Two double-split 5/16" (8mm) collars arrived so I could work on the blade. The first step was to round off the collar's tightening bolts since they would not fit into the handle. Next, I drilled two holes in the collar so my high-voltage wires could reach the blade. Pushing the blade through the handle was much more work than anticipated due to the tight fit. I am confident the blade will not come out during a match.
The blade, a complex structure, is a series of aluminum tape segments meticulously wrapped around the fiberglass rod. Each strip has a different polarity than its neighbor. Insulated wires run under each strip, serving as conduits to carry current to the end. Any conductive material, like a person, that touches the gaps between the tape will provide an electrical path, adding to the intricacy of the design.
The sword is longer than I wanted, and the end is a bit wild because the fiberglass bends easily. Everything was sturdy, and I am eager to fight with this sword.
GitHub repo for EleKSco.
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2024-05-11
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| Fiberglass rod and electronics installed |
The blade, a complex structure, is a series of aluminum tape segments meticulously wrapped around the fiberglass rod. Each strip has a different polarity than its neighbor. Insulated wires run under each strip, serving as conduits to carry current to the end. Any conductive material, like a person, that touches the gaps between the tape will provide an electrical path, adding to the intricacy of the design.
The sword is longer than I wanted, and the end is a bit wild because the fiberglass bends easily. Everything was sturdy, and I am eager to fight with this sword.
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| Completed electric rapier |
GitHub repo for EleKSco.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
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2024-05-11
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