PotHunter96 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 hi all for my gcse product design i want to make something shooting or fishing related something that will stretch my skills to the limit ut not cost a fortune or to many comlicated recources so just throw ideas in at random and ill let you know which one i finally decide to do. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) How about a bite alarm? Or a scope mounted lamp using one of the new ultra bright Cree LEDs which will need a dimmer and some clever driver circuitry if you don't go for an off the shelf driver puck? Maybe build into the lamping set-up a digital caller as well. Shouldn't be too complicated with the calls easily downloaded off the internet. Anthony (BEng Hons so I know a little about making stuff!) Edited March 21, 2012 by oscarsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotHunter96 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 How about a bite alarm? Or a scope mounted lamp using one of the new ultra bright Cree LEDs which will need a dimmer and some clever driver circuitry if you don't go for an off the shelf driver puck? Maybe build into the lamping set-up a digital caller as well. Shouldn't be too complicated with the calls easily downloaded off the internet. Anthony (BEng Hons so I know a little about making stuff!) thanks i think the lamp is a great idea!!! could you pm me with a little more info(what i would make the lamp out of ect, i have basic circuitry knowledge? just wouldf like a little more advice so i dont do anythin g wrong its not for a while yet though)n thank you for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm doing A level Product design, and am going on to do a BA in it at uni. PM me if you need any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 How about a new design for a rotary with a price limit and the best bird presentation possible. Added value from a workable speed controller, low weight and long reach arms? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 maybe something new with either hides or decoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Well without doing too much of a lamp for you, it will consist of three parts essentially. A power source (Vin) A regulator circuit The LED / array of LEDs The regulator circuit is the bit you need to get sorted. Cree LEDs can be controlled by PWM which you can use to control the brightness I.e. a dimmer switch. If you look up on google Cree led driver circuits then you will find loads of examples ( I am on my iPad so can't easily attach one) Then you will obviously need a housing and possibly a reflector. To include the caller, the biggest challenge will be reaching the required volume with the space and power envelope you have available. I will see if I can find a way to draw you a circuit. Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I made a carping rod pod.....saved myself £120 and did it at school.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwabbits Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I could do with a good pigeon and crow scarer of some form for our allotments please No allowed to shoot or make noise - - too close to residential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypen Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 i cannot understand why someone hasnt put 2 cams on a rotor ,,birds would then change height as it goes around and wings would flap slightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 First of all are you doing AQA Product Design? If so make sure what ever you want to do meets the controlled assessments or no matter how much work you put in, it will count for nothing. Are you in yr 11 this year? What is your specialist area? Resistant Mat? Graphics? Food? What facilities do you have access to? The CA's change each year. I will have a look at them tomorrow and suggest a brief to work from then use that as a basis for your question on here. Hope that helps, send me a message if you want to know anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 please make me a howa m 1500,bipod,mod..i have a scope...cheers mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcher1234565 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 what about a centre pin fishing reel. I made one a few years ago, it was pretty good to. But left it in my car when i sold and never seen it since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I made a ferret box in resistant materials. Got an A. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 make sure what ever you want to do meets the controlled assessments or no matter how much work you put in, it will count for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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