Kylo Ren Saber hollow hilt for electronics

Anakin Starkiller · May 3, 2015

I modified your model a bit and added the plugs into the model because I just wanted a static hilt. Would you mind if I posted it?

Dan

jango5204 · May 3, 2015

Will you be doing a tutorial on what electronics are needed and how to do it?

MProjects · May 3, 2015

INCREDIBLE!! This is so badass! I'd love one!

guabe · May 4, 2015

Anakin Starkiller said:
I modified your model a bit and added the plugs into the model because I just wanted a static hilt. Would you mind if I posted it?

Dan

No problem and thanks for asking

jango5204 said:
Will you be doing a tutorial on what electronics are needed and how to do it?

I can certainly make one.

Thanks a lot for your comments.

guabe · May 4, 2015

Ok so I have been modding the design for easy assembly. I changed it a bit and now made a coupler that will hold both ends together... Here is a cross section vide with the components inside... I am using a chasis that i designed for a Petit crouton board but will fit most boards. I also will be using a 7.4 v lion battery arangment of 2X18650. The led module is from TCSS and its the V3.

Partial view

Exploded view

I am still debating on putting a recharge port or not.. if I do it will probably go on the end cap. Still working on the activation switch as I have to make some internal changes to run the wires.

Again this design is optimized for Shapeways printing... the home friendly version will be available shortly. It will be the same design just a bit more printer friendly.

By the way it will not be for dueling, its just costuming and display.

Thanks.

ObscureReferenc · May 4, 2015

Speaking of, where are you thinking the activation switch is? I'm looking and have some ideas, but definitely interested in what everyone's thoughts are.

guabe · May 4, 2015

my guess is that its suppose to be either this piece:

or on the back side:

I am not sure where I will place mine yet.. the back side is not possible because i have the led holder inside

I might place it on the main body instead.

JJ Griffin · May 4, 2015

I also agree that I believe it is on the backside. Just my two cents.

dday · May 4, 2015

guabe said:
Ok so I have been modding the design for easy assembly. I changed it a bit and now made a coupler that will hold both ends together... Here is a cross section vide with the components inside... I am using a chasis that i designed for a Petit crouton board but will fit most boards. I also will be using a 7.4 v lion battery arangment of 2X18650. The led module is from TCSS and its the V3.

http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber08.jpg

Partial view
http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber10.jpg

Exploded view
http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber09.jpg

I am still debating on putting a recharge port or not.. if I do it will probably go on the end cap. Still working on the activation switch as I have to make some internal changes to run the wires.

Again this design is optimized for Shapeways printing... the home friendly version will be available shortly. It will be the same design just a bit more printer friendly.

By the way it will not be for dueling, its just costuming and display.

Thanks.

Holy cow! Now this is good work.

dday · May 4, 2015

The back does look like a slide and the ridges on the top being some sort of click/pressure hold system to keep the switch in place when activated.

The attention to details from you and JJ Griffin is just outstanding, a real credit to the community.

Kevin Gossett · May 4, 2015

dday said:
The attention to details from you and JJ Griffin is just outstanding, a real credit to the community.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

jango5204 · May 4, 2015

Great work on this. I would love to put a functioning version together when it's all complete.

MProjects · May 4, 2015

Ditto!! this will be an incredible project to build.

guabe · May 5, 2015

I uploaded the newer model in shapeways.. I removed the older one since V2 is going to be my base design for all the versions (functional and non functional). I made slight model changes to improve the accuracy too.

two more with the blades on:

Thanks again for your kind words and feedback

JJ Griffin · May 5, 2015

guabe said:
I uploaded the newer model in shapeways.. I removed the older one since V2 is going to be my base design for all the versions (functional and non functional). I made slight model changes to improve the accuracy too.

http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber17.jpg
http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber18.jpg
http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber19.jpg

two more with the blades on:

http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber16.jpg
http://skullgarrison.com/gus/designs/KRSaber15.jpg

Thanks again for your kind words and feedback

Great stuff as always, Guabe.

levallois · May 11, 2015

Great stuff,

few feedbacks :

and maybe the active power blade is more taller than actually... maybe 2 buttons ?

And I see 2 "I-don't-know-what-is-it"

Good continuations.

mugatu · May 11, 2015

Superb designing!
How will the side flares be illuminated?

Nevermind...I didn't see there was another page. I need to go to bed.

Again, you are doing a fantastic job!

guabe · May 11, 2015

levallois said:
Great stuff,

few feedbacks :
[url]http://upload.dinhosting.fr/T/O/X/small_feedback001.png[/URL]
and maybe the active power blade is more taller than actually... maybe 2 buttons ?
[url]http://upload.dinhosting.fr/y/r/o/small_feedback002.png[/URL]
[url]http://upload.dinhosting.fr/0/V/4/small_feedback003.png[/URL]

And I see 2 "I-don't-know-what-is-it"

[url]http://upload.dinhosting.fr/v/0/t/small_Back_hilt.png[/URL]

Good continuations.

Thanks for the feedback. The last picture shows where the belt clip is attached. I believe that the body was printed in two halves then casted. The two halves are identical.

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mugatu said:
Superb designing!
How will the side flares be illuminated?

Nevermind...I didn't see there was another page. I need to go to bed.

Again, you are doing a fantastic job!

in this design they are illuminated by the same led so they wont ignite separetly. I will be using some mylar or reflective material inside the two ports but since they are small and will be white, they should illuminate just fine.

Thanks

I am making another version that can accept Makoto electronics too.

levallois · May 11, 2015

guabe said:
The last picture shows where the belt clip is attached. I believe that the body was printed in two halves then casted. The two halves are identical.

I had not thought it was 2 halves.
but since you said, I agree with you.

Thinking back,
this model of exposure is really ugly with the assembly runs, and resealed holes.

dday · May 11, 2015

guabe;

Will you do up a parts list for those who want to get the electronics?

I'm wondering which is more cost effective, I don't know the guts of sabers very much and have only done a few MR-FX conversions from TCSS.

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