The Fifth Element - Zorg's ZF-1 Remote

[MattgomeryBurns]

Finally got around to painting mine.

 

[xkuco]

Finally got around to painting mine.

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Nice work!!! I'm working on digitizing all the parts I have collected for my ZF-1 build and will be milling it all and maybe giving the files to the public. But they will be super accurate and have all the really heard to get parts in the file with accurate measurements


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[cadilovr]

There’s one on eBay right now
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/202313568670


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[NearFarMedia]

For those who have access to a 3D printer, I have built the remote control, measuring from the original handheld game.
It's a work in progress, but I should have it finished in the next few days.

Zorg ZF-1 Remote Control by NearFarMedia

This is a screen accurate model of the remote control that Zorg uses to activate the ZF-1 gun in the movie The Fifth Element. This was modeled from the exact same type of hand held LCD electronic game that was used to build the original prop, so it is accurate in all dimensions, give or take a...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[McFlyte]

I just bought one off eBay for $18, the seller has another one for sale. Item ID 173697035381.

Edit: Nice work on the 3D model!

 

[kruleworld]

For those who have access to a 3D printer, I have built the remote control,

Many Thanks! I've printed it and can say it's nicely done and prints well. only required a bit of filing to get the buttons to fit and painting.
Printed in PLA.

DSCF8655 by aus_mus, on Flickr

DSCF8656 by aus_mus, on Flickr

 

[NearFarMedia]

Nice work!
Tolerances can be a little tricky as each machine is different... What works in my machine might be too loose or too tight on another, but good to see you managed to get it to fit.
Did you use the springs inside to make the buttons pressable?

 

[kruleworld]

Did you use the springs inside to make the buttons pressable?

No, i just glued them in. With the tight fit, they may not have moved anyway.

Tolerances can be a little tricky

Agreed. My printer has very poor tolerances. it's better to have it a little tight and sand or file to size rather than loose and need to add material.