Spartan137
Well-Known Member
So, I was at band tonight, and about half way through, I had a brilliant idea. Granted, it is SO brilliant, it hasn't even been tested, but I've seen similar methods used in home shows, football games and car dealerships. The method is similar to these:
Basically, all it is is a fan blowing up underneath a piece of cloth, giving it a rippling effect. But the difference is, those are tubes with flailing arms, and what we're going to do is simpler.
So, on to the actual concept:
What I thought of was to take 4-6 CPU cooling fans and attach them to the inside of the helmet, facing outwards. There should be slots cut in the helmet just above each fan, to allow air through. I was also thinking you should add smaller holes arranged within the foot print of the fans for red/yellow/orange LEDs (for that firey effect). Once all of those would be installed, wire them up and whatnot.
Next, track down some orange and yellow Nylon parachute material and cut them into strips that are vaguely flame shaped. They should be attached between the slats on the helmet.
Now, theoretically, if you turn on the fans, the Nylon should begin to flap and glow like an actual fire. If you didn't understand what I said at all, try these:
If you look closely, you can see a CPU fan at the bottom of that barbecue.
So, that ends the blabbing about my brilliant idea. Any constructive critisicm / comments?
Basically, all it is is a fan blowing up underneath a piece of cloth, giving it a rippling effect. But the difference is, those are tubes with flailing arms, and what we're going to do is simpler.
So, on to the actual concept:
What I thought of was to take 4-6 CPU cooling fans and attach them to the inside of the helmet, facing outwards. There should be slots cut in the helmet just above each fan, to allow air through. I was also thinking you should add smaller holes arranged within the foot print of the fans for red/yellow/orange LEDs (for that firey effect). Once all of those would be installed, wire them up and whatnot.
Next, track down some orange and yellow Nylon parachute material and cut them into strips that are vaguely flame shaped. They should be attached between the slats on the helmet.
Now, theoretically, if you turn on the fans, the Nylon should begin to flap and glow like an actual fire. If you didn't understand what I said at all, try these:
If you look closely, you can see a CPU fan at the bottom of that barbecue.
So, that ends the blabbing about my brilliant idea. Any constructive critisicm / comments?
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