by Petal3D

Get ready for Star Wars Day on May the 4th! Print your very own lightsaber as used by Luke for cosplay and on-screen action.

The following lightsabers are included:
Lightsaber prop, can add coloured rod.
Lightsaber with blade that has LED strip illumination.
Both variants of the lightsaber are designed to be visually the same. Therefore continuity between takes is ensured for on-screen action.

Print the required components with supports and about 25% infill. Check fit of the components, paint the components in silver with black and red detail and use epoxy to glue the pieces together.

When making the LED strip illuminated lightsaber, you will need:
Clear filament for tube sections with 8 prints of “TubeMiddle”
About 4 metres of 12V white LED strip with relatively high intensity.
1 metre length of 10mm square Aluminium tube cut to length, as required.
Microswitch without lever - 3D model is included as a size reference, epoxy in position.
Red and black hook-up wire. Connect LED strips at tip, insulate joints and pass wires through 10mm tube.
12V dc power with at least 6A current capacity. Remember electrical safety if using mains power.
Connector pair between lightsaber and power supply (1/4” stereo jack).
Optional: Coloured cellophane in required blade colour - blue, green, etc.
Optional: Dimmer circuit.

The lightsaber has been featured in the following showreels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmhLejqay_w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PIG_boA2Y

Also have a look at the tie-fighter looping animation backgroiund:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILeOxL4TX-U

This model was originally modelled in Maya - the original 3D print needed a lot of sanding. It was then re-modelled in ViaCAD for higher 3D print resolution, also creating two functionally distinct models.

Print Settings

Printer brand:

FlashForge

Printer:

Dreamer

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

0.18

Infill:

25%

Filament brand:

Any

Filament color:

Clear + Any

Filament material:

PLA