Tricorder VI (Star Trek: TNG Season 1 & 2)

acameronuk1979

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #1

Hi,

I am wondering where I might be able to get some electronics for my Tricorder VI that I purchased many years ago from Federation Surplus. This static prop also has the spring loaded door but not the mechanical ratchet. I have been advised to use a cable tie but m unsure how to apply this to my tricorder.

Use the link below to see a short clip of this tricorder.

YouTube - Star Trek Tricorder VI

Please, any help will be appreciated.

alex.cameron@thehousenet.net

Thanks.
A

 

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StarTrek101

Member

• Sep 23, 2011

• #2

I'm confused too. I don't know how to add one to mine.

 

masterjedi322

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 23, 2011

• #3

gmprops was making electronics for the Mark VI and VII's. You may want to contact him. His sound board also recreates the ratchet sound effect.

Sean

 

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maully217

New Member

• Sep 24, 2011

• #4

@startrek101
i read this somewhere that someone had used a cable tie to make the ratchet sound
for his tricorder but for the hell of it can't remember were. :confused :unsure.
Buy a set of the electronics off gmprops the electronics make the ratchet sound for you.

 

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StarTrek101

Member

• Sep 29, 2011

• #5

Thanks for the help.

 

renaissance_man

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• Sep 30, 2011

• #6

I can't see how a cable tie would work, as they are designed to lock in place when the thread is pulled through the loop?

 

Mr.Engineer

Well-Known Member

• Dec 22, 2012

• #7

In theory, its the 'teeth' in the cable tie which, when run through, say, a flat plastic, would make that ratchet sound. However, because a cable-tie is made of (pvc?) plastic, it gets worn over time.

I am not sure if its correct but its my theory...

 

Dave Porter

Sr Member

• Dec 22, 2012

• #8

Seconded on the gmprops recommendation.