College graduates construct magnificent Lightsabers inspired by Star Wars, employing their own ingenuity.
In an exciting development for Star Wars fans and prop enthusiasts alike, Jacob Uy and his team have created a custom lightsaber that extends and retracts with the push of a button. This groundbreaking design, currently being developed for the Mark Two version, aims to revolutionise the way we perceive and interact with these iconic weapons.
Uy's lightsaber bears a striking resemblance to one Disney built for itself but held off sharing with the public. However, the specifics of Uy's project remain undisclosed, as there is currently no direct information available about him or his team.
The lightsaber design in the Mark Two version aims to create a full-blade effect by spinning the inner assembly. The outer shell, an aesthetic piece, can be slid on, making the hilt more versatile and easier to customise. Uy plans to make the retracting lightsaber handle thinner in the Mark Two version, and the entire hilt will be made out of metal.
To address control issues, Uy is considering switching to a Bluetooth control system for the Mark Two version. This change could potentially improve the overall functioning of the lightsaber, particularly the motion sensors and sound effects.
Uy's concern lies in adding diffusion layers to the lightsaber in the Mark Two version, as he believes it might detract from the desired appearance of the blade. Instead, the lightsaber glows with voluminous light and creates a "darksaber" effect from certain angles.
The first prototype of Uy's lightsaber used a motorized tape measure attached to an LED strip. His team, which includes Maddie Tong and Aaron Codrington, recruited to develop the lightsaber further, have since refined the design significantly.
While the exact methods used by Uy and his team remain a mystery, it's worth noting that enthusiasts and makers often create lightsabers with extending and retracting blades using aluminium, 3D-printed plastic, or metal tubes for the handle/casing. The blade is typically made of a polycarbonate tube, sometimes with LED strips or Neopixel technology inside for lighting. Motorized telescoping systems, manual sliding mechanisms, and electronics integration are common in these custom-built lightsabers.
Despite the lack of specific details about Uy's project, it's clear that his work is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with custom lightsaber design. With the Mark Two version set to improve upon the original in terms of speed, control, and aesthetics, Star Wars fans and prop enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting its release.
- The use of technology in custom lightsaber design, as demonstrated by Jacob Uy's creation, is transforming the way we interact with these gadgets from the futuristic world of Star Wars.
- As he works on the Mark Two version of his lightsaber, Uy is considering integrating a Bluetooth control system to enhance the performance of the tech, especially the motion sensors and sound effects.
- In the Mark Two version, Uy plans to use metal for the entire hilt of his lightsaber, following the trend seen in many tech-oriented gizmos and gadgets.
