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Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:42 am
by jsc
This is the 14-piece version I saw on Tested. Comes apart for easier finishing.
https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/87-3d-pri ... nting-tips
White PLA, not yet finished. Well designed, except every tolerance is too tight, filing is required for assembly. The connectors and switch/pin are very fragile; I reinforced with superglue for strength. The inner spring "core" which holds the buttons in place must be from PETG or ABS, PLA is too brittle.
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:09 am
by Bratag
Sweeeeeet
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:01 pm
by PcS
Awesome !!! Why not just print it out of white petg ??? I have been printing some colorfabb ngen and it has pla printability with petg qualities. I am almost through a roll and if I could get it cheaper I would buy nothing else !!!
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:32 pm
by jsc
I print with what I've got loaded, and at the moment that's white PLA and translucent blue PETG. While it might be cool in sparkly blue, I thought the white would be a little more natural.
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:38 pm
by PcS
I understand totally !!! lol
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:39 pm
by Tim
jsc wrote:I thought the white would be a little more natural.
Lightsabers being so natural, and all that.
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:40 pm
by PcS
I would like a working one for X-Mas !!! Naturally of course !
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:10 am
by jsc
Lightsabers being so natural, and all that.
PLA, made from corn, biodegradable! Accept nothing less. (Keep away from heat sources.)
I would like a working one for X-Mas !!! Naturally of course !
Every Jedi crafts his own light saber, but if you feel like breaking with tradition:
http://www.wired.com/2015/12/custom-lightsabers/
Re: Lightsaber
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:05 pm
by rpollack
very nice!!