Loki TV TemPad replica

jherico

jherico

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I'm in the planning phase for building a partially functional replica of the TemPads used in the Loki TV show.

I've been building an imgur catalog of reference images from the show here:
https://imgur.com/a/6hNeHAx

Now, if I just wanted to make a non-opening replica, I could probably just make an enclosure and put a cell phone in it, but I want to make it so that it can open up and ideally so that both the external and internal screen are functional, as well as at least some of the internal buttons.

Also, if you look at the interior controls image, the gray rectangle in the lower right looks like it has the Miss Minute logo on it, and I'd like to make that an additional display using an e-ink display like this one 2.13" Flexible Monochrome eInk / ePaper Display

I figure the entire thing could be driven by a Raspberry Pi 4 compute module with a custom PCB for in the lower half driving both screens and using an internal rechargeable battery.

The lid looks like something that could be made out of sheet metal, perhaps covering some more solid hinge assembly. I'm thinking I could get some ideas by disassembling a broken laptop and looking at how it's hinge and covers are put together. However, I don't see any visible seams where the sheet metal could have been folded and joined... I'm wondering if the entire part has been CNCd from a solid block of material.

I think the detachable remote will have to be entirely non-functional, since I don't think I'll be able to find a circular touchscreen and something to power it that will all fit inside the available space there.

Anyway, this is going to be my first prop replica build so any tips would be appreciated. Thanks

Current open questions...

* How to source raspberry pi compatible screens that have the correct aspect ratio (about 2:1)
* How to build the outer enclosure so that it has the same brass appearance and also is sturdy enough to be opened and closed repeatedly
 
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you should check out a YouTuber channel called Muda experience.... Design your own Loki tempad app. Also I searched on Reddit searched tempad a few pictures came up..
 
I actually have a bunch of experience working with Qt and QML and developing custom UI components for things like VR environments, so doing the UI design actually feels like it's going to be the least challenging problem for me to solve. I'm currently developing against a conventional aspect ratio screen but with a 2:1 aspect ratio screen within that. I'll likely create a Git repository for any custom software and UI I make for the project as well as for schematics.
 
I was surprised no one had posted a thread about this prop…

Valentine Costumes posted their work on the RPF FB page. You can get the files through their Patreon or as a one-time purchase for a bundle of Loki props:

valentinecostumes.co.uk

Loki TV Series Prop Bundle

A highly detailed and accurate 3D printable collection of props from the Disney+ Marvel series Loki
valentinecostumes.co.uk valentinecostumes.co.uk

Sean
 
I'm working on the UI software here: jherico/LokiTemPad

So far I've got a number of elements working as seen from this gif capture:

TemPadLocal.gif
 
jherico said:
* How to build the outer enclosure so that it has the same brass appearance and also is sturdy enough to be opened and closed repeatedly
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Honestly, with the device being that small, I would consider putting the money in and actually having the outer casing printed in brass metal. Would give it durability and authenticity.
 
timetoparquet said:
An aside: has anyone ID’d any of the vintage clocks / base clocks adapted for the sets?
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I've been going through the credits trying to ID all the equipment I can since I'm planning on decorating my new office in TVA style. Here's what I've been able to come up with so far.
  • The typewriter is an original IBM Selectric, produced from 1961 to 1971. You can get one on EBay for ~$100, sometimes cheaper for a non-functional one, but acquiring an orange one seems pretty much impossible.
  • The hourglass may be a modified version of this. It has a fairly distinctive shape with a significant portion of the bulbs being cylinders instead of tapering at all, which you can see at 45:47 in episode 1. You can see in the credits here it has only one spar connecting the top and the bottom, and honestly the bit of the top you can see in the credits looks to me like something that's intended to be covered by an end-panel
  • The computer terminal looks to me like a modified ADM-3 or ADM-3A. Very hard to acquire and mostly only found in computer museums at this point.
  • The phone is a Bell Electric 564 (or indistinguishable from one). Not really hard to come by, but not cheap.
  • The metronome is a metronome... it's not hard to match the style... this is not an exact match but very close.
  • The reel-to-reel tape has the model number and brand helpfully shown on screen... AKAI 202D-SS and will cost $400-$500 on ebay.
  • The card catalog looks to be a larger version of this. The drawer faceplates appear to be an exact match here.
 
jherico said:
I've been going through the credits trying to ID all the equipment I can since I'm planning on decorating my new office in TVA style. Here's what I've been able to come up with so far.
  • The typewriter is an original IBM Selectric, produced from 1961 to 1971. You can get one on EBay for ~$100, sometimes cheaper for a non-functional one, but acquiring an orange one seems pretty much impossible.
  • The hourglass may be a modified version of this. It has a fairly distinctive shape with a significant portion of the bulbs being cylinders instead of tapering at all, which you can see at 45:47 in episode 1. You can see in the credits here it has only one spar connecting the top and the bottom, and honestly the bit of the top you can see in the credits looks to me like something that's intended to be covered by an end-panel
  • The computer terminal looks to me like a modified ADM-3 or ADM-3A. Very hard to acquire and mostly only found in computer museums at this point.
  • The phone is a Bell Electric 564 (or indistinguishable from one). Not really hard to come by, but not cheap.
  • The metronome is a metronome... it's not hard to match the style... this is not an exact match but very close.
  • The reel-to-reel tape has the model number and brand helpfully shown on screen... AKAI 202D-SS and will cost $400-$500 on ebay.
  • The card catalog looks to be a larger version of this. The drawer faceplates appear to be an exact match here.
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The reason why you can't find an orange one is because they painted them. There was an interview with the production designer about tweaking the colour temperatures and repainting lamps/typewriters/computer terminals etc. as part of the overall design.
 
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