The Best DIY Lightsaber Now Includes a Visual Effects Trick Inspired by the Original Star Wars Movies

A new version of the most picture-perfect replica of a lightsaber is drawing even closer to what we want to see from Star Wars’ most iconic weapon. The new rendition of this YouTuber’s DIY laser sword achieves a beautiful effect that’s most reminiscent of the original trilogy of films. That’s because the device is constantly spinning internally through a series of motors. Not only does this saber look the part, but it brings it closer to how both the lore and original movie makers envisioned it. YouTuber Jacob Uy’s latest video shows off the entire build process for his second edition lightsaber that he originally created with a few friends from college. Just as before, this device uses a magician’s cane and LED strips attached to a motor to simulate the automated extension and retraction—along with the prototypical plasma-like glow—you see in the films. There were several issues with the original design. First, the hilt was too bulky to accommodate the motor and rolled-up LED strip. ... Read full article.