Denz
05-21-2013, 05:05 PM
Build progress for my MHS based Obi-Wan V2 from Episode III.
When I first started on this build I had lots of open questions regarding how I was going to approach the activation box. I searched the forums for ideas and inspiration so I thought I would share my build progress so others might benefit.
Completed electronics chassis using parts from TCSS (PC 2.0, 14500, etc.)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-Chassis-Complete_zps65bac7e6.jpg
Recharge port hidden behind the speaker and will be concealed in the pommel when closed.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-Chassis-RechargePort_zps1d21fa97.jpg
Chassis is oriented in the main body section as shown below. The wires pointing upward feed into the activation box for the switches.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ControlActivationBox-Chassis-Orientation_zpsd560c0ab.jpg
All the parts that comprise the activation box internals.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Parts_zps78d123aa.jpg
Slot cut into the side of the activation box. This was done by drilling a series of holes along the center line then squaring it out will considerable amounts of filing.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-SwitchSlot_zpsc8271477.jpg
The switches are mounted to a board that is held in place with some wire wrapped around the mounting screw and attached to the board.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Screw_zps15ecaa3e.jpg
Switch activator required custom machining from plate aluminum and the generous help from a friend of mine who has a milling machine.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-SwitchPlunger01_zpsbb8ffd87.jpg
Hot glue was applied to the back of the switches to prevent shorting.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Switches-Hotglue_zpsb12edc86.jpg
Here is how it looks inside.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Internals01_zps8c56effe.jpg
Video of switch action.
http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/MasterGreeble/media/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-SwitchAction_zps834ce4a2.mp4.html
Here is how it looks with the chassis in place and wires all situated.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Internals-Complete_zps0d3658ba.jpg
Activation box all complete.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Complete_zpsab5df677.jpg
Thanks for looking.
When I first started on this build I had lots of open questions regarding how I was going to approach the activation box. I searched the forums for ideas and inspiration so I thought I would share my build progress so others might benefit.
Completed electronics chassis using parts from TCSS (PC 2.0, 14500, etc.)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-Chassis-Complete_zps65bac7e6.jpg
Recharge port hidden behind the speaker and will be concealed in the pommel when closed.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-Chassis-RechargePort_zps1d21fa97.jpg
Chassis is oriented in the main body section as shown below. The wires pointing upward feed into the activation box for the switches.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ControlActivationBox-Chassis-Orientation_zpsd560c0ab.jpg
All the parts that comprise the activation box internals.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Parts_zps78d123aa.jpg
Slot cut into the side of the activation box. This was done by drilling a series of holes along the center line then squaring it out will considerable amounts of filing.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-SwitchSlot_zpsc8271477.jpg
The switches are mounted to a board that is held in place with some wire wrapped around the mounting screw and attached to the board.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Screw_zps15ecaa3e.jpg
Switch activator required custom machining from plate aluminum and the generous help from a friend of mine who has a milling machine.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-SwitchPlunger01_zpsbb8ffd87.jpg
Hot glue was applied to the back of the switches to prevent shorting.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Switches-Hotglue_zpsb12edc86.jpg
Here is how it looks inside.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Internals01_zps8c56effe.jpg
Video of switch action.
http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/MasterGreeble/media/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-SwitchAction_zps834ce4a2.mp4.html
Here is how it looks with the chassis in place and wires all situated.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Internals-Complete_zps0d3658ba.jpg
Activation box all complete.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/MasterGreeble/Obi-Wan%20V2%20EpIII/ObiV2-ActivationBox-Complete_zpsab5df677.jpg
Thanks for looking.