got all my parts and put it all together today.... Didn't quite work... Fried my timer, I'll have to start over again, it was probably my crappy solidering job... Hopefully it'll work this time. I'll up a video response when I'm done to show everybody that they too can build one... With a bit of money... The individual parts are cheap but when you need to buy like 5 of each instead of singles I'd can cost about 30$... 100% worth it though.
Ok rebuilt mine today! It was working for a short time.... The schematics said 330 OHM resistor while the parts list said 56.... I used one 56 and one LED. Fried my led lol.... but it worked... Need to go get myself a 330 and a new LED... cant wait lol
Because we have different types of Leds, you need to find the correct value for R2. You can use a 470ohm potentiometer, using only 2 terminals(variable resistor). Turn all Pots to the max value, now turn on the device. Turn P1-P2 while you see approx. continous light from Leds. Now turn the 470ohm Pot very slowly, while you feel small temperature changes on your Led terminals.You find the max.current value for the Leds.Measure pot value, use equiv resistor with a higher value.
one more Question.... how did you make it so the pump would not pump all the water out of the bottom reservoir before it could be filled up... seems to coincidental. I'd figure it'd either fill up or run dry...
Initially the pump switched off. You must switch on manually, when the bottom reservoir is full. If you want to switch the pump automatically on and off, you will need a timer circuit, like the UVleds circuit, with other values for R and C. You need to know the elapsed time for the bottom reservoir became full.
Wow, very neat effect - this is awesome! I could watch it forever lol!!
Btw, what's the name of the song you used? I like it!
coolboarder44 2 years ago
Thanks!
His Boy Elroy - Revolve
cyberelectronics 2 years ago
oh, haha, nevermind the song name is at the end of the video!! :S
coolboarder44 2 years ago
I really like this kind of effect, 5 stars
DavDav1987 2 years ago
i dont get it......whats with the rock and how does it all work?
sitka24 2 years ago
Rock: Used only for a fountain design.
Stroboscopic effect!
cyberelectronics 2 years ago
Where do you buy this? I would so buy one.
Backwardsman97 3 years ago
Homemade time fountain. For description see my profile.
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
got all my parts and put it all together today.... Didn't quite work... Fried my timer, I'll have to start over again, it was probably my crappy solidering job... Hopefully it'll work this time. I'll up a video response when I'm done to show everybody that they too can build one... With a bit of money... The individual parts are cheap but when you need to buy like 5 of each instead of singles I'd can cost about 30$... 100% worth it though.
Tishkolegpu 3 years ago
Ok rebuilt mine today! It was working for a short time.... The schematics said 330 OHM resistor while the parts list said 56.... I used one 56 and one LED. Fried my led lol.... but it worked... Need to go get myself a 330 and a new LED... cant wait lol
Tishkolegpu 3 years ago
Congratulations!
Because we have different types of Leds, you need to find the correct value for R2. You can use a 470ohm potentiometer, using only 2 terminals(variable resistor). Turn all Pots to the max value, now turn on the device. Turn P1-P2 while you see approx. continous light from Leds. Now turn the 470ohm Pot very slowly, while you feel small temperature changes on your Led terminals.You find the max.current value for the Leds.Measure pot value, use equiv resistor with a higher value.
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
@cyberelectronics took me a year to actually get this running (I'm Tishko) One more question... How the hell are you getting such a good drip going?
TheBestestJohn 2 years ago
I used the small plastic tube, from the medical infusion set.
cyberelectronics 2 years ago
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luka1226 1 year ago
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luka1226 1 year ago
the tube from the medical infusion set, where can you get on of these? do you have a link from the one you used?
luka1226 1 year ago
You can buy this inf. set from any pharmacy.
cyberelectronics 1 year ago
anyone want one of these i can make you one, get in contact.
luka1226 3 years ago
one more Question.... how did you make it so the pump would not pump all the water out of the bottom reservoir before it could be filled up... seems to coincidental. I'd figure it'd either fill up or run dry...
Tishkolegpu 3 years ago
Initially the pump switched off. You must switch on manually, when the bottom reservoir is full. If you want to switch the pump automatically on and off, you will need a timer circuit, like the UVleds circuit, with other values for R and C. You need to know the elapsed time for the bottom reservoir became full.
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
Ok cool... I'm considering putting a small float switch in there. Thanks for your time friend.
Tishkolegpu 3 years ago
why dont you just have a top tank with an overflow, then just leave the pump on continuously.
luka1226 3 years ago
that could be A LOT easier. Thanks for all the advice.
Tishkolegpu 3 years ago
In this fountain I have an overflow tube, but i used only 1 time, because the pump is too noisy.
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
ok got your how to PDF.... so you don't need a pump regulator, Just the P1?
Tishkolegpu 3 years ago
Exactly.
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
the fountain actually do that stop time effect?
elmeister4evayoknow 3 years ago
You can slow down, stop and reverse the "time" (optical illusion)
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
Hmm >_>...
elmeister4evayoknow 3 years ago
did u use a 555 or a pic?
hopeitshappy 3 years ago
I use a 555 timer circuit.
cyberelectronics 3 years ago
nice work, cool design...
Pajafilm 3 years ago