rioross
New Member
Hello, I am brand new to RPF.
I decided to come here after Adam Savage mentioned the wonderful community that is here.
I have finally started to create my life long idea: A light saber that is custom made for myself.
As of right now, I have taken apart a Star War Light Saber toy that I bought for $30. It's the one with the permanently extended "blade"
I have taken key measurements of the vital components, so I know how thin I can make my light saber.
I have a basic idea of what I'll do. I will run to the hardware store and buy a short section of pipe for the body, cut a hole in the side to house the on/off button, and fab up a bottom and top plate to hold the blade and speaker in.
As far as the components, I'll drill holes through the pipe that correspond to the holes drilled in the circuitry of the light saber. That way, I can us bolts to hold it together.
As far as the appearance, I was going for the whole "Function over form" idea with a flavor of steampunk. I have seen steampunk light sabers before, and I'd say I draw inspiration from those.
I'd love to get feedback and idea from any one else interested in my build, and I'm excited to be a part of the RPF community!
I decided to come here after Adam Savage mentioned the wonderful community that is here.
I have finally started to create my life long idea: A light saber that is custom made for myself.
As of right now, I have taken apart a Star War Light Saber toy that I bought for $30. It's the one with the permanently extended "blade"
I have taken key measurements of the vital components, so I know how thin I can make my light saber.
I have a basic idea of what I'll do. I will run to the hardware store and buy a short section of pipe for the body, cut a hole in the side to house the on/off button, and fab up a bottom and top plate to hold the blade and speaker in.
As far as the components, I'll drill holes through the pipe that correspond to the holes drilled in the circuitry of the light saber. That way, I can us bolts to hold it together.
As far as the appearance, I was going for the whole "Function over form" idea with a flavor of steampunk. I have seen steampunk light sabers before, and I'd say I draw inspiration from those.
I'd love to get feedback and idea from any one else interested in my build, and I'm excited to be a part of the RPF community!