Doctor Octoroc
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Hey everyone. Awhile back I started an interest thread for 3d printed kits to build a 12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver, as well as his Confession Dial and a display stand add-on for the dial based on the TARDIS console port in which the sonic first appeared. Well, they're ready!
Below I've outlined the options and linked to the specific files on Shapeways that you'll need to get for each of them. It's a bit confusing if you try to navigate on Shapeways to get all the right models to go with each other so this will (hopefully) simplify things.
12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
(Solidworks render of prototype in exploded form)
There are no particular options for this kit aside from ordering the electronics kit from 13doctorwho if you want them so there is only one file you'll need from Shapeways, which can be found here:
12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
Here's a video showing the thing assembled (paint job currently incomplete) with 13doctorwho's electronics implemented.
The 3d printed kit comes in 20 pieces as seen below and has everything you will need to build the sonic with the exception of the 5mm (3/16") acrylic rods. These can be purchased separately from any number of suppliers and you don't need much. You'll need one cut down to 69mm in length for the middle and four more cut to 56mm for the corners of the emitter shaft so a foot long to start will suffice (although you may want to get more as backup). Disregard the extra housing piece shown on the upper left side in the first photo - that part has been omitted from this kit since it will be included with 13doctorwho's electronics kit, should you decide to purchase one.
Please note that since I ordered this print, I've made changes to the model to make it more accurate. I moved and resized the depth of various screws, thinned out the back end portion below the 'cage', fixed the detail on the slider switch that didn't show up well in this print, and I corrected some other inaccuracies that new material brought to light after ordering this version - so your model will be even better than mine!
Once I complete my personal build of the sonic, I'll create a finishing thread where I'll walk you through what I did for mine and also for people to post their own builds, get help and give tips - I'll add the link here and post to inform you when that happens.
12th Doctor's Confession Dial
(Solidworks render showing potential paint application)
There are four options for this one, as laid out below.
1) Confession Dial (Simple Version) - this is a basic kit to build a closed version of the dial. It has no inside details and comes in two pieces, top and bottom. This version is NOT compatible with the port stand add-on.
2) Confession Dial (Complete Version) - this version has all of the pieces needed for the full dial build. It has four pieces total - bottom, inside details, lid and orb. Everything is included in this one file and all printed in white plastic. This version is compatible with the port stand add-on.
3) Confession Dial (Complete, No Orb) - this version has three of the pieces that the Complete Version has - it does not include the orb, which is meant to be printed in Frosted Ultra Detail or Frosted Extreme Detail. This is because the details on the orb are very fine and print much better in the more detailed material. If you purchase this version, be sure to also pick up the Confession Dial Orb. This version is compatible with the port stand add-on.
This is the version I printed for myself, which you can see below in it's parts from both files:
4) Confession Dial (Complete, No Orb or Lid) - this version is for anyone that only wants to use their confession dial in conjunction with the Stand Add-on as it does not contain the lid or the orb, only the two parts to make up the bottom section of the dial. This version is, of course, compatible with the port stand add-on.
Port Stand Add-on for Confession Dial
The port stand is to be used in conjunction with any of the Confession Dials above except for the Simple Version, which does not contain the inside details needed to work with this stand. The stand is designed to hold your completed 12 Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver upright.
(Solidworks render illustrating potential paint job and lighting)
There are two options listed below, both of which require the ordering of one additional file for the two Clear Rings around the top and side of the stand. Those will need to be printed in Frosted Ultra Detail or Frosted Extreme Detail since they need to be translucent.
1) Stand Add-on for Confession Dial - this version is for anyone that does NOT intend to implement electronics into their stand. It has seven of the nine parts you'll need to complete the stand - you'll need to also get the Clear Rings to complete the build.
2) Stand Add-on for Confession Dial (DX) - this version has housing for a tactile push button switch, six LED's and three standard LR-44 button cell batteries so that you can more easily implement light into the stand. The battery housing is a separate part that clips into the bottom of the stand and the LED housing is in the form of six clips that encircle the inner circumference at a 45 degree angle so they light up both the top and side rings at once. The housing for the switch is positioned in such a way that when the sonic is inserted, a tab on the inside is pushed into the switch, activating your custom circuit. I'll highlight these details more thoroughly in the finishing thread once my own build is complete, along with links to the exact battery contacts I used so the batteries could easily be changed out. Remember, you'll also need to pick up the Clear Rings to complete the build.
This is the version I printed for myself. I should note that Shapeways goofed up on the order of my stand and left out the main base portion of the stand. I'll be receiving this soon so I can finish my own stand but I wanted to point it out since you'll have one more piece in your stand kit than is shown in the pictures below. The second photo shows the batteries in the housing along with the push button switch and one LED in place.
Edits have also been made to this model since I printed it, to accommodate the changes made to the 12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver.
So those are all of the options!
If you have any questions whatsoever about which one you should get, feel free to chime in below and let me know what you're looking to do with your kit and I'll direct you to the right ones. I'll be posting my progress and other info in this thread over the next week or so so be sure to subscribe and check back in to be up to speed with everything going on with the kit. This is an unlimited run so there's no need to sign up or contact me in order to get anything, just grab it right from Shapeways and they'll print and send it to you!
While I'm not offering completed sonics at the moment, I'm starting an interest list here for those that don't want to build their own. Feel free to chime in and I'll add you to the list below. If you want electronics, you can order them directly from 13doctorwho - chime in on his interest list here. Preliminary cost for each completed sonic is $200 - if we get to ten members then I can do $175.
Interest List for Completed Sonics
1) macman27
2) pauledaking
3) Shank25
4) enterprise0216
5) bendingoak
6) myersfarms
7)
8)
9)
10)
Below I've outlined the options and linked to the specific files on Shapeways that you'll need to get for each of them. It's a bit confusing if you try to navigate on Shapeways to get all the right models to go with each other so this will (hopefully) simplify things.
12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
(Solidworks render of prototype in exploded form)
There are no particular options for this kit aside from ordering the electronics kit from 13doctorwho if you want them so there is only one file you'll need from Shapeways, which can be found here:
12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
Here's a video showing the thing assembled (paint job currently incomplete) with 13doctorwho's electronics implemented.
The 3d printed kit comes in 20 pieces as seen below and has everything you will need to build the sonic with the exception of the 5mm (3/16") acrylic rods. These can be purchased separately from any number of suppliers and you don't need much. You'll need one cut down to 69mm in length for the middle and four more cut to 56mm for the corners of the emitter shaft so a foot long to start will suffice (although you may want to get more as backup). Disregard the extra housing piece shown on the upper left side in the first photo - that part has been omitted from this kit since it will be included with 13doctorwho's electronics kit, should you decide to purchase one.
Please note that since I ordered this print, I've made changes to the model to make it more accurate. I moved and resized the depth of various screws, thinned out the back end portion below the 'cage', fixed the detail on the slider switch that didn't show up well in this print, and I corrected some other inaccuracies that new material brought to light after ordering this version - so your model will be even better than mine!
Once I complete my personal build of the sonic, I'll create a finishing thread where I'll walk you through what I did for mine and also for people to post their own builds, get help and give tips - I'll add the link here and post to inform you when that happens.
12th Doctor's Confession Dial
(Solidworks render showing potential paint application)
There are four options for this one, as laid out below.
1) Confession Dial (Simple Version) - this is a basic kit to build a closed version of the dial. It has no inside details and comes in two pieces, top and bottom. This version is NOT compatible with the port stand add-on.
2) Confession Dial (Complete Version) - this version has all of the pieces needed for the full dial build. It has four pieces total - bottom, inside details, lid and orb. Everything is included in this one file and all printed in white plastic. This version is compatible with the port stand add-on.
3) Confession Dial (Complete, No Orb) - this version has three of the pieces that the Complete Version has - it does not include the orb, which is meant to be printed in Frosted Ultra Detail or Frosted Extreme Detail. This is because the details on the orb are very fine and print much better in the more detailed material. If you purchase this version, be sure to also pick up the Confession Dial Orb. This version is compatible with the port stand add-on.
This is the version I printed for myself, which you can see below in it's parts from both files:
4) Confession Dial (Complete, No Orb or Lid) - this version is for anyone that only wants to use their confession dial in conjunction with the Stand Add-on as it does not contain the lid or the orb, only the two parts to make up the bottom section of the dial. This version is, of course, compatible with the port stand add-on.
Port Stand Add-on for Confession Dial
The port stand is to be used in conjunction with any of the Confession Dials above except for the Simple Version, which does not contain the inside details needed to work with this stand. The stand is designed to hold your completed 12 Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver upright.
(Solidworks render illustrating potential paint job and lighting)
There are two options listed below, both of which require the ordering of one additional file for the two Clear Rings around the top and side of the stand. Those will need to be printed in Frosted Ultra Detail or Frosted Extreme Detail since they need to be translucent.
1) Stand Add-on for Confession Dial - this version is for anyone that does NOT intend to implement electronics into their stand. It has seven of the nine parts you'll need to complete the stand - you'll need to also get the Clear Rings to complete the build.
2) Stand Add-on for Confession Dial (DX) - this version has housing for a tactile push button switch, six LED's and three standard LR-44 button cell batteries so that you can more easily implement light into the stand. The battery housing is a separate part that clips into the bottom of the stand and the LED housing is in the form of six clips that encircle the inner circumference at a 45 degree angle so they light up both the top and side rings at once. The housing for the switch is positioned in such a way that when the sonic is inserted, a tab on the inside is pushed into the switch, activating your custom circuit. I'll highlight these details more thoroughly in the finishing thread once my own build is complete, along with links to the exact battery contacts I used so the batteries could easily be changed out. Remember, you'll also need to pick up the Clear Rings to complete the build.
This is the version I printed for myself. I should note that Shapeways goofed up on the order of my stand and left out the main base portion of the stand. I'll be receiving this soon so I can finish my own stand but I wanted to point it out since you'll have one more piece in your stand kit than is shown in the pictures below. The second photo shows the batteries in the housing along with the push button switch and one LED in place.
Edits have also been made to this model since I printed it, to accommodate the changes made to the 12th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver.
So those are all of the options!
If you have any questions whatsoever about which one you should get, feel free to chime in below and let me know what you're looking to do with your kit and I'll direct you to the right ones. I'll be posting my progress and other info in this thread over the next week or so so be sure to subscribe and check back in to be up to speed with everything going on with the kit. This is an unlimited run so there's no need to sign up or contact me in order to get anything, just grab it right from Shapeways and they'll print and send it to you!
While I'm not offering completed sonics at the moment, I'm starting an interest list here for those that don't want to build their own. Feel free to chime in and I'll add you to the list below. If you want electronics, you can order them directly from 13doctorwho - chime in on his interest list here. Preliminary cost for each completed sonic is $200 - if we get to ten members then I can do $175.
Interest List for Completed Sonics
1) macman27
2) pauledaking
3) Shank25
4) enterprise0216
5) bendingoak
6) myersfarms
7)
8)
9)
10)
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