TheoSaber – An Elegant Toy for a More Civilized Age

from TheoSaber – An Elegant Toy for a More Civilized Age
by Pedro

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TheoSaber – An Elegant Toy for a More Civilized Age

Inspired by https://ift.tt/36heLFF, but needing a slightly different design, I designed this working[*] light saber for my son, Theo, for his 2019 Halloween costume. Designed after Luke’s lightsaber from Return of the Jedi, the Theosaber is an elegant prop for a more civilized age.

The handle is designed to mate with the end cap, which is held in place with two set screws. The cap has room to hold a 500 mAh LiPo rechargeable battery, or a 9V battery. The handle has room for a power button, rotary switch (e.g., to control color or brightness), and an LED module. Instructions on building it out below.

[*] Well, it lights up.


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