Code 3 AURORA BOREALIS is born - Video Added

**fyr1075k** · January 3rd, 2012, 11:28 AM

In the cloak of darkness, in a temporary top secret lab and (in an undisclosed location of course) . . . .

Well after years of looking for a deal on a Mars Borealis, I decided I was going to play around and make my own. I have been thinking about doing this for a long time and after locating all the parts, the fun began. My first intent was to try some of my ideas out. The Code 3 version was born. I had the stingers and thought, man, what if I put them all together in a Code 3 mini SD? Of course if it was going to be Code 3, all the parts had to be Code 3. After I mounted them in there, I thought to myself, self, this could almost be a Borealis. So I worked on the design and Viola! I am almost done. I am fabricating a few more pieces, but I could not wait to share it, so here you go. The rear lights go side to side like the Mars Borealis. I think the next version I will attempt to recreate the original Mars Borealis. The only major obstacle is going to be the lense. I might just have to learn some vacuum forming techniques

THE VIDEO AS REQUESTED ! ! ! ENJOY ! !

Although I originally intended to use 3 stingers as seen in the photos, I opted to use 2 (it was a little tight with all 3).

**50theman** · January 3rd, 2012, 11:33 AM

Cool, cant wait to see the video.

**plybeep68** · January 3rd, 2012, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by 50theman

Cool, cant wait to see the video.

Same here!!!

**motorolamaniac** · January 3rd, 2012, 01:03 PM

WHOA! Now I have seen it all. This is going to be interesting..

**fireball3** · January 3rd, 2012, 01:41 PM

Ya!, bright idea that you have had there! eager to see how it will work.
Good luck with your next project.
Cyril

**LRGJr72** · January 3rd, 2012, 02:14 PM

That should be pretty kickass!

**SBFD-E-9** · January 3rd, 2012, 04:22 PM

Wow, that is awesome! I can't wait to see a video. Very unique idea!

Dan

**fyr1075k** · January 7th, 2012, 11:58 PM

Well, its completed and I must admit, it was alot of fun. I have to polish the dome, but here are some pics from the video. IF anyone can tell me how to upload the video onto here, please do. In the interim, enjoy the pics.

**wfdstation42** · January 8th, 2012, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by fyr1075k

Well, its completed and I must admit, it was alot of fun. I have to polish the dome, but here are some pics from the video. IF anyone can tell me how to upload the video onto here, please do. In the interim, enjoy the pics.

You have to upload the video to youtube or photobucket then link it like you do with pics.

**ERIC6913** · January 8th, 2012, 01:44 AM

very cool mister!

**Respondcode3** · January 8th, 2012, 02:39 AM

thats gotta suck about 60a ...

**motorolamaniac** · January 8th, 2012, 10:08 AM

Wow, can't wait to see the vid.

**fyr1075k** · January 8th, 2012, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Respondcode3

thats gotta suck about 60a ...

LOL . . probably close to that

**fyr1075k** · January 8th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Video added by request !

**fireball3** · January 8th, 2012, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by fyr1075k

Video added by request !

Great, I love it!

In your video, the motor of the middle stinger clear seems to be missing! ? While in the pics, it is present. have you removed?

Cyril

**fyr1075k** · January 8th, 2012, 06:31 PM

There are only two stingers in the entire light. It was too tight with the middle stinger.

**PinballCharlie** · January 8th, 2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by fyr1075k

There are only two stingers in the entire light. It was too tight with the middle stinger.

Anthony, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!! Simply awesome.

Pinball Charlie

**plybeep68** · January 8th, 2012, 07:21 PM

That is simply "AWESOME", How many batteries have you killed?

**USO131** · January 8th, 2012, 11:20 PM

have you had any problems of melting the dome if you run this for an extended time?

Originally Posted by fyr1075k

In the cloak of darkness, in a temporary top secret lab and (in an undisclosed location of course) . . . .

Well after years of looking for a deal on a Mars Borealis, I decided I was going to play around and make my own. I have been thinking about doing this for a long time and after locating all the parts, the fun began. My first intent was to try some of my ideas out. The Code 3 version was born. I had the stingers and thought, man, what if I put them all together in a Code 3 mini SD? Of course if it was going to be Code 3, all the parts had to be Code 3. After I mounted them in there, I thought to myself, self, this could almost be a Borealis. So I worked on the design and Viola! I am almost done. I am fabricating a few more pieces, but I could not wait to share it, so here you go. The rear lights go side to side like the Mars Borealis. I think the next version I will attempt to recreate the original Mars Borealis. The only major obstacle is going to be the lense. I might just have to learn some vacuum forming techniques

THE VIDEO AS REQUESTED ! ! ! ENJOY ! !

Although I originally intended to use 3 stingers as seen in the photos, I opted to use 2 (it was a little tight with all 3).

**fyr1075k** · January 9th, 2012, 07:07 AM

No, it does not get that hot.

**chief1565** · January 9th, 2012, 09:05 AM

hey is that what u used the dome for you got from me?, cool light

**Wheels** · January 9th, 2012, 09:48 AM

That's an interesting light you created. I like it!

**Wailer** · January 9th, 2012, 04:03 PM

I like it!

**philyumpshus** · January 9th, 2012, 05:17 PM

Kick ass, I love it!

**EL1998P71** · January 9th, 2012, 06:16 PM

It sounds like an army of wind up toys

Maybe a video of it from a futher distance is in order?!?!?

**fyr1075k** · January 9th, 2012, 06:44 PM

There is always the volume control . . .

**stansdds** · January 10th, 2012, 05:52 AM

Interesting, but no side warning, which I think limits its effectiveness.

**fyr1075k** · January 10th, 2012, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by stansdds

Interesting, but no side warning, which I think limits its effectiveness.

Side warning was a tradeoff in order to get the two stingers in there. But I can easily have the two outside rear lights turn further out thus providing side warning.