Hi all,
Pittsburgh here. I'm just getting started using Arduino. I got it for a scale model I am building. It is a 1:350 scale Enterprise NX -01 from the tv show Enterprise). I'm using the Arduino to control the assorted flashing lights (markers and strobes) and also to create the effects seen on the warp nacelles.
The markers and strobes use a simple routine to flash the leds at varying intervals. The nacelle effect is done by fading 6 leds at random, at random speeds (both ramp up and down), to random intensity with a set upper limit so they don't get too bright. I've been told by some it is the closest to the on-screen effect they have seen. That's about all I have done with it at yhe moment.