Mike J.
Master Member
Hello all.
Long have I yearned for a replica AMEE battery of my very own. Only recently have I gotten the necessary skills to be able to make my own, or rather, have one be made for me. A buddy and I have been trying to learn SolidWorks in a do-it-yourself fashion. Even with the Lynda.com videos, it's not always easy.... I am however, just competent enough to begin building things I want, like my Iria revolver project, and now my AMEE battery. I'll be basing my AMEE battery off a handy pill bottle that looks about the correct size for the amber 'core' of the battery. This may be oversized slightly, but the price is right. Tonight's progress was a revamping of the top cap, with measurements derived from my bottle. All the landmarks are there, including a groove to hold the black rubber o-ring. I have yet to make the holes for the four rods that connect the top to the bottom. Once both top and bottom are finished, I'll order them in Polished White Strong and Flexible from Shapeways.
Attached are some renders of my part, and the real prop, as seen on screen.
Long have I yearned for a replica AMEE battery of my very own. Only recently have I gotten the necessary skills to be able to make my own, or rather, have one be made for me. A buddy and I have been trying to learn SolidWorks in a do-it-yourself fashion. Even with the Lynda.com videos, it's not always easy.... I am however, just competent enough to begin building things I want, like my Iria revolver project, and now my AMEE battery. I'll be basing my AMEE battery off a handy pill bottle that looks about the correct size for the amber 'core' of the battery. This may be oversized slightly, but the price is right. Tonight's progress was a revamping of the top cap, with measurements derived from my bottle. All the landmarks are there, including a groove to hold the black rubber o-ring. I have yet to make the holes for the four rods that connect the top to the bottom. Once both top and bottom are finished, I'll order them in Polished White Strong and Flexible from Shapeways.
Attached are some renders of my part, and the real prop, as seen on screen.