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Author Topic: Laser wire handguards,foils, and trim idea.  (Read 3737 times)
Death Cyborg
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« on: July 22, 2018, 03:15:23 PM »

After being inspired by Seano's cool LightFoil idea, I got to wondering how cool would it be if the circular hand guards lit up like the blade? After a little web searching I think I have found a super easy solution to the problem...Light Up Shoe Laces !
Yes, you read that right, readily available on EBay and a lot of Dollar stores, these side light fiber optic laces are flexible, and can be cut to any length. The light source is self contained and could be easily attached to the   handguard and hidden in a black sleeve.
You can also make occasional spaces in the light by putting a piece of  heat shrink tubing on the fiber optic. Hope this inspires more cool ideas ! They come in many colors including a match for Sun Riders Destiny!
Have a look at the pics !
Have fun !

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« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2018, 10:33:55 PM »

Sick Tongue Wondering how it'd work for a grip wrap too?
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« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2018, 10:55:52 PM »

Hi Death Cyborg,

Nice find. This sort of material is also known as "Side Glow Fibre Optic" and is used quite a bit in the car modification scene to decorate the interiors of cars, by running lengths of it around dashboards etc.

Cosplayers have used these types of cable for a while too threading it through costume parts and for lighting up foam weapons.

Have a point for the nice display!
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2018, 11:10:45 PM »

Looks good, I'd like to experiment with it on a saber
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2018, 11:16:24 PM »

I would think EL wire would work better and you could power it by the saber but can't wait to see what you do.
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« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2018, 12:24:58 AM »

Any plans with EL wires on your future projects, Madness?
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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2018, 06:12:46 PM »

super sick idea!!! would look good in place of O rings…pointage!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2018, 01:50:19 AM »

Not to be a downer, but the emitter looks to be a bit bulky, plus it is one color only, not easily switchable like the emerald driver. I wonder if there's a way to "leech" off of a color changing led emitter to run thru a saber hilt? Or maybe making a dummy pommel and putting the emitter for the fiber there with a battery?

I know some saber enthusiasts use fiber optic cable as a whip type instead of a diffusion blade, I wonder if this is similar?

I'm willing to get some fiber and see how this could work.
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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2018, 01:52:54 AM »

Just ordered the fiber optic and led emitter for it. Should have them in a couple weeks, by the order estimates.

Going to put a follow on this thread.
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2018, 03:08:02 AM »

Just ordered the fiber optic and led emitter for it. Should have them in a couple weeks, by the order estimates.

Going to put a follow on this thread.

I look forward to seeing your work, Chalion
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« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2018, 08:27:57 AM »

Very easily solved Chalion!
Make a short extension to the saber emitter.
Drill holes through the sides of the emitter so the lit blade shows through. 
Polish the ends of the fiber optic and insert into the holes,so the polished ends touch the blade.
The blade is now the light source for the fiber optic, and it will change color with the blade.
Not to be a downer, but the emitter looks to be a bit bulky, plus it is one color only, not easily switchable like the emerald driver. I wonder if there's a way to "leech" off of a color changing led emitter to run thru a saber hilt? Or maybe making a dummy pommel and putting the emitter for the fiber there with a battery?

I know some saber enthusiasts use fiber optic cable as a whip type instead of a diffusion blade, I wonder if this is similar?

I'm willing to get some fiber and see how this could work.

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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2018, 11:41:34 AM »

Very easily solved Chalion!
Make a short extension to the saber emitter.
Drill holes through the sides of the emitter so the lit blade shows through. 
Polish the ends of the fiber optic and insert into the holes,so the polished ends touch the blade.
The blade is now the light source for the fiber optic, and it will change color with the blade.
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In that case, wouldn't buying clear fiber optic cables a better choice than buying the listing?  Something like this:  https://www.amazon.com/Rayauto-Lighting-Decoration-Clear-length/dp/B01HFXSKLA/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1532346024&sr=8-13&keywords=fiber+optic+cable+light
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« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2018, 12:53:19 PM »

That is basically the same product as the shoe laces Infinit01.  The shoe laces are also side light fiber optics. Your listing is a larger quantity,  so might be better suited for someone with a lot of sabers to trick out.
In that case, wouldn't buying clear fiber optic cables a better choice than buying the listing?  Something like this:  https://www.amazon.com/Rayauto-Lighting-Decoration-Clear-length/dp/B01HFXSKLA/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1532346024&sr=8-13&keywords=fiber+optic+cable+light

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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2018, 07:59:30 PM »

I just threw that out there just in case you just need the cables in large quantities.
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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2018, 04:26:02 PM »

I just threw that out there just in case you just need the cables in large quantities.

Thank you for the link Infinit01 !
That's a great price for that much fiber-optic !
I appreciate the help Sir !
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