My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in)

jackie treehorn · 04-20-2012, 10:49 AM

So I've lived in this house for six years and have always wanted to build something for the alcove in the wall. I had my xbox stand there for a while, but I finally decided to build something for it that has been on the back of my mind for a long time. I used 864 leds to light it up, and from almost any room in the house you can tell its on, and from down the street too.

Anyway, on to pics.
Drawing the layout

Making some dust

Cutting complete

Formica on

Plexi inserts

Closeup

Installed

And the overkill night shot

I think it even shines on the neighbors house a bit, I remember thinking that i wanted it to be able to glow during the day so the white would look bright, which it does well

now for the geeky part, the inspiration:
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The death star

coderguy · 04-20-2012, 10:57 AM

That is nicely done. Good choice on the inspiration as well.

Jay 78 · 04-20-2012, 11:04 AM

That is amazing work!

mantrout · 04-20-2012, 01:36 PM

This!

Awesome work man, maybe it needs a 50% power setting for nite time

Jay 78 · 04-20-2012, 02:06 PM

"That thing's operational!"

teamcampreder · 05-08-2012, 08:50 AM

ITS A TRAP!

This is awesome, new inspiration for my mancave!

04-20-2012, 10:49 AM	#1
jackie treehorn Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wa state Posts: 152	My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in) So I've lived in this house for six years and have always wanted to build something for the alcove in the wall. I had my xbox stand there for a while, but I finally decided to build something for it that has been on the back of my mind for a long time. I used 864 leds to light it up, and from almost any room in the house you can tell its on, and from down the street too. Anyway, on to pics. Drawing the layout Making some dust Cutting complete Formica on Plexi inserts Closeup Installed And the overkill night shot I think it even shines on the neighbors house a bit, I remember thinking that i wanted it to be able to glow during the day so the white would look bright, which it does well now for the geeky part, the inspiration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The death star

04-20-2012, 10:57 AM	#2
coderguy Work Hard, Play Harder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 243	My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in) That is nicely done. Good choice on the inspiration as well.

04-20-2012, 11:04 AM	#3
Jay 78 Learning Things Every Day Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 555	My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in) That is amazing work! __________________ Under Construction

04-20-2012, 01:36 PM	#4
mantrout Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5	My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in) This! Awesome work man, maybe it needs a 50% power setting for nite time

04-20-2012, 02:06 PM	#5
Jay 78 Learning Things Every Day Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 555	My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in) "That thing's operational!" __________________ Under Construction

My somewhat geeky wall art (star wars fans, come on in)