Playing Star Wars Outlaws sparked an idea with [3DSage]: why not recreate the game’s wrist communicator as a functioning gadget? Inspired by the relatively simplistic design, he and his friend Ben set out to build their own device to take to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Armed with an arsenal of tools—3D printers, CNC machines, and soldering irons—he aimed to turn imagination into reality.
After ordering multiple walkie-talkies, they meticulously tested each one for audio quality, circuit board size, and compatibility with custom components. The ‘world’s tiniest walkie-talkie’ had potential but demanded creative modifications, including disassembling and resoldering components. They crafted their own circuit board and designed a 3D printed housing to fit both electronics and style. For the finishing touch, they weathered the device with paints and even glow-in-the-dark accents, making it authentic to the Star Wars universe. Even Chewbacca himself gave one a thumbs-up!
Weathering goes a long way towards creating a convincing prop — it can turn a bundle of pipes and some foam blocks into a movie-ready WWII machine gun.
G-NiceRF: These are probably the go-to people for small walkie-talkie chips and/or modules…
https://www.nicerf.com/
There are parts available on Tindie too. May the Force be with you!
That’s great! I didn’t know about this so thank you! :)
Great project. Live long and prosper.
I think that would be “Great project. May the force be with you.” Yet Star Trek did come first. Cheers.
I guess, good on them for managing to pull something out of that travesty.
It is surprising how often bad media can inspire good things down the line.
I know that I’ve watched a fair few piles that, were I a writer, I’d pull some good ideas out of and hopefully put to better use.
thats pretty dope