Hal9000 Build - Finally Done.

[Gordon Gekko]

I've been wanting one of these forever and finally got around to starting it.

I have been using Phase Pistol's excellent blueprints as the basis for all the dimensions.

I started with two clear plastic globes that I got at Michaels - 2-1/2" and 4" - that I cut down to the correct size. The small disc is milk plex that will be used behind the small "lens" to diffuse the light. The small lens is also sanded on the inside to further diffuse the LED.

The bezels for the lens, and base are all laser engraved/cut plexiglass of varying depths.

The box is also laser cut plex with beveled edges, room for the LED and a micro switch on the side.

The whole thing stacks together pretty neatly.

This shows the light setup in back. I hacked apart a booklight with a 5mm LED powered by 3 LR44 batteries. I replaced the white LED with a red one, and made an opening in the case for the on/off switch.

This shows the switch from the outside of the case. It should be pretty discreet when the whole thing is painted up.

And, preliminary light test. I think it's looking pretty good, but I will probably still be messing with the lens setup to get a more realistic look.

I think I have spent around $10 on this so far. Not bad compared to the cost of an actual lens.

I will post more updates as time permits.

 

[Apollo]

Looks great so far.

 

[Duck9000]

Cheap and nice , I like it. :thumbsup

 

[rocketeer25]

Very nice. :love

Would you consider offering kits or finished pieces?

 

[Gigatron]

Very cool.

Would love to see a run of the panels offered in the JY :lol

If you want to diffuse the LED even further, try sanding the top of the LED flat (do a little at a time until you get the result you're looking for)

-Fred

 

[starfighter66]

WOW I love it, fantastic work

 

[dr_slurpee]

Yes a kit would be awesome.

I really like how well this turned out, especially for so cheap.

 

[blufive]

I hope to see these in the Junkyard when you're done.

 

[neosporing]

ohyeah.

i could use one of those in the server room where i work. JY please.

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I hope to see these in the Junkyard when you're done.

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[Aegis159]

Gahhh.. All but two of the pictures are dead..

JY product please..

 

[mgoob]

Excellent version.

Just needs the decal.


If it cost you only $10, I suppose you have access to laser cutter on the job.
You could make alot of cool props with this process.

Would be interested in laser cut plexi than resin,
but will take either.


Congrats.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

Thanks to everyone for the kind words.

Let's see if I actually get this sucker finished, and don't get too excited. When I say it cost me $10 so far, that's only for the purchase of the clear globes, booklight, red LED, wire, etc. The plex is just endcuts I have laying about the shop, and of course, I don't charge myself laser time. :lol

 

[phase pistol]

And here I was agonizing over how to get machining done to replicate the lens parts. :lol

Well done, and incredible economy to boot. :thumbsup

- k

 

[temponaut]

Looks great, Jmtwo. Gotta admire a guy who has both skills and machines. :thumbsup

 

[King of Pirates]

I think someone already brought it up, but if you use Wet Sandpaper, at about a 1000 Grit(which is fairly hard to find) you can get a really nice diffused look.

 

[shortimer52]

Man I want one.......

 

[Gordon Gekko]

Re: Hal9000 Build

Finally got this one finished!

13.75" tall, laser engraved plex with clear resin cast, 2 part lens.

Waterslide decal.

Waterslide decals for the lens as well.

The Switch hidden on the side.

It's pretty hard to photograph, but I think the lighting turned out great. -Finally.

 

[SinkTube Jedi]

Re: Hal9000 Build

Damn I remember this from way back, when I was still up in Boston, even got one of the lenses. went on the back burner with dozens of others.. Nice job!!!

 

[superjedi]

Re: Hal9000 Build

Oh man! Fantastic.
"That's a very nice rendering." :cool

 

[rocketeer25]

Will there be a JY thread soon? :love