Overview
- HeroTech's lightsaber uses a flexible LED strip and a motorized magician’s cane for controlled extension and retraction.
- The design includes a Proffieboard for custom sound effects, enhancing the authenticity of the lightsaber experience.
- Multiple prototypes were tested, including Lego gear pieces and 3D-printed parts, before finalizing the current model.
- The current challenge is achieving consistent illumination from all angles by rotating the LED strip inside the sheath.
- Plans are available for those with engineering skills to build their own version of the lightsaber.