MatteoRoma

This week didn't go quite as planned.

I started by designing the lighting power system for the project. A dedicated 5V supply was built for the larger lights, along with a custom 3V DC/DC regulator for the COB LED strips. After some testing, I reduced the output further to 2.2V to achieve a softer and more realistic brightness.

Unfortunately, this is where things went sideways.
Most of the COB LED strips I ordered turned out to be defective—a risk that sometimes comes with buying electronic components online. Only a single strip worked properly, and the replacements didn't arrive in time, bringing this week's planned work to a halt.

Next week the focus will shift to building the shadow box. Hopefully the new LED strips will finally arrive so I can install the spring steel supports for the ships, prepare the phasers, and perform the first proper lighting test of the entire scene.