 on eBay. Take note of how the wires are soldered to it (take a photo if necessary) and de-solder the connectors3. Next I attached the antenna to the top of the rocket with some more epoxy.3. The main sections of my rocket are made from the bottle, plastic section of a mic stand, grease gun, some air gun parts and a few, cheap book lights.2. To attach the main body of the rocket to the bottom section, I added a piece of round wood through the middle of the mic holder. If you can, add a little glue around the rocket base where it is going to touch the top of the tube Do this 3 more times so you have LED's on each side of the dowel5.
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Via Nerdapproved By Ben on Wed Jul 6 2016 . I love the fact that you built the rocket yourself, from parts. 1 year ago This is a MUST BUILD kind of thing. Solder the wires from the LED's to the receiver7. 5 months ago 1. Hopefully it gives you a little inspiration to make your own.1. Plug it in and test to make sure the remote works.I would have liked to have been able to remove the rocket so I could get to the LED's if necessary. 1 year ago Is it possible to make the joints where the light/ smoke meets the rocket “flexible”? YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: DIY Mini iPad Pinball Table. I'm 99% sure I used 40mm OD tubing. DIY / Comments.
Reply The wood inside the rocket made it easy to drill.