Fanofstarwars
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Will can this be installed and used a light up saber and duel?
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This would be a kit that requires finishing and installation.Will can this be installed and used a light up saber and duel?
Alright guys, I should be zeroing in on my finalized models. At this point I should ask "any last requests?" Just to recap what this project is all about.
3D printed conversion kit for Modular Hilt System (MHS) tubing and end cap to recreate Darth Vader's lightsaber as itb appears in the mid 90s Energizer commercial. The kit will include:
1 x shroud
1 x d-ring/key ring holder
1 x "Bulb release" greeblie
1 x ribbed clamp band
1 x control box assembly (2 pieces)
1 x activation card
7 x t track grips
1 end cap conversion piece.
The main tube and end cap are NOT INCLUDED but can be purchased from thecustomsabershop.com.
If I can source the correct key ring for the shroud, I would like to include that but no guarantees.
The parts are a raw 3D printed finish. They will be printed at a resolution that should be easy enough to finish with a few coats of filler primer, some steel wool/sand paper, and spot putty (for the real obstinate print artifacts). Most of the pieces do not require support material. On the few pieces that do, I will remove the material myself and do some light deburring, but again, this is a homebrew kit meant to be finished by the end user.
As it stands, this kit was designed to be for display pieces only. I'm not an expert by any means, but this would probably be easy enough to retrofit for electronics. If there's enough demand, and if the mods wouldn't be too drastic, I'm sure that I could alter some pieces to make things more electronics friendly, so if you have suggestions, please speak now, otherwise the models will be as they currently stand.
I plan to print in PLA since it behaves nicely, but I'm open to suggestion.
I ought to have the final prototype printed up as soon as I get more filament (shipment should arrive any day now). I'll post pics asap.
Thanks for all of the interest and input,
Mance
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I'm printing what I hope to be the final prototype now. Every printer has its quirks and figuring out the best orientation for each part has taken a bit of trial and error, plus a death in the family threw a monkey wrench into things. No worries, though, and I expect to start the project run thread this weekend or Monday at the latest.
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