Star Trek TR-580 Resin Tricorder

[MCP935]

Hi everybody !

Not quite new here but I'm posting for the first time a project I'm starting! I've always been intimidated by all the great projects I can see here.

I'm working on a resin print of the TR-580 Tricorder in its modular form thanks to the astonishing UnimatrixRed files!

I will share the progress with you as it goes on, for now it's just almost straight out of the print bed!

Cheers

 

[Yaan]

Nice - is it solid or can you add electronics as well?

 

[MCP935]

It's hollow so technically you coud cut out the back panel in order to add electronics.
I'm building this one static as I want to see how the resin build react.

But I think I'll print another one for electronics once this one is finished

 

[rexposition]

I think it's incredibly cool how 3d printing has gotten to a point where we can easily print tricorders and get to enjoy the fun of having these props with, what I assume, is a much lower cost than purchasing them outright.

 

[Jastor00]

This is awesome. I've seen the PLA versions but resin seems like a much better option for these. I like the ability to make it hollow for electronics. I agree with rexposition - 3d printing has opened up so much access for builders. I really need to get back to learning modeling! Looking forward to seeing progress on this build!

 

[Astyanax]

Love it! Following closely.

 

[publiusr]

One that could dock into a PADD might be interesting