[New Files!] A floating Luke Skywalker Lightsaber has been added to the January Specialist rewards!
Added 2025-01-07 16:03:42 +0000 UTCWe've made a file that uses this awesome magnetic shoe display before but finally got around to making one of the more obvious props to use with it - a Lightsaber!
Unfortunately there aren't many good candidates for this system since you need a specific emitter style to fit the floating magnet but we've got a few more planned.
How it works: The lightsaber screws together and encloses the magnet. You can then add counterweights and insert it into the display. The files should include all the links and tutorials you need!
Hope you all enjoy! If you don't recognize the guy in the video, his name is Gari! He is our newest hire and brings with him a ton of advanced metalworking knowledge and makes a great addition to the team, be on the lookout for him in future content!
- Aaron
Comments
My display arrived today, I was so excited to get it set up annnnnnnnd the magnet doesn't fit. Gosh darn it!
Matt - Chipp3h
2025-01-22 23:42:51 +0000 UTCI made a printable version of this idea. https://www.printables.com/model/1157267-death-star-shoe-display-lights
Ryan Haney
2025-01-20 21:02:49 +0000 UTCDont think i going to get the shoe display in any near future ( space issue #badumtssss ) but was thinking if printing this, would a metal rod instead add good weight to it?
marcus W
2025-01-12 18:46:28 +0000 UTCWe are makers - let’s bust out our calipers and get one of these displays opened up. 150 in Maple Syrup Coupons 🇨🇦 is too damn high! Sweet design though!
Kurtis Robinson
2025-01-10 16:05:08 +0000 UTC500g before or after the magnet is added?
David Wagner
2025-01-08 22:18:26 +0000 UTCIt’s not much of a saving but it’s better than nothing
Muppet
2025-01-08 21:40:43 +0000 UTCGood to know 👀
Ciara
2025-01-08 21:34:29 +0000 UTC£61 on AliExpress 👍
Muppet
2025-01-08 21:34:05 +0000 UTCI didn’t want to sign up for another month, I have to much to print as it is…… stop dragging me back in with awesome things
Muppet
2025-01-08 21:32:17 +0000 UTCTake some Black Vinyl. Cut the Deathstar wall panel pattern out and run along the light fixture.
Grayson Replicas
2025-01-08 05:36:50 +0000 UTCNot many shoe display left in the uk. Wonder why 🤔
Karl bryning
2025-01-07 21:30:15 +0000 UTCNow we just need a skeletal Luke hand holding it
Well Armed Ogre
2025-01-07 20:55:28 +0000 UTCI love this but that shoe display is £100 in the uk🫠😪 i shall have to find an alternative
Ciara
2025-01-07 20:07:59 +0000 UTCSo thinking. If it is capable of being lay horizontal and it still holding the saber in place. Fixing it to a wall. Then the black parts of the holder covering the outer panels so it looks like the panels from the death star wall.
ht8482
2025-01-07 18:58:22 +0000 UTCexcellent - thank you
Mathew Baldwin
2025-01-07 18:57:02 +0000 UTCI'm not sure I follow
Aaron Hughes
2025-01-07 18:31:39 +0000 UTCThe magnet is included in the shoe display. Since it depends on your print settings you could either need more or less weight added afterwards. As long as you get to the 500 grams somehow you'll be okay.
Aaron Hughes
2025-01-07 18:31:17 +0000 UTCThe files nor the video describe the size of magnet required. What is needed there? Additionally 'adding counter weight' in the video is just the presenter putting in some small metal nuts. Is there a best practice or really just what will hold it down - Might be concerned it will sound like a baby rattle if picked up if the weighted content is not glued in place.
Mathew Baldwin
2025-01-07 18:29:47 +0000 UTCSuper, I love the concept, I'm going to do a direct. Is it full of magnets you're adding inside?
Maxtrim3D
2025-01-07 17:54:00 +0000 UTCWTF?! This is so awesome!!!
Mike J
2025-01-07 17:38:16 +0000 UTCAgreed, this is really great
Tanker
2025-01-07 17:21:17 +0000 UTCNow this is why im a member here
Irish Justin
2025-01-07 17:08:22 +0000 UTCVery nice. Just out of interest will it hold horizontal Thinking designing some death star wall panels for the stand..
ht8482
2025-01-07 17:07:08 +0000 UTCNever have I needed something so badly without realizing it. I love this hobby
Colossus2024
2025-01-07 16:56:48 +0000 UTCLinked in the files
Aaron Hughes
2025-01-07 16:39:18 +0000 UTCVery cool. Where can you get the shoe display?
Cory Prelerson
2025-01-07 16:36:32 +0000 UTCWoah! Wasn't expecting this. Very cool
QuadBears (Rob)
2025-01-07 16:10:20 +0000 UTC
