{"id":97326,"date":"2024-06-21T06:36:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T06:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=97326"},"modified":"2024-06-28T01:48:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:48:17","slug":"star-wars-geeks-how-about-a-real-retractable-lightsaber-powered-by-xiao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/21\/star-wars-geeks-how-about-a-real-retractable-lightsaber-powered-by-xiao\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars Geeks, How About a Real Retractable Lightsaber Powered by XIAO?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In the Star Wars<\/a> universe, lightsabers are not just weapons; they are symbols of the wielder’s connection to the Force, their skill, and their alignment with the Jedi or Sith philosophies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is a truth universally acknowledged\u2026 that every Star Wars Geek wants their own lightsaber built from scratch to discover their true calling as a Jedi Master<\/a>. Building a Star Wars lightsaber is pretty much every maker\u2019s dream, and YouTube science fiction gadgets-building sensation HeroTech is living that dream. On their YouTube channel<\/a>, the team is showcasing their maker chops with truly impressive recreations of cool gadgets from sci-fi movies such as Spiderman web shooters<\/a> and Iron Man Jarvis Holographic Display<\/a>, and our personal favorite, a real Lightsaber that can extend and retract, powered by XIAO.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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HeroTech\u2019s new Lightsaber build uses the LED strips, an open source Proffieboard<\/a> for custom lightsabers and a Seeed Studio XIAO<\/strong><\/span><\/a>-powered motor control system\u00a0to augment\u00a0a realistic and functional replica.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The blade of the lightsaber is crafted using high-powered Chip on Board (COB) LED strips. These strips are densely packed with LEDs, giving the blade a continuous, bright appearance akin to those seen in the movies. To handle the extension and retraction of the LED strips, a clever mechanism involving a steel reflective magician\u2019s cane is employed. This cane, made of a springy material, can retract into a small size (fitting within the hilt) and extend over three feet long to form the blade. By looping the LED strip around the tip of the cane, the blade achieves a solid look from all angles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The hilt is designed to be compact and true-to-scale, mirroring the dimensions of lightsaber hilts from the Star Wars Galaxy\u2019s Edge theme park. This presents a challenge, as it must conceal the long LED strips. A circular spool design is implemented to store the strips efficiently, with rotating bearings at every contact point to ensure smooth spooling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Powering the lightsaber involves a 4-cell 14.8V LiPo battery, which supplies the necessary voltage to the 12V LED strips for a brilliant blade effect. A metal geared motor with a 1:90 gear ratio controls the extension and retraction of the blade. The Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 thumb-sized MCU <\/strong><\/span><\/a>with a Raspberry Pi <\/a><\/span><\/span>RP2040 chipset onboard<\/span><\/span>, along with an Adafruit Motor Driver<\/a> and additional switches, manages the motor control. The Proffie Board V3.9, a specialized board for custom lightsabers, handles blade ignition, retraction, and the iconic lightsaber sounds, allowing for customizable audio effects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Finally, the entire assembly is housed within a 3D-printed ABS casing, resulting in a fully functional and visually striking lightsaber. This meticulous integration of design, mechanics, and electronics culminates in a lightsaber that not only looks authentic but operates seamlessly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you\u2019d like to build your own lightsaber (and why wouldn\u2019t you?), the HeroTech team is making all the design files, material links, and tutorials available on their website<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, which is accessible for HeroTech Members only. If you really love this project, consider joining their Membership to help them fund future projects. And while you\u2019re there, leave a comment to show them some love for this incredible lightsaber build, and also subscribe to their channel<\/a> to see what they come up with next.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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May the Force be with you, fellow Star Wars geeks!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Notes at the end.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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