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Title: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 20, 2013, 12:26:22 am
Add some light to your joysticks!

(http://gickr.com/results4/anim_91ad530b-de65-cd14-5538-e14d29ac915f.gif)

1 NephRing - $14 shipped.
2 NephRings - $26 shipped.
4 NephRings - $48 shipped.
Shipping outside the U.S. will be extra.

NephRings are designed to be mounted between your joystick base and control panel to provide LED lighting to your dust washer area. They can be used with either top mounted (if translucent) or under mounted dust washers. Unlike LED lit balltops, the wiring harnesses of NephRings do not move, eliminating the risk of twisted and broken wires.

An example of a NephRing installed with an under mounted dust washer.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291424)

A NephRing installed with a top mounted custom dust washer (available from TEFightStands here (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,121920.0.html)). Lit and unlit for comparison.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291418)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291420)

The NephRing is a laser cut piece of 1/8” acrylic plate that is cut to the same size and hole layout as your joystick base. The hole is designed to be 1/8" smaller in diameter than your control panel joystick hole, this will allow the NephRing to be exposed 1/16" all the way around the hole. When installed, LEDs are mounted to the edges of the plate shining inwards, allowing the ring in the center to illuminate.

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291428)

Each NephRing comes with an LED harness containing 4 individual RGB LEDs wired together to act as one. These LEDs can be wired to your LED controller and allow you to change the colors of the LEDs on demand across a wide spectrum of different colors. If you don’t have an LED controller, they can be hard wired to a power supply to produce one of 7 different colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink/Purple, Teal, and White). You can request to have your LEDs wired for either 5V or 12V operation. The LEDs and harnesses are hand soldered and made by myself.

These are the available colors when hard wiring RGB LEDs:
(http://tronixstuff.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/400px-additivecolor.jpg)

This pic shows an LED harness installed. This was a prototype harness, but your harness will be pretty much the same, just 2" longer. The harness you will receive consists of two parts, the LED harness and the power harness, separated by a Molex connector. Each half of the harness is about 8" long. You will have to connect to the power harness by your own means, pinout information can be found in the thrid post of this thread.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291443)

If you plan on using your NephRings with a PACLED64, please let me know when you order. Due to the current limitations of the PACLED64, only one RGB LED can be wired to a set of 3 outputs (one for red, one for green, and one for blue) on the PACLED64 (without the use of mosfets). However, resistors are not required for the LEDs when used with a PACLED64. You will receive LEDs with 4 color coded wires attached to each one, the set of 4 LEDs per NephRing will not be wired together so you will be able to wire each LED individually to your PACLED64. Keep in mind the number of outputs required for each NephRing when using them with a PACLED64. To have 4 LEDs to light up a NephRing would require 12 available outputs from your PACLED64. To save outputs, though, you can reduce the number of LEDs being used to light each NephRing. I have 3 RGB LEDs lighting each NephRing on the Two-Headed Beast.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 20, 2013, 12:26:40 am
--How To Order--

First determine the part number you need. Part numbers are in the following format: NR-XXX-000

The first set of letters will always be NR (NephRing).

The second set of letters corresponds to your joystick type. These are the current available models...
HAP - Will work with these sticks: HAPP - Competition, Super, Ultimate, Replacement MsPacMan/Galaga, Top Fire, Rotary, & 49-Way;  IL - Eurostick; Wico; GGG - SmoothStick; Others
JLF - Will work with: JLF-TP-8YT
JLW - Will work with: JLW-TM-8, JLW-UM-8, OMNI2, J-Stik, and other wide based JLW type sticks
JLZ - Will work with: ZIPPYY, LS-32, LS-32-02, LS-40-01, Roundhouse, Spitfire, and other JLW knockoffs
MAG - Will work with: Mag-Stik, Mag-Stik Plus
NAM - Will work with: A stock Galaga stick, and possibly other Namco sticks (will update as compatibility is confirmed)
NIN - Will work with: Nintendo sticks like Donkey Kong (will need measurements for this before it can be produced)
PAC - Will work with: Original large base plate Pacman sticks (due to the large size of this stick, it will be an additional $2 each)
More to come...
Don't see your stick listed? No problem! Let me know, and I'll get a NephRing designed for it.

The set of numbers in the part number correspond to the joystick hole diameter in your control panel. These are the current sizes available...
000 - 7/8" control panel joystick hole
001 - 1" control panel joystick hole
002 - 1 1/8" control panel joystick hole
003 - 1 1/4" control panel joystick hole
004 - 1 3/8" control panel joystick hole
005 - 1 1/2" control panel joystick hole

So, for example, if you have a ZIPPYY stick and a 1" hole in your CP for your joystick, you would need an NR-JLZ-001.

Next, determine the voltage you want your LEDs to be ran off of. Either 5V or 12V. Also, an in harness LED controller may be available soon.

If you want me to hard wire your LEDs to be be one color, please let me know when ordering.

Once you know what you need...
Send me a PM with the following information:
1.   Name
2.   Paypal Email Address
3.   Mailing Address
4.   NephRing Part #
5.   Quantity
6.   5V or 12V?
7.   Will you be using a PACLED64? Yes/No
8.   Any notes about specific colors or other customizations we have discussed.

Once I receive your PM I will send you a PAYPAL invoice. Once paid, your order will go into the build queue.

The test batch (8 pieces) took my laser cutter 2 weeks to get done. He was waiting on other projects to cut at the same time. I plan on taking orders for 2-3 weeks (less if enough orders come in) before placing an order with my laser cutter. Hopefully there will be enough quantity so he won't put these on the back burner. I will start making the LED harnesses as orders come in, so these can ship off as soon as possible.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 20, 2013, 12:26:59 am
--Recommended Installation Techniques--

My recommended method to mount the LEDs to the NephRings is to use hot glue. To ease installation, place a spot of hot glue on one edge of an LED then press it against the control panel in the desired location. Once the glue dries, apply more hot glue to insulate the solder points on the LED and to add further structural support to the mount. Repeat for the remaining LEDs.

You can see the LEDs glued into place here. (These were hastily installed, and the glue is a bit of a mess)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291443)

If "hot spotting" is a concern of yours, the LEDs can be mounted off center so that they are aimed at the edges of the ring instead of the center. You can see the bottom two LEDs for each joystick are mounted in this manner in this pic:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291441)

--Wiring--
With the exception of LEDs made for use with the PACLED64, wires will not be color coded. You will need to follow the pinout for the Molex connectors to wire the LEDs properly. Stamped on each side of each connector will be a pin number indicating eiter pin #1 or pin #8.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291445)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=291447)
Pins 1-4 run across the bottom row of the connecter, and 5-8 across the top. The pinout is as follows...

If you ordered LEDs for use with a PACLED64 the color coding is as follows...

When using NephRings with under mounted dust washers, you will have to add washers (that are slightly thicker than your dust washer) to your mounting screws between your joystick base and NephRing. This will allow your dust washer to move freely when moving your joystick. This is not necessary, however, for factory control panels that already have under mounted dust washers (Pacman, Galaga, etc.)

When using NephRings with joysticks that are mounted in a recess, you will also have to make the recess in your control panel large enough to fit the LEDs in next to the NephRing.

More tech info and installation pics coming...
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: darkSSide on June 20, 2013, 12:33:40 am
Interesting.....

Sent from my Atari 2600

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on June 20, 2013, 02:16:46 am
These rock, bro! I'm glad you made them a reality.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on June 20, 2013, 07:15:02 am
 :applaud: :applaud:
                 Those look great Nephasth. I'll figure out what I need this weekend and get back to you.
         


 :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: brad808 on June 20, 2013, 08:52:02 am
These look awesome man, just wanted to say great job!

Sent from my Nexus 4

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on June 20, 2013, 10:00:22 am
Im down for 1, I'll have to look up her stick specifics, but I need 1 in pink fo sho.  :applaud:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 20, 2013, 11:34:43 am
Thanks guys! :)

Added some more info and some pics of the LED harnesses.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: ebarlow99 on June 20, 2013, 01:26:54 pm
very nice!!! will be placing order soon!!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Gray_Area on June 20, 2013, 05:59:20 pm
Awww, Nephrings, how cute!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Vigo on June 20, 2013, 11:19:04 pm
Neph, I love it! PM Sent!   :applaud:

I wish I had more to order immediately, but I still don't know the joysticks I'm gonna use for my next big project. I will probably be getting 4 down the road, as I fell in love with the glowing goodness on your beast control panels.

Right now, I fortunately do want to upgrade the Vigolix- 1 from a cheap no name joystick to a JLF. I sent in my order, and look forward to making the vigolix shine a lovely red color.

Aww, this is pure awesomeness. I am pumped.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: darkSSide on June 21, 2013, 04:42:10 am
Just thought about something. How about one for a spinner?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 21, 2013, 10:56:24 am
Just thought about something. How about one for a spinner?

Just need the dimensions of the spinner's mounting plate and hole pattern. Shoot me a PM if you want one. :)
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TheShaner on June 24, 2013, 11:05:58 pm
I am just now seeing these for the first time.  Very cool!  I am eventually going to redo the control panel on the Abduction and will more than likely try to incorporate these when I do!  Well done!   :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TopJimmyCooks on June 24, 2013, 11:45:42 pm
wires will not be color coded.

That's what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: keilmillerjr on June 25, 2013, 12:37:59 am
When windows 8 goes to sleep, will the power supply cut power to periphials? So if I wire these LEDs to power supply, when the computer goes to sleep because no one is playing, the LEDs turn off?

If that be the case, I'll definitely take a set.

You should make a set for buttons! Just make a large plastic plate to go around/support buttons and secure plate to control panel. The plastic will support buttons, and panel has holes cut out to expose "rings". You could do common layouts like 6 button straight, curved, and 7 button new geo curved.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 25, 2013, 07:14:57 am
When windows 8 goes to sleep, will the power supply cut power to periphials? So if I wire these LEDs to power supply, when the computer goes to sleep because no one is playing, the LEDs turn off?

I don't know, I've never used windows 8.

You should make a set for buttons! Just make a large plastic plate to go around/support buttons and secure plate to control panel. The plastic will support buttons, and panel has holes cut out to expose "rings". You could do common layouts like 6 button straight, curved, and 7 button new geo curved.


http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-translucent-buttons/809-clear-il-translucent-pushbutton-psl-l-0855742002757.html (http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-translucent-buttons/809-clear-il-translucent-pushbutton-psl-l-0855742002757.html)
And
http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/button-leds/100-il-lumination-rgb-5vdc-led-0855742001002.html (http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/button-leds/100-il-lumination-rgb-5vdc-led-0855742001002.html)

Is probably as close as you're going to get.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TheShaner on June 25, 2013, 08:05:38 am
When windows 8 goes to sleep, will the power supply cut power to periphials? So if I wire these LEDs to power supply, when the computer goes to sleep because no one is playing, the LEDs turn off?

If that be the case, I'll definitely take a set.

You should make a set for buttons! Just make a large plastic plate to go around/support buttons and secure plate to control panel. The plastic will support buttons, and panel has holes cut out to expose "rings". You could do common layouts like 6 button straight, curved, and 7 button new geo curved.

Depends on how you wire your LED's for one.  Secondly, I dont think many use the power management on their CAB's.  I know I dont.  If it isnt being played for any length of time, it is in attract mode, if longer, it is off.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on June 25, 2013, 09:47:40 am
Hey Nephasth
                    still trying to decide what colors to get  :banghead:
I'm leaning towards hard wired blue for a bartop I'm planning. I'm using happ joysticks.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 25, 2013, 09:58:29 am
Hey Nephasth
                    still trying to decide what colors to get  :banghead:
I'm leaning towards hard wired blue for a bartop I'm planning. I'm using happ joysticks.

 :cheers:

Well, all the LEDs are RGB. So you'll be able to hardwire any of the 7 above colors yourself and decide what looks best. It's if you specifically want only single color LEDs that I'll have to special order them. Or I can hardwire the RGB LEDs on a case by case basis to be single color if you don't want to tie up any unused ground wires.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on June 26, 2013, 07:39:50 am
Cool. I'll take two.

PM sent with details.


 :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on June 29, 2013, 01:41:08 pm
14 left available in the first run.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on July 03, 2013, 05:49:30 am
Deadline to get in on this first batch is Monday, July 8th. Next batch likely won't be ran until Aug-Sept. :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on July 03, 2013, 10:49:15 am
Looking forward to my order!!!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on July 07, 2013, 11:31:29 pm
Closing on orders tomorrow. All orders placed by then will be sent off to the laser cutter on Tuesday. :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on July 08, 2013, 08:27:46 am
Closing on orders tomorrow. All orders placed by then will be sent off to the laser cutter on Tuesday. :cheers:

PMed!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: CoryBee on July 16, 2013, 03:59:09 pm
Just saw this in your signature...... :applaud:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on July 17, 2013, 02:13:08 pm
Here's a video showcasing the LED Controller I offer with these. It shows the colors, animations, and speed you can select with this 3 button in-harness controller.

http://youtu.be/_t124aGaUI8 (http://youtu.be/_t124aGaUI8)

However, I won't be able to do another run of NephRings for a while. Something has come up, and after this first run, it may be a few months or more before I can make anymore. I'll let everyone know when these are back on the table.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on July 17, 2013, 06:17:59 pm
Sweet!!!
 What's the price on these LED controllers?

 :cheers:

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on July 17, 2013, 06:22:40 pm
$5. Only available in 12V.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on July 17, 2013, 10:41:19 pm
Hey clean up your work area before you video, show some professionalism.. :lol

JK, sweet setup man....missed first run, will catch you round 2....MK9 rig in the the works....
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: keilmillerjr on August 05, 2013, 03:32:17 pm
Product received. Thank you!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on August 05, 2013, 10:27:10 pm
Didn't know they were being sent out already.

Looking forward to receiving my order.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on August 05, 2013, 10:32:06 pm
Those with parts on hand have shipped out already. Yours and Malenko's were delayed slightly due to extra parts ordered and additional customization. All the parts needed were received recently, and both of yours will be built soon. Expect a PM from me in the coming days for more details on your orders.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on August 06, 2013, 09:36:20 am
To say that I am not in a rush is an understatement. Work on jmikes first  :cheers:

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on August 06, 2013, 12:11:50 pm
To say that I am not in a rush is an understatement. Work on jmikes first  :cheers:

no rush here either. Still working out a design for another bartop.


 :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on August 07, 2013, 07:00:18 pm
Those with parts on hand have shipped out already. Yours and Malenko's were delayed slightly due to extra parts ordered and additional customization. All the parts needed were received recently, and both of yours will be built soon. Expect a PM from me in the coming days for more details on your orders.

Got mine a couple days ago! Looks awesome :cheers:  Already installed, but still have some finishing touches on the project this is going on. As soon as it's ready I'll do a full post and include some shots/video of the ring in action w/ the in-line controller.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on August 08, 2013, 03:09:52 pm
Got mine a couple days ago! Looks awesome :cheers:  Already installed, but still have some finishing touches on the project this is going on. As soon as it's ready I'll do a full post and include some shots/video of the ring in action w/ the in-line controller.

Glad everything made it to you safely! Looking forward to seeing some installed shots! :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on August 15, 2013, 06:25:43 am
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Glad everything made it to you safely! Looking forward to seeing some installed shots! :cheers:

Here are some shots from my completed build. Thought only right to post them here as well, so you guys can see another finished install:
Quote
I only have my GS2 for photos at the moment, so I'll update with a better camera and hopefully some video soon. In short, it looks AMAZING and will be adding these to other projects going forward. I especially like the fading animation option - it cycles though all the possible colors as your playing and gives the cabinet a very nice effect.
(http://i.imgur.com/mHfaitX.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/AszVD6b.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/arm6VuZ.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/fK69XVm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BPwv4uW.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/OHFwOz3.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/0dT7ifW.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/6PimuYb.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/twr5fgX.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/ew9Oy7F.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/U1KV9yi.jpg)
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TopJimmyCooks on August 15, 2013, 09:20:33 am
Did Ms. Pac yelp a little bit when you put the Nip ring on her?   :laugh2:

 >:D >:D >:D I kill myself.  looks nice.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on August 15, 2013, 09:23:21 am
Did Ms. Pac yelp a little bit when you put the Nip ring on her?   :laugh2:

 >:D >:D >:D I kill myself.  looks nice.

And there goes my coffee, nice  :laugh2:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on August 21, 2013, 05:18:24 pm
I'm really curious how the ring would look like with these:
(http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/images/cache/thmdw31_clear2.jpg)
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=7&subcat=&item=96 (http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=7&subcat=&item=96)

Has anyone installed one with an above -clear- dust washer yet?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on August 21, 2013, 08:28:16 pm
I'm really curious how the ring would look like with these:
(http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/images/cache/thmdw31_clear2.jpg)
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=7&subcat=&item=96 (http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=7&subcat=&item=96)

Has anyone installed one with an above -clear- dust washer yet?

Page 1 of the thread it shows an example with a clear dust washer.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on August 21, 2013, 10:20:20 pm
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Page 1 of the thread it shows an example with a clear dust washer.

Yeah I saw that pic, for some reason it didn't look clear to me. No worries.

Hopefully I'll be in a position to order more as one of my projects progresses.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: deboru2 on October 15, 2013, 09:45:15 pm
Are these still available? I'd really like one.
Title: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on October 15, 2013, 09:55:09 pm
Me too. Been saving up my pennies. Metaphorically. Canada doesn't have pennies anymore.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on October 16, 2013, 09:20:01 am
At this time, I've got 2 sets from previous orders that I need to complete. I will not be making any more through the end of the year. There is a slight possibility I'll do another run of these early next year.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on October 17, 2013, 09:36:48 am
At this time, I've got 2 sets from previous orders that I need to complete. I will not be making any more through the end of the year. There is a slight possibility I'll do another run of these early next year.

 :( :( :(
Keep me posted if/when you do start taking new orders. I know I'll have a few projects ready for them by early next year.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: AmericanDemon on December 03, 2013, 12:12:43 pm
I just found this thread and got excited until it said you weren't making more. :(
Title: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: mgb on December 05, 2013, 06:50:24 pm
You & me both.
I was gonna get them for a couple of them for my father son fight stick project but I'll have to come up with another way.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: gbiscoo on January 27, 2014, 08:09:09 pm
Long time lurker, first time cab builder here.

Do you have any update on whether or not you'll be making another run of these Nephasth?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 27, 2014, 11:33:14 pm
Seems like everyone wants these things....  >:D
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on January 27, 2014, 11:47:54 pm
I'm almost tempted to start making them myself.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 27, 2014, 11:53:37 pm
If I can get 20 or more, I'll do another run.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 27, 2014, 11:55:07 pm
Yay! Sign me up for a set.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 12:09:56 am
...And it starts.

Yotsuya - 1
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 28, 2014, 12:10:49 am
Whoo hoo! Listening to "Big Balls" by AC/DC and celebrating the good news! What's the price?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on January 28, 2014, 12:11:41 am
I'm in for a pair as well (I really don't want to make them myself)
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 12:14:34 am
Pricing is in the first post.

Yotsuya - 1
Monkeyvoodoo - 2

Total - 3
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: gbiscoo on January 28, 2014, 01:52:01 am
Fantastic! I'll be in for 5!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 07:05:37 am
Yotsuya - 1
Monkeyvoodoo - 2
gbiscoo - 5

Total - 8

Need the 20 by Feb 10th.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on January 28, 2014, 07:38:07 am
I'll take "another"
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: mgb on January 28, 2014, 07:39:00 am
You can definitely put me down for a pair of JLF nepth rings.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 09:40:55 am

Yotsuya - 1
Monkeyvoodoo - 2
gbiscoo - 5
Malenko - "1"
mtg - 2

Total - 11
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Le Chuck on January 28, 2014, 11:30:06 am
I'm down for two, I'll need to use these with spinners, one TurboTwist2 and one TurboTwist Hi-Low.  Do-able?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 12:05:02 pm
I'm down for two, I'll need to use these with spinners, one TurboTwist2 and one TurboTwist Hi-Low.  Do-able?

TurboTwist2, no. Hi-low, yes. But there will be an additional charge for initial design time.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TheOne on January 28, 2014, 12:15:00 pm
I'll take two also.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: pbj on January 28, 2014, 12:16:09 pm
Can you do DDR squares?   :P
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 12:22:22 pm
Yotsuya - 1
Monkeyvoodoo - 2
gbiscoo - 5
Malenko - "1"
mgb - 2
ThrOne - 2

Total - 13

Can you do DDR squares?   :P

No soup for you!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on January 28, 2014, 02:07:04 pm
We're up to 13? Let's get this done people, I'm in for six.

 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Question is... when do you need the specifics and payment by? V-day is around the corner and some of us need to make sure our SO's are happy while trying to justify more projects  :lol
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: mgb on January 28, 2014, 03:19:01 pm
We're up to 13? Let's get this done people, I'm in for six.

 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Question is... when do you need the specifics and payment by? V-day is around the corner and some of us need to make sure our SO's are happy while trying to justify more projects  :lol

Then get 7.
The 20 mark will be hit and you can give the extra one to the mrs.
Tell her you bought her a ring.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Vigo on January 28, 2014, 03:21:32 pm
Tell her you bought her a ring.

 :duckhunt
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Le Chuck on January 28, 2014, 04:15:37 pm
I'm down for two, I'll need to use these with spinners, one TurboTwist2 and one TurboTwist Hi-Low.  Do-able?

TurboTwist2, no. Hi-low, yes. But there will be an additional charge for initial design time.
Hrm, fair enough.  Count me out for now....

STILL LOVE YOUR WORK!!!!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 05:03:53 pm
Yotsuya - 1
Monkeyvoodoo - 2
gbiscoo - 5
Malenko - "1"
mgb - 2
ThrOne - 2
TKW4rr10r - 6

Total - 19

Question is... when do you need the specifics and payment by? V-day is around the corner and some of us need to make sure our SO's are happy while trying to justify more projects  :lol

Taking "pre-orders" until 10th. If we hit 20 before then, great. If we go over, great. This isn't limited to just 20, that was just the number I needed to make it worth doing.

But payments will be due by the 17th. If at least 20 aren't paid for by the 17th, this won't happen, and refunds will be issued. In a few days I'll send out PMs asking for order specifics.

Sad thing is, out of all the ones I've sent out already, I only know of 1 that has been installed. :-\
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 28, 2014, 05:06:20 pm
Sad thing is, out of all the ones I've sent out already, I only know of 1 that has been installed. :-\

NephRing hoarding, bro. These things are the Bitcoins of the BYOAC world! :)
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on January 28, 2014, 05:43:55 pm
Sad thing is, out of all the ones I've sent out already, I only know of 1 that has been installed. :-\

NephRing hoarding, bro. These things are the Bitcoins of the BYOAC world! :)

not my fault.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Vigo on January 28, 2014, 05:45:12 pm
Mine is installed, and it looks amazing. Unfortunately, I am bone dry out of project cash. I don't have proper bolts or a proper dust washer for the Vigolix remodel. I couldn't justify taking a sad looking pic of it in action without proper hardware to go with it.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 06:08:19 pm
Sad thing is, out of all the ones I've sent out already, I only know of 1 that has been installed. :-\

NephRing hoarding, bro. These things are the Bitcoins of the BYOAC world! :)

not my fault.

Yeah man, that's my bad.

Mine is installed, and it looks amazing. Unfortunately, I am bone dry out of project cash. I don't have proper bolts or a proper dust washer for the Vigolix remodel. I couldn't justify taking a sad looking pic of it in action without proper hardware to go with it.

Now you HAVE to post a pic!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: jmike on January 28, 2014, 06:25:28 pm
Guilty of hoarding a set  :cry:.
Honestly they wouldn't have worked with my current project.
But they will definitely be used in the next one.
Until then I get a  :whap :whap


 :cheers:

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on January 28, 2014, 09:55:06 pm
I was actually going to go with seven, would have made the emoticons funnier:
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :dunno

But was trying to think of projects I'd use them for. See it would mean every one of my own cabs would have a nephring... but then what? I'd have to keep going, it would be my 'thing'. Any future projects would depend on getting Nephasth to support my habit, and I have enough addictions.

Anyway.... I'll up it to 7 to hit the 20 mark if nobody else steps up by then. I'll just hope for an 'advertiser's' discount, since I take it my thread is the only proof so far these actually existed  :laugh2:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2014, 10:01:43 pm
Any future projects would depend on getting Nephasth to support my habit, and I have enough addictions.

Yeah, this will be the last run. Ever.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 28, 2014, 10:04:56 pm
HOARD AWAY!!!!!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Fallen_Veteran on January 29, 2014, 12:13:01 am
THese are pretty sweet! I am back on the boards after a long break. Looking forward to becoming more active and these will definitely be a purchase in the future
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 29, 2014, 12:14:16 am
THese are pretty sweet! I am back on the boards after a long break. Looking forward to becoming more active and these will definitely be a purchase in the future

There is no future. Gotta buy 'em now!  :cheers:

Any future projects would depend on getting Nephasth to support my habit, and I have enough addictions.

Yeah, this will be the last run. Ever.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on January 31, 2014, 11:13:28 pm
Come on guys, just one more...
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Generic Eric on January 31, 2014, 11:24:57 pm
Any future projects would depend on getting Nephasth to support my habit, and I have enough addictions.

Yeah, this will be the last run. Ever.
Forever. Forever? Forever Ever. Forever Ever? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRcaSIMxfYg#)

Forever?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on February 08, 2014, 11:59:51 pm
Put me down for a second NephRing!  :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 09, 2014, 12:03:33 pm
Put me down for a second NephRing!  :cheers:

That makes 20! Ordering info PMs have gone out. If anybody else wants in on this, you have until the 17th to place an order an pay for it. And yes, this is the last run, forever ever.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 09, 2014, 04:06:06 pm
Until harurings hit the market ;)
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on February 09, 2014, 04:30:19 pm
Until harurings hit the market ;)

 :gobama
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on February 09, 2014, 07:27:41 pm
Until harurings hit the market ;)

Not to mention harurings competitor MonkeyHoops
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 11, 2014, 10:05:26 am
Order requests have been sent out. Please, if possible, try to send me your order information by noon on the 12th. This way I can get invoices sent before I leave town and have limited internet access until Sunday. Thanks! :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on February 11, 2014, 06:32:57 pm
quick question, these only work with metal cp's? or would the work with wood as well.

For wood i assume you would have to top mount and sandwich the ring between the panel and the jstik?

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 11, 2014, 06:55:07 pm
quick question, these only work with metal cp's? or would the work with wood as well.

For wood i assume you would have to top mount and sandwich the ring between the panel and the jstik?

Read the first few posts.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: gbiscoo on February 12, 2014, 12:07:16 am
Well my order is in and paid for!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on February 12, 2014, 11:10:29 am
PM/Order sent.....

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on February 12, 2014, 11:33:33 am
Neph may need 2 of these for a dedicated 4 way.....

(http://www.tornadoterrys.com/Super_exploded_Base.gif)

Can you advise which of your part #'s work with this, i'll need 2 of these as well....

I'm assuming NR-HAP-002

If so I need to add 2 of these to my order...

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 12, 2014, 11:58:32 am
(http://www.tornadoterrys.com/Super_exploded_Base.gif)

Can you advise which of your part #'s work with this, i'll need 2 of these as well....

I'm assuming NR-HAP-002

No need to assume.

Quote
HAP - Will work with these sticks: HAPP - Competition, Super, Ultimate, Replacement MsPacMan/Galaga, Top Fire, Rotary, & 49-Way;  IL - Eurostick; Wico; GGG - SmoothStick; Others
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on February 12, 2014, 12:16:00 pm
Well reason I'm assuming is that where i'm ordering from the vendor isn't specifying a happs base for the 4-way stick, so i'm hoping this is compatible and will work.

Sorry if you don't think i'm reading enough, but i've read through your thread hundreds of times, its just that your stopping production of these and i have a commissioned build and i'm trying get this feature implemented before they go away forever, so i'm rushing to meet your deadline.

I know once i purchase it's a done deal and if they dont work i'm stuck with them, so i was just looking for confirmations from you since you've designed these and know them backwards and forwards.  I appreciate your time regardless.

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 12, 2014, 12:22:00 pm
If your 4 way has the same base dimensions as you posted, you won't have a problem.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on February 12, 2014, 01:41:51 pm
invoice PAID
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: mgb on February 12, 2014, 07:54:14 pm
Invoice paid.

Thank You
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on February 12, 2014, 10:30:49 pm
invoice paid........thanks neph
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on February 12, 2014, 10:34:43 pm
Do you accept HaRuBuCkS?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Malenko on February 12, 2014, 10:45:01 pm
Do you accept HaRuBuCkS?
no one does :(
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 13, 2014, 09:01:10 am
Do you accept HaRuBuCkS?
no one does :(

I think Rick does...   ;D
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on February 13, 2014, 09:10:59 am
Do you accept HaRuBuCkS?
no one does :(

I think Rick does...   ;D

Because of the exchange rate, 1 HaRuBuCk is worth 3 Loonies.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: TKW4rr10r on February 17, 2014, 11:18:10 am
Curious of the update on the order. Crossing my fingers this still gets done.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 17, 2014, 11:42:13 am
Yeah, rablack pushed the count to well over 20. I should be placing an order with my engraver later this week. Just waiting on one member to pay their invoice (you know who you are).
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on February 18, 2014, 02:56:56 pm
 :afro:  That's how I roll.

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on February 18, 2014, 06:29:42 pm
LAST CALL!

I'm placing the order with the engraver in the next day, maybe two. When that order is placed, I will no longer accept any new orders of NephRings.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: rablack97 on March 13, 2014, 11:33:01 pm
how are those rigs coming?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on March 13, 2014, 11:39:29 pm
They're in production.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on March 17, 2014, 07:47:38 pm
First shipments go out the end of the week.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on March 18, 2014, 12:57:51 am
I can't wait. Just moved to a larger place. I've been dying to get going again with my cab.  :cheers:
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on March 18, 2014, 01:03:31 am
 :gobama
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on March 21, 2014, 06:45:13 pm
First few orders have been shipped! Hope to get another few shipped next Friday and the last shipped by the following Friday.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: mgb on March 21, 2014, 06:50:07 pm
Nice! Looking forward to receiving mine.
I guess I better get working on those fight sticks.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: gbiscoo on April 03, 2014, 04:16:14 pm
Just received mine! Thanks!  :applaud:
Now to finish my CP.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on April 05, 2014, 08:35:19 pm
Just received mine! Thanks!  :applaud:
Now to finish my CP.

Nice! I was worried about them making it all the way down there safely. :cheers:


Everybody else, I'm sorry for the delay. I knew I would be moving this spring, but it happened much sooner than I anticipated. Finishing these are my number one priority once I'm done moving. Hopefully I'll be able to start shipping these out again in a couple of weeks. Again, sorry to those of you who are still waiting on me. :-[
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Scorpie on July 07, 2014, 06:03:38 am
I`m up for 2 if you decide to do a new batch Nephasth!
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Robert Cook on January 05, 2017, 08:39:45 am
If these are no longer available, the advertisement should be removed or clearly marked not available. If they are, then contact information would be useful.

Can someone confirm?

Regards,
Robert Cook
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 13, 2017, 05:59:59 pm
There's an advertisement?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: yotsuya on January 13, 2017, 06:24:58 pm
There's an advertisement?
NephRngs are bad ass. I'd like to retroactively award you a UCA for Best Badass Idea. They are so badass I have a spare set I will never use just because they are so badass.
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Nephasth on January 13, 2017, 10:17:34 pm
It's a piece of plastic...
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Monkeyvoodoo on January 14, 2017, 03:08:29 am
It's fantastic.

Posted from a rotary phone

Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: nedfly on August 04, 2017, 10:38:55 am
These look amazing... still taking orders?
Title: Re: NephRings - Custom LED Joystick Lighting
Post by: Mike A on August 04, 2017, 02:12:48 pm
Neph,

If you ever want to start these back up I have 2 60 watt lasers. I am not looking to make money. I just want to help people out. You could send me the orders and I could cut and engrave them and drop them in the mail to the customers. You could simplify things by just offering the acrylic. People can source the LEDs themselves.