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  4. E11 Blaster for a newbie

    in ANH BlasTech E11

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    That is something you will need to make up your mind about. ATA armor is geared mostly toward ANH and ESB troopers. In both cases, your base build should be geared at the Sterling L2A3 with a much shortened magazine. Once you have that, you will ad the m38 or m40 tank scope on a scope rail that mounts between the rear sight and top rear most vent hole, the power cylinders on the magazine housing and the Hengstler counter also mounted on the magazine side behind the mag housing. I have been very vague here so research the other build threads and the Sterling reference pics in the "photo reference" window at the top of the page.

    If you are going for ROTJ, that is a whole different ball game. Let us know which film you are going for and no, you do not need to replicate a specific weapon seen in the films.

    Looks like I'm focusing on ESB stunt. Thanks for the references. There's a lot of nice builds out there worthy of a display case.

  6. E11 Blaster for a newbie

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted · Edited by timthetoolman

    I got excited and decided to not wait on the correct LEDs and finished the other two boards with the bi-color LEDs.  

     

    They got easier as I went.  I'll wait for wiring till I get the first one tested and mounted so I can see how much wire is needed.

     

    'Does look like I have to anchor a couple of the resistors on the last board which can be done when I add the wires.

     

    I hope some of you electronics gurus don't spew when you see this.  :laugh1:

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  7. E11 Blaster for a newbie

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted · Edited by timthetoolman

    Well I've changed direction a bit so if the moderator wants to move this thread I'm good with it.

     

    I'm going for the DVH ESB blaster from Dday so I'm not sure if I'm in the right area any more.

     

    Here is some progress pics for today.  I've assembled the board for the LED bar graph in the Hengstler.

     

    I used a bi-color LED bar graph and I don't suggest it because soldering the 3 rows of pins requires a surgeons touch.  I've thought about making a circuit board for the next two.  So don't use the bi-color, stick with the single color that has green on top and red on bottom with just two rows of pins.

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  8. E11 Blaster for a newbie

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted

    Purchased a bulk supply of resistors today.  I also picked up all the switches and LEDs (I found some Violet color that might be cool).  Didn't know I needed capacitors till I got back home so another trip next week.

     

    I picked up some extras so if someone needs some of the small bits let me know.

     

    Tim

  11. E11 Blaster for a newbie

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted · Edited by timthetoolman

    I'm starting my blaster while waiting on other gear and I'm a bit confused on what specs to build it to...ANH, ROTJ and so on.
    The armor I ordered is ATA and I want to be able to have the accuracy to the highest level possible but I assume I need to pick one of the movie to model it after, right?

    I'm going to use this thread as a log for the E11 modification with Skyone's electronics.

    So far I ordered the following:

    • Arduino Nano from Cutedigi.  
    • WT5001M02-28P sound card from Ebay - currently under dispute because they sent 1 order but the other order was charged but didn't ship.  I think it might be a problem with AliExpress not transferring the money to the seller.
    • 3w 6 pin LED from Superbright LEDs in Saint Louis
    • Multi color bar graph I ordered this straight from Kingbright. Good service but they failed to tell me they were out of the LEDs I wanted and sent the other ones ahead so I've got 3 or the 3 pole style extra.

    I'll need to research the other components today and start getting it on the way too.

     

    You can order the sound amplifier, Arduino board, and micro SD card from Newegg which makes it a bit easier to keep track of.


    Tim

  16. Blaster while waiting

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    I've ordered ATA armor and I'm looking at starting my blaster.

     

    I've seen a couple designs and I'm thinking about what route to take.  I saw a cool design on Youtube, and somewhere here I think, where the guy put sound and light in his blaster.  I've always wanted to play with those arduino boards so maybe this would be the time.  Not sure how complicated I want to make the first one though.  I might need something a bit quicker since I have the rest of the accessories to round up still.

     

    Tim Waychoff gave me this link http://www.doopydoos.com/star-wars-props-and-replicas-31-c.asp

    I assume I could order the accessories from them to use on a PVC tube.  I have a lathe and access to a mill, laser engraver and 3d printer from a friend.  If I had a small part that was detailed I could draw it in Solidworks and ask to use his 3d printer but I wouldn't want to do large parts on it, it's a bit expensive.

     

    Just some ideas, I'll have to keep reading and find out what options are out there.  I like the kit he ordered http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26179-a-small-slightly-beat-up-brown-box-arrived-recently-doopydoos-full-resin-anh-e-11-build/   I'll have to look at it and other threads and figure it out  :)

     

    Tim

    New to forum in Fort Worth

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted · Edited by timthetoolman

    Just thought I'd do my first post here.

     

    I'm 46 so I remember going to Star Wars with my cool Aunt and was instantly hooked.

    'Had several model ships as a kid and always went that extra step and built LED lights to go in them.

     

    I'm work with fire sprinkler systems.  My favorite hobby is building R/C planes for classic pattern competition.  Flying them is great but the real enjoyment for me is building.

     

    I'll be looking at purchasing Stormtrooper armor in the near future and like all the work others have put forth to make it easier to make the right decision.

     

    Thanks for a great meeting place, look forward to the experience.

     

    Tim

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