Entry H
As Rey is a keen parts salvager/scavenger, it was clear she would most likely be building a new lightsaber with parts acquired from various sources. This hilt was built entirely from found parts except for a bezel for the data port located in the grip near the pommel. The main feature of this hilt is the data port, which was salvaged from a compressor module, which Unkar Plutt installed in the Millennium Falcon’s ignition line, and that Rey quickly removed when it began stressing the hyperdrive. Through this port, data can be transferred easily, including loading holographic messages, which can be played using the hilt. Overall, this hilt is slightly shorter than traditional lightsabers to better fit Rey’s hands.
Actual found parts:
Emitter end is constructed from part of a steam trap, a flow control valve, and a vacuum pump drain plug.
Between the emitter and main body is a bezel from an industrial control panel switch.
The whole emitter assembly is attached to the bottom of a pneumatic actuator.
A flush-mount push button switch was installed into the air cylinder to serve as the activation button.
The grip was made from a steam pressure sensor (metal rings and pommel) and rubber pinch rollers, probably from some sort of large paper feeder.
The data port is a socket for an edge connected printed circuit board.
The bezel surrounding the socket was machined from aluminum.
The entire grip assembly is installed over the rod end of the pneumatic actuator.
Assembled without any visible fasteners.
All found parts were found, picked, and purchased at an electronics supplier that sells components, kits, and, best of all, junk electronics...both modern and vintage!