{"id":535,"date":"2019-01-24T11:07:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T16:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/?p=535"},"modified":"2020-04-13T11:50:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T15:50:57","slug":"lightsaber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/lightsaber\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightsaber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>foamcore , width 1cm, size &gt; 60 cm<\/li><li>4 LED<\/li><li>battery holder (4x AAA)<\/li><li>small switch<\/li><li>wires<\/li><li>adhesive tape (transparent)<\/li><li>2 x printer paper<\/li><li>hot glue gun<\/li><li>OPTIONAL soldering station to solder the LED and wires<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Work time: about 1 hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>We have used this battery holder and switch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/battery-holder.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-555\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/battery-holder.jpg 640w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/battery-holder-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/battery-holder-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/switch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-556\" width=\"114\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/switch.jpg 228w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/switch-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/switch-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schematics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-1-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber blueprint\" class=\"wp-image-537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-1-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-1-416x638.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-1-768x1177.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-1.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber blueprint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure your battery holder and adapt the size of the lightsaber holder cutout to fit the battery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Draw the shape of the parts on foam core and using a cutter cut the blade and the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber foamcore\" class=\"wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-2-416x555.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber foamcore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber foamcore\" class=\"wp-image-539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-3-416x555.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber foamcore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wires and LEDs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the leds as in the schematics image and measure the wires to match the distances between the leds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to solder the wires and leds together, in case you don&#8217;t have a soldering iron try to wrap the wires together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use tape to isolate all exposed metal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test the circuit connecting the wires to the batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place 2 leds on each side of the lightsaber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber led\" class=\"wp-image-541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-5-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-5.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber led<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The blade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using tape attach the wires and the leds to the foamcore blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test again the wires to see if no wire is loose\/disconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colour the 2 papers and using tape create a tube that will fit the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber blade cover\" class=\"wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-4-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber blade cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber\" class=\"wp-image-543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-7-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-7.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Handle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on your measurements for the battery holder, and after cutting out the internal part of the handle, glue the battery holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glue also the switch and connect the wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-9-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber hadle\" class=\"wp-image-545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-9-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-9-416x555.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-9-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber hadle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber hadle\" class=\"wp-image-544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-8-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber hadle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Attach the Blade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glue the blade on the handle, place it over (2cm) the handle so that there is more surface to glue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber handle\" class=\"wp-image-542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-6-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-6.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber handle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-10-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber\" class=\"wp-image-546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-10-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-10-416x555.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-11-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber\" class=\"wp-image-547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-11-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-11-416x555.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-11-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-12-476x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightsaber\" class=\"wp-image-548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-12-476x1024.jpg 476w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-12-416x896.jpg 416w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-12-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/teakdata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lightsaber-12.jpg 743w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><figcaption>lightsaber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Materials foamcore , width 1cm, size &gt; 60 cm 4 LED battery holder (4x AAA) small switch wires adhesive tape (transparent) 2 x printer paper hot glue gun OPTIONAL soldering station to solder 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