grAfLEX1 A Graflex Inspired Lightsaber
grAfLEX1
My goal for this project was to try and create a lightsaber that retained some of the classic elements of a Graflex, but improved the ergonomics a bit. For this particular saber that meant no control box and lower profile grips.
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Here's a short specs highlight list:
- Nano Biscotte v3
- 2W Bass Speaker
- V6 Chassis
- Tri-Cree XP-E2 Blue/Blue/White
- Modular Chassis with Deans Micro Connectors
Bespin II by Madcow and Finn by SaberLink Studios are the two fonts on this saber.
Hilt External Parts List:
- MHSV1 Blade Holder Style 20 V2
- Hilt Style 1 (7" Double female threaded connector)
- Milled cutouts for grip style 2 (6)
- MPS Pommel style 4
- Grip Style 2
- MPS Insert style 10
- Graflex Glass Eye Replica Thumbscrew
- Graflex Red Button Replica Thumbscrew
- 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Red Dot Switch
- Set of 4 short Graflex style electrical pins
- Bunny Ears
- 2x 4-40 Socket Head Scews
In hindsight a WIP Thread would have been better as I was building the saber, but I did take pictures as the build progressed. Here is a link to the WIP album:
http://imgur.com/a/OC8Im
I'm very happy with how this saber turned out and even though it's not as comfortable as my first build, the Graflex design has me reaching for this saber often.
