Very Short Lightsaber on a Budget.
Hello! this is a small guide to making a budget lightsaber! obviously this isn't a neopixel or anything so, budget.
Supplies
1 tape
2 some kind of dowel
3 switch
4 3 test lead alligator clips
5 led strip
6 volt battery
i added rope to the handle for fun :)
The Big Peice
Grab a dowel of your choice. I grabbed a random stick I found in the garage.
The Leds
Spiral led strip through the area you want the light to go.
The Electronics
Grab your battery and lead test clips.
The Wiring
Attach the clips to the battery.
The Dead Battery
My battery was actually kinda dead so I used a 9 volt battery. What battery is shown in the photos are blue 3.7 volts that often come with arduino kits. I just had to switch out but the steps are still unchanged. rip my battery.
The Finished Product
And there you have it! A lightsaber! Minor bumps aside, it was a fun project. I had left over leds that were collecting dust.