{"id":130,"date":"2021-09-17T14:59:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T14:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/?p=130"},"modified":"2021-11-19T08:15:36","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T14:15:36","slug":"tardis-lantern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/tutorials\/props\/tardis-lantern\/","title":{"rendered":"Tardis Lantern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is how to assemble the tardis lantern and connect to wifi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Up and Wifi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The small puck shaped light module is pre-assembled for you, just plug in a micro-usb cable and it will light up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the light modes, you will need a phone or other wifi device.  In the box, an easy connect barcode is included.  Aim your phone at the QR code and you will be auto-connected to the WLED-TARDIS wifi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First Time Connecting to Wifi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WLED Wifi and Favorite Presets\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EjKghq2VG1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connect to the TARDIS-WLED wifi<\/li><li>You can either setup the light module to connect to your home wifi or use without a home network.  In the video I select TO THE CONTROLS to use the light without a home wifi network.<\/li><li>Several of my favorites are preset for you.  Select the Favorites tab and tap any of the options on the list.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do setup a wifi connection to your home wifi, you can use one of these phone apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wled\/id1475695033\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/app_store-240px.png?resize=240%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.aircoookie.WLED&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-py-PartBadge-Mar2515-1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/google_play.png?w=240&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-274\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paint is optional.  The plastic is easier to paint prior to assembly. All you have to do is throw on a couple of coats of your paint.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My<\/strong> <strong>Painting Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For extra smoothing you can start with a <a style=\"font-size: revert\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iO7c1C\">Filler Primer Spray Paint<\/a>, which will fill in any minor defects in the plastic (not print lines). Sanding between coats with <a style=\"font-size: revert\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FC4UMI\">120, &#8211; 400<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert\"> grit sandpaper<\/span> helps a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish with a coat of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BysSWM\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BysSWM\">Flat Clear Enamel<span style=\"font-size: revert\"> <\/span><\/a>to the paint color protect from bumps and scrapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side Note: <\/strong>Bondo can get you a super smooth finish including removal of print lines, but it generally isn&#8217;t worth the effort.  The plastic will look great on the tardis roof without extra smoothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Generic Painting Guides<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makerbot.com\/professional\/post-processing\/painting\/\">Ultimate Guide to Painting 3D Prints<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ulAe0nQE0I8&amp;ab_channel=Proto3000\">Finishing 3D Prints 101: How to Paint 3D Printed Parts<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lantern Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>The lantern itself has some minor assembly steps to complete.  The glass and plastic are wrapped separately to ensure that your lantern arrives undamaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plastic for the Tardis Lantern was designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/whofx\/designs\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/whofx\/designs\">WhoFX<\/a>. The model photos are from his original work.  For my tardis lanterns: I scaled his model, modified to fit my electronics, and made improvements to make easier to print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"472\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-267\" data-id=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp4.png?resize=628%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp4.png?w=628&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp4.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp4.png?resize=416%2C313&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"472\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-266\" data-id=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp1.png?resize=628%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp1.png?w=628&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp1.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SmithCapaldiLamp1.png?resize=416%2C313&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To assemble, you will be using hotglue and super glue.  When in doubt, checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thistothat.com\/\">thistothat.com<\/a> Glue Advice website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use hot glue to glue glass to plastic.  Apply a whole ring of hot glue between the glass on the plastic.  For best results make sure your hot glue gun is fully heated before using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use super glue for gluing the plastic to plastic.  I prefer expanding super glue, like gorilla glue, but any super glue should work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tardis_hotglue.jpg?resize=600%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tardis_hotglue.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tardis_hotglue.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tardis_hotglue.jpg?resize=416%2C555&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Info and Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any trouble with the light module or just want more info on the software, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/kno.wled.ge\/\">WLED Knowledge Base<\/a> and Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WLED project is mature and has lots of wonderful features.  My favorite is voice controls using Alexa  and Home Assistant setups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Home Assistant: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/integrations\/wled\/\">https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/integrations\/wled\/<\/a><\/li><li>Alexa: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=30yO1zTDAk0&amp;t=366s\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=30yO1zTDAk0&amp;t=366s<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/il_1140xN.3248098455_fewd.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/il_1140xN.3248098455_fewd.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/il_1140xN.3248098455_fewd.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/il_1140xN.3248098455_fewd.jpg?resize=416%2C555&amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/il_1140xN.3248098455_fewd.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is how to assemble the tardis lantern and connect to wifi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-props"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_1564.jpg?fit=2332%2C2332&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":424,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130\/revisions\/424"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westabyelectronics.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}