Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: 3D printed blade holder with LED

  1. #1

    Default 3D printed blade holder with LED

    I'm new to the building sabers and I am trying to develop an inexpensive (sub $50) way to build a complete lightsaber. To that end, I am exploring using a 3D printed blade holder that also serves as an LED holder. I have selected a 1 up Rebel star LED.

    Question:

    Do the LEDs get too hot for holding in a plastic based bade holder?

    Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

  2. #2

    Default

    They can get warm. Also these forums are connected to a store that sells lightsaber stuff.
    TCSS MODERATOR
    All n00bs READ these first (PLEASE)!!!:
    1. Forum Guidelines
    2. FJK’s “Down and Dirty” guide to Ohm’s Law

    "Yeah, yeah, I've heard it all before... you want blindingly bright, super loud, running 1138 blinkies off of the cheapest sound card you can find AND you want all of it to run on a battery the size of a dime, and run for a very, VERY long time. That one cracks me up every time..."
    My email: fjk_tcss@yahoo.com

  3. #3

    Default

    Here are images of what I'm thinking. The hilt is made from a track and field relay baton.
    bladeHolder1.jpg

    assembly1.jpg

  4. #4

    Default

    The saber body can be constructed with $10-20 worth of PVC pipe. It's the saber internals and electronics that tend to drive the price up.

    As an example, I built the following saber for around $50 in parts. http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...hn-Deere-Saber Most of that cost was the internals.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

  5. #5

    Default

    I have visited the shop but the custom machined aluminum pieces can get a bit expensive. I am using these to teach engineering principles to kids. I want them all to build their own lightsabers from inexpensive parts. Each kid will leave with their own lightsaber. That is why I have to keep the cost down. Having a 3D printed blade holder also allows me to introduce them to CAD and 3d printing. Thanks for the reply!

  6. #6

    Default

    It sounds like a fun project. I would definitely stress-test the printed parts before letting the kids go to town on each other. Some 3d printed materals will withstand the abuse of being a blade holder, others will not. And kids *will* use the sabers on each other.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

  7. #7

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Silver Serpent View Post
    It sounds like a fun project. I would definitely stress-test the printed parts before letting the kids go to town on each other. Some 3d printed materals will withstand the abuse of being a blade holder, others will not. And kids *will* use the sabers on each other.
    LOL!. Yes I will definitely have to keep an eye on them while they're with me. Thanks for the insights. I will keep you updated as I am planning on ordering a few 3D printed blade holders from Sculpteo.

  8. #8

    Default

    Any update on printing the blade holder? I was thinking of doing the same thing.

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •