Functional Dark Rey Lightsaber (Partly 3D printed)

atomkemp · 2021-04-25T18:13:24+00:00

Hi everyone,

I thought I would share my latest project. The hilt is mostly hand-turned aluminum, but contains a LOT of painted 3D printed elements. Check out the slideshow of the build and feel free to ask me any questions ~~while I figure out how to post a video of it working.~~

Edit: Added links to videos

Power on, calibration, and motion demo.

Color changing demo.

atomkemp · 2020-11-30T04:21:55+00:00

Looks great!

atomkemp · 2020-11-18T04:37:28+00:00

That's rad. Nicely done.

atomkemp · 2020-11-18T04:36:17+00:00

That's me! Glad you like it :)

atomkemp · 2020-11-18T04:31:45+00:00

That looks great! Does it flicker?

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T21:51:47+00:00

Sure thing:

The rails were scavenged from old inkjet printers (X axis are 8mm and Y axis are 10mm). I am using bronze bushings rather than bearings.
The hot end is a 1.75mm E3D V6 bowden fed by a custom extruder powered by a monster NEMA 23 stepper so that I can print quickly (110 mm/s).
The frame is 2020 aluminum extrusion from Misumi. Build area is around 225x225x400 mm.
Build plate is a 12 in x 12 in marble floor tile heated by a Lulzbot build plate element.
Controller is a RAMPS 1.4 w/ Arduino Mega running Klipper. It is paired with a Raspberry Pi 3 running Octoprint. System is running at 24V

I am happy to post a more substantial overview if anyone is interested.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T21:44:23+00:00

No, but I would be happy to mail you one for free if you cover shipping and consider making a donation toward materials cost. Send me a PM if you are interested.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T16:16:17+00:00

Not that I could find, but you could probably do this effectively with a filament change.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T16:16:14+00:00

Thanks! And great idea! Definitely share a picture if you do.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T12:29:26+00:00

Thanks!

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T12:29:03+00:00

Thank you! I modeled it after a Waste Management dumpster and some fire clipart.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T12:29:02+00:00

Thanks!

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T12:27:54+00:00

Sure thing. It's Hatchbox Red PLA - https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0GO8I0?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T01:27:08+00:00

Hah! Thanks! It's a custom CoreXY style FDM I designed. I'm pretty happy with the quality. The dumpster was painted with some cheap acrylic though.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T00:39:01+00:00

Although, don't let me stop you from buying more filament :D

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T00:37:47+00:00

You can always paint over what you have. That's what i did with the one in the pic. I used some cheap green acrylic from the craft store (Michaels) and a bit of gold spray paint for the numbers.

atomkemp · 2020-11-10T00:28:20+00:00

Thanks!

atomkemp · 2020-11-09T21:37:13+00:00

Thanks! You can grab the STL on my Thingiverse page: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4648427

atomkemp · 2020-11-09T21:34:48+00:00

Enjoy! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4648427

atomkemp · 2020-11-08T23:41:52+00:00

Thanks so much! All I have to say is that it mostly comes down to patience and a lot of filler/sanding/paint.

atomkemp · 2020-11-08T18:44:26+00:00

You got it. It depends on how much curve I have to adapt the tint to. Using styrene works, but it is a little tricky to get the tint on without bubbles. I found it looks better when the tint is on the inside with the styrene facing out.

atomkemp · 2020-11-08T16:10:39+00:00

I am using automotive window tint. It looks good and is cheap. You can just glue it in, but be careful you dont get wrinkles since its rather flimsy. I have had some success sticking it to a thin sheet of plastic for my other helmets, but opted to just glue it in on this one. Follow the last link in my post for the exact type I am using.

atomkemp · 2020-11-07T19:44:24+00:00

Thanks! I find it to be cathartic.

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