Many Star Wars lovers in their dreamsimagined themselves in the place of brave Jedi, who fight evil using their fantastic lightsabers. Probably, every boy thought about how the laser sword was made in the film and how can such a weapon be repeated in reality? In the film, the young good fighters had to go through a lot of tests in order to create their own weapons. In real life, of course, everything is a bit simpler.
What you need to purchase to create?
- To make a laser sword do it yourself, youIt will be necessary to purchase an ordinary lantern in any store that runs on 2-3 A-type batteries. The lantern will serve two purposes simultaneously. First, it will be the handle of your future sword. Secondly, it will highlight the design. It is best to choose metal lanterns. The color can be any, as long as you like it and match the color of the future "blade" of the sword. The size depends on your hand, you should be comfortable.
- In a specialized online store you needwill be ordered so-called "cold" or "flexible" neon. This type of goods is widely used for decorative lighting of the room, and you will make a real Jedi laser sword out of it. Neon is an electroluminescent cord. Its average price is about 300 rubles per square meter. The main advantage of the "flexible" neon is the fact that it gives a uniform and pleasant glow throughout the length due to sufficiently low power.
- Neon color should be chosen according to your taste.To date, there are various models of this product. Remember that it is best to choose one that has a sufficiently large thickness. The length of the cord will correspond to the length of the future sword.
- If you are interested in how to make a laser swordmany Star Wars lovers, buy a power supply or inverter. In order for the cord to glow, a high-frequency current must pass through it. Remember that the ideal output frequency of the block should be at least 2000 Hz, and the voltage should be 110 V. As a rule, such inverters operate on batteries.
The last step to create
First you need to connect to the power supply.cool neon and a flashlight (which, as you remember, is needed for the handle). Check if the glow works. If neon flashed, the Jedi’s weapon is ready. To make the construction more durable, it is necessary to fasten every detail in the most careful way and isolate the joints.
The second way to create a sword: what you need to buy?
So, we have already reviewed above, how didThe laser sword is some craftsmen, but there is another way. For it, you need to purchase Luxeon 5W or 3W LEDs (the latter is better not to buy in white or blue), a holder for “mizinchikovye” (AAA) batteries, a speaker with a diameter of 25 mm, a shutdown button, a cap, a steel tube with a diameter of 32 mm, translucent polycarbonate tube, screws, black insulating tape, simple wiring, tin, studs, cold welding. Remember that this method is suitable only for those who can solder.
Instructions: step by step
- Create a sketch of the handle of your future sword. Remember that the more "stuffing", the longer it will be.
- Assemble the inner frame. To do this, connect a soldering iron diode and speaker. Attach a lens to the diode and battery holders to the speaker.
- After that, all the electronics will need to be fixed on the frame. Be sure to check whether the structure is working, and proceed to the creation of the body of the steel tube.
- Create a blade. To do this, cut off from the polycarbonate tube part of a suitable length, plug one end of it, and attach the second to the handle.
- Begin to decorate the handle at your discretion. Here you can show all your fantasy.
You have learned two ways of how numerous fans of the famous series have made the Jedi laser sword, and you can safely create your weapon.
