*Contest* - Custom Sonic Screwdriver
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Tomorrowist
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Yep, 100 yen is roughly $1, although with tax it's technically 105 yen...
NakedMoleRat
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Quick question. Can we post a video entry? You know a quick video showing it off in all its glory?
The Next Doctor
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You can send the video, as long as you send pics. Also, let me ponder the video posting, as it is not a necessity to make a "working" entry. I think better after a decent hight sleep.
Primrodo
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Video would single out some entries no? I think would be cool to show AFTER the contest personally.
I forget, did the contest, when posted, show the forum members names, or just the lightsabers get posted, voted on and revealed after? I think it would be pretty awesome to see the names revealed after and keep us all guessing whose entries are which.
MacMantis
Active Member
Personally when it comes to the design phase I am getting into the nitty gritty but that's just because I'm a bit weird :lol
And it helps me with the overall design and look. Even though all these are being kept secret until the voting process i'm still keeping a devlog just so if anyone likes my design they can see how I got there and why that bit goes there.
prototype7
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I think if a video entry will help you detail some features of your sonic then it should be allowed... as long as you host the video yourself and provide the embeded link in the email.
If we are allowing machined parts, which is something that not everyone will have access to, then I don't see the problem with allowing videos of your sonic, which is also something not everyone has access to.
I don't think judging points should be awarded for video quality or content... just for a visual really.
Just my 2 cents on the video.
I'm still searching for a few parts.. but we've still got lots of time here. I can't wait to see all these. I've always been disheartened at the lack of CUSTOM Sonic designs. That seems like an item that would just lend itself to each and every "Doctor" making their own version to suit them.
Great contest... just great!
If we are allowing machined parts, which is something that not everyone will have access to, then I don't see the problem with allowing videos of your sonic, which is also something not everyone has access to.
I don't think judging points should be awarded for video quality or content... just for a visual really.
Just my 2 cents on the video.
I'm still searching for a few parts.. but we've still got lots of time here. I can't wait to see all these. I've always been disheartened at the lack of CUSTOM Sonic designs. That seems like an item that would just lend itself to each and every "Doctor" making their own version to suit them.
Great contest... just great!
The Next Doctor
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Ok, I have thought about it and here is the deal.
You HAVE submit the photos as required. You may submit a video if desired. You have to send the video (not a link) to the same address as the photos. I am getting a crash course on youtube as we speak.
Member's names will not be revealed until after the contest's winners have been announced.
You HAVE submit the photos as required. You may submit a video if desired. You have to send the video (not a link) to the same address as the photos. I am getting a crash course on youtube as we speak.
Member's names will not be revealed until after the contest's winners have been announced.
fuelish
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I forget, did the contest, when posted, show the forum members names, or just the lightsabers get posted, voted on and revealed after? I think it would be pretty awesome to see the names revealed after and keep us all guessing whose entries are which.
The members names were only revealed after voting. This prevented a popularity contest or voting on name recognition alone.
DoctorWho
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Me too. I think I have found the main body but can't come up with the emitter head yet.
NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
Mine will be a complete scratch build, all metal and perspex, and quite custom! :lol
elvisgump
Active Member
Well, damnit, scratch that idea. I guess I'll have to take it up a notch and break into my stockpile of unobtanium and crystal. Maybe I can come up with some precious gems from Home Shopping Network for the emitter head...
jwm96
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So I am done with mine and I decided to try and make a laser screwdriver the same way I made my sonic but then I realized that I didnt really have the right parts and I couldnt figure out how to make it flow, or look right....Oh well I'll figure it out. Now do I need to wait untill monday or can I submit the pics a day sooner? If not then I understand I can wait it out (I think )
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fuelish
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I love this. The sonic is a great challenge. You are trying to make a fairly small object into something iconic. It needs to have purpose and be kinetic(or appear to be kinetic). It needs to be easily recognised as a sonic while not looking just like the sonics in the series. And, you do not want its component parts to be recognised(I don't ).
I have a bunch of parts layed out in a rough pattern, but I need to do a loads of file work and soldering to alter the appearance. I hope I can make the real thing look like what I have in my mind. Good luck and have fun.
). I have a bunch of parts layed out in a rough pattern, but I need to do a loads of file work and soldering to alter the appearance. I hope I can make the real thing look like what I have in my mind. Good luck and have fun.
rollerboi
Sr Member
I do rather hope the electronics won't have any effect on the voting. I'd rather everyone be on a level playing field, looks-wise. Otherwise I have absolutely no hope of competing with a blinking, sound-emitting sonic and might as well not enter. Too much of a "cool" factor to sway the voting.
It'd be nice to see afterwards, though.
It'd be nice to see afterwards, though.
modeleers
Sr Member
I agree 1000% - Functional Parts & Electronics should have NO effect on judging &/or voting And telling everybody on the RPF - about what your SS does or is made of - should be Prohibited as it may intimidate less experienced members from even trying or making an SS that has similar features.
Nor should pics show lights, sound (on youtube) or moving parts.
The contest should concentrate on the Design of the SS's - it's size, shape & details.
Dave Porter
Sr Member
But, what about those of us who have never done such a thing, and are inspired to try, due to the excellent nature of some of the stuff shown here.
My entry will be my first real electronics attempt on any scale. The fact that I decided to put such effort forth should NOT count against me.
Isn't this why the RPF exists? To show others what is possible, to make us strive for more?
The Next Doctor
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This is what I was afraid of and has been a bane to all contests such as this. It is the same principle as machined vs non-machined entries.
I can make a "sonic" light up and make sound, but if it looks like crap then it isn't going to win anything.
In keeping with the contests of old, you should keep your parts and construction to yourselves until after the contest, but you will be allowed to send a video to me to post. Think about the $1 saber contest. There was a reveal saber. That member shouldn't have to change their design based on if others could or could not make a reveal.
The owner's names will be kept secret until the end of the contest to stop the popularity contest from happening.
Most might not remember this, but there was a custom saber contest many years ago that , if I recall correctly, BobaDebt won. His entry was made from a knive, some toothbrushes and other found parts. Just because someone can add electronics to it doesn't mean that it is going to win.
Don't sell yourself short, make your Sonic and enter it. Like the P90X commercial says, "Do your best and forget the rest"
In my best R. Lee Ermy voice, NOW MOVE IT AND MAKE ME SOME SONIC SCREWDRIVERS!!!!!!! I GOT SONIC SCREWS TO DRIVE AND NOTHING TO DRIVE THEM WITH!!!!!
I can make a "sonic" light up and make sound, but if it looks like crap then it isn't going to win anything.
In keeping with the contests of old, you should keep your parts and construction to yourselves until after the contest, but you will be allowed to send a video to me to post. Think about the $1 saber contest. There was a reveal saber. That member shouldn't have to change their design based on if others could or could not make a reveal.
The owner's names will be kept secret until the end of the contest to stop the popularity contest from happening.
Most might not remember this, but there was a custom saber contest many years ago that , if I recall correctly, BobaDebt won. His entry was made from a knive, some toothbrushes and other found parts. Just because someone can add electronics to it doesn't mean that it is going to win.
Don't sell yourself short, make your Sonic and enter it. Like the P90X commercial says, "Do your best and forget the rest"
In my best R. Lee Ermy voice, NOW MOVE IT AND MAKE ME SOME SONIC SCREWDRIVERS!!!!!!! I GOT SONIC SCREWS TO DRIVE AND NOTHING TO DRIVE THEM WITH!!!!!
Mercury
Sr Member
Just because you make a sonic with lights or moving parts will not guarantee a win. This has been PROVEN time and time again during the saber contests. I'm actually concerned of the amount of people focusing on doing just that when the design is what will matter, not the function.
As far as videos, IMHO, they should not be allowed as part of the contest. If the maker wants to show it after the contest, then fine, but I personally think it will be a distraction to others. Voting based on an image will assure a vote is based on overall design and not a single mechanical/electical feature.
As far as videos, IMHO, they should not be allowed as part of the contest. If the maker wants to show it after the contest, then fine, but I personally think it will be a distraction to others. Voting based on an image will assure a vote is based on overall design and not a single mechanical/electical feature.
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