DemonFire
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Offical video showing off the new sonic http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03b34d7
The 12th Doctor's New Sonic Screwdriver
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AnubisGuard
Master Member
Now that we have a better look at it, I like it. Some of the filigree bolted around the edges is a bit too busy, but the TARDIS blue and cycling lights I like.
DemonFire
Sr Member
The claw part by the emitter is the only real thing I don't like about it, just kind throws it off a little to me. The raised metal pieces which I guess would be the grip area seem like an interesting way to go, to me it seems like that would be a little uncomfortable to hold but I can't judge obviously
ManOfGallifrey
Active Member
My God, that is even sexier than I first thought. I love it already and I've barely even started studying it.
The world has really changed. I remember pausing video tapes trying to get good a look at a prop to make sketches. I also remember trying to find something in the shot to use as a scale reference to determine size. Now movies and television give so much information for the hobby prop makers. It's really awesome!
Thank you for the screen captures, by the way.
Thank you for the screen captures, by the way.
greatwazoo42
Master Member
I love the new design. Very hopeful which means maybe we'll be taking a break from the grim and near emo content for a bit. I like my new Doctor grumpy but not gloomy.
Now it's a race to see who will replicate Mr. R's impossibly amazing work first. Gentlemen...start your 3D printers.
Now it's a race to see who will replicate Mr. R's impossibly amazing work first. Gentlemen...start your 3D printers.
With all that beautiful brass, I'm going to wait for Richard & The Wand Company.
phez
Sr Member
That design is awesome!!!
That aluminum cage part looks a bit tricky.
It looks like some parts are machined round and then some flats are grinded inlights rotate?
Solidworks and Shurline at ready.
Off to the races
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Tom Starkiller
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I like the bottom half, though it may be a little overdone on the blue. I really don't like the lights, it gives the sonic an overall toyish look. Looks a little 90's Trek, though.
I'm going to guess that there's some sort of motorised extension just below the light area. This one does not look comfortable to carry around.
I'm going to guess that there's some sort of motorised extension just below the light area. This one does not look comfortable to carry around.
breen2057
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CaptChunkyChew
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Agreed. The emitter looks way too trekky. And something seems really, really off at those claw bits above the switch, really not ergonomic, like the last one. It spoils the figure of an otherwise very elegant screwdriver...
CaptChunkyChew
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Ditto^
Mclabop
Active Member
And BBC America just posted clear versions of the photos you grabbed! Man I'd love to see diagrams like this on every prop out there.
It looks like one (of four) of the lights go out in sequence around the shaft and the center light stays on all the time. That is a dirt simple circuit to make. It can be done with a 555 timer IC and a 4017 Decade Counter IC. Simple, but looks great.
All this great detailed information almost makes it too easy. I imagine Anakin Starkiller and Oblivion are already half way done making theirs. I need to get to SolidWorks and get moving (Not to mention PCBExpress for the electronics).
All this great detailed information almost makes it too easy. I imagine Anakin Starkiller and Oblivion are already half way done making theirs. I need to get to SolidWorks and get moving (Not to mention PCBExpress for the electronics).
