*Very* theoretical at this stage. The huge wad of cash needed to make this happen will not be until at least a couple of years after I dig into my savings to fit an air-conditioner into this 10th floor foxaroo-roasting trap of an apartment (I only had 3 hours sleep last night thanks to the temperatures).
Firstly thanks for the info on LED life. It might be an idea to have a sensor built into the circut to have less power used when there's less light - the darker the ambient light the more easy the LEDs would be to see.
A huge lot of LEDs yes, but not excessive. Just enough to make the idea of a chameleonic fursuit work. My idea is that it will also incorporate having large metalic sequins decorating the suit, arranged to look like scales.
At this stage I'm only planning to have LEDs on the front of the body - that way it encourages people to come in front of me where I can see them. No leds on the head or legs either. And I'd prefer to keep the design simple and easy to maintain. It has to be folded away neatly when not in use, so I want to avoid anything that breaks easily. Also I'd prefer controls easy to operate from within the suit, keeping in mind both reduced visibility and dexterity. I was thinking of a notched(?) dial, though possibly with the option of settings that can be programmed before I put on the suit.
Everything would also need to be waterproofed for safety. I'm certainly not planning on taking a swim in the suit, but I do sweat profusely.
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Date: 2015-01-16 10:36 am (UTC)Firstly thanks for the info on LED life. It might be an idea to have a sensor built into the circut to have less power used when there's less light - the darker the ambient light the more easy the LEDs would be to see.
A huge lot of LEDs yes, but not excessive. Just enough to make the idea of a chameleonic fursuit work. My idea is that it will also incorporate having large metalic sequins decorating the suit, arranged to look like scales.
At this stage I'm only planning to have LEDs on the front of the body - that way it encourages people to come in front of me where I can see them. No leds on the head or legs either. And I'd prefer to keep the design simple and easy to maintain. It has to be folded away neatly when not in use, so I want to avoid anything that breaks easily. Also I'd prefer controls easy to operate from within the suit, keeping in mind both reduced visibility and dexterity. I was thinking of a notched(?) dial, though possibly with the option of settings that can be programmed before I put on the suit.
Everything would also need to be waterproofed for safety. I'm certainly not planning on taking a swim in the suit, but I do sweat profusely.