Live action Darksaber by Gus

[xl97]

What size RGB leds are you using then? 0402? 0202?

 

[guabe]

What size RGB leds are you using then? 0402? 0202?

the 1515 (ultra skinny) Ultra Skinny NeoPixel 1515 LED Strip 4mm wide

 

[xl97]

Ahh.. I see..

I changed the link at the last second to a 144 count.. (not knowing/realizing it was a larger size.. as I commented on the 1515's stips right above the link)

US $8.0 |WS2812 2020;2020 SMD RGB LED with built in WS2811 chip;RGB addressable full color|Light Beads| - AliExpress

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These claim to be 2mm:

New Part Day: Two Millimeter Addressable LEDs

The WS2812, or “Neopixels”, or whatever you want to call them, are the standard when it comes to adding blinky to anything. These chips are individually addressable RGB LEDs, which you&…

hackaday.com

 

[guabe]

How did the meeting go?

Went well, he is working on a prototype that Im sure will look much nicer than mine. He is planning on doing a 10 blade run for now.

It will have the same construction as mine, 3 layers of 3mm acrylic and will be using the 1515 led strips. he will use some difusing material on the edge( i did not) to hide the individual leds better. He also will be using the proper glue so that the acrylic does not bleach out like mine did.

He should have a prototype complete over the weekend and I will share some pics.

Price wise he thinks that he can make them for around $275-$300 but ill confirm once he is done with the prototype.

 

[guabe]

Ahh.. I see..

I changed the link at the last second to a 144 count.. (not knowing/realizing it was a larger size.. as I commented on the 1515's stips right above the link)

US $8.0 |WS2812 2020;2020 SMD RGB LED with built in WS2811 chip;RGB addressable full color|Light Beads| - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

These claim to be 2mm:

New Part Day: Two Millimeter Addressable LEDs

The WS2812, or “Neopixels”, or whatever you want to call them, are the standard when it comes to adding blinky to anything. These chips are individually addressable RGB LEDs, which you&…

hackaday.com

Unfortunately those are just RGB not RGBW. Guess I'll stick with the 1515 for now. Thanks.

 

[ZYNN]

Question, were did you buy all the parts for the guts of the blade?

 

[guabe]

for the blade i just used neopixels from adafruit. For the hilt i got everything from the custom saber shop.

 

[ZYNN]

for the blade i just used neopixels from adafruit. For the hilt i got everything from the custom saber shop.

Do you have the parts lit?

 

[MMcFett]

Went well, he is working on a prototype that Im sure will look much nicer than mine. He is planning on doing a 10 blade run for now.

It will have the same construction as mine, 3 layers of 3mm acrylic and will be using the 1515 led strips. he will use some difusing material on the edge( i did not) to hide the individual leds better. He also will be using the proper glue so that the acrylic does not bleach out like mine did.

He should have a prototype complete over the weekend and I will share some pics.

Price wise he thinks that he can make them for around $275-$300 but ill confirm once he is done with the prototype.

Hey, was he able to make a prototype and get a cost estimate?

 

[guabe]

Do you have the parts lit?

From the custom saber shop
CFX board
18650 battery
28mm speaker
recharge port
wire

from adafruit
Ultra skinny neopixels (4mm wide)

 

[guabe]

Hey, was he able to make a prototype and get a cost estimate?

he is waiting on the leds to arrive... the blade is cut and ready for leds

 

[Douglascraig]

This thing is ******* coooooooool

 

[MMcFett]

From the custom saber shop
CFX board
18650 battery
28mm speaker
recharge port
wire

from adafruit
Ultra skinny neopixels (4mm wide)

Does your chassis file work with a 28mm speaker?

 

[Halliwax]

This thing is ******* coooooooool

Took the words out of my mouth

 

[Gee2]

Just WOW...

 

[MMcFett]

he is waiting on the leds to arrive... the blade is cut and ready for leds

Hey, any word on the LEDs? Just got your chassis printed up and need to start installing my Proffie.

 

[guabe]

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been very busy. Just wanted to show you an up coming project.

I believe I got it about 90-95% accurate now.

 

[MMcFett]

Looks great! Does it have a place for the belt ring? For those that already purchased the files, will there be an update?

 

[guabe]

Looks great! Does it have a place for the belt ring? For those that already purchased the files, will there be an update?

Im sorry this is a commission so it wont be available for printing for a while. The belt ring is still not clear where it goes so ill wait till the season ends to see if we can glance it

 

[guabe]

Printed prototype