Kylo Ren Saber hollow hilt for electronics

[E Williams]

Impressive! What printer did you use? The hilt looks so smooth

Thanks! It's a pretty basic old Afinia H479. They're very reliable and print with almost no set up / calibration (only bed leveling - and the H480 version does that automatically). I have also come to appreciate how powerful their included software is after reading about people's struggles with other printers. You don't have to mess with a separate slicing program, it automatically generates support material, and has integrated scaling/merging of STL files.

Down side is the build volume is small by today's standards and you get best results by using their "premium" filament which costs a bit more than other brands.

I did sand the print a bit before filler primer, but cleanup was not difficult on this prop.

 

[elro2k]

Thanks! It's a pretty basic old Afinia H479. They're very reliable and print with almost no set up / calibration (only bed leveling - and the H480 version does that automatically). I have also come to appreciate how powerful their included software is after reading about people's struggles with other printers. You don't have to mess with a separate slicing program, it automatically generates support material, and has integrated scaling/merging of STL files.

Down side is the build volume is small by today's standards and you get best results by using their "premium" filament which costs a bit more than other brands.

I did sand the print a bit before filler primer, but cleanup was not difficult on this prop.

Thanks! I'm not too sure if mine will work with the scaling and merging with the program it uses. I'd love to learn more about the sanding/ filling the print lines

 

[Rcampen]

Sweet work man! Is there a full parts list that fits with the V5 knocking about?

 

[arhine27]

Sweet work man! Is there a full parts list that fits with the V5 knocking about?

I'm definitely interested in this too


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[elro2k]

I'm definitely interested in this too


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Sweet work man! Is there a full parts list that fits with the V5 knocking about?

Yeah it's out there. If you join the Knights of Ren Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/KnightsOfRen/?notif_t=group_r2j_approved they have the links under their description. You need to join before you can access the files

 

[Rcampen]

Yeah it's out there. If you join the Knights of Ren Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/KnightsOfRen/?notif_t=group_r2j_approved they have the links under their description. You need to join before you can access the files

Thanks again man!

 

[Ghostsoldier]

I new to 3D printing, so what's a ballpark figure that I should expect to pay for something like this lightsaber?

 

[elro2k]

Thanks again man!

No problem happy to help You do have to become a member of shapeways to download the files though. Its super easy, and when you do all you have to do is go down to the page of the part you're looking at and there should be a download button

 

[Rcampen]

No problem happy to help You do have to become a member of shapeways to download the files though. Its super easy, and when you do all you have to do is go down to the page of the part you're looking at and there should be a download button

Thanks! Oh one question, if i'm not planning on ever removing the blades then i don't need the plugs printed correct?

 

[Rialto]

Two questions.. Can we somehow use a software to reverse this into a solid model? And can we generate G codes from an stl file?


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[elro2k]

Thanks! Oh one question, if i'm not planning on ever removing the blades then i don't need the plugs printed correct?

Correct. But it's actually easier to make the blades removable. Plus you have the option to display just the hilt.

 

[jd pilot]

Sorry I've been absent from this wonderful forum but i have it blocked at work and can only login at nights. That plus the holidays but i try to keep up uin the facebook group.

here are the last renders of the final design.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp35/gucabe/kylo/V5Final875_09_zpsmsnjakpu.jpg~original
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp35/gucabe/kylo/V5Final875_11_zpsepqkmjjc.jpg~original
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp35/gucabe/kylo/V5Final875_10_zpsfd1cywup.jpg~original
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp35/gucabe/kylo/V5Final875_12_zpstl4nqkt7.jpg~original
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp35/gucabe/kylo/V5Final875_08_zpsppto2ks9.jpg~original

Looks awesome! Perfect! I am down for this one CNCed for sure!! Just don't forget the wire holders

 

[MrPinski]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyvEZ6iQlr0
Its here

Is this STL available up on Shapeways still?

 

[lukyanov]

New 18 AWG transparent red wire with Guabe's hilt and cableholder

 

[elro2k]

Is this STL available up on Shapeways still?

I have the link on #486

 

[MrPinski]

I have the link on #486

I'm a member of that group but I don't see the file... What's it called? The only STL up is for the buckle...

 

[Ghostsoldier]

On the K of R Facebook page, go to "info" tab, and then the "files" tab...the V.5 saber files are at the bottom.

 

[infinity00]

Which core is more accurate the 1" blade core or the 7/8" blade core I don't think he made any plugs for the 7/8"blades

 

[RexKramer]

The 7/8 is more accurate I believe.

Quick question, anyone with a SW print: Can it take primer out of the box well?

It feels rough enough to not even have to sand it, thoughts?

 

[Rcampen]

Hey guys what materials would you reccomend printung these parts out of?