Brickmodder Labs Blogology

Lighted LEGO Lamp Post

2009-11-01T23:24:00.002-06:00

Self contained with replaceable CR1225 battery and ON/OFF switch in the base.

Contact us via email for purchasing inquiries. Price $12 each

LED Lightbar for LEGO models

2009-10-30T15:49:00.004-05:00

This is a custom PCB with 16 LEDs and a 10F202 Microchip. The LEDs are in 4 sets of 4 and each set flashes in a rotating pattern. Board fits sandwiched in between some modified LEGO tiles which are glued together. If you are interested in this, please contact me through email at info@brickmodder.net. For more information on custom electronics for LEGO and other scale models please visit www.brickmodder.net and www.lifelites.com

Lighted LEGO Corner Cafe HOTEL sign

2009-10-30T07:48:00.007-05:00

This hotel sign from LEGO 10182 Corner Cafe now features 15 LEDs with concealed wiring all connected to 5 channels of an eLite Advanced (http://lifelites.com/products/7). For more information about LifeLites products check out www.lifelites.com. For more information about LEGO lighting modification check out www.brickmodder.net.

If you are interested in having this custom modification done to your 10182 Corner Cafe hotel sign, please send an email to info@brickmodder.net. Modification time was 4 hours. Final cost is $125 plus your parts plus shipping. Video after the jump.

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R2-D2 minifig with lights and sound

2009-10-05T08:12:00.002-05:00

I did a custom install of a "lights and sound" board from a Hasbro R2-D2 action figure into a LEGO R2-D2 minifig. I removed the board from the action figure and did some extensive testing and rerouting of the traces and components. This was needed in order to cut the board down small enough to fit inside the minifig. Everything needed to run the lights and sound are now inside the minifig. I used a 6mm x 6mm tactile switch in the dome and everything is running from a CR1225 battery inside the "body".

More information about minifig lighting can be found at www.brickmodder.net. You can buy lighting kits for your LEGO models at www.lifelites.com.

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eLite Jr. Preorder ends soon!

2009-03-24T11:15:00.003-05:00

You have until March 29th to take advantage of the $15 eLite Jr. preorder. After that, the eLite Jr. will be $20 so you better hurry!

Release date is coming soon for the Jr. We've already ordered the first batch to fill the preorders. We should have them within the next 3 weeks (cross your fingers!). Sorry it's taking longer than expected, but the microchip manufacturer is backordered on our chip until May. I pulled some strings and paid extra to secure a small batch of them for you guys (and gals)! Keep the faith! The eLite Jr.s is coming...

For those of you who ordered other product along with your eLite Jr. preorder, please be patient. We will ship soon and all your product will go out at the same time. If you need your other product sooner, please email us and let us know.

What's new

2009-01-19T13:12:00.003-06:00

You may think things have been quiet at the lab, but its been teeming with activity non stop! Soon we will have new products for sale on a brand spankin new website overhaul. Details on new products have already been sent to loyal customers. The rest of you should keep pinging the website within the next few days to find out what we're all excited about. In the mean time, I'll just keep you guessing!

LifeLites in Space contest!

2008-08-19T20:01:00.006-05:00

It seems over the past year (wow, a year already?!) that we've received tons of photos and videos from you showcasing your great creational talents using our little lighting systems. We've seen TONS of firetrucks, and other emergency vehicles among the mix of some pretty ingenious MOCs. But where are the star cruisers, the drop ships, or the space stations?

Introducing the "LifeLites in Space" contest. We invite you to build any size, any color, any shape MOC in the theme of "space" that you can possibly dream up. The only rules are:

You must include a LifeLites eLite kit in your creation
The MOC must be an original creation made by YOU
You must submit at least 1 photo and 1 short video of your MOC
All entries must be received by September 19, 2008 11:59pm GMT-6 (CST)

There will be a panel of 4 judges who will judge entries based on aesthetics, building techniques, and creativity. Winners will be notified via email, so make sure you give us you contact information. Email your entry videos and photos (or links to them) to spacecontest@lifelites.com.

First place winners will receive a LifeLites eLite PF kit.
Second place winners will receive a LifeLites eLite Basic kit.
Third place (and below) winners get laughed at for not winning. Better luck next time, losers!

If you have questions, post them in the comments below. More information about LifeLites products can be found at LifeLites.

Brickmodder Labs wants your input!

2008-07-17T11:53:00.008-05:00

Do you have any interest in any of the following items? Hint: some of these *might* be in R&D right now ;)

LifeLites eLite "megaboard"
8+2 outputs and ability to plug in up to 80 LEDs. Works with 9v and Power Functions. Includes 40 LED cables to get you started. Could be available with any (one) of the current generation programs.
LifeLites eLite Jr.
2x3 board in custom housing. On board battery, on board switch, 4 outputs. Ready to plug and play out of the box. Includes 4 LED cables. One sequence with available subsequences per unit.
LifeLites eLite "masterboard"
something similar to the megaboard with more control. Have control over multiple functions simultaneously and independantly. Works with 9v and Power Functions. Includes 48 LED cables (full set). Could be available with up to 6 output arrays. each controlling up to 8 LEDs individually.
LifeLites eLite Pro
The same 2x4, 8 output size as is currently available with a new twist. This one has almost full user setup control where users can choose what lights flash, alternately flash, stay on or off, and more. Comes standard with 8 LED cables. Provides even better functionality with Power Functions.

You guys discuss it! We'll be watching the comment section...

More store changes

2008-07-16T12:23:00.005-05:00

I've been busy all morning trying to make the Brickmodder Labs online store pricing guidelines easier to understand. Some of you may have noticed some pricing information below some of the creations posted on the Brickmodder site. Those pricing guidelines are there to give you examples of what kind of pricing to expect for similar work. The pricing only includes the actual install price and electrical components. Minifigs or other built items are not included unless otherwise noted. You can contact our quote department for more details.

Brickmodder Labs Blogology Dept. welcomes...

2008-07-15T17:38:00.003-05:00

Brickmodder Labs is happy to announce, through its partnership with Legoton Industries, a co-blogger to the team. Stuart Guarnieri will spill his occasional wit and wisdom for all to hear and appreciate. All hail the mighty Stu-man!

Store changes

2008-07-15T12:08:00.003-05:00

As some of you may have noticed, I took all the custom minifigs out of the store. That doesn't mean they are no longer available. I've just changed they way I handle custom orders so we can more heavily focus on LifeLites products.

Since most of the work I do for custom mods usually entails something that you guys/girls have made, I just prefer that you send in your own creation so i don't have to keep a large supply of parts on hand. If you're not able or comfortable with sending in your creation, you may can catch me at a local convention. Right now we're only focussing on BrickWorld in Chicago, but plan to attend at least one more show in 2009.

So if you have any questions at all or are concerned or confused about the store layout, don't hesitate to contact me. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Let there be blog

2008-07-15T11:38:00.001-05:00

Welcome boys, girls, and small farm animals. I've finally gotten off my keister and made a blog. Hopefully I'll fill it with interesting stuff from Brickmodder Labs, LifeLites, and other points of interest.

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