Star Trek Strange New Worlds SNW Communicator Moire Pattern

[DrMcoy]

Trying to get an exact match on the moire pattern shown on the communicator prop that was recently on display with phaser and tricorder from Strange New Worlds. I figured that, like the spider-moire pattern seen on Spock's bridge station and the hero communicator prop, it was a 2-piece moire, B&W paper version on bottom with clear transparency version on top.

The SNW moire in comm appears to be the pinwheel moire pattern, but when I copied the same pattern onto clear and put them together, it did not create the same effect. See photos below...if you look REALLY close at the side view on one photo, it seems like there is a second pinwheel pattern but with MUCH THINNER lines.

Yes, I realize this is picking nits, but if anybody has figured out exactly what patterns were used to create the pattern seen on actual prop, please let me know. Thanks.

 

[DrMcoy]

A replica maker on facebook had this to say:

The SNW moire is a digital animation on a nano ipod that is inside the shell. The images used on the Chicago display was just a flat backing design inserted to give the prop some life. Like a photo.

I still wonder if this pattern can be recreated with a 2-piece moire?

 

[Ronldheld]

All hero SNW communicators have a ipod nano inside?

 

[DrMcoy]

All hero SNW communicators have a ipod nano inside?

It has been reported that the communicator and tricorder have ipod nano's inside for moire pattern and screen, but I don't know where this was originally stated...but seems to make sense.

 

[dmctom]

I put a Nano in mine… looks great. Got the animation from a group member on FB. Added magnets to be able to get to the Nano. I’m told they use magnet on the show props and they do indeed use the 7th Gen iPod Nano inside. Starting paint soon. Awaiting a metal moire ring, buttons and midplate. Possibly a metal antenna grill as well

 

[dmctom]

All hero SNW communicators have a ipod nano inside?

Yes, I’m told they do. Here’s mine

 

[tcbinaflash]

This Paramount video details SNW’s props and confirms their use of iPod Nanos for graphics in both the communicator and tricorder.

The “iPod” solution is fine for filming purposes, but requires the units to be disassembled to be activated and doesn’t support sound FX. I know there are at least a couple of folks working on creating OLED graphics and sound cards for the SNW comm that could be activated via a Reed switch (i.e. the OLED screen would display both the moiré and indicator lights when the antenna/lid is opened like you’d expect). Unsure if anyone is working on this custom OLED solution for the SNW tricorder build. Regardless, the “custom board” route is the “Holy Grail” solution for those SNW props that feature dynamic graphics. The iPad Nano route looks great, but doesn’t really work for those (like me) who want to be able to flip open a prop from their display shelf and see it activate with lights and sound.

Hopefully there’s an OLED+sound option available for purchase soon.

 

[Leinads]

These will be some extensive (and expensive). features for the SNW communicators and tricorders but certainly amazing! I’m sure upscale printed phaser kits will begin to pop up soon with full flip-up sight functionality + electronics. Maybe they’re already out there in the wild ~

 

[Leinads]

Yes, I’m told they do. Here’s mine

Nice!

 

[Ronldheld]

Perhaps someone here will be making a run for those who cannot assemble their own?

 

[ddyrryck]

I put a Nano in mine… looks great. Got the animation from a group member on FB. Added magnets to be able to get to the Nano. I’m told they use magnet on the show props and they do indeed use the 7th Gen iPod Nano inside. Starting paint soon. Awaiting a metal moire ring, buttons and midplate. Possibly a metal antenna grill as well

would you be willing to share the animation, or put us in touch with the person who provided it? Or tell us which FB group this came from?

 

[xlowes]

would you be willing to share the animation, or put us in touch with the person who provided it? Or tell us which FB group this came from?

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[tcbinaflash]

would you be willing to share the animation, or put us in touch with the person who provided it? Or tell us which FB group this came from?

This Dropbox link to SNW comm and tricorder animations was shared on one of the Facebook Star Trek props group pages (can't remember which one). I feel fairly comfortable reposting the link here as they were presented as an open resource to builders - presumably with the hope other creators will share (or at least make available for purchase) any new animations they may create. That said, if you're familiar with these files, please let me know if I misinterpreted their "open use" nature and I will delete this post.

I think these were initially compiled (and maybe designed) by Frank Terrible of Frank T 3D Productions. His Facebook page was posted in xlowes post above. If you haven't already, you really should check out Frank's page. He builds some really cool stuff!

COMMUNICATOR ANIMS

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[xlowes]

This Dropbox link to SNW comm and tricorder animations was shared on one of the Facebook Star Trek props group pages (can't remember which one). I feel fairly comfortable reposting the link here as they were presented as an open resource to builders - presumably with the hope other creators will share (or at least make available for purchase) any new animations they may create. That said, if you're familiar with these files, please let me know if I misinterpreted their "open use" nature and I will delete this post.

I think these were initially compiled (and maybe designed) by Frank Terrible of Frank T 3D Productions. His Facebook page was posted in xlowes post above. If you haven't already, you really should check out Frank's page. He builds some really cool stuff!

COMMUNICATOR ANIMS

Shared with Dropbox

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Yes . They were created by Frank !

 

[ddyrryck]

This Dropbox link to SNW comm and tricorder animations was shared on one of the Facebook Star Trek props group pages (can't remember which one). I feel fairly comfortable reposting the link here as they were presented as an open resource to builders - presumably with the hope other creators will share (or at least make available for purchase) any new animations they may create. That said, if you're familiar with these files, please let me know if I misinterpreted their "open use" nature and I will delete this post.

I think these were initially compiled (and maybe designed) by Frank Terrible of Frank T 3D Productions. His Facebook page was posted in xlowes post above. If you haven't already, you really should check out Frank's page. He builds some really cool stuff!

COMMUNICATOR ANIMS

Shared with Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

THANK YOU ALL!

 

[OB10]

The Ipod Nano seems to do a really good job, but just as a thought (using the term loosely), there are round OLED modules available in different sizes and resolutions. I dunno if you'd be able to shove one of those and a small Arduino or Raspberry Pi and batteries and a piezo speaker all in there as easily as a Nano (or at all), and you may have to deal with some surface mount soldering ( ), and all the fiddling around with that may not be much cheaper than a Nano.... but it might be worth looking into for the electronically ambitious or adventurous.

Obi-Bob

 

[Ronldheld]

Maybe look at Lilygo T-watch 2020. Display ~1.5" and Arduino board?

 

[caz345]

Im working on one now, I may be doing a SMALL run of all billet aluminum SNW communicators and possibly the phaser too. May offer them as complete with electronics or maybe just the empty comm. Im trying to find some one that can do coding though, I know one guy but not sure he will be on board yet. In the mean time I will be using a 3d model for mock up and to make sure electronics I want to use will fit inside.
Also I will be making aluminum bezel rings for those of you with 3d models.

 

[caz345]

Heres the Disco one I did a while back, the plan was to make this one out of aluminum too with full electronics but the insides were too
small to fit controller, screen, blue tooth, battery and a speaker so I never did the full aluminum one, however all the buttons are aluminum, along with the hinge caps that hide the bearings and the bezel is machined from brass. Im hoping theres enough room in the SNW version to fit what I want this time around. If anyone knows how to code python let me know.

 

[mgoob]

Heres the Disco one I did a while back, the plan was to make this one out of aluminum too with full electronics but the insides were too
small to fit controller, screen, blue tooth, battery and a speaker so I never did the full aluminum one, however all the buttons are aluminum, along with the hinge caps that hide the bearings and the bezel is machined from brass. Im hoping theres enough room in the SNW version to fit what I want this time around. If anyone knows how to code python let me know.

Nicely done!

What did you use for the video board?
Was it a Nano?