How to make a Lightsaber ( for Star Wars Day ) | I Like To Make Stuff
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- It's Star Wars Day (May 4) so check out how I made a lightsaber!
I'm a huge Star Wars nerd, and so to "celebrate" May 4th, I buckled down and completed my lightsaber project. This project has been in progress for almost 2 years (on and off) and it was finally time to finish it up. It uses a Teensy microcontroller and a prop shield to play sounds, handle motion detection and drive a LOT of LEDs to create the blade. The lights animate up and down with button presses and the sounds react to on, off and swinging the saber.
My code is available from
github.com/iliketomakestuff/i...
Some other saber projects I recently found:
fredrik.hubbe.net/lightsaber/
github.com/leethomason/OpenSaber
TOOLS LIST:
(some are better than the versions I own)
amzn.to/2oBqaOF - Polycarbonate tube
amzn.to/2J9K7qi - LED strip (x2)
amzn.to/2oNNiVv - Teensy 3.2
amzn.to/2qkanAg - Prop Shield
amzn.to/2qkfsJ4 - Battery Holder
amzn.to/2oBfnnz - 4 NiHm rechargeable batteries
amzn.to/2p8tmQA - charger
amzn.to/2qktvyg - 1.5" speaker (only available in 4 pack)
amzn.to/2pr8wfG - Micro Buttons
amzn.to/2oO0cTl - Rocker Switch
amzn.to/2pr9AR3 - 9v battery connector
www.matterhackers.com/store/3d... - MatterHackers PRO PLA
www.matterhackers.com/store/3d... - MatterHackers PLA (clear)
amzn.to/2akFubx - Orbital Sander
amzn.to/2akGcWk - Classic steel ruler (cork backed)
amzn.to/2e7tvB8 - Box Cutters (for eva foam)
amzn.to/2aXHswm - Spray lacquer
amzn.to/2ay9XRX - CA Glue (medium)
amzn.to/2ay9T4v - CA Activator
amzn.to/2axGFpt - Ultimaker 2 Extended 3D printer
amzn.to/2anW7yq - Wire
amzn.to/2awMqgO - jumpers (Male to Female)
amzn.to/2aCLdp7 - Soldering iron
amzn.to/2axPywo - Third hand kit
amzn.to/2aXbVud - Wire strippers (not the ones I have, but good ones)
amzn.to/2axQ4dP - Thin solder
amzn.to/2aCLgBi - Anti static mat
amzn.to/2aXc3dy - Fiskars cutting mat
www.matterhackers.com/store/pr... - Ultimaker 3
prusa3d.com - Original Prusa i3 MK 2
amzn.to/2jHcIFw - Digital Calipers
amzn.to/2al6w2q - Heat Gun
amzn.to/2aXJfRX - Hot glue gun
amzn.to/2ayihkF - Quikclot clotting sponge
amzn.to/2aLCCCN - First aid kit
amzn.to/2aovz06 - Respirator
amzn.to/2aW3nHn - Filters
amzn.to/2aY182W - Eye protection
amzn.to/2axUZ0X - Ear protection
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How to make a Lightsaber ( for Star Wars Day ) | I Like To Make Stuff
• How to make a Lightsab...
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/ iliketomakestuff - Jak na to + styl
I've been seeing lots of comments like "oh, I could do it too if I had an expensive 3d printer".
There are other options.
Not all 3d printers are expensive, but
If you wanted it printed you could use a service like 3dhubs or shapeways or even find a local makerspace. Also, it's basically a tube so you could try pvc pipe as a base, then add details on top.
I would challenge you to use what you have to make stuff you want.
You can do it!!
I Like To Make Stuff I couldn't agree with you more Bob! Use what you can to build one. The only thing that limits us is our minds.
Joshua Luther and the materials on earth and tech
I Like To Make Stuff I just got a $160 diy printer from gearbest its support to arrive by the ninth. but it is shipping from china
I Like To Make Stuff They are just haters that are jealous.: )
I Like To Make Stuff 1337 minutes and 69 likes on this comment illuminati confirmed
11:20 That laugh it's the sound of a childhood dream coming true
It truly is man hahahaha
gamemakero1998 yup your right
That reaction put a smile on my face :)
gamemakero1998 iiii
No, it's actually this one: 11:14
11:44 *holds lightsaber incorrectly*
Me: wait that’s illegal
him: holds lightsaber by the blade
me: wait thats illegal
Guys what i have a question, what if someone with a vibranium arm holds a lightsaber by the blade?
@@gbrielmd i think vibrannium would be one of the many material that can resist lightsabers, like cortosis or mandalorian steel.
@@pedrogodoy8105 yeah i think like that too, i was just curious to know other peoples opinion about this
*fights with the blade as the handle*
"How to make a lightsaber"
Me before video: Yay I can finally make my own lightsaber
Me after video: How the hell am I gonna do this
Same😂
Do what I did and start saving money
Go to Savis Workshop in Disney Land/World
Same here
yep off to amazon
When did Mysterio start doing lightsaber tutorials?
Lol
Oof
look a loverfella on youtube when did he start playing minecraft
Mysterrio back again with his tricks
Well Jake Glynehaal had to have more than one job
I see you have constructed a new lightsaber... your skills are complete
Void Sz as the emperor has forseen
Your videos make me happy
That is truly fantastic to hear :) Thank you!
May the 4th be with you!
VCG Construction nice pun
indeed.
+VCG Construction Aren't weapons awesome? ;)
I see you have constructed a new lightsaber. Your skills are complete.
Indeed you are powerful, as the CZcams's algorithm has foreseen.
Juancho Corleone wow u did great making this comment must have been really hard COPYING Anthony Tripodi
Bruce Bell u did a great job being a sith in this comment
AHAHA
Bruce Bell I mean, I like to make stuff doesn’t mind about it.
When he’s even got the obi-wan look
Lmao
He's more of a Mysterio
@@AceYT69 or the Infinity War Captain America.
Hello there,
is it legal?
wont it cut limbs off a human?
Of cource if he puts a plasma in next version
Fat Biker Vaibhav it will BEWARE!
He will make it legal
Don't worry...It wont unless you have the high ground.
Not if you paint it green and ground the PVC!
What I like about your attitude is that you recognise any faults or issues with whatever you're making and you acknowledge any possible solutions
The real ethic of a scientist
Hey can you also make lego with the 3d printer
Sorry rong person
I LOVE the pure joy when you first turn it on. That, in itself, is as inspiring as the build. :) Thank you for sharing.
10:53 break it off with a little bit of FORCE!
thor CoolGuy yes the dark side of the force
thor CoolGuy i died
impressive, most impressive
frank howarth that's my line 💀💀
Xd hellooooo
Dv
But you are not a jedi yet
@@-leejamesxo-1964 as Mando once said "that's my line!"
Man you looked so happy with the finished product ahahah great!
It really made my day :)
I Like To Make Stuff could you do Han Solos blaster pkease
I really like seeing your reaction to it too. You should do more first impressions like that on camera to builds like this one. For builds that could work or fail you know? I would really like to see that.
Well Done My Young Apprentice
Your Training is Now Complete
Are you in the resistance or the order?
Don't eat my soul please
@@dontknowwhattoputhereyesr3625 old republic
*DARTH NIHILUS was apprentice of Darth Treya and was known as **_Lord of hunger_*
revan is better
Man, you're awesome! I loved your face when turning it on fully assembled for the first time, a dream come true. Congratulations on your great work and passion!
Is it just me, or does he kinda look like a Jedi
I hope it's not just you ;)
559Drew he does not look like a Jedi
He looks like a Jedi Master!
luke / obiwan hybrid
He kinda looks like Kyle Katarn
scruffy looking nerf herder.
OK.... I don't know if i'm color blind, but I swear when he was checking the colors and he said ''red'' i completely saw orange
+clorox bleach yeah the red didn't translate through the camera that well. Something to do with the color grading we did I imagine.
Hey thats pretty cool i wish i could do stuff like this, you are so creative and talented so keep up the good work!!!
P.s. I know this is late but i couldent resist
Same
ShararCion camera has colour correction
believe me, you'd know long before watching a youtube video if you were colour blind.
take it from me, as a little girl in school who got loads of comments and backlash when I coloured the ocean purple.
Looking back, I really saw the pure joy and excitement radiated all over your face when you finally succeeded in the project. Congrats and really nice job!
The on camera reaction to firing it was was totally awesome. This project was amazing and I want to build a lightsaber now.
Awesome job. it's always fun seeing the excitement in people's eyes when they complete a long term project they're really into. Happy May the 4th!
Thanks man!
My fave moment is the happy laugh when you switch it on when it's finished. Totally cool diy.
Dude this reminds me when i was a kid, i mean i have always love to do things, and in my childhood i was so much crazy about making stuff, I used to make swords, guns, space ships, buildings, houses even cities, everything i wanted using only what i could find, I build my own lightsaber using aluminium paper, I did luke saber and i was so much obsessed with all the little details.
Obi-Wan still lives.
No, he appeared as a forceghost in all 3 of The sequal movies
Faris Revalin I wish
Peppa Gaming true
Peppa Gaming you dont get the joke do you?
Peppa Gaming he means this dude looks like obi 1 and name is ben like obi 1
Store the selected color in EEPROM, then load that memory at startup. EEPROM can store memory even when powered off.
hi will can i have some salsa
What a meeting!
I was watching some school videos on twice the speed, and then clicked on this video, and I am shook. That beginning is WOW at 2x.
Wow! This was so awesome, dude! I even cheered when everything worked out, it all came together! Really love your vids, keep 'em coming!
dont even need to watch it to give it the thumbs up immediately! May the 4th be with you Bob!
Awesome, thanks! (But please watch it) :)
How I Do It yes!! I click the notification, hit the like button, then watch the video.
I Like To Make Stuff of course multiple times as well :-)
Revenge of the 5th
a video on May 4 (that's 13:37 long) about making a light saber - how nerdy! ;-)
I do what I can :)
Should have aimed for 11:38
grossstadthengst it is nerdy but if you are gonna do some modeling then this is very cooler
I don't get the 1337 part...
if you don't get the 1337 part you must not be "elite" enough.
I really enjoyed this,the only thing I’d do differently is make the tip of the lightsaber rounded
In the prequels and I think the sequels, it's a bit more pointy then the OT
MrMrFlamingo yeah but it’s still not flat lol
How did you-
I’d just do that plus, have a more detailed hilt.
nice job, watching this really makes you appreciate the work that goes into making high-end sabers on the market
The sounds take this project to 11. Super impressive Bob!
:) Thanks Peter!
Peter Brown dang BOTH my favorite youtubers in one comment section! And great build! This was amazing!
Peter Brown hey Pete can you make this out of resin?
I think you should turn Bob a lightsaber handle to go with version 2 :-) Perhaps a little resin number full of midichlorians
Black resin with aluminum shavings again? Death handle!
I like how delighted he is when the saber finally worked
:)
I like how when you make projects you make it all one video and not 3 different videos. Thanks for doing that.. :)
Nice job. I like the simplistic design of the electronics and the controls.
Best intro ever.
RIGHT?!? Nailed it!
I thought there was something wrong at first.... but it was so right! Haha great intro!
Hey man great project, small tip for you when going for a metallic spray finish the coat before should be a gloss black as it really adds to the shiny metallic finish 👍
Good call!
Loved it... Best project so far, and have been following you for more that a year.
OK, this is now officially my favorite channel!
May the 4th be with you.
Johnnyboy2300 The revenge of the 5th has come
Johnnyboy2300 U 2
Nithe lthp
I seriously wish there was more than one thumbs-up to be given for this!
Miriam Schoon m
Miriam Schoon like this 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏
I've been looking for a good lightsaber soundboard, and this is an amazing idea, I can't wait to get a teensy and finish my lightsaber I've been working on for a while. I know it's late, but thank you for mak8ng this video!
Today I talk for my class about the influence that movies have in the engineer, and yesterday I spent a lot of time watching your videos (like always) and ended up giving me the final touch for my work, (I hope you don't mind) I screenshot your Matrix of leadership and this video, you were the perfect example about mi work. (by the way, it was a success) So thanks
Your pure happiness after it lit up made my day
The joy on your face when that lit up! Made me so happy that you were happy! I have a hilt that I made last summer which has been just a decoration... until now. This video has for sure inspired me to fit it with all the electronics and make it look great! Probably the only thing I would add would be a quick disconnect between the blade and the hilt that way its easily portable and I can still have it as a decoration without the blade. Overall this was awesome and made my Star Wars day that much better!
I had an involuntary "WOW" escape me when you turned your still dissassembled saber on and off with the sound effects. I'm new to the channel and so far enjoying all your work!
11:18 for that glorious smile and laugh, pure joy!
Wow! This is soooooo cool!! I was so surprised how bright it was when you turned it on the end. Great job
I realize from all of bobs videos when he has his beard he is so happy and enthusiastic and when his beard is shaved he just so gloomy upset
+HuskyMUSKIPZJr those were just early and I was very uncomfortable in front of the camera.
As a beginner, so many things to learn. Thank you for sharing this. It is inspiring to see.
IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE BEST MAKING LIGHTSABER VIDEO
I like to make stuff to past I like to make stuff: "I will finish... what you started."
When i saw this in my notifications I was so excited
I love your videos! I can’t wait for the second version!!!
Your lightsabers will make a fine addition to my collection!
May the 4th be with you
#imperial_march
I am one with the 4th and the 4th is with me
BOB THE BUILDER , YES WE CAN
x .BOSS. x hahahahahah xD
x .BOSS. x Bob the maker, can't get sued for copyright
x .BOSS. x BOB THE SUCKER NO WE CAN'T
x .BOSS. x hahahaha
Well done young Jedi. The force is strong with you
Bob: “it’s a little messy”
Reason: “I don’t know what I’m doing”
hello
That's cool man! I Love it! The only Idea I can come up with is to make the top cap a bit convex :) Keep it up
Finally!. Great work and videos.
Him: how to make a lightsaber
Me: clicks on
Also me: how the hell do I do this?!
Your lightsaber will be a fine addition to my collection !
The sound effects are awesome!
You are an incredibly clever dude!
The ignition is really smooth good job
Great video.The hilt in my eyes always is the important part, for it's the part that shows the most character. Not bad for a first attempt ;)
Awesome! Love how your video is exactly 1337 long!
echundotcom what is the video time linked to?
Being so "elite"... 1337
echundotcom what does 13:37 mean?
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet
Great work, your ideas are totally awesome. I was trying to make one with a laser inside, but LED's are such a better way to go.
Oh my goodness Bob, this is amazing!!
11:21 Ahh the joy that every tinkerer feels once something goes as expected :)
Well done !
The opening 🔥🔥🔥
'I'm not a pro at 3d-modelling.'
No. Not at all. I mean, clearly.
:) Seriously though, I pretty much bumble through it and do everything 2 or 3 times.
OK...yet you can get something done. I can't do diddly squat with Fusion 360. I just don't get it. I've tried to use their tutorials, but it's like "well, since you're an expert at Solidworks you just need to know the differences". UGH. I have so many ideas in my head of things I want/need to build and I want plans...I'm better off getting my old drafting equipment out and scratching some lines right now.
That's the learning process. ;-)
It really is a learning process. I've been at it for about a month and can tell you that it even people who get down routines can have issues, you just need to work through them and you'll get there.
he is definitely not a pro! but as you can see he knows enough to get it done and thats all that matters. CAD is hard but you can work your way through if you have the patience. great Job, Bob!
May the force be with you
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much! I might try it with a aluminum carved core instead of 3D printing...
I keep yelling at Peter Brown about making an epoxy resin lightsaber
*Gooooood Anakin, goooooood!*
markycupko Palpatine.........
DEW IT
He was to dangerous to be kept alive
Looks super AWESOME!!!
Strong your skills have become
Who's watching but never make it? 😂
Rj Destroyer me, I don't have access to a 3D printer
Awesome! I love the [inner] little boy that jumps out when you turn that thing on! Is heat build-up a problem with wrapping the led strips in foam inside the tube?
Great instructions!
I'm using 1" copper piping for my first attempt. This video is perfect for understanding the overall construction. One about those components and the programming would be very helpful.
Thanks
Very cool! I like that you show what didn’t work as well. I want to see more about the 3D Printer. Great work.
I love it the only thing I would like it to have is a rounded end
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!
#imperial_march
Good job! I am envious of your skill.
i love the key sound u put in to tell u that it was on
hi! its an awsome work you did with the leds, only a question, how i code or program the sounds and lights? i want to start the project but also adding the other side to make like darth moul saber, ty
him: let's turn it on
lightsaber: explodes
i love the sound so much for some reason
The swing soumds are just so cool tech is so cool!!!
Hello, two questions: What sort of Primer Filler do you use?
Which layerhigh do you choose in the slicer?
I printed and and glued a Halo Master Chief Helmet, but its so much work to sand and very upsettering.
Greets from Austria
Jakob
What was the name of the final RGB LED's that you used in your saber. Im trying to find a similar version but im not sure what to type in. The link in your video description is dead.
I believe he used what is know as neopixel leds.
Don't remember exaclt, but i Guess it was rgb 5050 ws2812
This lightsaber will make a fine addition to my collection
Me before I watch video: OOooOOo I can finally make my very own lightsaber that lights up!
Me after watching video: (visible confusion)
10:26 Your fume extractor is having fun.
Hi Bob, how did you get the sound files on the prop shield? I've been having a lot of problems getting teensytransfer to work.
Awesome work. Looking forward to the 2.0
dude your freaking awesome bro and I love watching your videos just keep doing what your doing bro