Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Crystal Reveal by UnimatrixRed

Last crawled date: 3 years, 3 months ago

Here are all of the many parts I used to make yet another version of the great Anakin Skywalker lightsaber by CaseStudyno8 here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1538383. Also remixed parts from Dogbert's emitter remix here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3394892 and timmy_d3's remix here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3490259/files.
I've wanted to make a 'crystal reveal' lightsaber for some time, so while working on mods for the Anakin saber, I came up with a crystal chamber design that's revealed when the saber is pulled open. I'm no engineer so I did my best to make a sliding rail type system to let the hilt ends pull far enough apart for a wide enough reveal while securing the ends from coming off. Probably could have been simpler but oh well. I used 8x3mm magnets that let the whole piece stay closed. It actually works nicely.
The internals are optional so there are solid versions of the modified hilt parts too. The crystal chamber is reinforced by 5 spines that are printed laying down for good sturdiness. The 2 tubes are just for asthetics since they're fragile.
Here's a breakdown of the main hilt changes:
Upper chamber - The emitter clamp now fits into the same slot that the bunny ears do for a more secure fit. Added raised platforms for the glass eye and red button. Added cutouts and screw above glass eye. Separated emitter charging ports.
Emitter ports - separated for easier painting or color swap. Works with the emitter port casing. Glue in place after inserting casing.
Glass eye - eye and bevel separated for color options. Use supports.
Clamp lever - designed to actually move, it prints standing upright. Use supports.
Midsection - Made the top and bottom recessed to hide gaps between hilt pieces when connected (hilt parts were lengthened to reflect the change). Use supports.
Pommel - Flattened bottom. Added version with rivets instead of + screws. Use supports.
Pommel blocks - I needed the inserted portion to be shorter to allow enough room inside the pommel body. Also added a split version that allows you to print them easier in Flex TPU filament, which is what I did.
All the rest of the parts included are simply to complete this model. Use supports as needed.
Internal assembly:
Assembly can be tedious, so be patient.
Magnets are optional if you simply want to display this.
Use brims and support for small parts.
Test fit everything before committing to any gluing.
Print the slider cores with their slots horizontal and use supports. Make sure to remove supports completely for the rails to move freely.
Electronic lighting would make this look fantastic, but I'm no good at it. That's why there are no options for it at this time. Unless someone wants to remix...
Display stand is included. Base is very long so if it doesn't fit on your bed diagonally, you can cut it in half in your slicer then glue together later.
Here is an excellent guide for anyone looking for details about the movie props: http://wannawanga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SW_Lightsaber_Guide.pdf
Video of it closing: Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Crystal Reveal Custom 3D Print