Greetings All...
So after watching The Adam Project, I just had to have a Mag Cyl. Started researching and taking some screen shots to study how this can potentially be constructed using various ready made parts. Like Pixel Blades and PCBs / Screens etc. I initially thought some TCSS parts may do the trick but unfortunately no.
I've decided to completely construct the prototype from printed ABS with some added Aluminum. This would allow me to get screen accurate dimensions ( except for the emitter window screens which have to be designed around a 128 x 32 Oled since there are no options for full color tfts....that I can find.. )
"Its not a light saber"
lol but it is. And it will be constructed as one. My plan is to house the CFX and speaker / battery within the center section along with a removable side plate that allows access to the RICE and recharge port. This thing will be powering 8 OLED screens simultaneously , so I hope to fit a Panasonic 7.4v Li-ion 3400mAh 18650 Battery Pack.
Of course, this is still R&D so that will be determined later..
As you can see, The emitter screen windows are quite large since it is CGI that fills them with the animation. My version will be smaller to accommodate the 128 x 32 Oleds. Unfortunately, They will only be white oleds but I plan to add a bit of cyan tinted film to help achieve the look.
THE BLADE
I plan to use a 7/8" Blade with a Shtok NXPL connector with a 7/8 holder. This will give me a size that will allow me to have 2 things. Firstly, a standard available poly blade that I can pick up from various saber shops and room to fit a pixel construction. And secondly, room to allow the printed PCB holder for the oleds that fit between the blade and the emitter ID wall.
There will be a "grouping" of offset nuts that fit over the actual blade to emulate the look of the actual movie blade. This is another reason for the skinny 7/8ths blade. The blade will also have a blunt end as pictured.
Ive already begun designing these nut-like groupings and will post progress upcoming...
THE DESIGN
Currently I am doing work on the emitter..
this is a mockup ( ready to print ) to test fit the Oleds and blade.
The Oleds I am using are these
They will run the custom BMP animations for the CFX.
I still may adjust the outer shell as I think its a little too short , however, I wanted to strike a balance between oled screen window size and emitter size. right now I think it looks close to how I would like it to be.
I will keep everyone posted with updates as they come in.. I will also post pictures of my test prints when they are done and the fitment process etc.
Of course, If anyone has any suggestions better references , let me know!
Cheers!
So after watching The Adam Project, I just had to have a Mag Cyl. Started researching and taking some screen shots to study how this can potentially be constructed using various ready made parts. Like Pixel Blades and PCBs / Screens etc. I initially thought some TCSS parts may do the trick but unfortunately no.
I've decided to completely construct the prototype from printed ABS with some added Aluminum. This would allow me to get screen accurate dimensions ( except for the emitter window screens which have to be designed around a 128 x 32 Oled since there are no options for full color tfts....that I can find.. )
"Its not a light saber"
lol but it is. And it will be constructed as one. My plan is to house the CFX and speaker / battery within the center section along with a removable side plate that allows access to the RICE and recharge port. This thing will be powering 8 OLED screens simultaneously , so I hope to fit a Panasonic 7.4v Li-ion 3400mAh 18650 Battery Pack.
Of course, this is still R&D so that will be determined later..
As you can see, The emitter screen windows are quite large since it is CGI that fills them with the animation. My version will be smaller to accommodate the 128 x 32 Oleds. Unfortunately, They will only be white oleds but I plan to add a bit of cyan tinted film to help achieve the look.
THE BLADE
I plan to use a 7/8" Blade with a Shtok NXPL connector with a 7/8 holder. This will give me a size that will allow me to have 2 things. Firstly, a standard available poly blade that I can pick up from various saber shops and room to fit a pixel construction. And secondly, room to allow the printed PCB holder for the oleds that fit between the blade and the emitter ID wall.
There will be a "grouping" of offset nuts that fit over the actual blade to emulate the look of the actual movie blade. This is another reason for the skinny 7/8ths blade. The blade will also have a blunt end as pictured.
Ive already begun designing these nut-like groupings and will post progress upcoming...
THE DESIGN
Currently I am doing work on the emitter..
this is a mockup ( ready to print ) to test fit the Oleds and blade.
The Oleds I am using are these
They will run the custom BMP animations for the CFX.
I still may adjust the outer shell as I think its a little too short , however, I wanted to strike a balance between oled screen window size and emitter size. right now I think it looks close to how I would like it to be.
I will keep everyone posted with updates as they come in.. I will also post pictures of my test prints when they are done and the fitment process etc.
Of course, If anyone has any suggestions better references , let me know!
Cheers!
