Star Trek: TOS P1 Handheld Phaser mod./motorized, pop-up targeting lens. One of a kind mod.

[propmaster2000]

I am considering designing an all 3D printed P1 phaser with a 3D printed "Flip up" Lens/ Crispy and pop-out LED in the front.
Flip-up Targeting LENS and Diamond Crisp.
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WIP - Work in progress.
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[propmaster2000]

Video update on my progress to this point of my all FDM - 3D printed in PLA'
The TOS: P1 phaser, including the pop-up Lens function as shown above.......
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[propmaster2000]

I also do a fair amount of motorizing many of my props.
This one may be next........
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[propmaster2000]

I used this type of 3V geared, high torque motor in several of my earlier props because they are small and work well for many of my modifications and deigns.
Below is just one example of what I used several of them for:
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[propmaster2000]

I also used this type of motor in this SNW Communicator modification I started some time ago:
(video to show function of the motor).
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[Leinads]

Very nice! That is some detailed and industrious work there.

 

[TOS Phaser]

Video update on my progress to this point of my all FDM - 3D printed in PLA'

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Propmaster2000 - you have made a very nice P1! I like the shape and the lines. What dimension did you use for the length?
The surface of your P1 appears to be smoother than any other "3-D printed" P1 I have seen. Is the "printed in PLA" the difference? Thanks in advance.
Also - I would purchase one of your WIP P1s without hesitation.

 

[propmaster2000]

Here is an update on my version of the Star Trek TOS P1 phaser and motorized Targeting Lens and Crispy.
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[propmaster2000]

This is a video showing the inside of the modified, one of a kind TOS - P1 phaser.
From concept, to design to 3D Printed.
May look into adding a white LED on the back side of the targeting lens to make it glow when in the out position.
Still considering adding a "pop-out" firing LED as well......
Need to clean up the wiring and add a power "polarity" switching relay.
I will be using 2 - small Litho, 3.7V batteries to increase the capacity (if I have the room). Not needed however.
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Designed in WINDOWS 10 - 3D BUILDER. Filament PLA - FDM printer
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[Leinads]

This is good stuff. I’m enjoying the progress and your organic engineering process! I second TOS Phaser’s sentiment as well.

 

[propmaster2000]

All self contained now.
Opens and closes as it was designed.
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(battery was running a little low toward the end of the video.)
Going to be adding LEDs and maybe sound.....
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[Leinads]

Fantastic work propmaster! You packed a lot of custom features in there with real estate to spare. I’m looking forward to seeing what else is in store.

 

[propmaster2000]

So far so good.
Even though I said in the video that the firing LED will light when the TARGETING lens rolls out and the crispy goes up, I think I will have a firing button on the bottom instead.
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[propmaster2000]

This is where I am at with this unique P1 phaser modification.
I don't tend to make replicas, but instead I design mods. to an existing item based on how I would have designed it....
The 3D printer makes it so much easier to test the new design and check for function and fit.
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This handheld phaser is no different.
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[Leinads]

It seems to me that your printing skills are only equalled by the beautiful technical aspects of your builds. There’s just not a lot of room in a P1 shell, yet you’ve managed to fit in all of your functional mechanisms into it. What the heck? I’m sure you’ve familiar with the internal workings of a Hero prop replica and this feels like the modern progression. I’m definitely a fan, and look forward for what’s to come!

 

[greatwazoo42]

Very cool! I've been sitting on a ST3 Fed tricorder for years that I've wanted to motorize the head in.

 

[Leinads]

You have great pics/ videos of your work but I haven’t seen any the completed pieces painted. When you have the time might you share a few beauty shots from your collection? Thanks!

 

[propmaster2000]

Ever since I moved from SoCal, to a much more wet and humid environment, painting hero props like I did before has become an issue.
The finish has never turned out as good as I would like.
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When I moved here several years ago, I wanted to still work with the company I had left after 17 yrs., full time, prop making.
But the weather here has always been a deterrent and I could not continue..
So now, I just stick with the designing aspect of prop making and paint when I can.
Having a painted prop was never been a consideration since it doesn't matter to me much any more.
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If you have never been to my YOUTUBE page, there are some samples of my design's and prints (some painted, most not) .
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I have been creating new designs ever since I got a 3D Printer.
I wish I had one at my old job....but I at least have several now.
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Thanks for your interest and I appreciate the kudos. Makes it all seem worth while....
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi4KNibBDlnNsgLspSsXhog/videos

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[propmaster2000]

This will (probably) be the last video of this series.
I hope you enjoyed the process from the beginning until the full assembly.
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[Leinads]

Well that was a very cool journey! Thanks for sharing.