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    Alienware lights Hardware mod

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Peter, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. Peter

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    Hi Guys,
    I was wondering from quite long time, if we could add more lightin effects to awesome Alienware system. Finally I did somethin different :D, added more lights to my Alienware at bottom of system. Well it's not complete yet, but still ive thought it would be better to share with community :)
    Damn now it's looks like Alien spaceship haha. I'll update more info. later on. please check & feedback appreciated.


     
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    Pretty cool I would have to wear sunglasses while gaming. :cool:
     
    alienwolf, Jul 29, 2013
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    That's pretty slick! I wish we could have more control over plugins/themes. It would be cool if we could have it flash certain colors with the song tempo. The lights tend to flash a bit quick for my tastes.
     
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    lookin good
     
    Leonwa, Jul 29, 2013
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    Can we get some shots of the underside in natural light? Kind of curious to see how you went about this.
     
    Serephucus, Jul 29, 2013
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    Too bad the lighting on the side of the new lineup doesn't provide some afterglow like this. I think it would be cool, especially for light shows synced to music.
     
    J.Dre, Jul 29, 2013
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    Now you need a ride like this one for taking it to LAN parties. ;)

    <iframe width='480' height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gh2GoZgA3eY?rel=0" frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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  8. Peter

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    Hehe lol its not that bright :D Actually controller have option to control intensity of light but it's just dont work with Sound sensor. I'm looking forward to better controller.

    Thanks dude, agree with you there is not much official support out there for plugins. Actually normal light flash mode slower that compare to video, as i did sync with music that's why it flashing so quick.

    lol actually it's very simple :) I'll post some photos later on.

    i love that car.
     
    Peter, Jul 30, 2013
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  9. Mr. Fox

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    You're going to need a dual PSU mod if you keep that up, LOL.

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  10. Peter

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    Actually right now i'm usin dual PSU to power up LEDS, which requires 12V and approx 20W. i cant get 12V output from USB nor from battery, so im gona built circuit works at 5V and more compact which i can place inside (specially on WIFIHD port) right now it's at mSata slot. Also im lookin for better controller, ive contact with some ebay seller one of them claim that they gona release controller with software support.
     
    Peter, Jul 31, 2013
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