September 14, 2024
Description
In this iteration of the design, I have developed a new locking mechanism that moves the switch further down on the handle. This allows you to unlock the saber with one hand and is a tremendous improvement on my previous locking saber.
This version has an option for a light module or connector cap that can join two sabers.
About This Saber
This customizable collapsible saber is the seventh (7th) collection of many different designs.
The sections screw together and are meant to be interchangeable with all the parts in these collections.
Here is a link to the whole collection: https://makerworld.com/en/@bill.m.davis/collections/713533
With this design I am including a light module (designed for a pen flashlight) and an end cap that can be joined (or not). I hope to add both these options to all my designs in the future, so there is more variety in the options for these.
Inspirations for this model
Inspired from the end of the “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”.
I loved how the head of the lightsaber opened up when the blade came out. I also really appreciated how the “switch” to turn it on wasn't a button, but a gear-like turning contraption.
First, I created the print-in-place head with the pivoting teeth to open when the blade came out. Once that was working, I was able to interact with the teeth to get the gear-switch to lock the teeth closed. The result was the birth of my favorite lightsaber to date! This one is so awesome, I want to redo all my existing ones be similar… (how many locking mechanisms can I come up with?)
I don't think the yellow blade is quite as cool or beautiful, but that is the joy of customizing your own! You can choose whatever color you like!
Assembly Instructions
The different sections simply screw together, but the switch in the head is a little more complicated.
To install the switch into the head, spread the arms apart and insert them each into a channel in the bottom of the head. Getting them started can be tricky. Sometimes, they need to helped into going down the channel at the right angle. Because of the flexibility required here, it is recommended that this be printed in PETG.
These are the flashlights I use with this design (Non-affiliated links):
The inner light holder (pictured in gray above) comes together to close around the pen-light. It is then inserted into the light module (pictured in bronze above), and held in by screwing in the light cap (pictured in copper above). The button on the bottom of the light pokes out end, allowing you turn it on and off while assembled.
Update 9/19/2024: Now also includes an option for the extended light cap if using the 5.2" flashlight from my older design (#4).
The optional smaller end cap can be used to combine two sabers into a double saber. The small connector can screw into the bottom of two of these end caps, connecting them.
Request for feedback
Please give me feedback in the comments. I am always looking to improve my designs and have several ideas in the works already, but I am always looking to improve things!
I am also looking into “Maker's Supply” options for lighting up the blade (more to come)!
Boost MeBoosts let me know if my effort is worth it. It takes a lot of time to come up with and test all these designs and improvements. Let me know which ones you really love.
Commercial License
Patreon has been setup for those that would like to have a commercial license to sell printed models of all my saber models.
https://patreon.com/bill_m_davis
There is also an option just to buy me coffee if you want to support my design efforts.
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