I used one of the Hasbro/MR FX blade diffuser foam sections. I put two neopixel strips back to back inside one of the neopixel sheaths, and that into the diffuser, and that into the polycarb tube.
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I used one of the Hasbro/MR FX blade diffuser foam sections. I put two neopixel strips back to back inside one of the neopixel sheaths, and that into the diffuser, and that into the polycarb tube.
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Thank you very much, regarding the photos. It's something I take great pride in.
For those asking about the even-ness of the blade:
http://slothfurnace.com/images/entropy/016.jpg
It's very...
That is the plan, actually.. The killkey JUST fits into the existing round hole in the flashgun. I mean perfectly. Like it was meant to be there. I just need to machine a section of aluminum to...
Hello all, it's been a long time, but I thought I'd post something I built over the weekend.
Entropy Specs: Steel Russrep Obi ANH Emitter pieces, Modified TCSS Blade holder, Canon model Y Flash...
Looking nice so far, good luck!
You'll do fine. Don't take any bumps along the road as an indication of how the entire road is.
I almost gave up during my first build, which almost melted entirely. But decided to overcome it. ...
Looking fantastic! Giant slothpoints to you!!
Perhaps you should IM a sabersmith, that would be a good course of action when you're unsure of what to do.
Amen.
I spent months designing circuitboards, and I don't give out the diagrams. Know why? I put the work into it so I could sell the circuitboards, not give away the hard work. It's also why I...
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/TPM&M_Obi/001.jpg
This a TPM&M Obi LED string. I saw one of my daughter's candy M&M Single LED lightsabers, and felt I should get one from the store and...
Technically, the Obi was a li-ion.
The Luke ROTJ? GASP! NiMH 4xAAA pack.
Possibly too bright:
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ROTJL/087.jpg
Absolutely too bright according to my wife:
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ANHObiReveal/104.jpg
Granted these are...
Finally finished my display for this saber...
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/lukesaberdisplay/010.jpg
Why did it take so long? I had to design a way to use the same parts to display it...
Nice work, love the paint.
Nice and elegant, unique, good detail choices where they're needed. Nothing overdesigned.
Well done.
Absolutely beautiful. Stunning work.
Edit: I haven't been this jealous of another person's work in a very long time.
If you don't already know that this is not the site for that, which it seems that you do, then let me inform you. TCSS is not the place to ask for sales unless you are asking Tim directly. We do...
FINAL PICS!
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ANHObiReveal/109.jpg
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ANHObiReveal/110.jpg
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ANHObiReveal/111.jpg
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http://youtu.be/BeJIu5qJ2MU
I THINK IT IS FINISHED!!!!!!!
Holy cow... I really think it is done!
Welp, sorry for the cellphone pics, but I thought I'd let you all know the last giant hurdle has been ... um.. hurdled.
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ANHObiReveal/compare_01.jpg
Last...
Very impressive results... I see hope for this yet!
I appreciate that quite a bit, thanks!
http://www.slothfurnace.com/images/ANHObiReveal/107.jpg
I am very happy with how the non bladed grenade ended up oxidized and weathered. Had to machine...
I helped in the fact that I made the crystal chamber construction sequence. I am a VFX artist at BioWare. That cinematic was one of the first big projects I did when I started working there. ...
Yes, that blade holder came out after the release of SWTOR. as well as the Satele inspired one.
Here's a new vid of normal operation, not sure why it's so dark, I'll try shooting another one tonight or so.
http://youtu.be/PrcDx-xzrBw
The final vid will be of the detachable bladed section and...
Thanks much!
So, as far as final specs on this saber go:
Obi Wan Kenobi 'Epic Reveal' saber
CF-LS 5.5 running Madcow's Heirloom font with my custom menu and boots
7.4V Battery pack (2X 18350...