Feb 25, 2026, 12:03 PMOK, that works... Quite impressed with @jlc3dp - zoom in to see the detail!
The PCB with LEDs to go inside is expected tomorrow.
Update: Someone asked me if this image was real, not AI, or proof of concept: FFS, it is a real photograph I took of a real 3D print!
And yes, I am mastodon only now, so bloody well boost 🙂 thanks.
P.S. never expected "bloody well boost" to work. Thanks all.
Video (old): https://youtu.be/WVHiRrihJwM
And making video: https://youtu.be/PWHTEPsODhw
Feb 25, 2026, 2:59 PM@jlc3dp OK, the one with LEDs will be nice.
This one is heavy 300g for ring and base. I have a ring in two parts to allow LED board.
I hope to do a video tomorrow, but already I have tweaked the design, thinner gate for a start.
I think I have it down to $50 for the 3D parts now (for one).
Feb 26, 2026, 2:13 PM@jlc3dp Well, I have the PCBs, now to tweak coding for new layout.
The 3D model needs a revision. The glass is too thick.
"This gate, ..., is LEDs"
Feb 27, 2026, 9:33 AM@jlc3dp I have the LED dialling sequence sorted now.
All you need is 552 x WS2812 RGB LEDs, and a toaster.
Initial test video...
https://youtu.be/nBWNcLIz6cY
@revk @jlc3dp apparently the answer is yes https://thestargateproject.com/making-the-stargate/
Feb 25, 2026, 2:04 PM@gadgetoid @jlc3dp Way better than my effort. Impressive stuff.
Feb 25, 2026, 3:01 PM@gadgetoid @jlc3dp I am not ruling out selling.
The PCB with LEDs, definitely.
But the 3D model uses some designs with non-commercial licences, so they may be OK to sell "at cost" based on what @jlc3dp charge me - I hope that fits within the licence.
Obviously I also publish the STLs to allow printing one's self.
And then a simple LED controller which I already sell.
Let's see how it goes.
Feb 25, 2026, 3:01 PM@gadgetoid @revk @jlc3dp admit it, you're already warming up the 3d printer aren't you?
@revk that reminds me, I paid a creator for the files for something like that many years ago and never built it. 🧐
@revk @jlc3dp@bird.makeup
Please remember that connecting with other civilisations and travelling across universe can be dangerous. Wear a helmet!
Feb 27, 2026, 10:33 AMFeb 27, 2026, 10:51 AM
@revk That’s a brilliant video!
Feb 27, 2026, 5:48 AM
Feb 26, 2026, 5:50 PM
@revk very cool!
You Made Me Look (it up, whether there was an official SG LEGO set, the minifigs are perfect!)
Feb 27, 2026, 6:02 AM@flaki Daniel needs revised hair as the set is from the film Daniel.
Feb 26, 2026, 11:01 PM@revk Earth gate (the glyph at the top) on that platform?
Feb 27, 2026, 6:15 AM@AMS indeed, so why on a stone platform. But I think any other gate would be odd, and the numerous other home symbols are not well documented. The plot line was a bit of a mess on that.
Feb 27, 2026, 1:10 PM@revk It's especially a mess once they get to the puddle-jumpers.
@revk That's lovely!
Mar 18, 2026, 11:09 AM
@revk This is flippin cool! Boosting this on my instance bc I encourage this kind of geekery. My local timeline thrives on creativity!!!
If people keep posting things like this, I’m in danger of buying a 3D printer!
@revk Get Boosted Nerd.
Also there's so much detail in that damn, I love it!
Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 PM@revk this is very cool 😍👌
Jul 1, 2026, 1:25 AM
@revk well, you know the drill...
@revk
Gorgeous print. I get overwhelmed by all the technology options at jlc3dp, would you be able to share the specs of this print? Thanks.
Jul 1, 2026, 6:43 AM@tomkeddie this is the gate https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6259024
The base was someone else’s but also on thingiverse.
@revk you should see what happens if you say awoo
@revk I don't understand people sometimes. "Is this a proof of concept?" "Yes, you caught me out - I spent days carving and gluing a full-size mockup of something I modeled in CAD before it was 3D printed. I am also three AIs in a trenchcoat.<bzzzrt>"
It's still a cool project and you should be proud.
